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City of Passaic New Jersey Passaic City Council August 6, 2024 Minutes PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WAS CONDUCTED IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL STREAMED VIA ZOOM ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M. WEATHERLY FRIAS, MUNICIPAL CLERK, READ THE FOLLOWING NOTICE INTO RECORD: GOOD EVENING, ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WE WELCOME YOU TO THE AUGUST 6, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. 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 18, 2024, SETTING FORTH THE SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR 2024-2025; SAID NOTICE WAS PUBLISHED AND POSTED ON THE CITY HALL BULLETIN BOARD BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK PLEASE BE FURTHER ADVISED THIS PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON. THE ZOOM STREAM PROVIDED IS FOR VIEWING ONLY AND IS OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC AS A CONVENIENCE. ON JULY 16, 2024 PUBLIC NOTICE AND ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS MEETING WERE PUBLISHED IN THE HERALD NEWS AND POSTED ON THE CITY OF PASSAIC WEBSITE AT: WWW.CITYOFPASSAIC.COM INSTRUCTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE LAST PAGE OF THIS AGENDA. PLEASE BE GUIDED ACCORDINGLY. ON CALL OF THE ROLL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS RESPONDED: ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X ABSENT X X ALSO PRESENT: Hector C. Lora, Mayor; Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator; Susie Burns, City Attorney Invocation was rendered by Council Member Colon-Montanez followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. MAYOR’S UPDATE The Mayor began by highlighting National Night Out, a successful community event featuring participation from the Passaic Police Department, the PBA, the fire department, and other groups, with activities such as trucks, bouncy houses, and entertainment for families. Councilman Schwartz and Councilwoman Melo were humorously Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC noted to be enjoying the bouncy houses at School Number 11. The Mayor then provided an Emergency Response update on the recent fire at 10 School Street, which displaced 27 residents and impacted nine apartments. Adjacent buildings (8 and 12) were also affected, with Building 8 residents now returned home while those from Building 12 are being assisted by the city’s Human Services, relocation office, and the Red Cross. The Governor’s Office reached out to offer support, and mutual aid from East Rutherford, Garfield, Wallington, Clifton, and Paterson helped contain the fire. Remarkably, there were no casualties, including pets, thanks to the efforts of firefighters, police, and first responders. In terms of Infrastructure and Public Health, the Mayor emphasized the city’s mandate to replace lead pipes in residential buildings free of charge through the Passaic Valley Water Commission. Residents who refuse participation could face costs of up to $10,000. He urged cooperation and encouraged verification of notifications by contacting City Hall, the Passaic Police Department, or the Passaic Valley Water Commission. Ongoing infrastructure projects include roadway improvements on Mercer Street, Broadway, Main Avenue, Washington Place, Myrtle Avenue, and other areas, with enhancements such as ADA-compliant ramps, striping, and traffic signal upgrades. The Mayor highlighted Community Programs, including a trade show on the Inflation Reduction Act, which provided information on incentives for clean energy and climate- friendly initiatives. The event, attended by government officials and led by the U.S. Department of Treasury, showcased reimbursements for energy-efficient purchases. Upcoming events include the Family Festival, a fair organized by Assemblyman Gary Schaer, a car show honoring Mr. Will Smith, the Dominican flag-raising ceremony, and a rescheduled family campout. The city also distributed over 300 Kid City coupons worth $25 each to support families in purchasing school supplies and uniforms. Under Sustainability and Recognition, the city received the Gold-Level Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership Certificate for efforts like those at the WIC Health Clinic, recognizing Passaic as a leader in clean energy initiatives. Additionally, the Mayor discussed Recreation and Engagement, mentioning programs ranging from sports and cooking to internships connecting youth with professionals in fields like engineering and administration. He also noted the success of the RBI baseball team, supported by Victor, Commissioner Danny Page 2 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC Rodriguez, and Councilwoman Maritza Colon-Montanez, who participated in fundraising efforts for the team’s competition in Florida. Lastly, the city has begun work on a 310-spot parking deck and announced new traffic and signage projects. The Mayor concluded by recognizing the resilience and involvement of the community in light of recent challenges, expressing pride in the city’s progress and its range of programs designed to benefit residents. 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. COUNCIL MEMBER MUNK JOINED AT 7:17PM Joe Conoscenti • What evidence is there regarding the health impacts of lead pipes compared to the quality of the water? • When are the Rent Leveling Board meetings scheduled to take place? • What actions have been taken regarding illegal parking on the sidewalk at Gregory Avenue and Myrtle Avenue? • What plans are in place to improve the conditions at Passaic Avenue , Train Underpass particularly concerning lighting and drainage? • Why are carnival advertisements being posted on public surfaces like light poles and intersections, and how does this align with the city’s cleanliness efforts? After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Colon-Montanez and seconded Page 3 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC by Council Member Love the public portion of the meeting was adjourned. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X X X X ABSENT X X ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING (HEARING IS REQUIRED) Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2455-24 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 317 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC TO ADD ARTICLE XVII, MUNICIPAL EXEMPTION FROM ZONING Council Member Love moved the Ordinance be adjourned to the September, 5, 2024 City Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Council Member Schwartz, So Ordered. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X X X X ABSENT X X Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO.2456-24 ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC, CHAPTER 258A “STORMWATER CONTROL” Council Member Colon-Montanez moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Love, So Ordered. The Council President then announced Page 4 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X X X X ABSENT X X After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Colon-Montanez the public portion of the meeting was closed. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X X X X ABSENT X X Council Member Colon-Montanez 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 Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X X X X ABSENT X X COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: On a motion by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Colon-Montanez the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Assemblyman Schaer, 1 Howe Ave, submitting an application to hold a Community Fair at Passaic City Hall, on August 09, 2024 from 11:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X X X X ABSENT X ABSTAINED Page 5 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC On a motion by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Colon-Montanez the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Weatherly Frias, City Clerk, submitting the following: • Request for a cash bond refund in the amount of $2000.00 to Passaic African American Celebration Committee. (Event Cancelled: Parade held July 20, 2024) • Request for a OPRA Special Service fee refund in the amount of $32.00 to Patricia Palacio (OPRA No.999) ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X ABSTAINED X X ABSENT X X On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Colon-Montanez the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted City of Passaic Police Department, 330 Passaic Street, submitting an application to hold a National Night Out, at William Street and the Executive Parking Lot on August 06, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Liga Hispana de Passaic, 42 4th Street, submitting application to hold a Picnic and baseball game at Pulaski Park on August 11, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Valley National Bank, 615 Main Avenue, submitting an application to hold a Community Event on August 03, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at William Street. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Fundacion Embarque San Miguel LLC, submitting an application to hold a Picnic Festival on September 01, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at 140 First Page 6 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC Street(Parking lot). (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Rosa Sport Bar, 317 Broadway Avenue, submitting an application to renew their Entertainment application for the year 2024. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X X X X ABSENT X X 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 Colon-Montanez the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Hon. Hector C. Lora, Mayor, submitting the following: • Memorandum Re: Police Swearing-in/ Sergeant Promotion Ceremony • Memorandum Re: Police Special Law Enforcement Officer II Swearing-in Paul A. Sarlo, Senator of District 36 submitting correspondence Re: American Rescue Plan Grant for the amount $30,000. Jacquelyn A. Suarez, Director of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs submitting correspondence Re: American Rescue Plan Grant for the amount $30,000. Passaic Valley Water Commission, submitting the following: • Agenda of their July 24, 2024 meeting ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X X X X ABSENT X X Page 7 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTIONS: THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS TAKEN OFF THE AGENDA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON PASSAIC ON AUGUST 6, 2024, AT 7:00 PM OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-199 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023 AUDIT REPORT OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, the Division of Local Government Services requires the Chief Financial Officer to file “Corrective Action Plan”, attached hereto, outlining the actions to be taken by the City relative to the findings and recommendations in the annual report, and WHEREAS, the “Corrective Action Plan” shall be prepared by the Chief Financial Officer with assistance from other officials affected by the audit findings and recommendations, and WHEREAS, the governing body of the is required by resolution, to approve said “Corrective Action Plan'', and WHEREAS, the “Corrective Action Plan”, as prepared by the Chief Financial Officer and approved by the governing body, shall be placed on file and made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, Page 8 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Passaic hereby approves the “Corrective Action Plan” for the calendar year 2023 Audit Report submitted by the Chief Financial Officer. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-200 RESOLUTION RE: GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT WHEREAS, NJ.S.A. 40A:5-4 requires the governing body of every local unit to have made an annual audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions, and, WHEREAS, the Annual Report of Audit for the year December 31, 2021 has been filed by a Registered Municipal Accountant with the Municipal Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-6, and a copy has been received by each member of the governing body; and, WHEREAS, R.S.52:27BB-34 authorizes the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey to prescribe reports pertaining to the local fiscal affairs; and, WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board has promulgated NJ.A.C. 5:30-6.5, a regulation requiring that the governing body of each municipality shall by resolution certify to the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey that all members the governing body have reviewed, as a minimum, the sections of the annual audit entitled “Comments and Recommendations, and, WHEREAS, the members of the governing body have personally reviewed, as a minimum, the Annual Report of Audit, and specifically the sections of the Annual Audit entitled “Comments and Recommendations”, as evidenced by Page 9 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC the group affidavit form of the governing body attached hereto; and, WHEREAS, such resolution of certification shall be adopted by the Governing Body no later than forty-five days after the receipt of the annual audit, pursuant to N.J.A.C'. 5:30-6.5; and, WHEREAS, all members of the governing body have received and have familiarized themselves with, at least, the minimum requirements of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey, as stated aforesaid and have subscribed to the affidavit, as provided by the Local Finance Board, and WHEREAS, failure to comply with the regulations of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey may subject the members of the local governing body to the penalty provisions of R.S.52:27BB-52, to wit: R.S. 52:27BB-52: A local officer or member of a local governing body who, after a date fixed for compliance, fails or refuses to obey an order of the director (Director of Local Government Services), under the provisions of this Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in addition shall forfeit his office. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Passaic, hereby states that it has complied with N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5 and does hereby submit a certified copy of this resolution and the required affidavit to said Board to show evidence of said compliance. Page 10 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-201 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THIRTY-SIX (36) BULLETPROOF VESTS, CARRIERS AND SHOCK PLATES PASSAIC POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Police Department wishes to purchase Thirty-Six (36) Bulletproof Vests inclusive of Carriers and Shock Plates offered under NJ State Contract #17-Fleet-00763 from Atlantic Uniform Co., Belleville, NJ; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 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 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for the purchase of Thirty-Six (36) Bulletproof Vests inclusive of Carriers and Shock Plates offered under NJ State Contract #17- Fleet-00763 be awarded to Atlantic Uniform Co., Belleville, NJ in the amount of $ 40,663.60. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute contracts for the above, on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Police Grants – Account #G-02-40-020-BPV-020 ($ 0.09) Account #G-02-40- 022-BAG-020 ($0.02) Account #G-02-40-023-BAG-020 ($0.87) Account#G-02-40-024-BAG-020 ($10,802.09) Account #G-02- 40-020-BVP-020 ($3,572.00) Account #G-0240-023-BPV-020 ($16,258.63) Account #G-0240-024-VQL-020 ($1,053.60) and Account #4-01-25-240-020-079 ($8,976.30) Page 11 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-202 RESOLUTION RESCINDING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PASSPORT LABS FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT SOFTWARE PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution #24-01- 025 (attached) on January 25, 2024, awarding a contract to Passport Labs, Charlotte, NC For Parking Enforcement Software; and WHEREAS, Passport Labs, Charlotte, North Carolina has notified Weatherly Frias, City Clerk that they can no longer honor the pricing in the original proposal due to their erroneous assessment regarding the cost of the processing fees; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Weatherly Frias, City Clerk that the contract with Passport Labs, Charlotte, North Carolina for Parking Enforcement Software in the amount of $28,749.96/annually be rescinded. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Parking Enforcement Software in the amount of $28,749.96/annually be rescinded. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-203 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONCESSION SERVICES FOR THE CONCESSION STAND- PASSAIC TRAIN STATION WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on July 19, 2024, for Concession Services for Concession Stand-Passaic Train Station, and Page 12 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, a list of proposals that were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website can be found in the Purchasing Department Office; and WHEREAS, the minimum bid for this service as per the proposal was $350.00/month; and WHEREAS, Kod Ice LLC, of Passaic NJ, has offered a $360.00/month rental fee to be paid to the City of Passaic for the operation of the concession stand; and WHEREAS, the concessionaire will be granted a two (2) year construction build-up period, where the concessionaire will pay $0.00 to the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, after the build-up period, the initial lease of 3 years will commence at which time the concessionaire will pay $ 360.00/month to the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, upon expiration of the initial three (3) year lease, the contract may be extended for no more than five (5) subsequent annual one (1) year renewal terms at which time the rent shall be increased at a rate of 3% each year for the remainder of the contract. WHEREAS, it is recommended that the contract be awarded to KOD Ice LLC of Passaic NJ as follows: • The concessionaire will be granted a two (2) year construction build-up period, where the concessionaire will pay $0.00 to the City of Passaic • After the build-up period, the initial lease of 3 years will commence at which time the concessionaire will pay $ 360.00/month to the City of Passaic. • Upon expiration of the initial three (3) year lease, the contract may be extended for no more than five (5) subsequent annual one (1) year renewal terms at which time the rent shall be increased at a rate of 3% each year for the remainder of the contract. Page 13 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Concession Services for Concession Stand-Passaic Train Station be awarded to Kod Ice LLC of Passaic, NJ. 