WORK-SESSION WAS HELD ON THURSDAY JANUARY 11, 2018 AT 5:30 PM IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FIRST FLOOR CITY HALL 330 PASSAIC ST., PASSAIC, NJ.

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1 WORK-SESSION WAS HELD ON THURSDAY JANUARY 11, 2018 AT 5:30 PM IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FIRST FLOOR CITY HALL 330 PASSAIC ST., PASSAIC, NJ. Amada D. Curling, City Clerk read the following notice into record: IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 PUBLIC LAWS OF 1975, ADEQUATE NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS PROVIDED BY RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ADOPTED ON JUNE 13, 2017 SETTING FORTH THE SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR , SAID NOTICE WAS PUBLISHED IN THE HERALD NEWS AND POSTED ON THE CITY HALL BULLETIN BOARD BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. PURSUANT TO THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT Love, Polanco, Garcia C.P. Schaer Melo, Munk, Schwartz ALSO PRESENT: Hon. Hector C. Lora, Mayor, Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator, William Maslow, City Attorney. Eugene Shpilsky, Chairman Parking Authority-city of Passaic Council President in the chair: Council President Schaer opened the work session with an informal review and discussion regarding agenda items and addendums: Councilwoman Melo, Councilman Schwartz and Councilman Munk took their seat on the dais ADDENDUM TO ITEM NO. 5A: Amada D. Curling, City Clerk, submitting Bingo/Raffle license application for the following organization: Albert Lawson Memorial VFW Post, 135 Summer Street ADDENDUM TO ITEM NO. 30A: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TERMINAL CONSTRUCTION CROP FOR USE OF PREMISE FOR PERFORMANCE TRAINING OF PASSAIC FIRE DEPARTMENT At this point, Ricardo Fernandez and Chairman Shpilsky offered various recommendations from the Parking Authority Commission for additional parking meters to be placed around the city, Train Station, and Residential Parking Council reviewed each item on the agenda until 7:00p.m. PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE WAS HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 6, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN CITY HALL Amada D. Curling, City Clerk read the following notice into record: IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 PUBLIC LAWS OF 1975, ADEQUATE NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS PROVIDED BY RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ADOPTED ON JUNE 13, 2017 SETTING FORTH THE SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR , SAID NOTICE WAS PUBLISHED IN THE HERALD NEWS AND POSTED ON THE CITY HALL BULLETIN BOARD BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. PURSUANT TO THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT 1

2 ON CALL OF THE ROLL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS RESPONDED: Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ALSO PRESENT: Hon. Hector C. Lora, Mayor, Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator, William Maslow, City Attorney, Kevin Stevens, grant writer for the city of Passaic Millennium Strategies Invocation was rendered by Hon. Councilwoman Melo followed by the Pledge of Allegiance Council President in the chair: Council President anounced the following addendums and items to the Agenda: ADDENDUM TO ITEM NO. 5A: Amada D. Curling, City Clerk, submitting Bingo/Raffle license application for the following organization: Albert Lawson Memorial VFW Post, 135 Summer Street ADDENDUM TO ITEM NO. 30A: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TERMINAL CONSTRUCTION CROP FOR USE OF PREMISE FOR PERFORMANCE TRAINING OF PASSAIC FIRE DEPARTMENT Garcia stepped down from dais at 7:02 p.m. Council Meeting Minutes for February 20, 2018, submitted for approval. Upon motion made by Councilwoman Polanco and seconded by Councilwoman Melo the aforementioned meeting minutes were approved. Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, CP Schaer Garcia PRESENTATION by Pamela Mitchell, Acting Housing Director, Housing Authority Garcia took his seat on the dais at 7:08 p.m. OPEN SPACE GRANT APPLICATIONS PUBLIC HEARING: The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public comment on a grant application to be submitted to the Passaic County Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund for improvements to Third Ward Veterans Memorial Park, Armory Park, Colonel Johnson Park, and 70 Hope Avenue. All are welcome to attend and participate. 2

