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City of Passaic New Jersey Passaic City Council July 15, 2025 Minutes PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WAS CONDUCTED IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL STREAMED VIA ZOOM ON TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025 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 JULY 15, 2025 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 17, 2025, 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 4, 2025, 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 (COUNCIL AGENDAS) 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 Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X X X ALSO PRESENT: Hector C. Lora, Mayor; Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator; Susie Burns, City Attorney Invocation was rendered by Council Member Melo followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC MAYOR’S UPDATE: • Reported that despite widespread flooding across northern New Jersey due to heavy rainfall, the City of Passaic experienced no incidents • Expressed thoughts and prayers to neighboring communities that suffered losses • Noted that continued investment in infrastructure and flood-mitigation improvements has had a significant positive impact • Thanked Police Chief Luis Guzman, Deputy Chief Gentile, Fire Chief Patrick Trentacost, and Deputy Chief Munier for monitoring storm conditions, meeting in advance to ensure readiness, and responding as needed • Provided an update on ongoing road repairs, noting work is scheduled between spring and fall, including: o Chestnut Street from Gregory Avenue to Myrtle Avenue o Myrtle Avenue from Oak Street to Gregory Avenue o Henry Street from Myrtle Avenue to Garden Street o Passaic Street from State Street to Market Street o Exchange Place from Passaic Street to Pennington Avenue o High Street from Paulson Avenue to Main Avenue o Howe Avenue from Grove Street to Prospect Street • Explained that decisions regarding angled parking and painted parking spaces are based on traffic studies conducted by engineers and police officers, not made arbitrarily • Stated that when roadways are deemed suitable, angled parking is implemented to increase parking capacity, using either Department of Public Works staff or contracted vendors • Noted successful prior implementations on Hudson Street and Murdoch Street and that the City will continue expanding painted parking spaces citywide • Acknowledged the Colombian flag raising and festival at Third Ward Memorial Park, thanking Ms. Isabel and the organizing team • Recognized Ms. Alexis Willis and her partners for hosting the “Doing It in the Park” event at School No. 11, which included a bicycle giveaway and community performances • Advised that additional flag raisings and parades will take place throughout the summer and information will be shared Page 2 of 53  Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC • Acknowledged the passing of City employee Darryl Smoot, who served in the Police and Housing Departments, and extended condolences to his family • Noted the recent tragic loss of a youth in the City and, at the request of the Council President, observed a moment of silence MAYOR’S PRESENTATION: 2025 PRELIMINARY BUDGET PRESENTATION A preliminary budget presentation was delivered to the city council. 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. Lauren Zulu • Explained she runs the Passaic Special Needs Support Group, active since 2013, supporting parents of special-needs children. • Noted meetings are held monthly at St. Anthony of Padua Church, with 5–10 participating parents and supervised space for children. • Stated the group self-funds food and supplies through small fundraising efforts. Page 3 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC • Requested attention to several concerns: o How special-needs graduates receive diplomas and what the diploma represents o Availability of local work programs for special- needs adults o Safety concerns when special-needs individuals travel independently and may be approached by homeless individuals o Housing challenges for adults aging out of services after age 21 o Need for job-training opportunities o Better access to medical, mental health, and dental care for special-needs adults o General request for more support from the city Nancy Estrada • Requested the creation of a local office to assist parents of special-needs children with navigating services, forms, and eligibility, especially for Spanish-speaking families. • Emphasized difficulties accessing adult-life services once children age out of school-based programs. • Expressed concerns about student safety related to the new school locations opening in September. • Requested clear plans for police presence, transportation options, and reassurance for parents. • Asked for additional spaces in recreation programs for special-needs children and consistent communication from program staff. Joe Conoscenti • Requested relocation of the historic bell located at 101 Passaic Avenue to protect it from possible damage. • Thanked the city for recent paving on Chestnut Street, Henry Street, and Myrtle/Howe Avenue; reported clogged storm drains on Henry Street that need attention. • Noted missing street-name signs in various areas and asked for replacements. • Expressed dissatisfaction with the Memorial Day program, citing issues with the introduction, absence of a flag raising during taps, selection of the Grand Marshal, and the handing out of certificates. • Asked whether Ordinance 2485-25 regarding residential parking permits applies citywide or only to certain areas. After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Garcia the public portion of the meeting was adjourned. Page 4 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X X X COMMUNICATIONS: On a motion by Council Member Mayer and seconded by Council Member Melo the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted NJ Peruvians Inc., 998 Madison Avenue, submitting the following applications: • Flag Raising Ceremony to be held on Friday, July 19, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the City Hall Courtyard. • Parade to take place on Saturday, July 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The parade will commence at the corner of Gregory Avenue and Main Avenue, proceed along Main Street to Highland Avenue, and continue into the City of Clifton. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Peruvian Parade Inc., 270 Union Avenue, Paterson, NJ, has submitted an application to hold a parade on July 27, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The parade will commence at the corner of Gregory Avenue and Main Avenue, proceed along Main Street to Highland Avenue, and continue into the City of Clifton. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) City of Passaic WIC Office, in partnership with MCH, located at 330 Passaic Street, has submitted an application to hold a Health Fair on August 21, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the City of Passaic Senior Center, 330 Passaic Street. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) City of Passaic Police Department has submitted an application to hold National Night Out on August 5, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the City Hall Page 5 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC Courtyard and Executive Parking lot. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X X X On a motion by Council Member Mayer and seconded by Council Member Melo the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Assemblyman Gary Schaer’s Office, located at 1 Howe Avenue, has submitted an application to hold a Community Resource Fair on July 31, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Courtyard. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X X ABSTAIN 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 Melo the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Kenneth A. Simpson, submitting his letter of resignation from the City of Passaic Planning Board. Passaic Municipal Court submitting the following: • Passaic Monthly Court Report May 2025 Millennium Strategies Monthly Activity Report June 2025 Page 6 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC Borough of East Rutherford, submitting the following: • Notice of their June 2, 2025 Special Meeting regarding the Housing Element Plan and Fair Share Plan as an Amendment to the Master Plan Borough of Wallington, submitting the following: • Notice of their June 20, 2025 Special Meeting regarding the Adoption of an Amendment to the Master Plan and its Housing Element Plan and Fair Share Plan City of Garfield Planning Board submitting the following: • Notice of their June 26, 2025 public hearing Passaic Valley Water Commission submitting: • Agenda of their June 25, 2025 public meeting North Jersey District Water Supply Commission submitting the following: • Notice and Agenda of their May 28, 2025 public meeting • Minutes of their May 28, 2025 public meeting • Minutes of their April 23, 2025 public meeting • Notice and Agenda of their June 25, 2025 public meeting ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X X X On a motion by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Mayer the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Passaic Board of Education submitting the following: • Notice of their June 30, 2025 public meeting Page 7 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT ABSTAIN X X X ABSTAIN X On a motion by Council Member Mayer and seconded by Council Member Melo the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Mayor Hector C. Lora, submitting the following: • Memorandum regarding the swearing Fire Fighter swearing in ceremony scheduled for July 8, 2025 at 10a.m. • Honoring Rosa King on the Celebration of her 100th Birthday (a Century of Life, Legacy and Love • Memorandum reappointing Bonnita –Keawon Cuello to the Planning Board as a Class IV Commissioner for a term commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 • Memorandum reappointing Carlos Lopez to the Planning Board as a Class IV Commissioner for a term commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2028 • Memorandum reappointing Kevin Enrique to the Planning Board as a Class IV Commissioner for a term commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2029 • Memorandum reappointing Shaun Witten to the Planning Board as a Class IV Commissioner for a term commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2029 • Memorandum reappointing Sardis Cruz-Perez to the Planning Board as a Class IV Commissioner for a term commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2027 ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X X X Page 8 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC BUDGET INTRODUCTION CY 2025 On a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Love the following ORDINANCE WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC, PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY CALENDAR YEAR 2025 ORDINANCE NO._2490-25 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14) WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S. 40A: 4-45.1 et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget up to 2.5% unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and, WHEREAS, the cost of living adjustment for calendar year 2025 budgets is calculated at 2.5% pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.2; and amounts to $2,647,062; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and, WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Passaic, in the County of Passaic finds it advisable and necessary to increase its CY 2025 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and, WHEREAS, the Governing Body hereby determines that a 1.0 % increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $1,058,824 in excess of the increase in final Page 9 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and, WHEREAS, the Governing Body hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Governing Body of the City of Passaic, in the County of Passaic, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY 2025 budget year, the final appropriations of the City of Passaic shall, in accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14, be increased by 3.5 %, amounting to $3,705,886, and that the CY 2025 municipal budget for the City of Passaic be approved and adopted in accordance with this ordinance; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance as introduced be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within 5 days of introduction; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within 5 days after such adoption. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X X X Page 10 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Garcia the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO.25-07-152 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CY 2025 MUNICIPAL BUDGET TO BE READ BY TITLE ONLY ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X X X 2025 PRELIMINARY BUDGET PRESENTATION On behalf of Mayor Lora, a preliminary budget presentation was delivered to the council by Omar Garcia, Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer. RESOLUTIONS: 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 # 25-07-154 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION TO UPFIT TWO (2) 2025 FORD EXPLORERS – FIRE DEPARTMENT Page 11 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, the Passaic Fire Department wishes to purchase equipment to up-fit Two (2) 2025 Ford Explorers under NJ State Contract #Fleet-00761 from East Coast Emergency Lighting of Millstone Twp, NJ; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2 authorizes the purchase of any materials, supplies or equipment under NJ 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 upfit Two (2) 2025 Ford Explorers includes but is not limited to a full warning light package, siren, speaker, and control box, center console for light control, siren, radio, and mobile radios, for a total of $25,063.38 inclusive of installation; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Chief Patrick Trentacost that the contract to up-fit Two (2) 2025 Ford Explorers be awarded to East Coast Emergency Lighting under NJ State Contract #Fleet-00761 from East Coast Emergency Lighting of Millstone Township, NJ, in the total amount of $25,063.38 inclusive of installation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract be awarded to East Coast Emergency Lighting of Millstone Township, NJ in the total amount of $25,063.38 inclusive of installation. 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 Fire Prevention Account #T-03-293-000-808. Page 12 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-155 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-THREE (23) REPLACEMENT BULLETPROOF VESTS, CARRIERS AND SHOCK PLATES PASSAIC POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Police Department wishes to purchase Twenty-Three (23) Replacement 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 Twenty-Three (23) 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 $28,773.75. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute contracts for the above, on a form approved by the City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Police Grants – 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 ($995.29) Account #G-02-40-025-BAG-020 ($11,306.61) Account #G-02-40-023-BVP-020 ($16,470.96) Page 13 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-156 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH SAL ELECTRIC CO., INC. ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, on April 18, 2024, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #24-04-090 (attached) approving a contract with Sal Electric Co., Inc., Jersey City, NJ, for Electrical Services, time & Material for a two-year contract (May 15, 2023 through May 14, 2025) in the amount of $75,000.00/annually; and WHEREAS, the contract was exceeded by an additional $25,274.64, revising the original contract to $175,274.64. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the contract between the City of Passaic and Sal Electric be amended for an additional $25,274.64, revising the total contract to $175,274.64. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute an amendment to the contract for the approved Electrical Services Time and Material for the City of Passaic for an additional $25,274.64, revising the total contract to $175,274.64. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Buildings and Grounds 5-01-26-310-000-029. Page 14 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-157 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SAL ELECTRIC FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES TIME & MATERIAL WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to enter into a contract with Sal Electric of Jersey City, NJ, for Electrical Services Time & Material offered under the Bergen County Cooperative Contract #BC-25-19; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes the purchase of any materials, supplies, or equipment under the Cooperative Pricing System entered on behalf of the City and Property in the Department of the Treasury without the necessity for public bidding; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Doris Dudek, the Director of Purchasing, that the contract for Electrical Services Time and Material offered under Bergen County Cooperative Contract #BC-25-19 be awarded to Sal Electric as follows: Standard Hourly Premium Hourly Rates Rates Journeyman $ 102.21/hr. Journeyman $153.31/hr. Foreman $119.58/hr. Foreman $179.37/hr. WHEREAS, the contract has been awarded by Bergen County Cooperative Pricing System Contract #BC-25-19 for a one-year period from May 15, 2025, through May 14, 2026, with an option to renew for two (2) one (1) year contracts in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00/annually in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00/annually. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract be awarded to Sal Electric of Jersey City, NJ, for a one (1) year period from May 15, 2025, through May 14, 2026, with an option to renew for two (2) one (1) year contracts in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00/annually. Page 15 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC 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 the Building and Grounds Contractual Account #5-01-26-310-000-029. Funds for the subsequent budget year CY 2026 are available, providing that the budget is approved by the governing body. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-158 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR LEASING OF COPIER MACHINES WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to enter into a contract for leasing of Thirty-Three (33) Copier Machines (inclusive of toner and maintenance service calls) with the following vendors under the following State Contracts; VENDOR STATE CONTRACT # Ricoh USA, New York, NY M2075 Kyocera Document Solutions, Atlanta, GA M2075 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 authorizes the purchase of any materials, supplies, or equipment under NJ State Contract entered on behalf of the City and Property in the Department of the Treasury without the necessity for public bidding; and WHEREAS, the cost of leasing the Thirty-three (33) copiers is approximately $68,000.00 (inclusive of toner and maintenance service calls) for the period August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. Page 16 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 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 a contract be awarded to Ricoh USA, New York, NY, and Kyocera Document Solutions, Atlanta, GA in an approximate amount of $68,000.00 (inclusive of toner and maintenance service calls) for the period August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. 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 various departments. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-159 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CDBG AND HOME CONSULTANT WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, for CDBG AND HOME CONSULTANT; and WHEREAS, the proposals were solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20-4 et seq; and WHEREAS, a proposal was received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, a list of proposals that were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website can be found in the Purchasing Department Office; and Page 17 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee that the contract for CDBG AND HOME CONSULTANT be awarded to RES Advisors of Paoli, PA as per the attached hourly rate schedule in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for CDBG AND HOME CONSULTANT be awarded to RES Advisors of Paoli, PA as per the attached hourly rate schedule in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form prepared by the City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Contingent upon funds for the above being available in the Budget SFY 2025–2026 Home and CDBG Account. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-160 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR HOME AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING CONSULTANT WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Friday, June 27, 2025, for Home American Rescue Plan Funding Consultant; and WHEREAS, the proposals were solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq; and WHEREAS, a proposal was received as per the attached; and Page 18 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 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, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee that the Contract for Home American Rescue Act Plan Funding Consultant be awarded to RES Advisors, Paoli, PA in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Home American Rescue Plan Funding Consultant be awarded to RES Advisors, Paoli, PA, in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form prepared by the city attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Contingent upon funds for the above being available in the Home American Rescue Plan Account. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-161 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR HOMEOWNER HOUSING REHABILITATION SERVICES WHEREAS, a proposal was received by the Director of Purchasing on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, for Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Services; and WHEREAS, the proposals were solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20-4 et seq; and Page 19 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, a proposal was received as per the following; and Sustainable Communities Nutley, NJ $95.00/hour 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, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee that the Contract for Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Services be awarded to Sustainable Communities Associates, LLC, Nutley, NJ in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for the period July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Services be awarded to Sustainable Communities Associates, LLC, Nutley, NJ in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above, on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Contingent upon funds for the above being available in Budget FY 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant Account. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-162 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR HOMEOWNER RENTAL UNIT REHABILITATION PROGRAM SERVICES Page 20 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Friday, June 27, 2025, for Re-Bid Homeowner Rental Unit Rehabilitation Program Services; and WHEREAS, the proposals were solicited through a fair and open process m accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20-4 et seq; and WHEREAS, a proposal was received as per the following: and Sustainable Communities Nutley, NJ $95.00/hour 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, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee that the Contract for Homeowner Rental Unit Rehabilitation Program Services be awarded to Sustainable Communities Associates, LLC, Nutley, NJ in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for the period July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Homeowner Rental Unit Rehabilitation Program Services be awarded to Sustainable Communities Associates, LLC, Nutley, NJ in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for the period July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above, on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Contingent upon funds for the above being available in the 2025 FY Community Development Block Grant Account. Page 21 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-163 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ATTORNEY CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Friday, June 27, 2025, for Re-Bid Community Development Attorney; and WHEREAS, the proposals were solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et.seq; and WHEREAS, a proposal was received as per the following: and Matthew Priore Clifton, NJ $150.00/hour 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, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee that the contract for Community Development Attorney be awarded to Matthew Priore, Clifton, NJ in the amount of $150.00/hour with a total amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Community Development Attorney be awarded to Matthew Priore, Clifton, NJ in the amount of $150.00/hour with a total Page 22 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form prepared by the City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Contingent upon funds for the above being available in Budget SFY 2025 Home Program ($15,000.00 and CDBG ($10,000.00). CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-164 RESOLUTION REJECTING PROPOSALS FOR CDL A (TRACTOR TRAILER) CERTIFICATION TRAINING WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, for CDL A (Tractor Trailer) Certification Training; and WHEREAS, a full list of vendors that downloaded specifications from the City of Passaic’s website can be obtained from the Purchasing Department; and WHEREAS, a proposal was received from Rock Gate Capital, LLC of Chicago, Illinois, as per the attached; and WHEREAS, the proposal received exceeds the budget appropriation for this program; and WHEREAS, the evaluation committee recommends that the proposal received for CDL A (Tractor Trailer) Certification Training be rejected and re-advertised. Page 23 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 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 proposal for CDL A (Tractor Trailer) Certification Training be rejected. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-165 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR MAIN AVENUE AND PENNINGTON AVENUE POCKET PARK WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, for Design and Construction Management Services for Main Avenue and Pennington Avenue Pocket Park; and WHEREAS, the proposals were solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq; and WHEREAS, proposals were received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, 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 proposals received and recommends that the contract for Design and Construction Management Services For Main Avenue and Pennington Avenue Pocket Park be awarded to Strans Engineering, Valley Stream, NY in an amount not to exceed $67,487.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Main Avenue and Pennington Avenue Pocket Park be awarded to Strans Page 24 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC Engineering, Valley Stream, NY, in an amount not to exceed $67,487.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract on a form approved by the City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Urban Investment Fund - Account #G-02-40-025-UIF-023. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-166 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER (#2) TO INCREASE A CONTRACT WITH MARINI BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO, INC FOR COLUMBIA AVENUE & JEFFERSON STREET PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, on October 12, 2023, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #23-10-295 (attached) approving a contract with Marini Brothers Construction Co Inc, Hackensack, NJ for Columbia Avenue & Jefferson Street Parking lot Improvements $330,053.00; and; WHEREAS, on January 25, 2024, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #24-01-09 (attached) approving a change order in the amount of $36,300.00 amending the contract to $366,353.00; and WHEREAS, Change Order #2 is necessary to increase the contract as follows: Original Contract $ 330,053.00 Change Order #1 $ 36,300.00 Page 25 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC Change Order #2 Electrical Underground Service $ 42,346.00 and Additional Quantities DEDUCTIONS -$ 33,763.00 REVISED TOTAL $374,936.00 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 Marini Brothers Construction Co. Inc, Hackensack, NJ for Columbia Avenue & Jefferson Street Park Parking Lot Improvements is ratified and accepted, adjusting the contract an additional $8,583.00 to the revised total amount of $374,936.00. 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 Capital Outlay – CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-167 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR RECREATION SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES YEAR 2025-2026 WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Thursday, June 5th, 2025, for Recreation Sports Equipment and Supplies Year 2025-2026; and WHEREAS, a list of vendors that downloaded specifications from the City of Passaic’s website can be found in the Purchasing Department; and Page 26 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, a bid was received as per the attached: 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 $30,000.00. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Recreation Sports Equipment and Supplies Year 2025-2026 be awarded to BSN Sports LLC of Dallas, Texas in the approximate amount of $30,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Passaic has made no commitment to purchase the total amount of this contract and 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 the City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in the 2024 CDBG Multi Sports Program Account #B-12-50-BG4-463-PSR and Account #5-01-28-370-000-065 - CY 2025 Recreation. 2025 CDBG Funds and City Funding Calendar Year 2026 will be contingent upon governing body approval CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-168 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR RECREATION UNIFORMS YEAR 2025-2026 Page 27 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Thursday, June 5, 2025, for Bid Recreation Uniforms -Year 2025-2026; 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 WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Cindy Gomez, Recreation Supervisor that the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, DOT Designing, of Monroe Township, NJ be awarded the contract in the approximate amount of $25,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Bid Recreation Uniforms - Year 2025-2026 be awarded to DOT Designing of Monroe Township, NJ, in the approximate amount of $25,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Passaic has made no commitment to purchase the total quantity of uniforms from DOT Designing. 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 the 2024 CDBG Multi Sports Program Account #B-12-50-BG4-463-PSR and Account #5-01-28-370-000-065 - CY 2025 Recreation. 2025 CDBG Funds and City Funding Calendar Year 2026 will be contingent upon governing body approval Page 28 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-169 GLENSIDE AVENUE CULVERT NO.1 INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVITALIZATION PROJECT WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Thursday, June 26, 2025, for the Glenside Avenue Culvert No.1 Infrastructure and Environmental Project; and WHEREAS, bids were received as per the following: and WHEREAS, a full list of vendors that downloaded specifications from the website can be obtained from the Purchasing Department; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible, responsive bid was received from CMS Construction, Inc., Plainfield, NJ in the amount of $55,905.00; and WHEREAS, Yasseen Saad, City Engineer, recommends that the Contract for the Glenside Avenue Culvert No.1 Infrastructure and Environmental Project be awarded to CMS Construction, Plainfield, NJ in the amount of $55,905.00; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the Contract for the Glenside Avenue Culvert No.1 Infrastructure and Environmental Project be awarded to CMS Construction, Plainfield, NJ in the amount of $55,905.00; and 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 29 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC Funds for the above are available in Acct #T-03-56-320- 000-RSR Storm Recovery Trust Fund CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-170 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) 2025 FORD MACH-ELECTRIC GT VEHICLES ONE (1) FORD F-250 PICKUP TRUCK TWO (2) 2025 FORD EXPLORER 4WD WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to purchase Three (3) 2025 Ford Mach-Electric GT Vehicles and One (1) Ford F-250 Pick Up Truck and Two (2) 2025 Ford Explorers 4WD under Bergen County Cooperative Contract BC-BID-24-43 from Winner Ford, Cherry Hill, NJ and Paramus Ford, Paramus, 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 Three (3) 2025 Mach-Electric GT $53,660.05/ea. $160,980.15 One (1) 2026 F-250 Pick Up Truck $59,252.40 $59,252.40 Two (2) Ford Explorers 4WD $41,181.40/ea. $82,362.80 Delivery of Explorers $325.00 $302,920.35 WHEREAS, Mark Watkins, Sr., Superintendent of Public Works recommends that the contract for One (1) F- 250 Pick Up Truck in the amount of $59,252.40 and Joe Page 30 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC Colon, Director of Inspection/Code Enforcement, recommends that the contract for Two (2) 2025 Ford Mach- Electric GT Vehicles in the amount of $107,320.10 and Police Chief Guzman recommends award of One (1) 2025 Ford Mach-Electric GT Vehicle ($53,660.05) be awarded to Winner Ford, Cherry Hill, NJ, and Fire Chief Patrick Trentacost recommends award of Two (2) Ford Explorers ($82,687.80) under the Bergen County Cooperative Contract BC-BID-24-43 in the total amount of $302,920.35. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract be awarded to Winner Ford, Cherry Hill, NJ, for Three (3) 2025 Ford Mach- Electric GT Vehicles ($160,980.15), One (1) F-250 Pick Up Truck ($59,252.40) in the total amount of $220,232.55, and a contract be awarded to Paramus Ford, Paramus, NJ, for Two (2) Ford Explorers 4WD in the amount of $82,687.80. 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 #T-03- 56-595-000-UCC ($107,320.10) Police Trust Account #T-03- 56-306-001-240 (53,660.05) Public Works Account #5-01- 26-290-000-051 ($59,252.40) Fire Prevention Account #T- 03-56-293-000-808 ($82,687.80) CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-171 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION TO UPFIT ONE (1) 2025 FORD MACH E GT VEHICLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Page 31 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, the Passaic Police Department wishes to purchase equipment to up-fit one (1) 2025 Ford Mach-E GT vehicle under Bergen County Coop #BC-BID-23-17 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 NJ 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 upfit One (1) 2025 Ford Mach E GT Vehicle includes but is not limited to lights, computers, modems, routers, software, and docking station, for a total of $10,489.70; and WHEREAS, Chief Louis Guzman recommends that the contract to upfit one (1) 2025 Ford Mach-E GT Vehicle be awarded to GTBM under Bergen County Coop #BC-BID-23-17 from GTBM of East Rutherford, NJ, in the total amount of $10,489.70. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract be awarded to GTBM of East Rutherford, NJ in the total amount of $10,489.70. 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 Police Trust Acct# T-03-56-306-001-240 Page 32 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-172 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FY 2026 CHILDHOOD LEAD EXPOSURE PREVENTION (CLEP) GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has learned of the availability of funding from the New Jersey Department of Health, Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention (CLEP) Grant Program; and WHEREAS, said grant requires no matching contributions from the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to submit an application for this grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Health, Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention (CLEP) Grant Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Passaic, Mayor, and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to file this application and to accept grant funds from the New Jersey Department of Health, Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention (CLEP) Grant Program. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-173 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STRENGTHENING LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH CAPACITY 2026 PROGRAM APPLICATION WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has learned of the availability of funding from the New Jersey Department Page 33 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC of Health Strengthening Local Public Health Capacity; and WHEREAS, said grant requires no matching contributions from the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to submit an application for this grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Health Strengthening Local Public Capacity Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Passaic, Mayor, and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to file this application and to accept grant funds from the New Jersey Department of Health Strengthening Local Public Health Capacity Program. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-174 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPROGRAMMING OF 2019, 2020 AND 2021 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS (HOME) WHEREAS, the City of Passaic receives federal financial assistance each year under the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and we received such funding for the 2019, 2020 and 2021 fiscal year(s) which was approved by the City Council of the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend and reprogram four open balances under HOME Investment Partnership (hereinafter referred to as “HOME”) Program budget for fiscal years 2019, 2020 and 2021; and Page 34 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, based on the fully executed Resolution No. 24-09-245, wherein the City authorized New Horizon Community Action Corporation (New Horizon) located at 689 Main Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 for development of the property known as 24 Broadway (Block 2154, Lot 18), Passaic, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, subject property development will consist of five (5) affordable homeowner units, consisting of two 2-bedroom units and three 1-bedroom units; and WHEREAS, New Horizon is to receive HOME funding in an amount not to exceed EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($860,000.00) to be used towards the development and construction of the five (5) affordable units; and WHEREAS, based on the age of these four open balances under HOME funds, applying these amounts to the aforementioned project will ensure that the funds are spent down and not recaptured; and WHEREAS, the open balances in the HOME accounts referenced are as follows; and Program Balance to Be Year City Account # Activity Name Reprogrammed 2019 H-24-45-HP9- CPG&H Admin 6,670.61 007-874 2020 H-24-46-HP0- 1st Time Home Buyer .40 013-812 2021 H-24-47-HP1- CPG&H Rehab & 50,000.00 009-873 Admin 2021 H-24-47-HP1- 1st Time Home Buyer 50,000.00 008-812 Total to be Reprogrammed: 106,671.01 WHEREAS, the remaining funding for this project will be drawn from HOME Affordable Housing Account(s), Page 35 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 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 total HOME funding amount of ONE HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY ONE DOLLARS AND ONE CENT ($106,671.01) be reprogrammed to the project known as 24 Broadway – Affordable Housing. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is hereby assured of full compliance of all rules and regulations governing these federal funds by the City of Passaic. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-175 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR SITE ASSESSMENTS AT BLOCK 1001, LOT 17; BLOCK 1001.3, LOT 2; BLOCK 1001.03, LOT 22; AND BLOCK 1001.03, LOT 1 IN THE CITY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) through the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund, has grant funds available to municipalities for the purpose of funding preliminary assessments, site investigations, and remedial investigations to determine the existence or extent of hazardous substance discharge conditions on properties; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to conduct preliminary assessments, site investigations, and remedial investigations with respect to the properties located at Block 1001, Lot 17; Block 1001.3, Lot 2; Block 1001.03, Lot 22; and Block 1001.03, Lot 1 (the properties); and Page 36 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, Matrix New World Engineering is qualified to prepare and submit all applications for such funding; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Passaic hereby authorizes the following: 1. Matrix New World Engineering is hereby authorized and directed to apply for grant funding in order to conduct preliminary assessments and site investigations for the above-described parcels. 2. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Passaic are authorized to execute any and all documents necessary in order to apply for the aforesaid grant. 3. In the event that funding is approved pursuant to a grant issued in favor of the City of Passaic, a contract will be awarded by the City of Passaic to a Licensed State Remediation Professional (LSRP) for the implementation of preliminary assessments, site investigations, and remedial investigations for the above-described parcels in accordance with a contract to be approved by the City and the NJDEP, but only to the extent that NJDEP grant funds are available for payment for the aforesaid services. 4. That the City is committed to the redevelopment of the properties concurrent with the remediation activities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City and to sign any other documents necessary in connection therewith, and that their signatures constitute acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant agreement. Page 37 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-176 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT, EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PASSIAIC UEZ CARNIE BRAGG PARK PHASE 2 ADDITIONAL FUNDING PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,000 TO THE NJ URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY WHEREAS, funding the Passaic UEZ Carnie Bragg Park Phase 1 was approved by the NJ Urban Enterprise Zone Authority in June 2023 for the purpose of developing a design and budget, and; WHEREAS, funding the Passaic UEZ Carnie Bragg Park Phase 2 was approved by the NJ Urban Enterprise Zone Authority in June 2024 for construction; and WHEREAS, after rejecting two bids for construction services as too expensive; scaling back certain specification of the project and obtaining new bids; and recognizing that these new bids also exceeded the UEZA award for construction; and WHEREAS, Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corporation seeks to pursue the project at the prices offered in the lowest bid; and WHEREAS, The Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corporation now desires to apply for and obtain an additional grant from the NJ Department of Community Affairs for up to $500,000.00 to fund Passaic UEZ Carnie Bragg Park Phase 2 Additional Funding Project for the construction of a concession building at a gateway to the City of Passaic; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that: (1) the City Council of the City of Passaic does hereby authorize the application for a grant for the Passaic UEZ Carnie Braff Page 38 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC Park Phase 2 Additional Funding in an amount not to exceed $600,000; and (2) recognizes and accepts that the Urban Enterprise Zone Authority may offer a lesser or greater account and therefore upon receipt of the grant agreement from the Urban Enterprise Zone Authority, does further authorize the execution of any such grant agreements; and also, upon receipt of the fully executed agreement from the Urban Enterprise Zone Authority, does further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of the agreement between the Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corporation and the Urban Enterprise Zone Authority. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk and/or the Executive Director and Secretary of the Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corporation as deemed appropriate by the NJ UEZA are authorized to sign the application, and that they or their successors in said titles are authorized to sign the agreement and any other documents necessary in connection therewith: CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-177 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT, EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PASSAIC UEZ BUSINESS EXPANSION GRANT PROJECT PHASE 2 TO THE NJ URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY WHEREAS, The Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corporation was awarded a grant from the NJ Department of Community Affairs of $100,000.00 to establish a Business Expansion Grant Project, thereby providing existing businesses to expand their presence in Passaic; and, WHEREAS, that project has been successful in funding the expansion of two local businesses with the Page 39 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC anticipated result of an increase employees at those businesses after expansion efforts are completed; and WHEREAS, several additional certified UEZ businesses in the City of Passaic are seeking to expand and have made application for the project; WHEREAS, grants and loans to businesses are allowable uses of UEZ funds. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that: (1) the City Council of the City of Passaic does hereby authorize the application for a grant for the Passaic UEZ Business Expansion Grant Project in an amount not to exceed $225,000; and (2) recognizes and accepts that the Urban Enterprise Zone Authority may offer a lesser or greater account and therefore upon receipt of the grant agreement from the Urban Enterprise Zone Authority, does further authorize the execution of any such grant agreements; and also, upon receipt of the fully executed agreement from the Urban Enterprise Zone Authority, does further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of the agreement between the Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corporation and the Urban Enterprise Zone Authority. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk and/or the Executive Director and Secretary of the Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corporation as deemed appropriate by the NJ UEZA are authorized to sign the application, and that they or their successors in said titles are authorized to sign the agreement and any other documents necessary in connection therewith: CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-178 RESOLUTION DIRECTING A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PASSAIC CITY PLANNING BOARD REGARDING BLOCK 3212 Page 40 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC LOTS 21 AND 23 AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT/ REHABILITATION (91-97 PAULISON AVENUE) WHEREAS, it has been determined by the planning officials of the City of Passaic that certain properties located at 91-97 Paulison Avenue (Block 3212 Lots 21 and 23) in the City of Passaic qualify as an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation under the conditions for determination for redevelopment/ rehabilitation in N.J.S.A. 40:12A-14; and WHEREAS, those conditions are that: (1) a program of rehabilitation is expected to prevent further deterioration and promote the overall development of the community; and (2) the designation will prevent vacancy of properties; and, (3) to prevent the deterioration which would accompany any vacancy; and WHEREAS, this designation as an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation is not intended to confer the power of condemnation; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic is encouraging the redevelopment/rehabilitation of the aforementioned property; and WHEREAS, a designation of an area in need of redevelopment/rehabilitation would assist the City and potential developers in the rehabilitation of the area. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic refers to the Planning Board of the City of Passaic, this matter directing a recommendation after an Investigation on Designating Block 3212 Lots 21 and 23 (91-97 Paulison Avenue) as an Area in Need of Redevelopment/ Rehabilitation. Page 41 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-179 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS WHEREAS, the tax office received a duplicate tax payment from ATCF II New Jersey LLC for property known as Block 3237 Lot 47, also known as 176 Pennington Ave, owner: 176 Pennington Urban Renewal Assoc LLC; WHEREAS, ATCF II New Jersey LLC, the outside lien holder requested a refund of the amount paid in duplicate. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) and for the Tax Collector to adjust his records accordingly. BLOCK/ LOT PROPERTY Name & Address YEAR AMOUNT 3237/47 176 Pennington Ave ATCF II New Jersey LLC 2025 $33,476.29 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-180 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS WHEREAS, the tax office received a duplicate tax payment from FNA DZ, LLC FBO WSFS for property known as Block 3238 Lot 1, also known as 208 Passaic Ave, owner: 208 Passaic Ave LLC; WHEREAS, FNA DZ, LLC FBO WSFS, the outside lien holder requested a refund of the amount paid in duplicate; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer Page 42 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) and for the Tax Collector to adjust his records accordingly. BLOCK / LOT PROPERTY Name & Address YEAR AMOUNT 3238/1 208 Passaic Ave FNA DZ, LLC FBO WSFS 2025 $6,779.37 CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-181 RESOLUTION AURORIZING SETTLEMENT OF TAX APPEALS 130 BROADWAY REALTY LLC C/O WALGREENS COMPANY #19184 V. CITY OF PASSAIC BLOCK 2202 LOT 36 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic have been advised of the proposed settlement of a property Tax Appeal filed by 130 Broadway Realty, LLC c/o Walgreens Company #19184 (Tenant Taxpayer) (hereinafter the “Tax Appeal”), under Docket Numbers 002361-2024 and 002618-2025; and, WHEREAS, the aforesaid Tax Appeal involves a commercial property located at 116-130 Broadway, and is also designated as Block 2202 Lot 36 on the tax assessment map of the City (hereinafter the “subject property”); and, WHEREAS, the said Governing Body has been advised of the merits of the subject Tax Appeal by legal counsel, the City Appraiser and the City Tax Assessor; and, WHEREAS, the details of the proposed Tax Appeal settlement are set forth in the Schedule “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to settle the subject Tax Appeal in accordance with the settlement terms set forth hereinabove. Page 43 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic, that the proposed Tax Appeal settlement is hereby approved, in accordance with the terms set forth in the Schedule A attached herein; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that with respect to same, the Mayor, Business Administrator, City Tax Attorney and/or any other appropriate City official is hereby authorized to perform any act necessary to effectuate the purposes set forth in this Resolution. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-182 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF TAX APPEALS DZEERAN MANAGEMENT LLC, V. CITY OF PASSAIC BLOCK 3280 LOT 1 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic have been advised of the proposed settlement of a property Tax Appeal filed by Dzeeran Management, LLC c/o CVS Pharmacy LLC #02724-01 (Tenant Taxpayer) (hereinafter the “Tax Appeal”), under Docket Numbers 004344-2024 and 005932-2025; and, WHEREAS, the aforesaid Tax Appeal involves a commercial property located at 409-423 Van Houten Avenue, and is also designated as Block 3280 Lot 1 on the tax assessment map of the City (hereinafter the “subject property”); and, WHEREAS, the said Governing Body has been advised of the merits of the subject Tax Appeal by legal counsel, the City Appraiser and the City Tax Assessor; and, WHEREAS, the details of the proposed Tax Appeal settlement are set forth in the Schedule “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof; and, Page 44 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to settle the subject Tax Appeal in accordance with the settlement terms set forth hereinabove. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic, that the proposed Tax Appeal settlement is hereby approved, in accordance with the terms set forth in the Schedule A attached herein; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that with respect to same, the Mayor, Business Administrator, City Tax Attorney and/or any other appropriate City official is hereby authorized to perform any act necessary to effectuate the purposes set forth in this Resolution. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-183 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF TAX APPEALS KQUIRK, LLC V. CITY OF PASSAIC BLOCK 4118 LOT 1 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic have been advised of the proposed settlement of a property Tax Appeal filed by KQUIRK, LLC (hereinafter the “Tax Appeal”), under Docket Numbers 008582-2023 and 008755-2024; and, WHEREAS, the aforesaid Tax Appeal involves a commercial property located at 794 Main Avenue, and is also designated as Block 4118 Lot 1 on the tax assessment map of the City (hereinafter the “subject property”); and, WHEREAS, the said Governing Body has been advised of the merits of the subject Tax Appeal by legal counsel, the City Appraiser and the City Tax Assessor; and, Page 45 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, the details of the proposed Tax Appeal settlement are set forth in the Schedule “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to settle the subject Tax Appeal in accordance with the settlement terms set forth hereinabove. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic, that the proposed Tax Appeal settlement is hereby approved, in accordance with the terms set forth in the Schedule A attached herein; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that with respect to same, the Mayor, Business Administrator, City Tax Attorney and/or any other appropriate City official is hereby authorized to perform any act necessary to effectuate the purposes set forth in this Resolution. CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-184 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 15’6” INFLATABLE BOAT WITH 60 HP MOTOR AND TRAILER PASSAIC FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Fire Department wishes to purchase a 15’6” Inflatable Boat with a 60 HP Motor and trailer, offered under NJ State Contract #21-FOOD- 05224 from All Hands Fire Equipment, Wall, 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 Page 46 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 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 the purchase of a 15’6” Inflatable Boat with a 60 HP Motor and trailer offered under NJ State Contract #21-FOOD- 05224, be awarded to All Hands Fire Equipment, Wall, NJ in the amount of $32,130.92. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute contracts for the above, on a form approved by the City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in the Fire Prevention Dedicated Trust Account #T-03-56-293-000-808. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X X X Mayor Lora stepped down from the dais at 8:40 p.m. Mayor Lora returned to the dais at 8:43 p.m. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING: Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2491-25 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 406 Handicapped Parking Spaces. WHEREAS, the total number of Handicapped Parking Spaces Restricted by New Jersey License Plate Number as per this ordinance is 407 Handicapped Parking Spaces. Page 47 of 53  Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC 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 I 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 # 124 Brook Avenue North Beginning at a point 39 F51HUW feet east of the easterly curbline of Stewart Street and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 280 Gregory West (Broadway) Beginning at a 5744HB Avenue point 85 feet north of the northerly curbline of Gregory Avenue and extending to a point 22 feet northerly therefrom 404 Howe Avenue North Beginning at a point 259 F88JAR feet west of the westerly curbline of Van Houten Avenue and extending to a point 22 westerly feet therefrom 411 Howe Avenue South Beginning at a point 15 R66RAN feet west of the westerly curbline of Pearl Street and extending to a point 22 westerly feet therefrom 7 School Street South Beginning at a point 141 5487HH feet easterly from the east curbline of George Page 48 of 53  Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC Street and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom 207 Third Street West Beginning at a point 175 P63RWZ feet south of the southerly curbline of Morris Street and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom SECTION II 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 # 124 Brook Avenue North Beginning at a point 39 E33PJU feet east of the easterly curbline of Stewart Street and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 280 Gregory North Beginning at a point 34 5172HC Avenue feet west of the westerly curbline of Broadway and extending to a point 22 feet westerly therefrom 404 Howe Avenue North Beginning at a point 259 N40VSK feet west of the westerly curbline of Van Houten Avenue and extending to a point 22 westerly feet therefrom 411 Howe Avenue South Beginning at a point 15 J27VWC feet west of the westerly curbline of Pearl Street and extending to a point 22 westerly feet therefrom Page 49 of 53  Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC 82 Lexington East Beginning at a point 127 R53NCS Avenue feet north of the northerly curbline of Monroe Street and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 9 School Street South Beginning at a point 148 Z94NZK feet east of the easterly curbline of George Street and extending to a point 22 feet easterly therefrom 207 Third Street West Beginning at a point 175 AMLOMX feet south of the southerly curbline of Morris Street and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom Council Member Love moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Council Member Melo the public hearing be held on August 5, 2025. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X 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 Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X X X Page 50 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT • The Business Administrator stated that the City of Passaic has one of the highest grant-funding success rates among municipalities of similar size. • Noted that auditors consistently remark on the tens of millions of dollars the City of Passaic is able to operate with through grant funding. • Acknowledged the work of the administration, City Hall staff, and the City’s grant writer, emphasizing that the City of Passaic pursues every grant opportunity available. MAYOR’S REPORT • Mayor Lora announced that the annual Family Camp Out will take place on Saturday night into Sunday, where families may pitch tents, participate in activities, and enjoy fishing at Hughes Lake. He noted that the event has become increasingly popular each year. • The mayor reported that an upcoming presentation will be given by youth participating in the City’s planning program, conducted under the direction of the Business Administrator. He explained that the program allows young residents to research, design, and present a project for the City, which is then brought before the council for consideration and development. • He stated that youth involvement in government continues to grow and the Business Administrator will provide a full report at the next council meeting. Council President Schaer called for a five-minute recess at 8:51 p.m. On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Colon-Montanez the council meeting was reconvened at 8:56 p.m. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X X X Page 51 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Colon-Montanez the city council went into closed session to discuss pending litigation. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X X X RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON PASSAIC ON JULY 15, 2025, AT 7:00 PM OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Mayer City council meeting reopened ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X X X ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Mayer the meeting was adjourned at 10:56 p.m. ROLL CALL Colon- Munk Love Melo Mayer Garcia CP Schaer Montanez ABSENT X X X X X X ATTEST: APPROVED: Weatherly Frias, Gary S. Schaer, Municipal Clerk Council President Page 52 of 53 Passaic City Council Minutes: July 15, 2025 Approved: January 20, 2026 PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC Page 53 of 53