WORK-SESSION WAS HELD ON TUESDAY JANUARY 10,2017 AT 5:30 PM IN THE MAYOR S CONFERENCE ROOM, SECOND FLOOR CITY HALL 330 PASSAIC ST., PASSAIC, NJ.

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1 WORK-SESSION WAS HELD ON TUESDAY JANUARY 10,2017 AT 5:30 PM IN THE MAYOR S CONFERENCE ROOM, SECOND FLOOR CITY HALL 330 PASSAIC ST., PASSAIC, NJ. Amada D. Curling, City Clerk, read the following notice into record: PURSUANT TO THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT, BE ADVISED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE HAS SCHEDULED WORK SESSION MEETING FOR TUESDAY JANUARY 10, 2017 AT 5:30 P.M. TO BE HELD IN THE MAYOR S CONFERENCE ROOM, SECOND FLOOR, CITY HALL 330 PASSAIC STREET, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY. FUTHERMORE, FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION, THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF PASSAIC CITY HALL, 330 PASSAIC STREET, PASSAIC, NJ. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Love, Melo, Munk, Schwartz ABSENT: Garcia, Polanco, CP Schaer ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Lora, Rick Fernandez, Business Administrator; Christopher Harriott, City Counsel Councilwoman Melo opened the work session with an informal review and discussion regarding agenda items. Council reviewed the following addendums to the agenda: 25a. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION # TO AMEND TERM FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, b. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS THROUGH JUNE 30, c. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION # TO EXTEND TERM OF CITY COUNCIL S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE THROUGH JUNE 30, d. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION # EXTENDING TERM OF COMMISSIONERS TO THE PASSAIC REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THROUGH JUNE30, e. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING INTERSECTION OF FOURTH STREET AND MERCER STREET AS JUAN BOLIVAR GARCIA PLACE (HONORIFIC) 25f. RESOLUTION APPOINTING HONORARY DEPUTY MAYOR OF CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT 25g. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CHILDREN S DAY NURSERY AND CENTER FOR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 4087 LOT 45 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 21 AND JEFFERSON STREET, PASSAIC, NJ Council President walked into the meeting. Council continued their review of the agenda At this point Administration requested to remove item 25f At this point Ricardo Fernandez, B.A. announces the presence of Donald Schlachter, Department of Public Works Director to answer Council concerns regarding item #11 on the agenda. 1

2 After a brief discussion, Council requested the following reports for the next council meeting A report regarding number of handicap parking spaces presently approved by street. A Report from DPW, Director regarding Cost Analysis for the contract for ANTI-ICING material and equipment. Material cost, gallons and labor cost, and a contractor guarantee agreement. At this point Mayor Hector C. Lora, introduced Ms. Minnie Hiller- Cousins, as the Honorary Deputy Mayor of Veterans Affairs. After a brief discussion, On a Motion by Councilman Love, and seconded by Councilwoman Melo the following Resolution was offered for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. _ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ON JANUARY 10, 2017 AT 5:30 PM OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION; CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS Re: Discuss pending Litigation Rastatter vs. City of Passaic WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exits: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, as follows; 1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of an action upon the hereinafter specified subject matters; 2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: a. Litigation b. Personnel c. Contract Negotiations 3. It is anticipated at this time that the above stated subject matter will be made public when deemed appropriate. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Munk, Melo, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia, Polanco 2

3 After a brief discussion on regular items on the agenda, on a motion by Councilman Love and Councilwoman Melo the work-session meeting was adjourned A REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017 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 DECEMBER 20, 2016 SETTING FORTH THE SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS FOR THE SFY 2017, SAID NOTICE WAS PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 27, 2016, AND POSTED ON THE CITY HALL BULLETIN BOARD BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Munk, Love, Melo, Schwartz, Council President Schaer ABSENT: Garcia, Polanco ALSO PRESENT: Hector Lora, Mayor, Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator; Christopher Harriott, City Counsel. Council President on the chair Invocation was rendered by Councilwoman Melo followed by the Pledge of Allegiance Council President Schaer advised Council members of additions to the agenda: Items 25a, b, c, d and e At this point in the meeting Council President entertained item number 17 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE BENSON AVENUE BASKETBALL COURT AS HEZEKIAH GRIGGS III COURT HONORIFIC Mayor Hector C. Lora expressed his admiration for Hezekiah Griggs III and recognized his outstanding contributions during his short life; Mayor Lora continued and read the Resolution in full to the family and members of the public present at the meeting. On a motion by Councilman love and seconded by Councilwoman Melo the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION DESIGNATING BENSON AVENUE BASKETBALL COURT AS HEZEKIAH GRIGGS III COURT (HONORIFIC) WHEREAS, Hezekiah Griggs III, born October 27, 1988, was a life-long resident of Passaic until his untimely passing on December 22, 2016; and WHEREAS, Hezekiah Griggs III has been called America s Youngest Media Mogul. His name means, He who God has 3

