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AGENDA

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

 

“A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR OUR TROOPS”
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STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH

THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT

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PAYMENT OF BILLS

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READING OF ORDINANCES

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SECOND READING ORDINANCES:      (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED)

 

1.         An Ordinance to establishing a 30 minute Paring Zone on a portion of Summer Street, (Mon-Sat 8 am – 6 pm). PUBLIC WORKS         09-00

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2.         An Ordinance establishing a School drop-off and pick-up zone on a portion of Spruce Street. PUBLIC WORKS 
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3.         An Ordinance authorizing acquisition of Real Property for Construction of Combined Sewer Overflow facilities on property located at 2-4 and 4-6 Arch Street, Block 220, Lot 16 & 17. PUBLIC WORKS         09-005
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FIRST READING ORDINANCES:         (NO PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED)

4.         An Ordinance amending the Ordinance authorizing and regulating Public Construction contracts with the City of Paterson.  ADMINISTRATION

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 5.         An Ordinance amending T.C.O.P. Chapter 449 Taxicabs, Autocabs and Rented Motor Vehicles.  CITY CLERK

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*** HEARING ***

 6.         Resolution authorizing rejection of all bids and authorizing the solicitation of new bids for the purchase and installation of a New HVAC System for the Division of Community Improvements re-bid No. 08.17. (Res. # 09:103)

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*** HEARING ***

             RENEWAL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE JUNK YARD LICENSE:

            Mr. Brian Mullen, President
            Camaro Firebird, Inc.
            16 Bloomfield Avenue
            Paterson, New Jersey 07503

7.         Resolution approving the renewal of a Motor Vehicle Junk Yard License for Camaro Firebird, Inc., for premises situated at 16 Bloomfield Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey as submitted on the Agenda of 02.24.2009. (Res. # 09:104)

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*** HEARING ***

 

RENEWAL OF A JUNK YARD LICENSE:

               David & Stewart Zager. Owners
            Zager Bros., Inc.
            69-83 Getty Avenue
            Paterson, New Jersey 07503

8.         Resolution approving the renewal of a Junk Yard License for Zager Bros., for premises situated at 69-83 Getty Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey  as submitted on the Agenda of 02.24.2009 (Res. # 09:105)

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PUBLIC PORTION

  

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

      All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Council and will be enacted by one motion. The items listed under the Consent Agenda are numbers 9 through 49. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda by the request of any Council Member and if so removed will be treated as a separate matter.
              
9.   Resolution authorizing State Fiscal Year 2009 Emergency Temporary Appropriations (March).  ADMINISTATION (Res. # 09:106)

10.    Resolution authorizing the award of contract for the purchase and delivery of Office Supplies for the City of Paterson Bid No. 09.23. ADMINISTRATION (Res. # 09:107)

11.    Resolution authorizing the purchase of Industrial Supplies and Equipment under New Jersey State Contract for the Department of Administration. ADMINISTRATION
      (Res. # 09:108)

12.    Resolution approving application(s) for Raffle License(s). CITY CLERK (Res. # 09:109)

13.    Resolution authorizing Straight Street between Essex Street and Market Street to also be known as the Reverend Angel Silva, Sr., Way. CITY COUNCIL
     (Sponsored by Councilman Rodriguez) (Res. # 09:110)

14.   Resolution authorizing the corners of East 18th Street and Hamilton Avenue to also be known as Reverend Dr. Albert P. Rowe Square.  CITY COUNCIL (Res. # 09:111)

15.    Resolution authorizing Lewis Street to be also known as “Montescaglioso Street” and forming a Sister City between the City of Paterson and the Town of Montescaglioso, Italy.  MAYOR (Res. # 09:112)

16.    Resolution accepting a grant from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund Municipal Program through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the Department of Environmental Protection for the River Walk. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Res. # 09:113)