3 Love stepped down from the dais at 7:15 p.m. Motion made by Councilwoman Melo and seconded by Councilman Garcia to open Public Open Space Hearing. Munk, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer Love Love took his seat on the dais at 7:17 p.m. Steve Siklosi, 23 Orchard Street What will these renovations cost the city? Items No. #24, 25, 26, 27 What are the prices for each item being requested? What is the total cost of the entire project? #25 What is exactly being done at the dog park? What happens if there is any left over money if any; can it be transferred to use for a different park? Ross London, 3 Henderson Street, President of the Third Ward Park Assoc. We are pleased with the improvements done with the McDonald Brook project. Third Ward Park has a drainage problem because when rains the park turns into a swamp. Splash park We are requesting updated restrooms. Joseph Chonski, 7 Mineral Spring Glad the city is implementing a splash park; the city really needs water activities. Gary Fitzgerald 4 Ridge Ave Against the splash park; the park is beautiful as is; the splash park will damage appearance of the park. Concerned and disappointed the cherry blossom trees were down. Concerned the splash park will cause a parking problem. Zaida Polanco stepped down from dais 7:37 p.m. Zaida Polanco took her seat on the dais 7:40 p.m. Ms. Bordamonte, 357 Van Houten Avenue Concerned with the melted ice rink; the city has not maintained it and it is an eyesore. David Segal, 3 Albion Street The ice skating rink was never used. The lining used for the rink was not of a good quality; the wind has scattered pieces of the staking rink everywhere. Police need to enforce the order to curb your pet dog. Thania Melo stepped down from the dais 7:44 p.m. 3

4 After ample time given and no one else responding, by a motion made by Councilman Garcia and seconded by Councilwoman Polanco the Open Space Public Space Hearing was closed, All members responding Aye as the roll was called. Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer Five minute recess at 7:46 pm Thania Melo stepped down from the dais 7:44 p.m. Motion made by Councilman Garcia and seconded by Councilman Schwartz to reconvene. Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer Munk 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. HEARING OF CITIZENS Joe Conoscenti, 70 Boadway Parking permit flyer nothing about train station on list Emory Park shouldn t be a dog park because of history of the park February 20 th agenda VIP Limo merged with 33 Central; 92 Broadway is now an auto repair and VIP doesn t have lease to park at 92 Broadway Broadway - graffiti is on the building; where is graffiti truck 99 Broadway has parked a moped motorcycle for 4 months; no license plate and they don t pay for parking Broadway/Irving Place six cars parking on the yellow line, no tickets issued Broken meter 4

5 Rene Griggs, 23 Aspen Place Apt 6C Called the police department; there was a fire in front of Speer Village; the dispatcher did not dispatch the fire department immediately; dispatchers need better training Steve Siklosi, 3 Orchard Street #14 change order generator; why and how many previous change orders #7 What is the cost of heating building; what is being done for a cooling system #30 what is the city purchasing from the government; what are the items, quantities, purpose; who will be the custodian of the property #31 How long is the term-30 year? Why is the city doing a long-term agreement? What is the city compromising on Open Space less -needs lighting to be added; can the city request it with the open space Appointment of Ron Vanselaer to water commission; how will he handle with all his other appointments After ample opportunity given and no one else responding on a motion by Councilman Garcia and seconded by Councilman Monk the public portion of the meeting was adjourned Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO# ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DESIGNATING RESTRICTED PARKING FOR USE BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS RESTRICTED BY NJ LICENSE PLATE NUMBER Councilman Garcia moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Polanco, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer After ample opportunity given and no one responding on a motion by Councilman Munk and seconded by Councilman Love the public portion of the meeting was closed Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer 5

6 Councilwoman Polanco moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Councilman Love and adopted upon a call of the roll. Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: ) Councilman Schwartz moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Councilman Love, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer After ample opportunity given and no one responding on a motion by Councilman Garcia and seconded by Councilwoman Polanco the public portion of the meeting was closed Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer Councilman Munk moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Councilwoman Polanco and adopted upon a call of the roll. Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer 6