4 Strengthened, and at 22, his collective work in the world clearly exhibits the power of a name; and WHEREAS, described as a wunderkind,, Hezekiah Griggs III started his first business at the age of seven. As a teenager, he distinguished himself as one of the most successful young entrepreneurs in the world, and began consulting with Fortune 500 companies on their marketing, banking, and media relations with the billion-dollar teen consumer market; and WHEREAS, Hezekiah Griggs III founded HG3 Media in 2003, where he successfully published and operated magazines and media products geared towards teens. The company now operates as a consultative marketing firm, leveraging Griggs experience and success in youth marketing to help other organizations strategically manage their images and brands; and WHEREAS, Hezekiah Griggs III was most recently the Managing Partner and CEO of H360 Capital. An early-stage venture capital firm, H360 Capital invests in technology start-ups with marketdisrupting ideas. As a part of his role,, Hezekiah Griggs III was responsible for aligning the company, internally and externally, with the strategic vision of the firm; facilitate partnerships and deals for the firm, and guide the partners towards the central objective(s) of the firm and its administrative and operational activities. Additionally, he served on all investment committees; provided general guidance on deals, and worked to advance the investor and entrepreneur engagement policies of the firm; and WHEREAS, Hezekiah Griggs III was also the Chairman of ADjute, an innovative web start-up that specializes in entrepreneur and small business solutions; and WHEREAS, Hezekiah Griggs III s inspirational journey from poverty to prosperity is a timeless example of empowerment for all who dare to dream. Born into poverty,, Hezekiah Griggs III s story is not unlike that of many young people in America today. In the face of adversity, he rose above his circumstances and continues to demonstrate that his talent, drive, and ambition will lead to success after success. His name is synonymous Character-Driven Success, and his faith and passion have fostered a myriad of business ventures, organizations, and community outreach initiatives that have impacted the lives of countless youth throughout the world; and WHEREAS, among his many responsibilities,, Hezekiah Griggs III served as the Chairman of several organizations, including; the Hezekiah Griggs III (HG3) Foundation, the Initiative for Innovative Leadership & Entrepreneurship, HG3 University, Youth in Business Development Program (YBDP), and the YBDP National Forum. He was also an active member of several other regional and national nonprofit organizations; and WHEREAS, as the recipient of more than 300 awards,, Hezekiah Griggs III was most recently honored as a Legend in the Making at the 55th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. FIU, Optimists International, AME Churches, and the NAACP are among the many organizations that have celebrated and honored Griggs business and philanthropic initiatives; and WHEREAS, Hezekiah Griggs, III s image, brands, products and service offerings embody today s savvy, smart, witty, wired, and 4

5 creative youth. An authentic voice and inspiring role model for this generation, Griggs quite simply, was a legend in the making. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, in acknowledgement of and appreciation for all of the good works undertaken by Hezekiah Griggs III, that the Benson Avenue Basketball Court in the City of Passaic shall be honorarily designated as Hezekiah Griggs III Court. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Schwartz, Council President Schaer ABSENT: Garcia, Polanco Council Meeting Minutes December 20, 2017 submitted for approval. Upon motion made by Councilman Schwartz and seconded by Councilwoman Melo the aforementioned meeting minutes were approved 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, please be advised that the Council will not entertain any comments from persons who communicate obscene material, make statements which are considered bias intimidation in which a person intends to intimidate any individual or group because of race, color, religion, gender, handicap, sexual orientation or ethnicity or makes comments intending to harass or speak any offensive language. The person who makes these statements will relinquish their allotted five minutes for public discussion. Council President at this time acknowledges the presence at the meeting of Ms. Minnie Hiller- Cousins, Honorary Deputy Mayor of Veterans Affairs. Howard Pujols, 245 Hope Avenue Acknowledge the work and contribution of Hezekiah Griggs III as an inspiration for him and expressed his condolences to the family. Questions regarding the Temporary Budget as opposed to the Fiscal Budget and when will it be released. What are the dates covered in the Budget year. Who are the Standing members of various boards of the city? Who assign standing members? Tax rates on city of Passaic homes. Rehabilitation program for section 8 recipients. Referenced a article from Wayne, Shared CAM program for business and homeowners to put cameras on network to be access by police. Will city be open to this service? Rene Griggs, Aspen Place, Passaic. Thank members of the Governing Body on behalf of her family for the recognition presented to Hezekiah Griggs III and for the quick response in assisting her family and the honorific re-naming of the Basketball court. 5

