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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, September 22, 2020 at 7:00 PM at the Early Childhood Center, 2200 Kennedy Boulevard, 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. The public was provided the option to submit their comments in writing to the City Clerk at eknoedler@ucnj.com by 2 PM on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. 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 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of a Proclamation to Lizbet Bacca – Union City Soccer Club U-15 Travel Team 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 Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the William V. Musto Cultural Center, 420-15th Street, Union City, New Jersey. 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 ARTICLE III SETTING FORTH PROCEDURES FOR OFF-DUTY POLICE DETAILS IN CASES OF EMERGENCY 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 Payment of Escrow Refunds 4. Resolution Approving the City Payroll for September 12th through September 25, 2020 5. Resolution Approving the Library Payroll for September 12th through September 25, 2020 6. Resolution Opposing Construction of the NJ Transit Gas-Fired Power Plant in Kearny, County of Hudson, New Jersey and Support for Relying on Renewable Energy Technology to Power the New Jersey Transit Microgrid 7. Resolution Lowering the Interest Rate on the Fourth Quarter Tax Bills 8. Resolution Authorizing Tax Refund in a Tax Appeal Decision by the Tax Court of New Jersey 9. Resolution Cancelling Abatements & Transferring Abatement Taxes to Conventional Taxes 10. Resolution Authorizing the Refund of Premium Monies Collected at the Tax Sale 11. Resolution Authorizing the City to place a Lien on the Property Located at 412-10th Street (Block 48, Lot 27) for Emergency Repairs 12. Resolution Authorizing Settlement Agreement for 1009-1015 Central Avenue **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 the Third Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Consolidated Municipal Services Agreement for the Formation of a Joint Meeting Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48B-1 Et Seq. (See Now N.J.S.A. 40A:65-14 to -24), known as the North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue. 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 Transferring the Budget Appropriation Reserve 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 Approving a Payment of Claim for the Hudson County Improvement Authority 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 LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARING 1. Variedad Latina, Inc. T/A Variedad Latina Restaurant & Bar 4417 Bergenline Avenue 0910-33-031-012 Motion to Approve: Motion made by seconded by . ROLL CALL: FERNANDEZ; GRULLON; VALDIVIA; MARTINETTI; MAYOR STACK Vote on the motion: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ______ 2. Jose Miguel Sanchez T/A International Mini Market 425 8th Street 0910-43-023-013 Motion to Approve: Motion made by seconded by . ROLL CALL: FERNANDEZ; GRULLON; VALDIVIA; MARTINETTI; MAYOR STACK Vote on the motion: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ______ 3. Wendy C. Diaz T/A Tropical Bar & Restaurant 4100 Bergenline Avenue 0910-33-060-003 Motion to Approve: Motion made by seconded by . ROLL CALL: FERNANDEZ; GRULLON; VALDIVIA; MARTINETTI; MAYOR STACK Vote on the motion: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ______ 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_______________