7 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Councilwoman Polanco and seconded by Councilwoman Melo the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted: Sevilla Restaurant, 505 Main Avenue, submitting application to renew their Entertainment License for the year Our Lady of Fatima, 32 Exchange Place, submitting application to hold a Procession on March 30, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Viviana Lamm, Director of Human Services, submitting request for a refund to ten Men Indoor Soccer, $ per team for a total amount of $6,500.00: Sinai Napoleon Fuentes Atletico Atlas Daniel Martinez Galaxy Valentin Hernandez Atletico San Martin Rolando Velasco Cruzeiro Roberto Carlos Rios Atletico Wilebaldo Romero Queretaro Jose Miguel Nieto Juventus Jose Mendez Biker Boys Jaime Galvez Dortmund Wilson Hernandez Amada D. Curling, City Clerk submitting Bingo/Raffle license application for the following organization: Albert Lawson Memorial VFW Post, 135 Summer Street Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer 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 Councilwoman Polanco and seconded by Councilwoman Melo the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted: Hector C. Lora, Mayor, submitting the following memorandums: Appointing Kenneth Simpson to the Planning Board as a Class II Commissioner, term to commence immediately and expire June 30, Appointing Ron Van Rensalier to the Passaic Valley Water Commission for a term to commence immediately and expire December 31, Personnel Actions December 2017 and January

8 Millennium Strategies, submitting their Monthly Activity Report- February New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, submitting correspondence re: Soil Remedial Action Permit Transfer/Change of Ownership, Site- 2 Market Street A/K/A Bryant Manufacturing & Tool Company. Public Entity Joint Insurance Fund, submitting notice of their February 27, 2018 meeting. Borough of Totowa, submitting Resolution No entitled Resolution Urging g the Passaic County Freeholders to Reduce the County Open Space Tax Rate for all Passaic County Municipalities Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer RESOLUTIONS: THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS TAKEN OFF THE AGENDA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON PASSAIC ON MARCH 6, 2018 AT 5:30 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 Councilwoman Polanco and seconded by Councilwoman Melo the following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION Resolution No RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH BOSWELL ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING/DESIGN SERVICES MCDANOLD BROOK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT PHASE IV MEMORIAL PARK WHEREAS, as of February 7, 2017, the City Council approved Resolutions for the Design/Engineering Services for McDanold Brook Flood Control Project (Phases 1, 2, & 3) totaling $ 649,000.00; and WHEREAS, on May 11, 2017, the City Council approved Resolution # amending the contract for Design/Engineering Services for Phase IV for an additional $ 59, increasing the contract to $ 708,

9 WHEREAS, additional design services for Phase IV as per the attached, were requested by the City for an additional $ 16, revising the total contract to $ 724, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the contract between the City of Passaic and Boswell Engineering be amended for an additional $ 16, revising the total contract to $ 724, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute an amendment to the contract for Engineering/Design McDanold Brook Flood Control Project Phase IV for an additional $ 16, revising the total contract to $ 724, CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Disaster Recovery Account # G DR MB. RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO A CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN ASPHALT AND MILLING SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION 870 MAIN AVENUE WHEREAS, on July 18, 2017, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution # (attached) approving a contract with TSUJ Corporation in the amount of $183, for Emergency Generator Installation, 870 Main Avenue ; and WHEREAS, on December 5, 2017 a change order was necessary due to installation of seven bollards to protect the newly installed generator increasing the contract an additional $ 5, resulting in a revised contract amount of $ $188, WHEREAS, during the progression of the installation of the emergency generator, it was discovered that the electrical panel sub feeders were in poor condition and that said electrical panel sub feeders had not been replaced since the DPW building was constructed; and WHEREAS, this project could not move forward until these panels were replaced at a cost of $ 25,148.99, adjusting the contract price to $ 213, 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 TSUJ Corporation for Emergency Generator Installation is ratified and accepted, adjusting the contract to the revised total amount of $ 213,