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. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-204 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT THROUGH NEGOTIATIONS EMERGENCY REPAIR OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS WHEREAS, bids were received for Emergency Repair of Traffic Signals on April 25, 2024, but were rejected as the prices exceeded the City’s budget for this service; and WHEREAS, bids were again received on May 29, 2024, but were rejected as the prices exceeded the City’s budget for this service; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40a;11-5 (3)(b) provides that any contract in excess of the bid threshold may be negotiated and awarded by Resolution of the governing body where bids have been rejected by the governing body on two occasions because it was determined that they were not reasonable as to price; and WHEREAS, the Director of Purchasing has made a reasonable effort to determine that the same goods and services, at a price lower than the negotiated price, are not available from any agency or authority of the United States, the State of New Jersey, the County of Passaic or any local municipality; and Page 14 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, the terms, conditions, restrictions, and specifications outlined in the negotiated contract are not substantially different from those which were the subject of the original bid document; and WHEREAS, on July 10, 2024 negotiations were conducted by Doris Dudek, Director of Purchasing, and, Allan Briteway Electrical Utility Contractor, Inc; and WHEREAS, the negotiations resulted in the following prices: Hourly Rates – Monday through Friday $ 166.00/Hour Equipment Cost $ 38.00/Hour Percentage Markup Above Whole Sale Cost 20% (parts) WHEREAS, Jen Electric Inc. rejected the offer to negotiate. WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to enter into a contract with Allen Briteway Electrical Utility Contractor, Inc., of Florham Park, NJ for Emergency Repair of Traffic Signals as per the following Prices: Hourly Rate of $166.00/Hour, Equipment Cost $38.00/Hour and Percentage Markup above wholesale cost of parts 20%; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic reserves the right to extend the contract for two (2) one-year terms or one (1) two-year terms. 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 a contract with Allen Briteway Electrical Utility Contractor, Inc., of Florham Park, NJ for Emergency Repair -Traffic Signals. 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 Page 15 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC Funds for this project are available in Streets & Roads Traffic Lights Account #4-01-26-290-000-054 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-205 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR 2023 NJDOT LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FUND (LTPF)VARIOUS ROAD WAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, for Design and Construction Management For 2023 NJDOT Local Transportation Project Fund (LTPF) Various Roadway Improvement Project Fund; and WHEREAS, the proposals were solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq; and WHEREAS, a proposal was received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, a list of proposals that were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website can be found in the Purchasing Department Office; and WHEREAS, the evaluation Committee reviewed the proposal received and recommends that the contract for Design and Construction Management 2023 NJDOT Local Transportation Project Fund (LTPF) Various Roadway Improvement Project Fund be awarded to French & Parrello Associates, PA, Wall, NJ in the amount not to exceed $ 114,360. 00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Design and Page 16 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC Construction Management For 2023 NJDOT Local Transportation Project Fund (LTPF) Various Roadway Improvement Project Fund be awarded to French & Parrello Associates, PA, Wall, NJ in the amount not to exceed $114,360.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in NJDOT Local Transportation Projects Account #G-02-40-023-LTP-020 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-206 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION/INSPECTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES 2022 NJDOT LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECT WHEREAS, on October 20, 2022, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #22-10-252 (attached) approving a contract with Neglia Group of Lyndhurst, NJ for Design and Construction/Inspection Management Services for the 2022 NJDOT Local Transportation Project in the amount of $69,402.00; and WHEREAS, additional design services were needed as this project needed to be re­ bid and the specifications revised; and WHEREAS, additionally, due to unforeseen circumstances between the contractor and the Department of Labor, Neglia Group, of Lyndhurst, NJ coordinated with a third-party contractor to schedule emergency paving which could not be performed by the original contractor Page 17 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC hired which necessitated additional project management services; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to increase the original contract an additional $26,500.00 amending the original contract amount to $95,902.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the contract with Neglia Group, of Lyndhurst, NJ shall be amended to increase the contract an additional $26,500.00 amending the total contract amount to $95,902.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract be amended to increase the total amount of this contract per resolution. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in 2022 NJDOT Local Transportation Fund -Acct.#G-02-40-022-DLT-020. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-207 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR RECREATION UNIFORMS YEAR 2024-2025 WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, for Re-Bid Recreation Uniforms -Year 2024-2025; and WHEREAS, a bid was received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, a full list of vendors that downloaded specifications from the website can be obtained from the Purchasing Department; and Page 18 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Cindy Gomez, Recreation Supervisor that the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, BSN Sports LLC, of Dallas, Texas be awarded the contract in the approximate amount of $ 60, 768.60. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Re-Bid Recreation Uniforms - Year 2024-2025 be awarded to BSN Sports, LLC of Dallas, Texas in the approximate amount of $ 60, 768.60. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Passaic has made no commitment to purchase the total quantity of uniforms from BSN Sports LLC. These Items will be ordered on an as-needed basis. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute contracts for the above, on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in 4-01-28-370-000- 032 Recreation uniform and CDBG 2024-2025 Grant Contingent upon adoption award of the 2024-2025 CDBG Grant CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-208 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO INCREASE A CONTRACT WITH GREEN VALLEY GROUP MEMORIAL PARK BENSON AVENUE PARKING LOT, TENNIS COURTS SURFACE, AND BASEBALL FIELD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, on January 10, 2023, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #23-01-019 (attached) approving a contract with Green Valley Group, Inc. Nanuet, Page 19 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC NY for Memorial Park Benson Avenue Parking Lot, Tennis Courts Surface and Baseball Field Drainage Improvements in the amount of $789.293.000; and; WHEREAS, a change order is necessary to increase the contract as follows: Original Contract $ 789.293.00 Additional Material $ 128,096.00 (Curbing, Tree, Dry well, Asphalt) Total: $ 917,389.00 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the change order to the contract between the City of Passaic and Green Valley Group, Nanuet, NY for Memorial Park Benson Avenue Parking Lot, Tennis Courts Surface and Baseball Field Drainage Improvements is ratified and accepted, adjusting the contract an additional $ 128,096.00 to the revised total amount of $ 917,389.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City is hereby authorized to execute this Change Order in a form approved by the City Attorney and that the Change Order be filed in the City Clerk’s Office. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in the Green Acres Grant Account #G-02-40-022-GA1-020 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-209 RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS CITY OF PASSAIC Page 20 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, bids were received by the Purchasing Director on Thursday, July 18, 2024, for Sidewalk Improvements at Various Locations City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, a list of bids that were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website can be found in the Purchasing Department Office; and WHEREAS, Yasseen Saad, City Engineer recommends that the bids received for Sidewalk Improvements at Various Locations City of Passaic be rejected for the revision of the specification, and the bids received exceeded the current budget. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the bids for Sidewalk Improvements at Various Locations City of Passaic be rejected and readvertised. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-210 WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #23-10-322 (attached) approving a contract with Matrix New World of Florham Park, NJ for LSRP Services; and WHEREAS, the initial contract for LSRP services was $30,000.00; and WHEREAS, additional LSRP services for the Green Acres remediation project to Pulaski Park resulted in an increase of $ 25,000.00 to the original contract. WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the original contract and increase the contract amount to $ 55,000.00. Page 21 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the contract with Matrix New World of Florham Park, NJ shall be amended to increase the contract amount to $ 55,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract be amended to increase the total amount of this contract per resolution. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Engineering Dept - 4-01-20-165-000-029. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-211 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES RENOVATION OF 69 JEFFERSON STREET WHEREAS, on March 23, 2021, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #21-03-076 (attached) approving a contract with Coppa Montalbano Architects of Totowa, NJ for Architectural Services for the Design and Construction Management Services for the Renovation of 69 Jefferson Street in the amount of $27,500.00; and WHEREAS, on June 13, 2023, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #23-06-184 (attached) approving a contract with Coppa Montalbano Architects of Totowa, NJ for additional design services and scope of work changes resulting in an increase of $62,500.00 increasing the contract amount to $ 90,000.00; and WHEREAS, additional design services are needed to revise the specifications in the amount of $ 11,800.00; and Page 22 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the original contract and increase the contract amount to $ 101,800.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the contract with Coppa Montalbano Architects of Totowa, NJ shall be amended to increase the contract amount to $ 101,800.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract be amended to increase the total amount of this contract per resolution. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Acct. #B-1246-CV9- 303-801. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-212 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE SUSTAINING LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS (NJACCHO) WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Division of Health and Human Services has been awarded a Sustaining Local Public Health Infrastructure Grant by the New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO); and WHEREAS, the grant award is in the amount of $168,049 for the timeframe of July 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, this grant will support activities and expenses identified within the approved grant application to sustain and improve local public health infrastructure; and Page 23 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, the City Council finds that accepting this grant is in the best interest of the health and well-being of Passaic residents; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic, New Jersey, as follows: 1. The City Council hereby accepts the Sustaining Local Public Health Infrastructure Grant from NJACCHO in the amount of $168,049 for the period of July 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026. 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Letter of Agreement and any other necessary documents to effectuate the intent of this resolution. 3. The Division of Health and Human Services is authorized to implement the grant in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Letter of Agreement. 4. The Chief Financial Officer is authorized to establish an account for the receipt and disbursement of these grant funds. 5. The Division of Health and Human Services shall comply with all grant requirements, including but not limited to, submission of quarterly reports and invoices as outlined in the Letter of Agreement. 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-213 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE STRENGTHENING LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH CAPACITY PROGRAM 2025 WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Health has awarded the City of Passaic a grant in the amount of $74,664 for the Strengthening Local Public Health Capacity Program 2025; and Page 24 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, the grant period is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, the grant will fund efforts to build public health capacity and strengthen communicable disease outbreak preparedness and response capacity; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of Passaic deem it in the best interest of the City to accept this grant award. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic, New Jersey, as follows: 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the acceptance of the grant award from the New Jersey Department of Health in the amount of $74,664 for the Strengthening Local Public Health Capacity Program 2025, as outlined in the Notice of Grant Award dated July 16, 2024 (Grant Award No. OLPH25PHC015). 2. The Mayor, City Clerk, and Health Officer are hereby authorized to execute any necessary documents and take any appropriate actions to implement this resolution and comply with the grant requirements. 3. The City's Health Officer, Kenneth Pincus, is designated as the grant Project Director. 4. The funds shall be used in accordance with the grant agreement and program specifications. 5. The Chief Financial Officer is authorized to establish the necessary accounts and maintain records for the proper accounting of this grant. 6. The City acknowledges that this grant is subject to the terms and conditions incorporated either directly or by reference in the following attachments to the Notice of Grant Award: a) Attachment A - Additional Grant Provisions b) Attachment B - Approved Budget c) Attachment C - Program Specifications 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Page 25 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-214 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE NJ DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (DJC) STATE BODY ARMOR REPLACEMENT FUND (BARF) PROGRAM FY2024 WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has learned of the availability of funding from the NJ Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) State Body Armor Replacement Fund (BARF) Program; and WHEREAS, said grant requires no matching funds from the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to submit an application for this grant and; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Passaic City Police Department, Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to submit a grant application to the NJ Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) State Body Armor Replacement Fund (BARF) Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to file this application and to accept grant funds from the NJ Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) State Body Armor Replacement Fund Program. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-215 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASSAIC TO APPLY FOR THE “DIG IN! TREE, BULB, AND PERENNIAL Page 26 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC GRANT” FROM CITY GREEN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY GREENING PROJECT WHEREAS, the City Green “Dig In! Tree, Bulb, and Perennial Grant” provides native trees, daffodil bulbs, and native perennials to eligible municipalities or community groups within Passaic County, to be installed by the grant recipients; and WHEREAS, the proposed community greening project will involve the active participation of community members, local schools, and other stakeholders, thereby strengthening community ties and promoting civic pride; and WHEREAS, the grant request will be up to 3,000 daffodil bulbs, 10 native trees, and 40 large native perennial kits; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to apply for the “Dig In! Tree, Bulb, and Perennial Grant” for the purpose of developing a community greening project; and CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-216 