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~~AGENDA~~

 

 

The following matters are scheduled for your consideration at the next Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council to be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 155 Market Street, Paterson, NJ, Third floor.

 

 “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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RESOLUTIONS:

1.       Resolution authorizing an executive or closed session of the Municipal Council to           discuss anticipated Litigation regarding County Equalization Ratio.     ADMINISTRATION RES# 08:604

 

FORMAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN

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EXECUTIVE SESSION -  7:45 P.M.

          Executive or closed session of the Municipal Council to discuss anticipated Litigation regarding County Equalization Ratio.             

       NO FORMAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
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2.       Resolution endorsing Litigation by the City of Paterson against the Passaic County           Board of Taxation and other Necessary Parties regarding the Tax Equalization Ratio          RES# 08:605

FORMAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN

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FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (NO PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED)
                   
3.       Ordinance identifying defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP) Positions. ADMINISTRATION
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4.       Ordinance establishing No Stopping or Standing Zone at anytime on a Portion of     Spruce Street Between Grand Street and Oliver Street. PUBLIC WORKS
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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 5through 42. 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.

 
  5.       Resolution approving application(s) for Raffle License(s). CITY CLERK RES# 08:606

6.       Resolution appointing Ms. Eva L. Razzack, 388 East 35th Street. Paterson, NJ as         Constable of Paterson for the Term of (1) year Commencing on July 1, 2008 and   Expiring on June 30, 2009. CITY COUNCIL (COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ)            RES# 08:607

7.       Resolution approving the General License Applications as submitted on the Agenda of 07.15.2008. FINANCE RES# 08:608

8.       Resolution approving a Bazaar License for St. Joseph’s R.C. Church as submitted     on the Agenda of 07.15.2008. FINANCE RES# 08:609

9.       Resolution authorizing a Ninety (90) Day Contract Extension for the City of Paterson EMS Third Party Billing Bid No. 05.09 for the Fire Department. FIRE DEPARTMENT RES# 08:610

10.     Resolution authorizing the solicitation of bids for the Purchase of and Training for an Emergency Escape System for the Fire Department Bid No. 09.12. FIRE DEPARTMENT RES# 08:611

11.     Resolution authorizing an agreement with the City of Clifton for Tuberculosis       Control Services. HUMAN SERVICES RES# 08:612

12.     Resolution authorizing an agreement with Scott Alan Goler, DPM, for the      Provision     of Public Health Services. HUMAN SERVICES RES# 08:613

13.     Resolution authorizing an agreement with Ronald Ditzig, DPM, for the Provision     of           Public Health Services. HUMAN SERVICES RES# 08:614

14.     Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Borough of Haledon for Health        Care Services. HUMAN SERVICES RES# 08:615

15.     Resolution authorizing the award of contract for Catering of the 2008 Annual Senior           Summer Event for the Division on Aging, Disabled and Nutrition Services of the           Department of Human Services. HUMAN SERVICES RES# 08:616

16.     Resolution approving settlement of Tax Appeal on Block K1360, Lot 11 (n/k/a)        Block 7706, Lot9) commonly known as 272-294 Lakeview Avenue. LAW                    RES# 08:617

17.     Resolution approving settlement of Tax Appeal on Block D0546, Lot 10 also known as 11-17 Governor Street. LAW RES# 08:618

18.     Resolution approving settlement of Tax Appeal on Block I1006, Lot1 also      Known as 154-178 Dakota Street. LAW RES# 08:619

19.     Resolution authorizing the City of Paterson to enter into a Professional Service           Agreement with Joel M. Miklacki, Esq., to represent Police Officer Wayne Giles        I/M/O Colon v. Giles, Et Al. LAW RES# 08:620
         
20.     Resolution authorizing the City of Paterson to enter into a Professional Service           Agreement with Patrick J. Caserta, Esq., to represent Police Officer Robert Delacruz    I/M/O Reyes & Valentine v. Delacruz, Et Al. LAW RES# 08:621

21.     Resolution authorizing the City of Paterson to enter into a Professional Service           Agreement with Patrick J. Caserta, Esq., to represent Detective Ronald Altmann       I/M/O El-Bahraoui and Linaares v. City of Paterson, Et Al. LAW RES# 08:622
         
22.     Resolution authorizing the City of Paterson to enter into a Professional Service           Agreement with Patrick J. Caserta, Esq., to represent Police Officer Tatiana Cabrera I/M/O Shayland v. Paterson Police Department, Et Al. LAW RES# 08:623

23.     Resolution authorizing the City of Paterson to enter into a Professional Service           Agreement with Perconti & Cook, Esq., to represent Detective William Palomino       I/M/O El-Bahraoui and Linaares v. City of Paterson, Et Al. LAW RES# 08:624

24.     Resolution authorizing the use of a New Jersey State Contract for the purchase of Safety Surfacing for Brandies and Barbour Parks for the Parks and Shade Tree Division of the Department of Public Works. PUBLIC WORKS RES# 08:625

25.     Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract for Engineering Services for the Department of Public Works. PUBLIC WORKS RES# 08:626

26.     Resolution authorizing a contract to perform Landscaping Services at Riverside Oval Softball Field for the Department of Public Works. PUBLIC WORKS RES# 08:627

27.     Resolution ratifying an Emergency Contract and Authorizing Payment for an Emergency Sewer Lateral Repair at Westside Park for the Department of Public Works. PUBLIC WORKS RES# 08:628

28.     Resolution authorizing the solicitation of bids for Emergency Sewer Lateral Repairs Bid No. 09.10 for the Division of Engineering of the Department of Public Works. PUBLIC WORKS RES# 08:629

29.     Resolution authorizing application for privately donated funds and execution of a Community Partner Agreement for the Construction of a Playground. PUBLIC WORKS RES# 08:630

30.     Resolution authorizing Employment Agreement for Recreation Director. PUBLIC WORKS RES# 08:631

31.     Resolution authorizing and accepting the submission of a Grant Application and Agreement with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for the Silk City Historic Trolley Project. PUBLIC WORKS RES# 08:632

32.     Resolution authorizing and accepting to submit a Grant Application and Execute Agreement with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for the Spruce Street and McBride Avenue Traffic Light Project. PUBLIC WORKS                 RES# 08:633

33.     A communication from Mr. Louis E. Imhof, III Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, regarding Resolution-08-475. COMMUNICATION

          APPLICATION FOR PERMIT FOR USE OF LOUD SPEAKERS AND AMPLIFIERS:

**34.     Mr. Harion Stephenson
            Top Taste Bakery
            702 E. 29th Street
            Paterson, NJ 07504
            July 3 and 10, 2008 August 30, 2008
            From 4p.m. - 8p.m.
            (Birthday Party)
            Location: Same as above

**35.     Ms. Jennifer Sonnenfeld
               All the Kings Horses, LLC
               720 Monroe Street
               Ste. EZ10
               Hoboken, NJ 07030
               June 21, 2008
               From 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
               (Movie Production)
               Location: Barnert Hospital
**36.     Mr. Harion Stephenson
               Top Taste Bakery
               702 East 29th Street
               Paterson, NJ 07504
               June 21, 2008
               12 noon – 8 p.m.
               (Customer Appreciation Day)
               Location: Same as above

**37.     Ms. Andrea Wheeler-Harris
               463 East 32nd Street
               Paterson, NJ 07514                 
               June 28, 2008
               12 noon – 8 p.m.
               (Grand Opening)
               Location: 6th Avenue

38.     Ms. Marcia Sotorrio
           Celebrate Paterson, Inc.
           100 Hamilton Pl.
           Paterson, NJ 07505
           August 30 and 31, 2008 and September 1, 2008
           3 p.m. – 12 p.m.
           (Great Falls Festival)
           Locations: Overlook Park, McBride Avenue, Market Street, Spruce Street,      Wayne Avenue, Maple Street and top of the falls

39.     Saint Joseph’s Church
           399 Market Street
           Paterson, NJ 07505     
           July 18, 19 and 20, 2008
           12 noon – 8 p.m.
           (Various Announcements)
           Location: Same as Above

40.     Mr. Ronald VillaPlana
           Centro Social Costarricense
           224 Paterson Avenue
           Paterson, NJ 07502
           September 14, 2008
           12 noon – 8 p.m.
           (Flag Raising)
           Location: Colt Street

41.     Triangle Village Properties, LLC
           85 Paterson Street
           Paterson, NJ 07501
           August 9, 2008
           12 noon – 6 p.m.
           (Block Party)
           Location: Same as Above      

42.     Ministerio Dela Palabra De Dios
            Wilfredo Carrillo
           84 Ellison Street
           Paterson, NJ 07503
           July 12, 2008
           1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
           (Evangelistic Outreach)
           Location: Erie Street between River Street and East 11th Street       

 

*** PERMITS ALREADY APPROVED AND ISSUED***

 

 

~~ITEMS ON THE NON-CONSENT AGENDA~~
         

**43.     Resolution authorizing the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary Investigation for a portion of the St. Joseph’s Medical Center Area to determine whether the area meets the criteria necessary to declare the area “In Need of Redevelopment.” ADMINISTRATION RES# 08:634
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44.     Resolution authorizing contracts with certain approved State Contract Vendors for Various Departments and Divisions for the City of Paterson. ADMINISTRATION RES# 08:635
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45.     Resolution authorizing to sell at Public Auction City Owned Vehicles for the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration. ADMINISTRATION    RES# 08:636
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46.     Resolution confirming appointment of Secretary to the Board of Alcoholic Beverage           Control. ADMINISTRATION RES# 08:637
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47.     Resolution approving Preliminary Municipal Tax Levy. FINANCE RES# 08:638
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48.     Resolution extending the Grace Period for Payment of 3rd Quarter Tax Bills of 2008.           FINANCE RES# 08:639
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**49.     Resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of Paterson and St.    Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center for the provision of Tuberculosis Services.        HUMAN SERVICES RES# 08:640
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**50.     Resolution authorizing contract amendments for the HIV Emergency Relief Grant    from the U.S. Department of Health Resources and Services Administration       Pursuant to the Ryan White Modernization Treatment Act of 2006.                             HUMAN SERVICES RES# 08:641

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**Council Member Has Conflict**

 

~~COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS~~