Board of Commissioners

CITY OF UNION CITY County of Hudson, State of New Jersey Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING of the Union City Board of Commissioners being held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM at the Jose Marti Freshman Academy, 1800 Summit Avenue, Union City, New Jersey. In accordance with Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders, proper precautions and proper social distancing procedures will be in place and enforced. Additionally, members of the public will be required to wear a mask or cloth face covering. If a member of the public would like to submit their comments in writing, please email them to the City Clerk at eknoedler@ucnj.com by 4 PM on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENING STATEMENT This meeting has been called in accordance with Chapter 231, Public Law of 1975, the “Open Public Meetings Act.” Adequate notice of this Meeting has been provided as follows: Notice of this meeting setting forth the time, date, location, and the agenda, to the extent known, was forwarded to THE JERSEY JOURNAL, THE RECORD, and THE HUDSON REPORTER, has been posted on the bulletin board in City Hall and has been made available to the public in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS FERNANDEZ; GRULLON; VALDIVIA; MARTINETTI; MAYOR STACK ORDINANCE(S) FOR INTRODUCTION Adoption on first reading authorizes the Municipal Clerk to advertise the Ordinance(s) with a notice of the introduction, together with a notice of the time and place when the Ordinances will be considered for final passage. The Ordinance(s) will be further considered at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners to be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Robert Waters, 2800 Summit Avenue, Union City, New Jersey. 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER IV, ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT ARTICLE XIII SECTION 4-75 POLICE DEPARTMENT DRUG TESTING POLICY Motion to Introduce: Motion made by seconded by . ROLL CALL: FERNANDEZ; GRULLON; VALDIVIA; MARTINETTI; MAYOR STACK Vote on the motion: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: _____ CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution Approving the Payment of Claims 2. Resolution Approving the Payment of Concurring Claims 3. Resolution Approving the Escrow Refunds 4. Resolution Approving the City Payroll for January 2 through January 19, 2021 5. Resolution Approving the Library Payroll for January 2 through January 19, 2021 6. Resolution to Correct Improvement Value Tax 7. Resolution Authorizing the Refund of Premium Monies Collected at the Tax Sale  8. Resolution Authorizing the Tax Collector to Prepare, Complete and Mail As Soon As Practicable Estimated Tax Bills in Accordance with the Procedures Set Forth in N.J.S.A. 54:4-66.2 and Authorizing an Estimated Annual Tax Levy Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-66.2 9. Resolution Authorizing the City Clerk to Advertise a Bid for Solid Waste Removal 10. Resolution Authorizing the City Clerk to Advertise a Bid for Contractors in Emergency Situations 11. Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Street Smart Statewide Pedestrian Safety Campaign 12. Resolution Approving the 2020-2021 Renewal of St. Joseph’s Catholic Club (T/A St. Joseph’s Catholic Club) located at 713-14th Street, Liquor License No. 0910-31-217-001 **Opportunity for Citizens to Address the Board on Consent Agenda Items** Motion to Close Public Comment Motion made by seconded by . ROLL CALL: FERNANDEZ; GRULLON; VALDIVIA; MARTINETTI; MAYOR STACK Vote on the motion: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Motion to Approve All Items on the Consent Agenda: Motion made by seconded by . ROLL CALL: FERNANDEZ; GRULLON; VALDIVIA; MARTINETTI; MAYOR STACK Vote on the motion: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: _________ REGULAR AGENDA 1. Resolution Approving a Payment of Claim for the Grace Theater Workshop Motion to Approve Item 1 on the Regular Agenda: Motion made by seconded by . ROLL CALL: FERNANDEZ; GRULLON; VALDIVIA; MARTINETTI; MAYOR STACK Vote on the motion: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: _______ 2. Resolution Certifying the Annual Audit Motion to Approve Item 2 on the Regular Agenda: Motion made by seconded by . ROLL CALL: FERNANDEZ; GRULLON; VALDIVIA; MARTINETTI; MAYOR STACK Vote on the motion: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: _______ 3. Resolution Adopting the Corrective Action Plan Motion to Approve Item 3 on the Regular Agenda: Motion made by seconded by . ROLL CALL: FERNANDEZ; GRULLON; VALDIVIA; MARTINETTI; MAYOR STACK Vote on the motion: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: _______ OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Names and addresses need to be provided for the record. Motion to Close the Public Comment Portion of the Meeting Motion made by______________ seconded by ________________ ROLL CALL: FERNANDEZ; GRULLON; VALDIVIA; MARTINETTI; MAYOR STACK ADJOURNMENT Motion must be duly made and seconded Motion made by____________ seconded by ____________ ROLL CALL: FERNANDEZ; GRULLON; VALDIVIA; MARTINETTI; MAYOR STACK Vote on the motion: AYES: NAYS