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C I T Y C O U N C I L A G E N D A

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 2020 – 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

CALL TO ORDER

FLAG SALUTE

ROLL CALL

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

NOTICE OF MEETING

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

COMMUNICATIONS

1. Check registers of the City of Camden for the period of June 24th to July 28th, 2020

2. Payroll register summary of the City of Camden for the period of July 10th, 2020 and July 24th, 2020

OLD BUSINESS

Office of the City Attorney Tabled on First Reading 6/9/20

1. Ordinance authorizing a lease renewal agreement between the City of Camden and Farragut Sportsmen’s Association

Department of Administration

2. Resolution requiring mandating direct deposit of net pay for all employees pursuant to MOU with the State of New Jersey transitional aid program (Section H-10)

Office of City Council

3. Resolution authorizing the ceremonial naming of Broadway, between Cooper Street & Martin Luther King Blvd., as “Black Lives Matter Blvd.”

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ORDINANCES – FIRST READING N/A

ORDINANCES – SECOND READING & PUBLIC HEARING Department of Public Works

1. An Ordinance amending and supplementing an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance providing for the regulation of vehicles and pedestrians in the streets of the City of Camden and the enforcement thereof, "Ordinance 717, adopted December 27, 1945 An Ordinance approving a stop sign control at the intersections of Tuckahoe & Dallas Roads: 500 Feet of a school (Fairview Village Preschool) Department of Planning & Development

2. Ordinance adopting the proposed Microgrid Rehabilitation Plan for the Waterfront South Area to implement a Microgrid Rehabilitation Project for the City of Camden

RESOLUTIONS

Office of City Council

1. Resolution reappointing Yocontile Jackson as a member of the City of Camden Arts, Cultural and Heritage commission for a term of 2 years, expiring August 10, 2022

2. Resolution appointing Jimmy Lee as a member of the City of Camden Arts, Cultural and Heritage commission for a term of 2 years, expiring August 10, 2022

3. Resolution appointing Christopher C. Hampton as a member of the City of Camden Arts, Cultural and Heritage commission for a term of 2 years, expiring August 10, 2022

Office of the Municipal Clerk 4. Resolution authorizing the City of Camden to apply for a 2020 Camden

County Open Space, Farmland, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust fund grant application

Office of the City Attorney

5. Resolution authorizing first amendment to shared services agreement between the City of Camden and the Camden Redevelopment Agency respecting the Fleet Garage

6. Resolution authorizing a license agreement between the City of Camden and Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, Inc., for the posting of Welcome to North Camden signs on City owned land

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7. Resolution appointing Johanna S. Conyer Harris acting Director of the Department of Finance as temporary Chief Financial Officer

8. Resolution authorizing the execution of a shared services agreement between the City of Camden and the Camden Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) for finance-related support services to the Camden Redevelopment Agency

9. Resolution authorizing the rejection of Bid #20-03 Thorndyke Street (Route 30 Admiral Wilson Boulevard to Marlton Pike) and Maplewood Street (Thorndyke Street to Somerset Street) Roadway Rehabilitation-this is a federally funded project-STBGP1321 (300)

10. Resolution authorizing the rejection of Bid #20-05 Morgan Village Safe Routes to school project-TAP-D00S(322)-NJDOP Project #5808405

11. Resolution ratifying and approving the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Camden and IAFF Local 788

12. Resolution authorizing an amendment #1 to contract #03-19-129 with the Original W. Hargrove Demolition Company Inc., to increase storage fee as of August 1, 2020 for any vehicles towed as of this date

Department of Planning & Development

13. Resolution approving the release of performance guaranty in the amount of $15,660.40 to Cooper Health System, 1 Cooper Plaza, Block 1400, Lots 55-65 and Block 1402, Lot 1 for the construction of a conference center

14. Resolution approving the release of performance guaranty in the amount of $111,393.60 TO Cooper Health System, 1 Cooper Plaza, Block 1401, Lot 33, Block 1402, Lot 1, and Block 1433, Lots 5.01, 5.02 & 6 for the construction of a co-generator

15. Resolution approving the release of performance guaranty in the amount of $118,405.80 to Cooper Health System, 1Cooper Plaza, Block 1402, Lot 1 for the construction of a modular expansion for the emergency room

16. Resolution authorizing a license agreement with Melissa Vega for the purpose of a driveway

17. Resolution approving the release of performance guaranty in the amount of $10,911.60 to VOADV Property Inc., 101-105 North 6th Street and 531-535 Market Street, Block 119, Lots 19 & 25 for the completion of an institutional project

18. Resolution authorizing amendment #3 to contract No. 11-18-163 between the City of Camden and Keller Engineers of New Jersey, LLC for the

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construction management and design services for Broadway Streetscape Improvement Project

