Post Meeting Agenda
CITY OF BAYONNE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 17, 2009


REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

RA-1 From LEONARD R. KANTOR, requesting permission to address the council on the subject of property tax assessments and tax exempt property.

RA-2 From PATRICIA MULLIGAN, requesting permission to address the council on the subject of a word of thanks.

RA-3 From DONNA BENJAMIN (HPAE), requesting permission to address the council on the subject of HPAE and labor dispute at BMC.

RA-4 Did not appear.

RA-5 From BOB LAKE, requesting permission to address the council on the subject of city business.

RA-6 From STAN MARKO, requesting permission to address the council on the subject of orphan bridge.

ORDINANCES SCHEDULED FOR HEARING

O-1 REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 1997 AND SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1998, APPROPRIATING $10,600,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,600,000 SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS (NEW JERSEY SCHOOL BOND RESERVE ACT, P.L. 1980, C.72, AS AMENDED) OF THE CITY IN ONE OR MORE SERIES FOR FINANCING THE COSTS THEREOF.

O-2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY AMENDING THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR TAX EXEMPTION OF BAYONNE RESIDENTIAL URBAN RENEWAL, L.L.C. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED ON THE PENINSULA AT BAYONNE HARBOR.

ORDINANCES PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION

O-3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER 10, TAXATION AND SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 7:00 P.M., and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers, Municipal Building, as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (Corrections to the SID property list) Town Center Management Corp.

O-4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER X, TRAFFIC; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 7:00 P.M., and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers, Municipal Building, as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (Restrictive Parking Zones) Mayor
DELETE
074. Gilbert Castro, 108 East 25th Street
076. George Kalesnik, 3 Chase Court
ADD
261. Jeannette Kelly, 13 Story Court
264. David Kossakowski, 231 Avenue E, 2nd Floor
269. Richard Rush, 65 Evergreen Street
271. Manuel Siveria, 76 East 27th Street
284. Angela Ciccone for her son, Marcello Ciccone, 184 West 17th Street
291. Margaret Basile, 556 Avenue E

Additional Ordinances Added at the End of the Meeting

COMMUNICATIONS

CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Communications to be received and filed:

C-1 From VERIZON CMR CLAIMS, filing notice of tort claim alleging property damage to a utility pole on March 3, 2009, resulting from it being struck by a vehicle operated by a city agent at 48 Hook Road.

C-2 From CHRIS A. PELLICCIA, filing notice of tort claim alleging property damage to his parked automobile on March 30, 2009, resulting from it being struck by a fire engine at West 4th Street and Zabriskie Avenue.

C-3 From GLEN J. FLORA, filing notice of tort claim alleging personal injuries and property damage sustained March 2, 2009, resulting from a police action at 654 Avenue C.

C-4 From the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Summons and Complaint in matter entitled, “TAYLOR vs. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, THE CITY OF BAYONNE, et al.” (premises injury at 50 East 21st Street on May 26, 2007.)

C-5 From the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Summons and Complaint in matter entitled, “JOHNSON vs. THE CITY OF BAYONNE.” (Law Against Discrimination action from denial of a handicapped parking space on or about February 28, 2008.)

C-6 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “IYENGAR vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (1 Joan Ree Terrace, Block 138, lot 41 - commercial)

C-7 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “DWECK, INC. vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (457-463 Broadway, Block 210, lots 18-21 - commercial)

C-8 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “DWECK, INC. vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (483-485 Broadway, Block 204, lot 4 - commercial)

C-9 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “R & A DWECK, INC. vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (470-472 Broadway, Block 211, lot 11 – commercial)

C-10 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “COROSI HOLDING, LLC vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (613-615 Broadway, Block 167, lot 19 - commercial)

C-11 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “BAAL vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (117 West 35th Street, Block 124, lot 7 – 1-4 family)

C-12 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “HORLICK LIVING TRUST vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (295-299 Broadway, Block 257, lot 7 & Block 264, lot 21, - commercial)

C-13 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “ROSE vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (609-611 Broadway, Block 171, lot 17 – 1-4 family (sic.–commercial))

C-14 From the Tax Court of New Jersey, complaint in matter entitled, “NEW BAYONNE DINER vs. CITY OF BAYONNE.” (226-232 Broadway, Block 279, lot 1 - commercial)