10 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City is hereby authorized to execute this Change order on 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 Buildings & Grounds - Acct. # RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BURGLAR ALARM MONITORING, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE/SERVICE AND CCTV CAMERA SYSTEM MAINTENANCE/SERVICE WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on February 15, 2018 for Burglar Alarm Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance/Service and CCTV Camera System Maintenance/Service; 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 from CSI Security System as per the attached prices; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, proposals were downloaded from the City of Passaic s website, none of whom submitted proposals: DCI Technology Solutions American Integrated Solutions ADT Security Branchburg, NJ College Point, NY New York, NY erepublic Design Video Security Systems Prime Vendor Folson, CA Valley Stream, NY Wilmington, NC Construct Connect CTCI Panasonic Cincinnati, OH Clifton, NJ Houston, TX WHEREAS, the evaluation Committee reviewed the proposal received and recommends that the contract for Burglar Alarm Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance/Service and CCTV Camera System Maintenance/Service be awarded to CSI Security System of Sparta, NJ in an amount of $390.00/month with the standard hourly rate of $60.00/hr and a premium hourly rate of $75.00/hr for labor and repairs. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for be awarded to CSI Security System in an amount of $390.00/month with the Standard hourly rate of $60.00/hr. and a premium hourly rate of $75.00/hr. for labor and repairs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract on a form approved by City Attorney. 10

11 CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account # RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION REJECTING PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) REZNOR CEILING HEATING UNITS 300,000 BTU OR EQUAL FOR THE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK INDOOR SPORT FACILITY PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Friday, February 16, 2018 for Furnishing and Installation of Four (4) Reznor Ceiling Heating Units 300,000 BTU or equal for the Christopher Columbus Park Indoor Sport Facility; 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: WHEREAS, proposals were also mailed to the following, none of which submitted proposals: Construct Connect William J. Guarini Plumbing Pow/R/Save Norcross, VA Jersey City, NJ Clifton, NJ Iron Mountain Mechanical MultiTemp Mechanical Passaic Electrical Columbia, NJ Westville, NJ Passaic, NJ D-America Electrical SAAR, LLC Prime Vendor Passaic, NJ Passaic, NJ Wilmington, NC WHEREAS, the proposal received from Amco Enterprises exceeds the budget appropriation for this project; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic is revising the specifications; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that these proposals be rejected and this project be re-advertised. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the proposal for Furnishing and Installation of Four (4) Reznor Ceiling Heating Units 300,000 BTU or equal for the Christopher Columbus Park Indoor Sport Facility, be rejected and re-advertised. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2018 DISTRACTED DRIVER STATEWIDE CRACKDOWN GRANT APPLICATION 11

12 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 2018 Distracted Driving Crackdown Grant Program; and WHEREAS, $6, in overtime enforcement grant funding may be utilized during the Distracted Driving 2018 Statewide Crackdown from April 1, 2018 to April 21, 2018, for law enforcement personnel costs; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Police Department 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 Police Department is hereby authorized to submit a 2018 grant application to the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the amount of $6, 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 action to file this application and to accept the 2018 grant funds from the State of New Jersey. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF 2017 STATE OF NEW JERSEY DRUNK DRIVING ENFORCEMENT FUNDS 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 application for monies available from the State s Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund (DDEF); and WHEREAS, $20, has been made available to the City of Passaic under the DDEF; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Police Department 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 Police Department 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 in the amount of $20, for monies available from State of New Jersey Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Passaic Police Department, Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary action to 12