6 Shannell Griggs, sister of Hezekiah Griggs III. Expressed her gratitude to Mayor Hector C. Lora and members of the Council for the naming the re-naming the Basketball court in her brother memory. Jaroslaw Jackiw; 266 Lafayette Avenue: submitted the following list: Will the interim Mayor authorize all department heads to start responding to all public s etc., sent to their respective departments in 2017? Comment in financial year 2016, most departments heads, failed to respond to public s, sent to their respective departments. If Not? Why Not? Can the Director of Public Safety advise the public as to the state of all snow removal within the City of Passaic as of 1/10/2017 p.m.? Can the Director of Community Development advise the public as to the state of all affordable housing units development in the financial year 2016? Q: How many New Affordable Housing Units were added to the City of Passaic Housing Stock in 2016? Will the new city administration authorize the director of Building Services to start addressing the dilapidated exteriors of RCHMC, in 2017? If Not? Why Not? Will the new City administration authorize the Director of Parks to stat to address the dilapidated state of all ensoulary parks within the city of Passaic and start servicing all ensoulary parks utilizing Green Acres and Open Spacing Funding of 2017? If not? Why not? Note all ensoulary parks where neglected in Will the City Council President Council Members authorize the Recording secretary to provide written responses to all questions presented at all city council meetings of 2017 Janet Santana 187 Blvd: expressed her concern regarding areas in the City of Passaic that were not plowed. Joe Conoscinti: 170 Broadway Can the Executive Director of the Parking Authority advice the public, as to the date in 2017, Parking Authority will stop providing free parking at Passaic Avenue adjunct to the Third Ward at all NJ transit Commuters from 7:00 am. to 7 :00 p.m. Monday Thru Friday. Will the Parking Authority Commissioners put forth a motion to authorize a parking permit system for 55 vehicles? And Submit request to the City Council for approval in 2017? If Not? Why Not? 6

7 Currently the City of Passiac are Providing free 24/7 parking at the lot adjacent to North Pulaski Park Monroe Street. Q: When will the city start collecting monthly parking fees in 2017, And Return the fees to the City of Passaic General Fund? If not? Why not? Currently of Passaic are providing free parking from 7pm to 7am, Monday through Sunday at the lot adjacent to school No. 11. Q: When will the City of Passaic Start collecting Monthly Fees and retune the fees to the City of Passaic. i.e General Fund? If not? Why Not? What is the state of all Parking Meters - Mini Boxes etc. within the City of Passaic, as of January 2017? When will Parking Authority Commissioners, put forth a motion to the City Council to reinstate towing during? Street cleaning to increase General Revenues, for the City of Passaic in 2017? If not? Why not? Can the Executive Director of the Parking Authority, advice the public as to the state of parking within the City of Passaic, in fi.nancia1 year 2016? Has the city council committee, on parking issues within the City of Passaic, completed its two-year study and submitted its recommendations, to the City Administration - City Council? Edwin Garcia, 65 Blaine Street Submitted the following statement: Going into this year, I did a lot of reflecting. I reflected not just on the last year, but the past as a whole. I spent a lot of time doing research on different aspects of our city, including but not limited reading Letters to the Editor written by Mayor Margie Semler, news articles for the last maybe 10 years, and our city code as found online. Just a little light reading during my winter break. With this, I came up with what my focus would be going forward. Two important words I got out of my research- Community Engagement. Civic engagement deals with getting the community involved in all parts of government. Government has limited resources, but a resource that many governments have a hard time taping into is its citizens. Fortunately, I have ideas to help with that. The main concept behind these ideas is opening up communication. This means facilitating the exchange of information between our local government and its constituents. To get this going I have created a Facebook page that I will use along with the help of other citizens to pass on information. This information includes but is not limited to meeting information, flyers for programs and services, news, and more. I have additional ideas that I 7