OFFICERS’ REPORTS

CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following Officers’ Reports to be received and filed and any resolution incorporated within them to be adopted:

OR-1 From Hon. Mark A. Smith, Mayor, appointing CARI M. RENTAS, PATRICK F. O’DONNELL, and MICHAEL MASONE, ESQ., to the Board of Education for three year terms expiring May 15, 2012. Mayor

OR-2 From Terrence Malloy, Finance Director, reporting on purchase payments and recommending payment of same, and a resolution adopting the recommendation and ordering payment of claims. Finance

OR-3 From Janet Convery, Treasurer, reporting on the transfer of the following amounts to the Board of Education on May 29, 2009:
$3,000,000.00 PAYROLL & CLAIMS Treasurer

OR-4 From the Purchasing Department reporting on bids received June 16, 2009 for up to 10 model year 2009 or 2010 Chevrolet Impalas with factory installed “Police Package.” (1 bidder) Purchasing

RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution ordering the following resolutions to be adopted:

CR-1 Approving the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday, May 13, 2009. City Clerk

CR-2 Approving the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday, May 20, 2009. City Clerk

CR-3 Approving the minutes of the special meeting held Wednesday, May 6, 2009. City Clerk

CR-4 Approving the minutes of the special meeting held Saturday, May 9, 2009. City Clerk

CR-5 Approving the minutes of the council caucus held Wednesday, May 6, 2009. City Clerk

CR-6 Appointing HON. TERRENCE RUANE to the Board of School Estimate for the balance of calendar year 2009. Council

CR-7 Appointing HON. TERRENCE RUANE to the cable television committee. Council

CR-8 Withdrawn.

CR-9 Ordering warrants drawn to taxpayers representing refunds for overpayment of taxes. (1 property)
Block Lot Amount
145 47 $979.33

CR-10 Authorizing and directing the Municipal Treasurer to make necessary transfers and disbursements from the current fund and appropriate trust funds to satisfy the city’s DEBT SERVICE OBLIGATIONS as they become due, ratifying and confirming actions taken by the Treasurer to satisfy such obligations, and requiring the Treasurer to report such payments to the council. Finance

CR-11 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $49.20 payable to the order of the BUREAU OF RABIES CONTROL, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, covering the issuance of 21 dog licenses issued during the month of April, 2009. Health

CR-12 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $51.60 payable to the order of the BUREAU OF RABIES CONTROL, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, covering the issuance of 23 dog licenses issued during the month of May, 2009. Health

CR-13 Ratifying and confirming the action of the Treasurer in issuing a warrant in the amount of $3,236.67 to the Treasurer, State of New Jersey, representing balance of SPECIAL PURPOSE GRANT. Finance

CR-14 Ratifying and confirming the actions of the City Clerk in advertising for bids for up to 10 model year 2009 or 2010 Chevrolet Impalas with factory installed “Police Package.” Purchasing

CR-15 Ordering a warrant in the amount of $20,000.00 payable to the ESTATE OF VITO DEL FORNO, representing proceeds from the retirement of a plenary retail consumption license submitted for retirement on June 1, 1994. Chargeable to Account UN-2, Retirement of Liquor Licenses. City Clerk

CR-16 Authorizing all municipal departments to solicit renewals of their professional services and/or extraordinary/unspecifiable services contracts via fair and open procedures. Mayor’s Office

CR-17 Granting 3 Bingo licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk

CR-18 Granting 7 Raffle licenses to qualified organizations. City Clerk

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

R-1 Withdrawn – Police car purchase deferred to July meeting. Purchasing

R-2 Authorizing renewal of the annual maintenance contract with EATON CORPORATION, Chicago, IL, for support and battery replacement for the uninterrupted power supply powering the communications center electronics in the amount of $1,953.00, and ordering a warrant in payment. Chargeable to Account #PS-9. Police

R-3 Authorizing renewal of the annual maintenance contract with KOVACORP, Manahawkin, NJ, for maintenance of the city’s Audiolog Recording System (9-1-1 and citywide radion multi-server audio recording system) under state contract #T-1044, for a one-month period commencing June 1, 2009 in the amount of $2,932.72, and ordering a warrant in payment. Chargeable to Account – 2009 Enhanced 9-1-1 General Assistance Fund. Police