17.    Resolution accepting a grant from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund Municipal Program through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the Department of Environmental Protection for 69-83 Straight Street – Apollo Dye Site.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Res. # 09:114)

  1. Resolution authorizing payment to Bergen Technology, Inc. for the emergency   

        demolition of 100 Mill Street, City of Paterson.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(Res. # 09:115)

  1.    Resolution authorizing subordination of Dept. of Community Development mortgage for    

        Priscilla R. Pierson, widow on 9 Garrison Street.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
      (Res. # 09:116)

20.    Resolution to approve/disapprove the Paterson Restoration Corporation’s action of making application to the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority to expend money for Business Improvement Grant.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Res. # 09:117)

21.    Resolution approving the action of the Paterson Restoration Corp. in seeking approval to utilize $300,000.00 of Urban Enterprise Zone Funds for the purchase of trash receptacles for use in the Urban Enterprise Zone.   COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Res. # 09:118)

22.    Resolution ratifying contract & authorizing payment to C. Royce LLC for the demolition of 231 Summer Street, Paterson, N.J.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Res. # 09:119)

23.    Resolution ratifying contract & authorizing payment to Yannuzi Demolition & Recycling Corp. for the Demolition of 249-251 5th Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey. 
     COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Res. # 09:120)

24.    Resolution authorizing application and agreement for State aid under the Local Aid Infrastructure Fund.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Res. # 09:121)

25.    Resolution ratifying a contract and authorizing payment of storage fees for Section 8 files   
            for the Department of Community Development.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
     (Res. # 09:122)

26.    Resolution authorizing the award of contract to provide consulting services for the   
           Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant and HOPWA Grant    
           Programs.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Res. # 09:123)

27.    Resolution approving General License Applications as submitted on the Agenda of       02.24.2009.  FINANCE (Res. #09:124)

28.    Resolution approving a renewal of a Junkyard License for Shaw San’ Inc., t/a R&S Recycling II, 271 Presidential Boulevard, Paterson, New Jersey.  FINANCE
(Res. # 09:125)

29.    Resolution  authorizing the solicitation of bids for the construction and installation of a Pre-fabricated Storage Building for the Getty Avenue Firehouse Bid No. 09.33.  FIRE (Res. #09:126)

30.  Resolution authorizing the City of Paterson to enter into a Professional Service Agreement with Perconti & Cook, Esqs., to represent Detective Marvin Sykes I/M/O Forbes v. Tabor, Et Al.  LAW (Res. #09:127)

31.    Resolution authorizing the City of Paterson to enter into a Professional Service agreement with Perconti & Cook, Esqs., to represent Police Officer Louis Torres I/M/O Johnson vs. DeProspo, Et Al.  LAW (Res. #     09:128)

32.    Resolution authorizing settlement I/M/O PT Consultants, Inc. vs. City of Paterson.  LAW (Res. # 09:129)   

33.    Resolution authorizing the award of contract for the purchase and installation of a Video Surveillance Recording System for the Paterson Police Cell Block Bid No. 09.20.
      POLICE (RES. #09:130)

34.    Resolution authorizing the purchase of Bulletproof vests under New Jersey State Contract for the Police Department.   POLICE (RES. #09:131)

35.    Resolution authorizing the award of contract for the purchase and installation of custom made cabinets and aluminum storage lockers for three (3) vehicles Bid No. 09.15 for the Police Department. POLICE (RES. #09:132)

36.    Resolution authorizing the purchase, installation and programming of radios and related equipment under New Jersey State contract for the Police Department. POLICE
        (RES. #09:133)

37.    Resolution extending contract for Welding and Mechanical Services for the City of
      Paterson Bid No. 07.28 for the Department of Public Works.  PUBLIC WORKS
      (Res. #09:134)

38.    Resolution extending contract for Flat Tire repairs for the City of Paterson Bid No.
07.25 for the Department of Public Works.  PUBLIC WORKS (Res. #09:135)