13 file this application and to accept the 2018 grant funds from the State of New Jersey. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FY2019 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION 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 FY2019 Pedestrian Safety Grant Program; and WHEREAS, under the Pedestrian Safety Grant Program $25, in funding may be utilized from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019, for law enforcement personnel costs; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Police Department 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 Police Department is hereby authorized to submit a FY2019 grant application to the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the amount of $25, for law enforcement personnel costs under the Pedestrian Safety Grant Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Passaic Police Department, Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary action to file this application and to accept the 2018 grant funds from the State of New Jersey. RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR RENT LEVELING BOARD ATTORNEY, CONFLICTS COUNSEL, AND SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL WHEREAS, the City of Passaic desires the appointment of an attorney to Rent Leveling Board for the City of Passaic, Conflicts Counsel, and special legal counsel for handling of various matters as assigned by the City Attorney, and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 provides that a contract for professional services may be awarded without public advertising when the cost of same does not exceed the total sum of $17,500; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic desires to enter into a contract with Hunt, Hamlin, and Ridley, Newark, New Jersey to serve as attorney to the Rent Leveling Board for the City of Passaic, Conflicts Counsel, 13

14 and special legal counsel at the rate of $125 per hour for an amount not to exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, the term of such contract shall be from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 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 Hunt, Hamlin, and Ridley, Newark, New Jersey to serve as attorney to the Rent Leveling Board for the City of Passaic, Conflicts Counsel, and special legal counsel at the rate of $125 per hour for an amount not to exceed $17,500 for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract as well as any other documents necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2017 GRANT APPLICATION FOR SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM CONTINUATION FUNDING 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 Criminal Justice, regarding a grant for the Safe and Secure Communities Act Grant Program; and WHEREAS, this grant money in the amount of $90, can be used for law enforcement personnel costs; and WHEREAS, the City Police Department wishes to submit an application for this 2017 grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Passaic that the Passaic Police Department is hereby authorized to submit a 2017 grant application to the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice in the amount of $90, 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 action to file this application and to accept the 2017 grant funds from the State of New Jersey. 14

15 Resolution No A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND FOR THE COLONEL JOHNSON PARK SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM PROJECT BY THE WHEREAS, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders (hereafter Board ) provide grants to municipalities and qualified non-profit corporations for assistance in acquisition, development, stewardship, and historic preservation from the Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund (hereafter Trust Fund ); and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic desires to further the public interest by obtaining funding in the amount of $20, from the Board for the County to fund the installation of a surveillance system at Colonel Johnson Park at a cost of $20,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Board shall determine if the application is complete and in conformance with the scope and intent of the Trust Fund program and the rules and regulations established pursuant to R , and any subsequent Resolutions passed by the Board governing the administration of the Trust Fund; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic are authorized to make application, provide all required information and documents as required, and correspond as necessary for a grant to the Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund; 2. That the Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic are hereby authorized to execute a grant agreement and any amendment there with the County of Passaic for the Colonel Johnson Park Surveillance System Project; 3. That, if the funds provided by the County are less than the total project cost specified above, the applicant has the balance of funding necessary to complete the project; and 4. That, the applicant agrees to comply with all applicable federal, State, County, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its performance of the project; and 5. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately. 15

16 RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND FOR THE ARMORY PARK DOG PARK PROJECT BY THE WHEREAS, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders (hereafter Board ) provide grants to municipalities and qualified non-profit corporations for assistance in acquisition, development, stewardship, and historic preservation from the Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund (hereafter Trust Fund ); and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic desires to further the public interest by obtaining funding in the amount of $187, from the Board for the County to fund the installation of a dog park at Armory Park at a cost of $187,350.00; and WHEREAS, the Board shall determine if the application is complete and in conformance with the scope and intent of the Trust Fund program and the rules and regulations established pursuant to R , and any subsequent Resolutions passed by the Board governing the administration of the Trust Fund; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic are authorized to make application, provide all required information and documents as required, and correspond as necessary for a grant to the Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund; 2. That the Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic are hereby authorized to execute a grant agreement and any amendment with the County of Passaic for the Armory Park Dog Park Project; 3. That, if the funds provided by the County are less than the total project cost specified above, the applicant has the balance of funding necessary to complete the project; and 4. That, the applicant agrees to comply with all applicable federal, State, County, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its performance of the project; and 5. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Resolution No A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND FOR THE MADISON STREET & HOPE AVENUE PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY THE WHEREAS, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders (hereafter Board ) provide grants to municipalities and qualified 16

17 non-profit corporations for assistance in acquisition, development, stewardship, and historic preservation from the Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund (hereafter Trust Fund ); and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic desires to further the public interest by obtaining funding in the amount of $10, from the Board for the County to fund the installation of a park tables and benches at 70 Hope Avenue (the Madison Street and Hope Avenue Plaza) at a cost of $10,608.00; and WHEREAS, the Board shall determine if the application is complete and in conformance with the scope and intent of the Trust Fund program and the rules and regulations established pursuant to R , and any subsequent Resolutions passed by the Board governing the administration of the Trust Fund; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic are authorized to make application, provide all required information and documents as required, and correspond as necessary for a grant to the Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund; 2. That the Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic are hereby authorized to execute a grant agreement and any amendment there with the County of Passaic for the Madison Street & Hope Avenue Plaza Improvements Project; 3. That, if the funds provided by the County are less than the total project cost specified above, the applicant has the balance of funding necessary to complete the project; and 4. That, the applicant agrees to comply with all applicable federal, State, County, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its performance of the project; and 5. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately. CERTIFICATION I, Amada Curling, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and City Council at a meeting held on the 6 th day of March 2018 at Passaic City Hall, 330 Passaic Street, Passaic, New Jersey. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunder set my hand and the official seal of this body this 6 th day of March Resolution No A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND FOR THE THIRD WARD PARK SPLASH PARK, ICE RINK, AND SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM PROJECT BY THE WHEREAS, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders (hereafter Board ) provide grants to municipalities and qualified non-profit corporations for assistance in acquisition, development, stewardship, and historic preservation from the Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund (hereafter Trust Fund ); and 17

18 WHEREAS, the City of Passaic desires to further the public interest by obtaining funding in the amount of $495, from the Board for the County to fund the installation of a splash park, ice rink, and security surveillance system at Third Ward Park at a cost of $495,800.00; and WHEREAS, the Board shall determine if the application is complete and in conformance with the scope and intent of the Trust Fund program and the rules and regulations established pursuant to R , and any subsequent Resolutions passed by the Board governing the administration of the Trust Fund; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic are authorized to make application, provide all required information and documents as required, and correspond as necessary for a grant to the Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund; 2. That the Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic are hereby authorized to execute a grant agreement and any amendment there with the County of Passaic for the Third Ward Park Splash Park, Ice Rink, and Surveillance System Project; 3. That, if the funds provided by the County are less than the total project cost specified above, the applicant has the balance of funding necessary to complete the project; and 4. That, the applicant agrees to comply with all applicable federal, State, County, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its performance of the project; and 5. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately. CERTIFICATION I, Amada Curling, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and City Council at a meeting held on the 6 th day of March 2018 at Passaic City Hall, 330 Passaic Street, Passaic, New Jersey. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunder set my hand and the official seal of this body this 6 th day of March RESOLUTION# RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS WHEREAS, the below mentioned tax payers have over paid their taxes and a refund is due to them; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s); BLOCK QUAL. NAME YEAR AMOUNT BB&T Mortgage for Loan# Cherkez, A&L 2018/1 $2, RESOLUTION#