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AND SAFETY FY 2024 DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER STATEWIDE LABOR DAY CRACKDOWN GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has received notice from the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, regarding a grant for the 2024 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Statewide Labor Day Crackdown program; and Page 27 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, $10,500.00 in overtime grant funding may be utilized from August 16th, 2024 to September 2nd , 2024, for law-enforcement personnel costs; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Police Department wishes to submit an application for this grant; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to submit a grant application to the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Statewide Labor Day Crackdown Grant Program in the amount of $10,500.00 for law-enforcement personnel costs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Passaic Police Department, Mayor, and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to file this application and to accept 2024 grant funds from the State of New Jersey. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 24-08-217 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASSAIC AND VISION TO LEARN FOR SERVICES TO PROVIDE FREE EYE EXAMINATIONS AND GLASSES WHEREAS, the City of Passaic recognizes the importance of promoting the health and well-being of its residents; and WHEREAS, access to eye care and corrective eyewear is a critical component of overall health and quality of life; and WHEREAS, Vision to Learn, a not for profit corporation is dedicated to providing free eye Page 28 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC examinations and free eye glasses to school aged children in need, thereby enhancing their vision and improving their daily lives; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic and Vision to Learn have discussed and agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to allow Vision to Learn to provide free examinations and glasses to residents with or without insurance and at no cost; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic and Vision to Learn have agreed to provide the free eye examinations on Sunday, August 18th, 2024 at the Indoor Facility located at 390 Paulison Avenue, Passaic NJ 07055; and WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City and Vision to Learn outlines the terms and conditions associated with the services Vision to Learn will be providing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic, as follows: 1. The Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City and Vision to Learn, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved. 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the MOU on behalf of the City, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest the same. 3. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest any other documentation required to achieve the purpose of this resolution. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X X X X ABSENT X X Page 29 of 39  Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING: Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2457-24 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 404 Handicapped Parking Spaces. WHEREAS the total number of Handicapped Parking Spaces Restricted by New Jersey License Plate Number as per this ordinance is 412 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 # 286 Howe Avenue West Beginning at a point 29 7724HK feet north of the northerly curbline of Liberty Street and extending to a point 20 feet northerly therefrom Page 30 of 39  Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC 180 Myrtle South (Autumn Street) Beginning S63PWZ Avenue at a point 135 feet east of the easterly curbline of Myrtle Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 72 Passaic North Beginning at a point 73 V54SBT Street feet east of the easterly curbline of Eighth Street and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 8 Third Street North Beginning at a point 84 N80PEC feet north of the northerly curbline of south 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 # 204 Dayton West Beginning at a point 135 U36RTU Avenue feet south of the southerly curbline of Highland Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom 51 Fifth Street West Beginning at a point 132 9142HK feet south of the southerly curbline of Essex Street and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom Page 31 of 39  Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC 441 Highland South Beginning at a point 109 M70UNP Avenue feet west of the westerly curbline of Pine Street and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom 187 ½ Howe Avenue South Beginning at a point 125 F14JVT feet west of the westerly curbline of Paulison Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom 286 Howe Avenue West Beginning at a point 29 2018HL feet north of the northerly curbline of Liberty Street and extending to a point 20 feet northerly therefrom 180 Myrtle South (Autumn Street) Beginning Y36UGZ Avenue at a point 35 feet east of the easterly curbline of Myrtle Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 71 Parker Avenue West Beginning at a point 90 M42HMJ feet south of the southerly curbline of Sherman Street and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom 79 Passaic South Beginning at a point 39 T42NXZ Street feet east of the easterly curbline of Eighth Street and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom Page 32 of 39  Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC 106 Sherman North Beginning at a point 122 U13MZS Street feet west of the westerly curbline of Columbia Avenue and extending to a point 16 feet westerly therefrom 171 Sixth Street West Beginning at a point 113 D87NEL feet south of the southerly curbline of Passaic Street and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom 99 Tenth Street West Beginning at a point 66 S46RYV feet south of the southerly curbline of South Street and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom 19 Van Winkle West Beginning at a point 210 L41PML Avenue feet north of the northerly curbline of Harrison Street and extending to a point 22 feet northerly therefrom Council Member Love moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Colon-Montanez the public hearing be held on September 5 , 2024. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X X X X ABSENT X X Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title: Page 33 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2458-24 ORDINANCE RECSINDING ORDINANCE 2216-19 AND ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 141-155 BROADWAY (BLOCK 2203 LOTS 3, 4, 6 AND 7) IN THE CITY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the real property identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Passaic as Block 2203 Lots 3, 4, 6 and 7 more commonly known as 141-155 Broadway (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 Properties 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 Council for the City of Passaic accepted the recommendation of the City of Passaic Planning Board; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Passaic adopted a Resolution designating this area as an area in need of rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(a) states, “No redevelopment project shall be undertaken or carried out except in accordance with a redevelopment plan adopted by ordinance”; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(e) requires a referral of the redevelopment plan to the Planning Board for a Master Plan consistency review; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has transmitted its report of recommendations regarding the Redevelopment Plan Page 34 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC to the Governing Body pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(e); and 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 Section 3 The zoning standards set forth in the Redevelopment Plan for Block 2203 Lots 3, 4, 6 and 7 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 Block 2203 Lots 3, 4, 6 and 7 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 Page 35 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC Council Member Love moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Colon-Montanez the public hearing be held on September 5 , 2024. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X X X X ABSENT X X CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2459-24 ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF PASSAIC’S REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 1003 LOTS 6 & 20 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC AND LOCATED AT 99-107 & 113 4TH STREET, PASSAIC, NJ WHEREAS, the City of Passaic declared Block 1003, Lots 6 & 20 as an “area in need of redevelopment or an area in need of rehabilitation” pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A–1 et seq, as amended and supplemented, (hereinafter referred to as the “Redevelopment Law”); and WHEREAS, the City adopted a Redevelopment Plan, City of Passaic, New Jersey, dated September 7th, 2023 ; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Council at a public hearing approving the Planning Board’s recommendation declaring Block 1003, Lots 6 & 20 as “An Area in Need of Rehabilitation” as memorialized in City Council Resolution 23-04-133 dated April 27, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board’s recommendation on August 2nd, 2023 of the Redevelopment Plan was reviewed and approved by Ordinance #2406-23 on September 7, 2023 by the City Council; and Page 36 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, an Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan is being requested to include parking lots, as defined in the City of Passaic Zoning Ordinance, as a permitted use ; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(a) states, “No redevelopment project shall be undertaken or carried out accept in accordance with a redevelopment plan adopted by ordinance”; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(e) requires a referral of the redevelopment plan to the Planning Board for a Master Plan consistency review; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has transmitted its report of recommendations regarding the Redevelopment Plan to the Governing Body pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(e); and 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 parking lots, as defined in the City of Passaic Zoning Ordinance, as permitted use in the amended Redevelopment Plan Section 3 The zoning standards set forth in the Redevelopment Plan for Block 1003 Lots 6 and 20 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 37 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC The City of Passaic Zoning Map is hereby amended to include the new Redevelopment Plan for Block 1003 Lots 6 & 20 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 Colon-Montanez moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Love the public hearing be held on September 5 , 2024. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X X X X ABSENT X X PAYMENT OF BILLS On a motion by Council Member Colon-Montanez and seconded by Council Member Love, the PAYMENT OF BILLS was accepted and approved. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X X X X ABSENT X X Page 38 of 39 Passaic City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 Approved: December 3, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC MAYOR’S REPORT The Mayor announced that Valley Bank hosted a fraud prevention seminar at the Senior Center to educate seniors on scam tactics. He thanked Pablo Riviera from Valley National Bank for organizing the event, where free food bags from Goya were also distributed. A larger community fair with Valley Bank is planned. Additionally, he congratulated the police chief and fire department on the promotion of ten new police sergeants. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Colon-Montanez the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Schwartz Garcia CP Schaer Montanez X X X X ABSENT X X ATTEST: APPROVED: Weatherly Frias, Gary S. Schaer, Municipal Clerk Council President Page 39 of 39