39.   Resolution establishing handicapped parking spaces at various locations, Temple
     Street (214) East side, East 22nd Street (1049) East side, East 23rd Street (320)
     East side, East 26th Street (275) East side, East 21st Street (258)  West side,
     East 30th Street (397) East side, Rosa Parks Blvd. (14) West side.
     PUBLIC WORKS (Res. #09:136)
        
40.  Resolution repealing establishment of handicapped parking spaces at various
     locations, 661 East 22nd Street, 130 Jasper Street, 445 East 26th Street. 
     PUBLIC WORKS (Res. #09:137)

41.    Resolution authorizing an application to and acceptance of Funding from the Local Transportation Planning Technical Assistance Program Administered by The New Jersey Department of Transportation for a Citywide Comprehensive Traffic Study. 
   PUBLIC WORKS (Res. #09:138)

42.    Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of window blinds under New
Jersey State contract for the City of Paterson Main Library.  STATUTORY AGENCY
(RES. #09:139)

43.    A communication from Mr. Joseph Wassel, RMC, Borough of Totowa regarding Resolution recommending amendment to NJSA 40:54-8 regarding Tax Levies for Free Public Libraries.  COMMUNICATIONS
 
44.    A communication from Mr. Keith Kazmark, RMC, Borough of Elmwood Park regarding Resolution 70-09, amending binding arbitration laws in the State of New Jersey.  COMMUNICATIONS

45.    A communication from Ms. Barbara J. Nagy, City of Clifton regarding Resolution opposing       elimination of E-911 Grant Funding by State of New Jersey. COMMUNICATIONS

46.   A communication from Ms. Susan Witkowski, Borough Clerk, Borough of Hawthorne regarding Resolution opposing cuts in Municipal Aid. COMMUNICATIONS
 
47.    A communication from Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres regarding Paterson Planning Board Appointing Commissioner Christopher A. Coke and Mr. Joseph A. Marsico.  COMMUNICATIONS

48.    A communication from Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres regarding Mr. Angela Graetz, Commissioner of the Paterson Historic Preservation Commission. COMMUNICATIONS

49.    A communication from Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres regarding Ms. Alison Faubert, Commissioner of the Paterson Historic Preservation Commission.   COMMUNICATIONS

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ITEMS NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA
                       

50.    Resolution authorizing the award of contract for Consulting Services in connection with   operations evaluation and response time Improvement of the Paterson Police Department.  ADMINISTRATION (Res. #09:140)  

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51.    Resolution authorizing Park Avenue from Madison Avenue to Market Street to also be        known as Juan Pablo Duarte Drive.   CITY COUNCIL  (Res. #09:141)
(Sponsored by Councilman Rodriguez)
           
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  1. Resolution opposing the current plan to close the Passaic County Youth Reception and Rehabilitation Center. CITY COUNCIL (Res. #09:142) 

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  1. Resolution authorizing Administration to go out to bid for the Stony Road Fire House.      FIRE   (RES. #09:143)  

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54.    Resolution authorizing the award of contract for Legal Services in connection with Police
      Collective Bargaining Negotiations RFP. No. 08.08.  LAW  (Res. #09:144)

 

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55.    Resolution authorizing the award of contract for Legal Services between the City of
      Paterson and Ruderman & Glickman in connection with Collective Bargaining   
     Negotiations and Miscellaneous Labor Matters for the Fire Department RFP No. 08.08.     LAW   (Res. #09:145)

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56.   Resolution authorizing the award of contract for Legal Services in connection with
      miscellaneous Labor Matters in the Police Department RFP. No. 08.08.    LAW  
         (Res. #09:146)

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57.   Resolution to designate St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center as the developer for Area    11 and to authorize a redevelopment agreement pursuant to the Local Redevelopment  and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 ET SEQ.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Res. #09:147)

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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

   

* COUNCIL MEMBER HAS CONFLICT

  RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, 

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JANE E. WILLIAMS-WARREN,