Department of Finance

19. Resolution authorizing a refund to lien holder US Bank as Cust PC7 Firstrust Bank

20. Resolution authorizing the cancellation of lien for Block/Lot 1314/47

21. Resolution authorizing the cancellation of several tax sale certificates and attach charges to prior municipal lien

22. Resolution authorizing the cancellation of small balances

23. Resolution authorizing a refund to lien holder MTAG CUST/FIG CAP INV NJ13, LLC

24. Resolution authorizing a refund to lien holder FIG CUST for FIG NJ18, LLC

25. Resolution authorizing the transfer of recording and cancellation fees to current taxes for various Blocks/Lots in the City of Camden

26. Resolution authorizing the transfer of credit to pilot account

27. Resolution authorizing the issuance of duplicate tax sale certificates #10-01416 and #18-00167

28. Resolution authorizing the cancellation of taxes due to exempt status

29. Resolution authorizing the cancellation of CCMUA charges as per CCMUA

30. Resolution authorizing the City of Camden to apply for and obtain the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program: FY 2020 Local solicitation to participate in a collaborative effort with the Camden County (Police Department-Camden City Metro Division, Prosecutor’s Office and Sheriff’s Office), Lindenwold Boro, and Pennsauken Twp.

31. Resolution authorizing the City of Camden to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the City of Camden and Camden County, Lindenwold Boro, and Pennsauken Twp. under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2020 local solicitation application #2020-H7718-NJ-DJ

32. Resolution authorizing the assignment of forty-seven (47) tax sale certificates

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33. Resolution authorizing the cancellation of liens on several properties in the City of Camden

34. Resolution authorizing the cancellation of the lien against 477 Rand Street, Block/Lot-1254/26 and 455 Rand Street, Block/Lot-1254/100 and the refunding of all monies to the outside lien holder

Department of Public Works

35. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a donation from the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Musco Lightning for the mini-pitch park area at Jersey Joe Walcott Park along Master Street

Department of Administration

36. Resolution accepting and approving Planning Boards resolution recommending that City Council approve the Ordinance adopting the proposed Microgrid Rehabilitation Plan for the Waterfront South area to implement a Microgrid Rehabilitation Project for the City of Camden

Department of Finance

37. Resolution Introducing the Transition Year (TY) 2020 Municipal Budget

PUBLIC COMMENT

ADJOURNMENT

Please note summary of Public Decorum rules below. Rule XVII: Decorum Any person who shall disturb the peace of the Council, make impertinent or slanderous remarks or conduct himself in a boisterous manner while addressing the Council shall be forthwith barred by the presiding officer from further audience before the Council, except that if the speaker shall submit to proper order under these rules, permission for him to continue may be granted by a majority vote of the Council. City Council meetings shall be conducted in a courteous manner. Citizens and Council members will be allowed to state their positions in an atmosphere free of slander, threats of violence or the use of Council as a forum for politics. Sufficient warnings may be given by the Chair at any time during the remarks and, in the event that any individual shall violate the rules of decorum heretofore set forth, the Chairperson may then cut off comment or debate. At the discretion of the Chairperson, light signals may be used to display the commencement of the time for speaking and a warning light may be flashed to show that the appropriate time has passed. A red light will signal that there is no longer time.

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Please note that the Contact Person is the point person for providing pertinent information regarding request.

If request is a walk-on, the Contact Person will be responsible for picking up the Council request(s) from the City Attorney’s Office to make necessary copies for Council Meeting.

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CITY OF CAMDEN

CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FORM

TO: Jason J. Asuncion, Esq., Business Administrator

FROM: Johanna S. Conyer Harris, Acting Director of Finance

Department Making Request:

TITLE OF RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE: Resolution Introducing the Transition Year (TY) 2020 Municipal Budget

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: Introduction of Transition Year (July 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020) Municipal Budget

BIDDING PROCESS: Procurement Process: Bid#, RFP#, State Contract#, Non-Fair & Open, EUS:

APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT(S): (If applicable)

AMOUNT: (If applicable)

Waiver Request Form Attached for State DCA/DLGS Approval - (If applicable) For Example: Form “A” - Request for approval of Employees Requiring Advice and Consent of Governing Body, Form “D” - Contract Request, Form “E” - Creation/Extension of Services, Form “G” - Grant Approval, Form “H” - Bond Ordinance or Contract Request, Form “I”, “Best Price Insurance Contracting” Model Ordinance

Date Signature

Approved by Relevant Director:

Approved by Grants Management: (If applicable)

Approved by Finance Director: CAF –Certifications of Availability of Funds

Approved by Purchasing Agent:

Approved by Business Administrator:

Received by City Attorney:

(Name) P lease Print (Extension #)

Prepared By:

Council Meeting Date:

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Please note that the Contact Person is the point person for providing pertinent information regarding request.

If request is a walk-on, the Contact Person will be responsible for picking up the Council request(s) from the City Attorney’s Office to make necessary copies for Council Meeting.

****Please attach all supporting documents****

Contact Person: