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 VIA FAX TO THE HERALD NEWS AND PUBLISHED ON JUNE 22, 2017; SAID NOTICE WAS PLACED ON THE CITY HALL BULLETIN BOARD BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. PURSUANT TO THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT, BE ADVISED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE REORGANIZATION MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY JULY 2nd, 2017 AT 2:00 P.M. TO BE HELD IN THE AUDITIORIUM OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SCHOOL NO. 6, 85 HAMILTON AVENUE, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY 07055 ON CALL OF THE ROLL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS RESPONDED PRESENT: For the record councilman was absent due to a death of a Family member. ALSO PRESENT: Hon. Hector C. Lora, Rick Fernandez, Business Administrator, Edward J. Florio Attorney Invocation was rendered by Rev. Dr. W. Louis Mc Dowell, Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by Deputy Mayor Minnie Hiller-Cousins Singing of the National Anthem by: Ms. Latasha Casterlow-Lala & Luis Carlos, student from PGTA#20 Amada D. Curling, City Clerk in the chair ------------------------------------------------------ At this point in the meeting Amada D. Curling, City Clerk read: The Statement of Determination of the Municipal Election held on May 9, 2017. At this point in the meeting the Oath of Office was administered to Hon. Hector C. Lora, Mayor by Hon. Marlene Caride, Assemblywoman District #36 Remarks were made by Hon. Hector C. Lora, Mayor And Council Members OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO Council Members elect Jose Joe Garcia Dr. Terrence L. LOVE NOMINATIONS AND SEATING OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT Councilman Garcia and Councilman Love nominated Councilman Gary S. Schaer. 1
On a motion by Councilwoman Polanco and seconded by Councilman Garcia the FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOTION RESOLUTION NO. 17-07-201 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR YEAR TERM TO COMMENCE ON JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE 30, 2018 BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City Council designates Councilman Gary S. Schaer as the City Council President for a one (1) year term, said term to commence on July 1, 2017 and to terminate on June 30, 2018 Council President is in the chair Council President Schaer opened the public portion of the Meeting with the following statement for the record: HEARING OF CITIZENS 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. Janet Santana, 187 Boulevard, Congratulated the Incumbent Mayor and Council Member elect and Thanked the Mayor on her son s appointment as Honorary Deputy Mayor of City Engagement, Information Technology and Communications Rene Griggs, 23 Aspen Place, Acknowledged the Mayor and Council Members elect After ample opportunity given and no one else responding on a motion by Councilman Garcia and seconded by Councilwoman Polanco the public portion of the meeting was closed. 2
ANNUAL RESOLUTIONS On a motion by Councilman Garcia and seconded by Councilwoman Melo the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION RESOLUTION NO. 17-02-202 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS FOR THE YEAR STARTING JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE 30, 2018 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. On a motion by Councilwoman Polanco and seconded by Councilwoman Melo the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION RESOLUTION NO. 17-07-203 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY COUNCIL S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE FOR THE YEAR JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE 30, 2018 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 for a one (1) year term, said to commence on July 1, 2017 and to terminate on June 30, 2018. 3
On a motion by Councilwoman Polanco and seconded by Councilman Garcia the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION RESOLUTION NO. 17-07-204 RESOLUTION APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE PASSAIC REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WHEREAS, THE City Council of the City of Passaic has, by Ordinance 1515-01 created the Passaic Redevelopment Agency in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 12 (a) 11; and, 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 commencing July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. 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 July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS On a motion by Councilman Garcia and seconded by Councilwoman Polanco the following communication and petition was received and approval granted Moving Passaic Forward Organization, 11 Van Winkle Avenue, submitting an application to hold a Fourth of July fireworks display on July 3, 2017 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Pulaski Park (CONTINGENT UPON DEPARTMENTAL APPROVALS) ALL MATTERS LISTED HEREUNDER ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE IN NATURE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION ANY COUNCIL MEMBER MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. 4
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Councilman Love and seconded by Councilman Garcia the following Items were received and placed on file Mayor Hector C. Lora, submitting the following memorandums of appointments: Memorandum reappointing Chaim Munk to the Redevelopment Agency term to commence July 1, 2017 and expire June 30, 2018. Memorandum appointing Mark Auerbach to the Library Board of Trustees term to commence immediately to expire December 31, 2022. Memorandum reappointing Daniel to the Planning Board term to commence July 1, 2017 and expire June 30, 2018. RESOLUTIONS: THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS TAKEN OFF THE AGENDA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON JULY 2, 2017, AT 2:00 PM OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Councilwoman Polanco and seconded by Councilwoman Melo the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION RESOLUTION # 17-07-205 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION BY THE MOVING PASSAIC FORWARD TO HOLD A FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION WITH FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON JULY 3RD, 2017 PULASKI PARK, PASSAIC NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the Moving Passaic Forward, ("Applicant"), 11 Van Winkle Ave, Passaic, New Jersey has submitted an application to the City of Passaic seeking permission to hold a Fourth of July Celebration on July 3 rd from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in Pulaski Park, Passaic, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the Fourth of July Celebration will involve, fireworks display on July 3rd, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Applicant shall not permit the sale and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages anywhere on the premises during the event; and 5
WHEREAS, the Applicant has entered into the attached contract with Garden State Fireworks for the display of fireworks at the Fourth of July Celebration; and WHEREAS, the Applicant, and its employees, agents, representatives, technicians, sub-contractors and/or vendors; shall be certified in and shall be required to abide by National Fire Protection Standard 1123 in displaying fireworks/pyrotechnic program at the Fourth of July Celebration; and WHEREAS, the Applicant, its employees, representatives, technicians, subcontractors and vendors, shall comply in all respects with the attached requirements for Fireworks Display, Pyrotechnic Display, Construction/Bracing of Racks and Crowd Control/Security during the Fourth of July Celebration; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has provided the City of Passaic with a Certificate of Insurance naming the City as an additional insured and has agreed to indemnify and hold the City, its employees, representatives and agents, harmless from any and all loss, damage, or liability, including attorneys fees, arising out of or in any way related to the manufacture, installation, firing, display and/or disassembly of any pyrotechnic equipment and/or device and/or the display or presentation thereof; and WHEREAS, the Applicant's application is contingent upon departmental review and approvals by the Passaic Police Department, Fire Department, Fire Official, and Public Works Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the Moving Passaic Forward, 11 Van winkle Ave, Passaic New Jersey, shall be granted a permit to hold a Fourth of July Celebration on July 3rd from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in Pulaski Park, Passaic, New Jersey subject to strict compliance with all conditions set forth herein and in any contract or agreement attached hereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all agreements and/or contracts necessary to effectuate this Resolution. There being no further business to come before the Council on a motion by Councilman Love and seconded by Councilman Garcia The meeting adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED: Amada D. Curling, City Clerk Gary S. Schaer, Council President 6
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