19 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS RESULTING FROM TAX COURT JUDGMENT WHEREAS, the Tax Court of New Jersey based on a judgment from a rendered decision for the below listed properties; and WHEREAS, the hereafter mentioned properties based on a judgment from the Tax Court of New Jersey have overpaid their taxes; and; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) as provided by the judgment attached hereto; Block Lot Qual. Name Year Amount 30 Howe Realty, LLC 2017 $10, Lutz Law Group 114 3rd St Partners 2017 $1, Lutz Law Group Cedeno, W& 2017 $2, Beyra, E Lutz Law Group $ Bank of America 2017 $1, Lutz Law Group 2017 $1, Messenden, J Lutz Law Group 2017 $2, Jaanvi Investments, LLC Lutz Law Group 2017 $2, Sandoval, M Lutz Law Group 2017 $3, Bobker, D&S Lutz Law Group 2017 $3, Ross, R & Mellner, S Lutz Law Group 2017 $3, Baum, D&L Lutz Law Group 2017 $1, Harrison Investments Corp Lutz Law Group 2017 $2, Louisa Street, LLC Lutz Law Group 2017 $2, Mi1ov Ruslan Lutz Law Group 2017 $1, Cedeno, W RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TERMINAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR USE OF PREMISES FOR PERFORMANCE TRAINING OF PASSAIC FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Terminal Construction Corporation (Licensor) is the owner of certain premises in the City of Passaic, located at Dayton Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey 07055, which includes eight (8) trailer units, ( Licensed Premises ); and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Fire Department wishes to utilize the Licensed Premises for the purposes of performing multi-agency training fire and rescue drill, including training in the use of a foam tanker truck used for fire suppression between March 12, 2018 and March 17, 2018, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the attached License Agreement; and 19

20 WHEREAS, the Licensor has agreed to grant the City of Passaic Fire Department the right to use the Licensed Premises subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the attached License Agreement; and WHEREAS, the License Agreement has been reviewed by and is acceptable to the City Attorney. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to enter into the attached License Agreement with Terminal Construction Corporation for the use of the Licensed Premises for the purpose of conducting City of Passaic Fire Department training subject to the terms and conditions therein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the agreement and take any other steps necessary to effectuate same. Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Councilman Schwartz and seconded by Councilwoman Polanco the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER REPAIR BROADWAY AND PROSPECT STREET PASSAIC, NJ WHEREAS, on January 23, 2018, there was a sanitary sewer pipe collapse at the intersection of Broadway and Prospect Street, Passaic, NJ; and WHEREAS, it was the determination of the City Engineer, Edwin Reimon, that this collapse posed a serious potential for a safety and health hazard; and WHEREAS, the original quotations were obtained as follows: John Garcia Construction, Clifton, NJ $ 29, Your Way Construction, Irvington, NJ $ 27, Delgado s General Contractor, Passaic, NJ $ 23, WHEREAS, during the repair of the original clogged sewer main, the contractor discovered a collapsed wall at the edge of the excavation for the replacement of the sewer main caused by a collapsed pipe; and WHEREAS, additional quotations were obtained from Delgado s General Contractor, Passaic, NJ for bypass pumping and the replacement of the storm drainage pipe in the amount of $ 28, which increased the total contract to $ 51,

21 WHEREAS, emergency purchases and contracts may be negotiated and awarded without public advertising for bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that payment to Delgado s General Contractor, Passaic, NJ in the amount of $ 51, is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in CDBG Account # B BG RD ($ 2,847.43) and CDBG Account #B BG RD ($ 48,282.65) RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION APPROVING EMEMRGENCY SANITARY SEWER REPAIR MAIN AVENUE AND WASHINGTON PLACE PASSAIC, NJ WHEREAS, on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, there was a sanitary sewer pipe collapse at the intersection of Main Avenue and Washington Place, Passaic, NJ; and WHEREAS, it was the determination of Edwin Reimon, City Engineer that this collapse posed a serious potential for a safety and health hazard; and WHEREAS, quotations were obtained as follows: John Garcia Construction, Clifton, NJ $ 37, Delgado s General Contractor $ 32, WHEREAS, emergency purchases and contracts may be negotiated and awarded without public advertising for bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that payment to Delgado s General Contractor, Passaic, NJ in the amount of $32, is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in CDBG Account # s B BG RD ($ 3,498.15) B BG RD ($ 26,898.27) and Sewer Emergency Account # ER ($ 2,591.08) ABSTAIN: Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, CP Schaer Garcia 21

22 On a motion by Councilman Love and seconded by Councilwoman Polanco the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) 1033 PROGRAM WHEREAS, federal law, informally known as the 1033 Program permits the United States Department of Defense (DOD) to transfer surplus property at little or no cost to local law enforcement agencies that the DOD deems suitable for use by local law enforcement activities, including use for counterdrug and counterterrorism activities; and WHEREAS, pursuant to State of New Jersey P.L. 2015, c.23 (S2364) requires municipal governing body approval of both a law enforcement agency s application for enrollment in the DOD 1033 Program, and the subsequent acceptance by a law enforcement agency of any surplus equipment made available from the DOD; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Passaic has adopted a Resolution approving the City of Passaic Police Department to enroll in the DOD 1033 Program and to apply for surplus property made available under same; and WHEREAS, pursuant to P.L. 2015, c. 23, the City of Passaic is desirous of acquiring the following DOD surplus property under the DOD 1033 Program : Small Arms Ten (10) M-16 Rifles (Small Arms), officially designated Rifle, caliber 5.56 mm, M16, is a United States military adaptation of the ArmLite AR-15 rifle. *Weight lbs (unloaded) *Length inches *Barrel Length- 20 inches *Sights- Iron Sights Armored Vehicles One (1) International MaxxPro Category 1 MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) is a smaller and lighter vehicle designed for urban operations. Manufactured by International Truck/Designed in *Weight- CAT 1-28,000-29,000 lbs / CAT 2-30,000-32,000 lbs *Length feet *Height- 10 feet *Engine ,100 rpm *Transmission- Allison 3000 (5) speed automatic *Suspension- 4x4, wheeled semielliptical leaf springs *Crew-3 to 10 *Ground Clearance- 14 inches 22

23 The MaxxPro Plus model comes with dual rear wheels for increased load capacity, such as ambulance or EFP (Explosive Formed Penetrator, also known as Explosively Formed Projectile) protected variant. According to Navistar Defense, the vehicle is designed with operational readiness in mind. The MaxxPro was produced as a smaller, lighter, and more mobile MaxxPro variant that is less prone to the rollover problems. One (1) Humvee/High Mobility Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), commonly known as the Humvee, is a four-wheeled drive military light truck. *Manufacturer- AM General *Weight- 5,200-5,900 lbs *Length- 15 feet/ wheelbase 10 feet 10 inches *Width- 7 feet, 1 inch *Height- 6 feet, reducible to 4 feet, 6 inches *Engine- V8 Diesel, V8 turbo diesel *Transmission- 3 speed automatic/4 speed automatic *Suspension Independent *Fuel Capacity- 25 US Gallons *Speed- 55 Miles Per Hour NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to accept the surplus property set forth in detail above from the United States Department of Defense under the 1033 Program for use by the City of Passaic Police Department; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Passaic hereby acknowledges the terms and conditions for the application and acquisition of such surplus property as set forth in P.L. 2015, c. 23; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk and necessary officers are hereby authorized and directed to execute grant applications for surplus property made available under the 1033 Program on behalf of the City and to sign any other documents necessary in connection therewith. ABSTAIN: Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia CP Schaer ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING: Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. 23

24 ORDINANCE NO ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR A LONG-TERM TAX EXEMPTION AND AUTHORIZING THE TO ENTER INTO A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH 441 PASCACK ROAD, LLC FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE AS BLOCK 1030, LOT 43, (2-12 SOUTH MARKET STREET) PASSAIC, NJ Councilman Garcia moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Polanco the public hearing be held on March 20, Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer HEARINGS Michelle, Nicoletter, Lewis, LLC t/a Black & White Lounge, 67 Passaic Street, submitting application to renew their Entertainment License for the year 2018.(adjourned as per the applicant request from February 20, 2018 council meeting) Councilman Garcia moved to adjourn until further notice. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Polanco. Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer PAYMENT OF BILLS On a motion by Councilman Love and seconded by Councilwoman Polanco the PAYMENT OF BILLS was accepted and approved Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council on a motion by Councilman Love and seconded by Councilwoman Melo the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. 24

25 Munk, Love, Melo, Polanco, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ATTEST: APPROVED: Amada D. Curling, City Clerk Gary S. Schaer, Council President 25