8 have presented to the Mayor, but I thought to mention it to you all also. Some of these I cannot accomplish on my own. Some of these include: Electronic mailing lists.text communication.bigger social media presence.user friendly web site.bulletin boards throughout the city- schools, parks, churches, community centers, etc. Virtual Town Halls. Monthly Town Halls in different parts of the city. In progress agenda. Agenda updated after the meetings when changed. Faster meeting minutes turn around with response from Council to Hearing of Citizens portion. Community representation through liaisons or leaders. will admit some of these are ideas are not my own and I found online through research, some I came up with on my own, and some the Mayor told me he was already working on. I hope that we can work together to come up with more ideas, refine the ideas presented, and begin to take steps to engage the community in the process more. There are many pros and cons going into involving more people in the Happenings, but in my honest opinion that the pros outweigh the cons. As always, I am more than willing to sit down and work with anyone on this project or others that will help Passaic be better today than it was Yesterday. After ample opportunity given and no one else responding on a motion by Councilman Love and seconded by Councilman Schwartz, the public hearing was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Schwartz, Council President Schaer ABSENT: Munk, Garcia, Polanco 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 Schwartz moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Melo, 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. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Schwartz, Council President Schaer ABSENT: Garcia, Munk, and Polanco After ample opportunity given and no one else responding on On a motion by Councilman Love and seconded by Councilman Schwartz the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Schwartz, Council President Schaer ABSENT: Garcia, Munk, and Polanco Councilman Schwartz moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by 8

9 Councilwoman Melo and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Schwartz, Council President Schaer ABSENT: Garcia, Munk, and Polanco COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Council President Schaer and seconded by Councilwoman Melo the following items were received approval granted and placed on file Millennium Strategies, submitting their 2016 Annual Activity Report. City of Passaic Housing Authority submitting meeting dates for the calendar year GZA Proactive by Design, submitting correspondence re: Remedial Action Type Salvation Army Passaic Thrift Store Self-Insurance Fund Commission, submitting the following: Notice cancelling their December 20, 2016 meeting. Notice of their December 22, 2016 special meeting. Passaic Valley Commission, submitting the following: Notice and agenda of their December 21, 2016 meeting. North Jersey District Water Supply Commission submitting the following: Notice of their meeting dates for the year Minutes of their November 22, 2016 meeting. Adopted 2017 Budget REPSG, submitting correspondence re: Classification Exception Area (CEA) Revision JL Prescott Company Inc th Street, City of Passaic. Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, submitting correspondence re: 2017 User Charge. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Schwartz, Council President Schaer ABSENT: Garcia, Munk, and Polanco THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS TAKEN OFF THE AGENDA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON JANUARY 10, 2016 AT 5:30 PM OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Councilman Love and seconded Councilwoman Melo The following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION 9

10 RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ANTI ICING EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, the City of Passaic and the County of Bergen have entered into a Cooperative Purchasing agreement; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic desires to purchase anti icing equipment through the Bergen County Cooperative Purchasing; and WHEREAS, the bid received under the Bergen County Cooperative Purchasing from Reed Systems, LTD Ellenville, NY is the lowest responsible, responsive bid for this commodity; and WHEREAS, the pricing for this equipment is as per the following: Install salt paste pre wetting system on three (3) spreaders $ 46, Install modular dispensing system at City Public Works yard $ 4, Install 5000 gallon tank on pressure treated base $ 10, TOTAL $ 61, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic hereby awards the contract for Anti Icing Equipment to Reed Systems, LTD, Ellenville, NY for a total of $ 61, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for same on a form prepared by the City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Acct. # C PW RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MCDANOLD BROOK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT PHASE 3 WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 for McDanold Brook Flood Control Project Phase 3 & 4; and WHEREAS, bids were received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, due to funding limitations, the City of Passaic has decided to award only Phase 3 at this time; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Boswell Engineering that the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, CMS Construction, Inc. of Plainfield, NJ be awarded the contract in the amount of $ 946, for Phase 3. 10

11 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for McDanold Brook Flood Control Project Phase 3 be awarded to CMS Construction, Inc. of Plainfield, NJ in the amount of $ 946, for Phase 3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in CDBG-DR Account #G DR MB - $ 297, and Green Acres Account #G GA MB- $ 648, RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) 2017 DODGE JOURNEY CROSSOVERS WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to purchase Three (3) 2017 Dodge Journey Crossovers offered under NJ State Contract #A86922 from Hertrich Fleet Sevices, Inc., Milford, DE; 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 vehicle is priced as follows: Model Qty. Unit Price: Total 2017 Dodge Journey 3 $ 17, $ 53, Crossover FWD NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract be awarded to Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc. of Milford, DE in the amount of $53, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Acct. #C VH RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2017 FORD EXPLORERS 4 WD 11