R-4 Authorizing renewal the annual maintenance contract with KOVACORP, Manahawkin, NJ, for maintenance of the city’s Audiolog Recording System (9-1-1 and citywide radion multi server audio recording system) under state contract #T-1044, for a one-year period commencing July 1, 2009, in the amount of $35,681.41, and ordering a warrant in payment. Chargeable to various accounts. Police

R-5 Authorizing renewal of the annual maintenance contract with G.T.B.M. INC., East Rutherford, NJ, for the Police Department’s maintenance service contract for Info-Cop licenses software for a one-year period commencing July 1, 2009, in the amount of $17,587.50, and ordering a warrant in payment. Chargeable to Account #PS-9. Police

R-6 Authorizing renewal of the annual maintenance contract with MOBILE TECH INC., Clark, NJ, for maintenance of seven Zetron 9-1-1 telephone consoles located in the communication center for a period of one year commencing July 1, 2009, under state contract No. A53824 in the amount of $6,056.00, and ordering a warrant in payment. Chargeable to Account #PS-9. Police

R-7 Authorizing renewal of the annual contract with CISCO, New Port Richey, FL, for maintenance support of the Police Department’s Alchemy/Captaris brand document-imaging software for a one-year period commencing July 1, 2009, in the amount of $4,535.29, and ordering a warrant in payment. Chargeable to Account #PS-9. Police

R-8 Authorizing renewal of the annual contract with CISCO, New Port Richey, FL, for software support for the Police Department’s CISCO brand records management software (RMS), ECAD Dispatch Software, and numerous custom software interfaces, for a one-year period commencing July 1, 2009, in the amount of $11,182.12, and ordering a warrant in payment. Chargeable to Account #PS-9. Police

R-9 Authorizing renewal of the annual contract with IACP NET, St. Paul, MN, for the Police Department’s annual renewal of On-Line subscription access to the IACP (International Association Chief of Police) online information network, for a one-year period commencing July 1, 2009, in the amount of $1,600.00, and a warrant ordering payment. Chargeable to Account #PS-9. Police

R-10 Authorizing renewal of the annual contract with DIGITAL DATA TECHNOLOGIES, Columbus, OH, for maintenance and support for the Police Department’s AccuGlobe E 9-1-1 crime mapping and wireless caller locator software, for a one-year period commencing July 1, 2009, in the amount of $4,894.00, and ordering a warrant in payment. Chargeable to Account #PS-9. Police

R-11 Authorizing renewal of the annual contract with SBP INDUSTRIES, South Plainfield, NJ, for emergency generator maintenance services for the Police Department’s (5) different locations in Bayonne, for a one-year period commencing July 1, 2009, in the amount of $2,600.29, and ordering a warrant in payment. Chargeable to Account #PS-9. Police

R-12 Authorizing renewal of the annual contract with to SBP INDUSTRIES, South Plainfield, NJ, for emergency standby backup generators for two of the citywide communications system infrastructure sites, for a one-year period commencing July 1, 2009, in the amount of $4,200.00, and ordering a warrant in payment. Chargeable to Account #PS-9. Police

R-13 Authorizing an agreement with AVRIO GROUP, Easton, MD, for software support renewals and extended one year warranties on all equipment deployed as part of the Digital Video Surveillance Network (DVSN) deployed throughout the city, for a one-year period commencing July 1, 2009 in the amount of $38,008.00, and ordering a warrant in payment. Chargeable to Account #PS-9. Police

R-14 Authorizing an agreement with MOTOROLA CORPORATION for a maintenance contract for the citywide communications system infrastructure for a one year term commencing July 1, 2009 in the amount of $198,343.68. Chargeable to various accounts. Police

R-15 Authorizing renewal of annual membership for the Police and Fire Departments in the BAYONNE FAMILY Y.M.C.A. for the one-year period commencing July 1, 2009 in the amount of $7,000.00, and ordering a warrant in payment. Chargeable to Account PS-9 ($3,500.00) and PS-6 ($3,500.00). Police

R-16 Authorizing an Agreement with CODED SYSTEMS, LLC, Spring Lake Heights, NJ, for continued codification updates for a one year period commencing July 1, 2009 for an amount not to exceed $7,000.00. Chargeable to Account #C-6. City Clerk

R-17 Authorizing an agreement with GARDEN STATE FIREWORKS, Millington, NJ, for the provision of a fireworks display at Mayor Vincent DiDomenico Park on July 5, 2009 (rain date July 6th) for the amount of $12,500.00. Chargeable to Account PWPR-10A. PWPR

R-18 Authorizing submission of a grant application and execution of a grant agreement with the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for the 2010 MUNICIPAL AID APPLICATION to address and improve traffic flow/safety issues and maintenance on our roads. (Roadway repairs) Mayor’s Office

R-19 Authorizing submission of a grant application and execution of a grant agreement with the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for the 2010 CENTERS OF PLACE APPLICATION for development of non-traditional transportation improvements that advance municipal growth management objectives such as Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities, Scenic or Historic Transportation Programs, Parking and Circulation Management, Landscaping and Beautification of Transportation Related Facilities and Rehabilitation of Publicly-Owned Transportation Structures. (Broadway Streetscape – 8th Street to 17th Street) Mayor’s Office

R-20 Authorizing submission of a grant application and execution of grant agreement with the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for the 2010 SAFE STREETS TO TRANSIT APPLICATION to develop projects that will improve access and maintenance on public roads. (8th Street Station Pedestrian Access Safety Improvement Project) Mayor’s Office

R-21 Authorizing submission of a grant application and execution of grant agreement with the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for the 2010 Bikeway Application. (Hudson River Multi-use Pathway) Mayor’s Office

R-22 Authorizing acceptance of an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from FEMA and the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY in the amount of $151,250.00 ($121,000.00 grant and $30,250.00 municipal match) for the purchase of breathing air equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus.

R-23 Authorizing an application to the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY for 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding for the project “HVAC Retrofit for the City of Bayonne.” Finance

R-24 Ratifying and confirming the execution of an agreement with the HUDSON COUNTY SCHOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY to place summer employees in Bayonne City Hall. Mayor’s Office

R-25 Ratifying and confirming the actions of the Mayor in executing an agreement with DEWBERRY-GOODKIND, INC. for design and bid engineering services in connection with the repaving of Avenue C from 1st to 18th Streets using a FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) AMERICAN RECOVERY REINVESTMENT ACT reimbursement grant of $1,293,000.00, for a contract amount of $30,000.00. Chargeable to Accounts: CDBG, Street Restoration, Capital Ordinance. (Professional Services contract - notice of award to be published.) (Contractor retained to meet short deadline for funding) Engineer

R-26 Extending the term of the Agreement # FY 05-032 with SUBURBAN DISPOSAL, INC. for solid waste collection services from the current expiration date of June 30, 2009 until August 31, 2009 at a cost of $230,000.00. Chargeable to Account #HW-38. Health

R-27 Extending the term of the Agreement # FY 05-002 with SUBURBAN DISPOSAL, INC. for recycling collection services from the current expiration date of June 30, 2009 until August 31, 2009 at a cost of $133,500.00. Chargeable to Account #HW-38. Health

R-28 Approving budgetary transfer #1 in the SFY 2009 budget. (2/3 majority) Finance

R-29 Requesting approval from the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to insert the amount of $80,671.30 as a revenue item in the SFY 2009 budget under the caption “CLEAN COMMUNITIES,” representing funds received from The State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection. (Ch. 159 #1) Finance

R-30 Authorizing the UEZ Coordinator to submit an application authorizing a loan in the amount of $2,500,000.00 to the CAMERON GROUP for the Bayonne Crossings Project. UEZ

R-31 Withdrawn. Included in R-32.

R-32 Referring the Route 440 Corridor East Redevelopment Plan (BAYONNE CROSSINGS PROJECT) to the Planning Board for further amendments and a report to the council. (Clarifying the number of drive-throughs permissible) Planning

R-33 Authorizing the Planning Board to prepare a redevelopment plan for the property known as Block 482, lot 9, proposed for development by BAYONNE ENERGY CORPORATION, LLC, as an electric power production and transmission facility.

ADDED AT THE MEETING

ADD-1 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a collective bargaining agreement consistent with a Memorandum of Agreement between the city and the Police Superior Officers’ Association for the period covering July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2013.

OR-5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER X, TRAFFIC; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 7:00 P.M., and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers, Municipal Building, as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (Loading zone Avenue E north of West 22nd Street) Police

OR-6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, CHAPTER X, TRAFFIC; and a resolution fixing Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 7:00 P.M., and the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers, Municipal Building, as the time and place for a public hearing and final passage. (Lane turn designations at West 23rd Street and Broadway) Police