City Council

16S The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, N.J., on Monday, July 6, 1992 . Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order at 8:00 P. M. and requested everyone stand for the flag salute. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. Present: Mayor John F. Zisa, Deputy Mayor Sandra A. Robinson, Councilmen Mauro A. Mecca, Mark A. Stein and Roger B. Mattei, City Attorney Richard E. S�lkin, City Manager James S. Lacava, City Clerk Doris L. Dukes Mrs. Dukes: "In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 2 31, Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending a notice to The Record and posting a copy on the Bulletin Board in City Hall." The Mayor called for a motion to approve the minutes for the meetings held on June 15, 1 992 . Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Mattei that the minutes be approved as submitted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Mayor Zisa made a presentation to James c. Hasten who recently retired as Supervisor in the City of Hackensack Tree Department. Mr. Hasten served the City for thirty-six (36) years. Mayor Zisa wished him many years of healih and happiness. Resolution #195 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: ROBINSON BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to make the following refund due to the fact that the applicant, Hackensack Medical Center, completed the sewer work for which this amount served as a performance guarantee. Hackensack Medical Center $102 ,897. 00 30 Prospect Avenue Hackensack, N. J. 07601 Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #196 OFFERED. BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the u. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development erroneously paid taxes on property known as Block 418, Lot 8A for the year 1992 in the amount of $1,370. 00. NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to refund $1,370. 00 to U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Roll Call: Ayes • Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #197 OFFERED BY: MECCA SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to refund $150,82 4 . 92 for reasons stated: $ 781. 56 Alan R. Hammer, Tr. for L. & M. Grosso 1991 STB 31,844. 36 Anthony Palmeri 1990 STB 31,178. 16 Anthony Palmeri 1991 STB 2 48. 04 GSG Realty Co. 1991 CTB 1,017. 2 8 Alan R. Hammer, Tr. for A. Cirkus 1988 STB  8, 7 42 . 62 Vincent Corso 1990 STB 8, 559. 72 Vincent Corso 1991 STB 1, 594. 13 Wolfgang & Ursula Adler & Saul A. Wolfe 1990 STB Attorney 2 1 , 698. 81 Alan R. Hammer, Tr. for Grand Realty Assoc. 1990 STB 44, 2 37 . 70 Alan R. Hammer, Tr. for Grand Realty Assoc. 1991 STB 922 . 54 Alan R. Hammer, Tr. for A. Cirkus 1991 STB Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #198 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MECCA WHEREAS, there are State Tax Board judgments creating reductions in real estate taxes for the years 1989, 1990 and 1991: and WHEREAS, 1991 and 1992 taxes are unpaid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Tax Collector be authorized to apply the State Tax Board judgment to the unpaid taxes and interest indicated below: Amount of STB Year Name Apply to Taxes Interest Year --- $ 458. 88 1990 Oneto, Joseph $ 797. 35 $ 95. 77 1991 449. 28 1991 Oneto, Joseph 15. 04 1992 2, 120. 00 1989 Cocoziello, A & s 2, 987. 50 1990 Cocoziello, A & s 3, 510. 00 1991 Cocoziello, A & s 3, 124. 63 5, 492. 87 1991 3, 570. 08 1989 Cocoziello, A & s 4, 796. 73 1990 Cocoziello, A & s 4, 754. 88 1991 Cocoziello, A & s 9, 447. 75 3, 673. 94 1991 3, 809. 64 1989 Cocoziello, A & s 5, 489. 83 1990 Cocoziello, A & s 6, 528. 60 1991 Cocoziello, A & s 2, 390. 00 1990 Cocoziello, A & s 3, 510.00 1991 Cocoziello, A & s 18, 695. 73 3, 032.34 1991 Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #199 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: MECCA BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organizations be granted permission to conduct Raffles in accordance with the applications on file in the Office of the City Clerk: RA:l355 Temple Beth El Sisterhood RA:l356 Immaculate Conception Church RA:l357 Baseball of Hackensack Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #2 00 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, N. J. Revised Statutes 39:10A-l-7 provides that the City has the right to sell at public auction all abandoned vehicles after due notice has been published in a newspaper five days previous to the date of the proposed sale. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned vehicles listed in the advertisement to appear in The Record on Friday, July 10, 1992 , and notification that they will be offered for sale by the City Manager or a designated representative at the public auction to be held at Polifly Towing, 67 Paterson Avenue, Wallington, New Jersey, on Thursday, July 16, 1992 , at 10:00 A. M. , be and are hereby authorized to be sold. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa  16 7 Resolution #201 OFFERED BY: MECCA SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is receiving funds from the Municipal Purpose Tax Assistance Act of 1980; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to anticipate funds under this act in 1992 in the amount of $40,000.00 in its 1992 Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the written consent of the Director of Local Government Services be requested allowing the inclusion of the following items under Miscellaneous Revenues in the 1992 budget. Muni�ipal Purpose Tax Assistance Act of 1980 $40,000.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that three (3) copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Director of Local . Government Services for his approval. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #202 OFFERED BY: MATTEI. SECONDED BY: MECCA WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack advertised for bids to be received on June 30, 1992 for Printing Requirements: and WHEREAS1 bids were received from Allied Office Supplies and Furniture, J. c. Graphics, Inc., Minuteman Press and B. P. Services, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for Printing Requirements be awarded to J. C. Graphics, Inc., 1 Farview Avenue, Paramus, N. J. 07652; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from various 312 accounts of the 1992 and 1993 General Fund. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca1 Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #203 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, bids for the Refurbishment of Tower Ladder #314 were readvertised to be received on June 11, 1992; and WHEREAS, the fol iowing two bids were received: Fire Apparatus Unlimited, Inc. - $61,500.00 and J. c. Moore Industries - $63,900.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief, the contract for the Refurbishment of Tower Ladder #314 be awarded to Fire Apparatus Unlimited, Inc. (Community Fire Equipment, Inc.), 304� Industrial Blvd., Bethel Park, Pennsylvania 15102, for the total sum of $61,500.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ·Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are availabl e· in' Account #05-1891-005 of the Capital Account - P. o. #75061. Mayor Zisa asked the City Attorney if the matter involving Vehicle #314 has been resolved. Mr. Salkin replied yes, the bids have been reviewed and the specifications were straightened out. Roll Call: Ayes - M�cca, Robinson,. Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #204 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, N. J • . 40A:5-4 provides that the governing body of every local unit shall cause an annual audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions to be made and completed within six (6) months after the close of its fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City has engaged Mr. John J. Eccleston, CPA, RMA of 16! the firm of John J. Eccleston & Company to perform said audit; and WHEREAS, John J. Eccleston, CPA, RMA has notified the governing body in writing that the audit will not be completed within the statutory time and the reasons for the delay; and WHEREAS, the auditor has requested the governing body to petition the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for an extension of time to complete and file the annual audit with the Division of Local Government Services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that a petition is herewith made to the Division of Local Government Services for an extension of time until July 2 0, 1992 , to complete and file the City's annual audit for the calendar year 1991. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #2 05 OFFERED BY: MECCA SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Liquor License Nos. 02 2 3-33-067-006 issued to Catherine Arena and 02 2 3-33- 053-005 issued to Ridgepost, I nc. , have been inactive for more than two years and required the approval from the Director, Division of A. B. c. for the issuing authority to consider renewal of said licenses for the 1992 - 1993 license year; and WHEREAS, the licensees have petitioned the Director of the Division of A. B. c. for an order to permit the renewal of said licenses for the year 1992 -93; and WHEREAS, the Director has given authorization for the City Council of the City of Hackensack to consider renewal of these licenses; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hackensack has no objection to the renewal of said licenses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that License Nos. 02 2 3- 33-067-006 issued to Catherine Arena and 02 2 3- 33-053- 005 issued to Ridgepost, Inc. be renewed for the license year 1992 - 9 3 having met all criteria for renewal; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no further renewals of License No. 02 2 3-33- 053-005 shall be granted unless said license is being actively used at an approved site on or before June 30, 1993; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the licenses shall be held by the City Clerk until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Department of Community Affairs. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #2 06 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7-92 ENTITLED: "REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF AMOUNT OWING TO OTHERS FOR TAXES LEVIED IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $1, 500, 000. 00 THEREFOR "AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1, 500 1000. 00 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF". BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 7-92 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on August 3, 1992 , at 8:00 P. M. , or as soon thereafter as the  /6£/ matter can be reached at the regular meeting place of the City Council and at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to publish said Ordinance according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said Ordinance will be further considered for final passage. Roll Call: Ayes - Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Nay Mecca Resolution. #2 07 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant of #308,000. 00 has been proposed by the Association for Retarded Citi zens, Bergen-Passaic Counties, Inc. for renovation of property including a building fpr vocational. training center located at 301 Lodi Street, Block 89, Lots lC, lE, lF, lG and 5 in the City of Hackensack: and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, Community Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authori zation by the Mayor and Council: and WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of Hackensack and Bergen County: and WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the afores�id Community Development funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE;�OLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby ·_confirm endorsement of the aforesaid project: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Director ,of the Bergen County Community Development Program so that implementation of the aforesaid project may be expedited. Roll ,Call: Mecca - No - -Dr. Mecca said he was not opposed to the Association for Retarded Citi zens, but was opposed to non- profit organi zations coming to, Hackensack weaken{ng our tax base. Robinson - Aye Councilman Stein �tated it is important to note that whether we approve this resolution or not, they will proceed with their project. Stein - Aye: Mattel - Aye: Zisa - Aye Resolution #2 08 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: MECCA BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 02 2 3-33- 009- 003 heretofore issued to Xheraj Corporatio�, T/A Commodore Restaurant, 2 06 Main Street, be transferred to Agion, Inc. , T/A Hackensack Restaurant/Diner, 2 06 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, effective July 9, 1992 : and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has met the requirements of sub-chapter 7 of the N. J�A. C. Roll Call: Ayes - . Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, z isa Resolution #2 09 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED 9Y the City Council of the City of Hackensack that bills in the following accounts be and are hereby ordered paid: Public Assistance Account I $ 11, 596.. 89 Public Assistance Account II 17,869. 2 7 General Account 2 ,079,12 3. 91 Capital Account 83,172 . 2 3 Public Parking System Account 10,866. 55 /10 Payroll Account $368,379.81 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said bills are on file as a public record in the office of the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #2 10 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 1 from Matina & Son, Inc., which totals $2 ,833.44 to compensate them for additional sidewalk installed along the rear of the Johnson Library property and the replacement of 6- inch concrete driveways as requested by the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing that funds are available from Account No. 05-1891-0009, the Capital Account, Purchase Order No. 74081 dated April 2 , 1992 . NOW I THEREFORE I BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order. No. 1 by Matina & Son, Inc. be and is hereby approved. Roll Call: Mecca - No; Robinson - No Stein - Aye; Mattei - Aye; Zisa - Aye Resolution #2 11 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack desires to make application to the Local Finance Board for its review and/or approval of a proposed Bond Ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City of Hackensack Refunding Bond - 1992 ; and WHEREAS, City council of the c'i'ty ;f 'Hack ensack' believes: I a. it is in the public interest to accomplish such purpose; b. said purpose or improvements ·are for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the inhabitants of the local unit or units: c. the amounts to be expended for said purpose or improvements are not unreasonable or exorbitant; d. the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the local unit or units and will not create an undue financial burden to be placed upon the local unit or units. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hack.ehsack as follows: Section 1. The appfication to the Local Finance Board is hereby approved, and the City's Bond Counsel and Auditor, along with other representatives of the City, are hereby authorized to prepare such application and to represent the City in matters pertaining thereto. Section 2 . The City Clerk of the City of Hackensack is hereby directed to prepare and file a copy of the proposed Bond Ordinance with the Local Finance Board as part of such application. Section 3. The Local Finance Board is hereby respectfully requested to consider such application and to record its findings, recommendations and/or approvals as provided by the applicable New Jersey Statute. Roll Call: Mecca - No: Robinson - Aye; Stein - Aye: Mattei - Aye; Zisa - Aye  171 Resolution #212· O�FERED BY: MECCA SECONDED BY: ROBINSON BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to execute an agreement between the City and Hackensack Medical Center for the monthly leasing of approximately five hundred seventy-four (574) parking spaces located ,in Municipal Parking Area "A", "C", and "T". This resolution shall be deemed to supersede and replace Resolution No. 402 promulgated by the City Council on December 16, 1991. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was compfeted. Mayor z isa thanked her and asked the City Manager if he had anything to report. Mr. Lacava reported the State has forced municipalities to delay tax bills by not approving budgets and has permitted the issuance of estimated tax bills. He stated we may have to send estimated bills to prevent borrowing and the difference would be made up in the 4th quarter. Mayor Zisa asked the procedure for collections on an estimated bill. The City Manager said there is no difference. He did not know what the State guidelines would be, but assumes there will have to be a date on the bill. It will also require extra time .for posting and mailing, etc. The Mayor asked the.. Cit.y Attorney. if he had anything to report. He said no. He then ,asked members of Council if they wished to be I heard. Dr. Mecca raised questions regar.¢Jing the density aid that has been included in the budg� t 1. �1.._1 .• · Mayor Zisa opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Dorothy Schwart z,, 4 7 Prospect Avenue, continued her discussion on rents and Homestead Tax Rebates. Frank Campbell, 111 Catalpa Avenue, again brought the following · items to Council's attention: condition of property on Clinton Place that is in bankruptcy court: railroad crossing on Anderson Street: resurfacing of Catalp� Avenue which he feels was not done according to grade. Mr. Campbell also asked who owns the property along the brook on South Lake Drive commenting on how it was maintained and about the :traffic lines in Packard's parking lot. . Mayor Zisa stated the property on Clinton Place is in bankruptcy court. The City has the option to do the maintenance of the property, but does not know if we would get our money back and it would not be fair to the taxpayers. Relative to the resurfacing of Catalpa Avenue, Mr. Lacava advised the matter had been brought to the attention of the Engineer, who recommended not doing anything due to the cost. Eric Martindale, 322 Park Street, requested the City.address the property on Sout� Summit Avenue where there is no sidewalk. He fears someone getting hurt or killed because of this situation. Mr. Martindale presented a proposal to take some of the cars off the street by using a shuttle bus. 17.:Z Councilman Mecca stated that he did not think Eric's proposal was workable. Ms. Robinson questioned the route of the proposal. Mayor Zisa stated consideration had been given to using the hospital bus when it is not in use, but it was not a workable program. Councilman Stein stated he had spoken with Metro Lite, a private company, who will be getting back to him with some information along these lines. Joseph Consentino, Berkshire Place, raised questions regarding the spaces rented by the hospital once construction is completed: the City maintaining properties that are not maintained by the property owners: the duties of the CEO and CFO: the bond issue: an appraisal on the DPW property: police promotions and Vehicle 308. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, spoke on the hiring of the new High School Principal and again requested the costs for the bond issue. Mayor Zisa said he would have the approximate costs on the bond issue by the hearing date on the new issue. Rainer Olster, 144 Union Street, also spoke on the bond issue. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Stein that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (10:32 P. M. } I ATTEST: �/�� CITY CLERK