12 WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to purchase Two (2) 2017 Ford Explorers 4WD offered under NJ State Contract #A83013 from Beyer Ford, Morristown, 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 vehicle is priced as follows: Model Qty. Unit Price: Total 2017 Ford Explorer 2 $ 24, $49, Options: All Weather Maps 2 $ $ Undercoating 2 $ $ TOTAL $ 50, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract be awarded to Beyer Ford, Morristown, NJ in the amount of $ 50, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Acct. #C VH RESOLUTION NO# RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DESIGNATING RESTRICTED PARKING FOR USE BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS WHERE AS the total number of Handicapped Parking Spaces as per last resolution was 29 Generic Handicapped Parking Spaces. WHERE AS the total number of Handicapped Parking Spaces as per this resolution is 28 Generic Handicapped Parking Spaces. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic and State of New Jersey that: Chapter 295 of the Code of the City of Passaic be amended by the inclusion of the following restricted parking for use by Handicapped Persons (Part 2 - Art. XIII, Section ). SECTION 1 WHEREAS, it appears that individuals affected by these Resolutions have either deceased, have moved, does not drive anymore, updated to personalized, or have failed to provide 12

13 recent verification of their handicapped New Jersey State Motor Vehicle registration; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that all Resolutions listed below, insofar as they designate restricted parking for use by handicapped persons at the listed locations, are hereby repealed and/or rescinded only to the extent that they apply to these locations. NAME OF STREET SIDE LOCATION RESOLUTION NUMBER REASON 101 Tenth Street West Beginning at a point 110 feet south of the southerly curbline of South Street and extending to a point 22 feet southerly therefrom Moved SECTION 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the handicapped locations referenced in this Resolution shall be removed to the existing list of Handicapped Parking Restrictions and be deleted in the Code of Passaic Chapter (Part 2 - Art XIII, Section ) RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF DONATION OF WRESTLING SNEAKERS FROM ADIDAS WRESTLING USA WHEREAS, the City of Passaic s Department of Parks, Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services has initiated a wrestling program for City youth ages six (6) through thirteen (13) which currently includes twenty one (21) athletes; and WHEREAS, Adidas Wrestling USA wishes to donate nine (9) pairs of wrestling sneakers to the City of Passaic for use by the Department of Parks, Recreation, Senior and Cultural Affairs as part of its wrestling program. 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 donation from Adidas Wrestling USA of nine (9) pairs of wrestling sneakers for use by the Department of Parks, Recreation, Senior and Cultural Affairs as part of its wrestling program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute any applications and/or other documents necessary to effectuate this Resolution

14 City of Passaic Resolution No RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY (CDBG-DR) SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, the City of Passaic was awarded $2,040, from the County of Passaic under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) for implementation of the MacDonald Brook Storm Water Management Project; and WHEREAS, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted Resolution # on November 24, 2015 authorizing an extension of CDBG-DR funding to the City of Passaic through December 31, 2017 and authorizing the extension of the relevant sub-grant agreement through that date; and WHEREAS, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted Resolution # on December 13, 2016 authorizing an amendment of the CDBG-DR Sub-Recipient Agreement (Amendment No 3) to award the City an additional $297,000 in grant funding for a total amount of $2,337,890; and WHEREAS, the attached Amendment No. 3 to the CDBG-DR Sub- Recipient 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 Amendment No. 3 of the CDBG-DR Sub- Recipient Agreement to award the City an additional $297,000 in grant funding for a total amount of $2,337,890; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an amended Sub- Recipient Agreement and return same to the Passaic County Division of Economic Development RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR GYMNASIUM RE-ROOFING GREATER PASSAIC CLIFTON COMMUNITY CENTER 45 RIVER DRIVE WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 for Gymnasium Re-Roofing, Greater Passaic Clifton Community Center, 45 River Drive; and WHEREAS, bids were received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, specifications were downloaded from the City of Passaic website by the following vendors, none of whom submitted bids ZN Construction Severe Structures Saddle Brook, NJ Passaic, NJ Picture Perfect Renovations Nutley, NJ VMA Group Performance Roofing Assoc. DeMuro Roofing Roselle, NJ Exton, PA Sparta, NJ 14

15 Laurant Construction Daskal, LLC Anista Builders & Designers Pennington, NJ Garfield, NJ Jackson, NJ G.C. Dynatech Const. MTB, LLC Northeast Roof Maintenance Marlboro, NJ Neptune, NJ Perth Amboy, NJ Arch Concept Const. Journey Contracting Corp. Delgado Brothers Gen. Contractor Haledon, NJ Millstone, NJ Passaic, NJ WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Ronald Van Rensalier, Director of Community Development that the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, More Consulting Corp. of Clifton, NJ be awarded the contract for Gymnasium Re-Roofing, Greater Passaic Clifton Community Center, 45 River Drive in the amount of $ 41, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Gymnasium Re-Roofing, Greater Passaic Clifton Community Center, 45 River Drive be awarded to More Consulting Corp., Clifton, NJ in the amount of $ 41, 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 # B BG ; $20, and Account # B BG ; $ 17, and remaining funds will be from a private source RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE PRICING WITH BERGEN COUNTY COOPERATIVE AS THE LEAD AGENCY WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to enter into an agreement with Bergen County as a participant in a Cooperative Purchasing Pricing System; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System and to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with one municipality/county serving as the lead agency; and WHEREAS, Bergen County Cooperative Pricing System shall serve as the Lead Agency and has offered to the City of Passaic voluntary participation in their Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of goods and services; and WHEREAS, the Lead Agency shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Laws (N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the statutes of the State of New Jersey; and 15

16 WHEREAS, this participation will be at no cost to the City of Passaic. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Passaic enter into a voluntary Cooperative Pricing System with Bergen County which will serve as the Lead Agency for the purchase of goods and services RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TAX APPEAL ATTORNEY WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Friday, December 16, 2016 for Tax Appeal 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, proposals were received from the attached list of vendors: WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, proposals were also downloaded from the City of Passaic s website by the following, none of whom submitted proposals: Shain, Schaffer & Rafanello, PC Delte Prime Vendor Bernardsville, NJ Hernden, VA Wilmington, NC WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee that the contract for Tax Appeal Attorney be awarded to Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, Secaucus, NJ at a rate of $ /hour in an amount not to exceed $ 60, for the calendar year January 1, 2017 through December 31, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Tax Appeal Attorney be awarded to Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, NJ at a rate of $ /hour in an amount not to exceed $ 60, for the calendar year January 1, 2017 through December 31, 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 Account. # City of Passaic 16

17 Resolution No RESOLUTION-TEMPORARY BUDGET CALENDAR YEAR 2017 WHEREAS, NJSA 40A:4-19 of the Local Budget Act provides that the Temporary appropriations should be made prior to the adoption of the CY2017 current operating budget as well as Sewer Utility budget, for the purpose and the amounts required, and WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is within the first 30 days of the fiscal year, and WHEREAS, the total appropriations in the FY2016 budget, exclusive of any appropriation made for interest and debt redemption charges, capital improvement and public assistance in the said budget is the sum of $79,135,135.00, and Sewer utility budget is the sum of $5,247,000. and WHEREAS, 26.25% of the total appropriation in the FY2016 budget, exclusive of any appropriation made for interest and debt redemption charges, capital improvement and public assistance in the said budget is the sum of $20,772,972.00, and $1,377,337.00, and NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of City of Passaic, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, that the following temporary appropriations be made; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted tothe Chief Financial Officer of the City of Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL BANK ACCOUNTS AND THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR SUCH BANK ACCOUNTS OF THE that: BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic The following bank accounts, at their respective depositories of The City of Passaic shall be continued and shall be as follows: PNC BANK Current Account Trust Account Capital Account 17

18 Dog Trust Account Defense Bond Account Primary General Election Account Sewer Capital PNC Grant Account PNC Claims Account VALLEY NATIONAL BANK Current Account Redemption Account EMS Billing Account Problem Solving Account FLEX Plan D&H Alternative Solutions, Inc. Worker s Compensation Emergency Solutions Grant Account Municipal Court Account Credit card account CAPITAL ONE Agency Account Current Account Community Development Block Grant Account Salary Account Tax Sale Premium Account Specialty Claims Management Liability Utility Operations Regional Contribution Agreement Savings Account Payroll Account Municipal Court Account Credit card account TD BANKNORTH Escrow Account Norwood RCA Account Recreation Officials Fee BANCO POPULAR Current Account City of Passaic Grant Fund City of Passaic Claims Fund RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF THE MONIES OF THE that: BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic A. RECEIPTS: All monies received from any source by or on behalf of the City or and department, board, office or agency 18

19 thereof, except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance, shall be paid to the Director of Finance, who shall by the next ensuing bank day after their receipt, deposit them to the credit of the City in the authorized public depository of the credit of the proper account. B. DISBURSEMENTS: Disbursements in payment of bills and demands shall be made by the Finance Director upon pre-audit and warrant of the Finance Director, approved by the Mayor, except that payments from the payroll account shall be pursuant to paragraph (D) below. Every warrant shall be in the form of a warrant-check payable to the order of the person entitled to receive it and shall specify the purpose for which it is drawn and the account or appropriation to which it is chargeable. Each warrant-check shall bear the signature of the Mayor and Director of Finance. C. WIRE TRANSFERS: The Finance Director of the City of Passaic is authorized to effectuate wire transfers of funds from one or more bank accounts to another bank account or bank accounts in the name of the City of Passaic or subordinate agencies, by telephonic or written request, in such amounts as may be necessary. D. PAYROLL ACCOUNT: The Director of Finance, from time to time, upon receipt of a warrant or an amount due the payroll account, shall deposit the same to the credit of the payroll account charging the appropriate budgetary account therewith. Disbursement from the payroll account may be made by payroll checks signed by the Director of Finance, upon pre-audit and warrant of the Director of Finance and approval by the Mayor of the entire payroll RESOLUTION NO CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN WHEREAS, NJ.S. 40A:5-14, Local Fiscal Affairs Law, requires that each municipality adopt a Cash Management Plan designed to assure the deposit, investment and proper disbursement of local funds; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Municipal Council of the City of Passaic does hereby adopt the following Cash Management Plan: A. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES The following institutions are designated as permissible depositories for the deposit of City funds: BANCO POPULAR CAPITAL ONE PNC BANK TD BANKNORTH V ALLEY NATIONAL BANK All depositories must conform to the Governmental Unit Deposit Protection Act ("GUDPA"), and shall provide a Notification of Eligibility from the State of New Jersey, Department of Banking, on a semi-annual basis. In addition, designated depositories shall maintain maximum FDIC or FSLIC coverage of all City funds on deposit. B. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS 19

20 All funds shall be deposited within forty-eight (48) hours of receipt, in accordance with NJ.S. 40A:5-15, into appropriate fund operating accounts. Interest bearing operating and capital accounts shall be regularly monitored for the availability of funds for investment. Debt Service and Trust accounts shall be maintained in accordance with Federal and State statutes regulating such funds. Payroll, Developers' Escrow deposits and other agency funds, which represent funds of individuals and other organizations held by the City, shall be deposited in regular, interest bearing checking accounts unless applicable State statutes direct otherwise. Grant funds shall be deposited in accordance with regulations of the granting government or agency. C. INVESTMENT INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES The City may purchase those investments permitted in NJ.S. 40A:5-15.l, which include: United States Treasury Bonds, Notes and Bills United States Government Agency and Instrumentality Obligations New Jersey Arbitrage Rebate Management Fund Savings Bank Deposits and Certificates of Deposit State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund The City may purchase other obligations approved by the Division of Investment of the Department of Treasury for investment by local units. Investments shall be limited to a maturity of not more than one year 1 unless a longer term is permitted by applicable Federal or State regulations. Allowable investments with maturities which extend beyond the end of the City's fiscal year shall be permitted. The purchase of Certificates of Deposit shall be made based on the availability of funds for investment and the analysis of projected cash flows. D. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS All funds shall be disbursed as authorized and directed by the Municipal Council, except that the Chief Financial Officer shall have the authority to make the following disbursements prior to receiving the approval of the Municipal Council: County Taxes Debt Service Insurance Premiums Interfunds Petty Cash Reimbursements Utility Expenses Payroll Withholding Amounts Postage Purchase of Investments Salaries and Wages School Taxes Statutory Expenses 20

21 Any disbursements made prior to Municipal Council approval shall be listed and included in the Payment of Bills for the first available council meeting following said disbursement for Municipal Council approval. Disbursements shall be executed via electronic wire transfer of funds by the Chief Financial Officer, or designated staff member, when that method of payment will result in an operating and/or financial benefit to the City. E. PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursements for expenditures through the Petty Cash Fund shall be made within the limits approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services. The Petty Cash Fund shall be maintained in accordance with N.J.S. 40A:5-21. Individual reimbursements from the Petty Cash Fund shall not exceed $50 per item. The following Petty Cash Funds shall be maintained: City Clerk $300 Fire Department $250 Police Department $200 Public Works $250 F. BONDING The following officials shall be covered by surety bonds; said surety bonds to be examined by the independent auditor to insure their proper execution: Chief Financial Officer City Clerk Municipal Court Tax Collector Treasurer Staff members of the Department of Finance and Tax Collection not covered by separate surety bonds shall be covered by a Public Employee's Faithful Performance Bond. G. COMPLIANCE The Cash Management Plan of the City of Passaic shall be subject to the approval of the City's Legal Counsel, and shall be subject to the annual audit, conducted pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:5-4. As stated in N.J.S. 40A:5-l4, the official(s) charged with the custody of City funds shall deposit them as instructed by this Cash Management Plan, and shall thereafter be relieved of any liability or loss due to the insolvency or closing of any designated depository. If, at any time, this Cash Management Plan conflicts with any regulation of the State of New Jersey, or any department thereof, the applicable State regulations shall apply RESOLUTION NO._ RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION # TO AMEND TERM FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,

22 BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City Council designates Councilman Gary Schaer as the City Council President for a term to terminate on June 30, RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017 BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City Council hereby designates the North Jersey Herald News; The Record; El Especial/Especialito; Poder Latino USA as Official Newspapers for the City of Passaic, which newspapers are authorized to publish legal advertisements. The City Clerk shall retain the right to select which newspapers shall receive said advertisements in accordance with the law RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION # TO EXTEND TERM OF CITY COUNCIL S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC THROUGH JUNE 30, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City Council hereby designates: Council member Daniel Schwartz The City Council s representative to the Planning Board of the City of Passaic to terminate on June 30, RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION # EXTENDING TERM OF COMMISSIONERS TO THE PASSAIC REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017 WHEREAS, THE City Council of the City of Passaic has, by Ordinance created the Passaic Redevelopment Agency in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 12 (a) 11; and, 22

23 WHEREAS, there shall be seven commissioners of the Redevelopment Agency, which shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council consistent with N.J.S.A. 40A; 12(a)-11; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed Chaim Munk for a term expiring to June 30, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the Council Consents to the appointments of Chaim Munk for a term commencing expiring on June 30, Resolution No RESOLUTION DESIGNATING INTERSECTION OF FOURTH STREET AND MERCER STREET AS JUAN BOLIVAR GARCIA PLACE (HONORIFIC) Presented by: Hon. Mayor Hector C. Lora WHEREAS, Juan Bolivar Garcia was born June 3, 1940, La Hoya Del Caymito, Santiago Dominican Republic; and WHEREAS, Juan Bolivar Garcia came to the United States in 1978 and lived in Passaic, New Jersey, with his wife Edith Yolanda Garcia, and their five (5) children, Geovanni, Adalberto, Francia, Sagrario and Brian, for the next thirty three (33) years; and WHEREAS, following his retirement, Juan Bolivar Garcia came to work for the City of Passaic as a crossing guard at School #8 at the corner of Fourth Street and Mercer Street from 2006 through November 2015; and WHEREAS, Juan Bolivar Garcia served as the Head Poll Worker at School #8 during municipal elections for many years; and WHEREAS, Juan Bolivar Garcia was an usher for Our Lady of Fatima Church in Passaic for over thirty (30) years and was known as a man of faith and love for his family. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by that Mayor Hector C. Lora and the City Council of the City of Passaic, in acknowledgement of and appreciation for all of the good works undertaken by Juan Bolivar Garcia, that the intersection of Fourth Street and Mercer Street in the City of Passaic shall be honorarily designated as Juan Bolivar Garcia Place RESOLUTION # RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CHILDREN S DAY NURSERY AND FAMILY CENTER FOR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 4087 LOT 45 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 21 AND JEFFERSON STREET, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY 23

24 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-15(c) permits a municipality to lease real property to a non-profit corporation for nominal consideration; and WHEREAS, CHILDREN S DAY NURSEY AND FAMILY CENTER, a New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation located at 104 Jefferson Street, Passaic, New Jersey, ( CDN, ) wishes to lease certain real property from the City of Passaic designated as Block 4097 Lot 45 on the official Tax Map of the City of Passaic and located a the intersection of Route 21 and Jefferson Street, Passaic, New Jersey, ( Property, ) for use as a staging area in conjunction with the renovation of its 100 year old building; and WHEREAS, the attached Memorandum of Understanding permits CDN to lease such Property from the City of Passaic for use as a staging area from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 at the cost of $1.00 and provides that all costs and liability for same shall reside solely with CDN; and WHEREAS, the MOU will help facilitate the renovation of CDN S 100 year old building, allowing CDN to continue and/or expand the pre-school and family care services it provides to the children of Passaic; and WHEREAS, the attached Memorandum of Understanding has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that City of Passaic is hereby authorized to enter into the attached Memorandum of Understanding with CHILDREN S DAY NURSEY AND FAMILY CENTER, 104 Jefferson Street, Passaic, New Jersey, for the lease of certain real property from the City of Passaic designated as Block 4097 Lot 45 on the official Tax Map of the City of Passaic and located a the intersection of Route 21 and Jefferson Street, Passaic, New Jersey, ( Property, ) for use as a staging area in conjunction with the renovation of its 100 year old building; and subject to the terms and conditions therein and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Memorandum of Understanding attached hereto as well as any other documents necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Munk, Schwartz, Council President Schaer ABSENT: Garcia, Polanco Council President Schaer read said Ordinance by title. ORDINANCE NO# ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DESIGNATING RESTRICTED PARKING FOR USE BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS RESTRICTED BY NJ LICENSE PLATE NUMBER 24