City Council

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was held at City Hall, 65 Central-Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, on Monday, October 5, 1992. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:12 P.M. and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute. Mayor Zisa 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 t Attorney .Richard E. Salkin, City Manager James S. Lacava and City Clerk Doris L. Dukes. Mrs. Dukes: " In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending a notice to �he Record and posting a copy on the Bulletin Board in City Hall". The Mayor called for a motion to approve the minutes of the September 21, 1992 meeting. Resolution #289 FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-92 ENTITLED: " BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY OF HACK ENSACK , IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGA'l'E AMOUNT OF $280, 000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF ". The City Attorney advised the Mayor that we did not receive the supplemental debt approval from the Division of Local Government Services and this ordinance should be tabled. I After clearing the legal ramifications, a motion was offered by Stein, seconded by Mattei that the public hearing be held. Carried. The Mayor opened the meeting to the public for discussion of the Ordinance. There was no response. A motion was then offered by Mattei, seconded by Stein that the public hearlng be closed. Carrled. Mayor Zisa called for a meeting to table Ordinance No. 13-92 until the next meeting. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Stein that the Ordin� nce No. 13-92 be tabled until the October 19, 1992, meeting. Carried. Resolution #290 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the proper officers be and are hereby autnorized to make the following refunds for the reasons stated: $110.00 to Carmine Procino, 54 Lodi Street, Hackensack, N. J. representing Application fees incurred in connection with the withdrawal of Zoning Application #30-92 t $33,404.84 on Bl. 344, L-12 to Queen Anne Apts., Inc. for 1989 STB $44,829.23 II II II " II " II " for 1990 STB II II $50,911.38 on Bl. 344, L-12 to Queen Anne Apts., Inc. for 1991 STB $63,324.20 on Bl. 504A, L-12A to Rosenblum & Rosenblum, Attorney for JMB Properties for 1991 STB Payment of these four refunds are to be paid from proceeds from Bond/Notes to be issued $ 171.50 on Bl.407A L-37 to Gurunathan, V. & K for 1992 CTB  Mayor Zisa announced the vote he gives is not in reference to the Refund for Carmine Procino in the amount of $110.00 Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei and Zisa on the refunds only. Resolution #291 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: MECCA WHEREAS, there are State Tax Board Judgments creating reductions in real estate taxes for the years 1990 and 1991 on I property known as Block 246, lot 2, assessed to Berkshire Garden Associates; and WHEREAS, the 1991 and 1992 taxes are unpaid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Tax Collector be and is hereby authorized to apply the State Tax Board Judgment to the unpaid taxes and interest as indicated below: Amount of STB Apply to Taxes Interest Year $18,207.02 $18,207.02 1991 $21,701.16 5,112.98 1991 13,451.49 $3,136.69 1992 Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #292 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, it is the desire of the governing body of the City of Hackensack to provide a clean, litter-free environment for its citizens; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is eligible to receive an annual grant under the Clean Communities Act of the State of New I Jersey (N.J.S.A.13:1E-99.l et seq, as amended by P.L. 1989, C. 208 ) as administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy, to create or to supplement an existing litter reduction program within the City; and WHEREAS, to be eligible for this funding the City Council of the City of Hackensack must adopt a Model Program for litter control as required by NJSA13:1E-99.2E and must certify that the -Model Program has been �dopted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Mayor John F. Zisa is hereby authorized to apply to . the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy and to execute all documentation necessary for a 1993 Grant of no less than $38,649.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if any additional funding is awarded due to the failure of other eligible municipalities to apply, all such additional funding shall be used only on a program of litter reduction in accordance with the Grant requirements and with all other conditions of this application; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Gordon A. Sieck is hereby designated as the Clean Communities Coordinator and shall be responsible for the implementation of the Clean Communities Program; I and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City shall submit to the Department of Environmental Protection and Energy an application with an action plan and a spending plan and that Model Program II, with all its requirements is hereby adopted. Roll Call: A yes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa  Resolution #293 OFFERED BY: MECCA SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City Hackensack that the bills in the following accounts be and are hereby order paid: Public Assistance Account I $ 212.78 Public Assistance Account II 9, 620.93 General Account 1, 849, 434.28 Public Parking System Account 7, 057.61 Capital Account 244 651.61: I t Trust Account 100, 000.00 Payroll Agency Account 240, 471.49 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 #295 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant of $852, 551.84, has been proposed by the Housing Development Corporation of Bergen County for acquisition of land, site improvements and construction costs for a proposed affordable "for sale" housing project on Clinton Place, Hackensack, N. J.; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, Community Development funds may not be spend in a municipality wit�out authorization by the Governing Body; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid program is in the best interest of low and moderate income persons/households in the City of Hackensack and the region; and I WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the City of Hackensack and is intended solely to expedite the approval and the expenditure of the aforesaid CD funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby confirm endorsem('.rnt of the aforesaid program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sen-c to "C.he Dir-actor of the Bergen County Community Development Program so that implementation of the aforesaid program may be expedited. Roll Call: No - Mecca, who stated he does not oppose the application but feels there should be a better plan. Ayes - Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa. Resolution �296 O?FERED BY: Robinson SECONDED BY: Stein WHEREAS, the American Heart Association is the nation's largest voluntary health organization supporting the research of irnart and blood vessel diseases which claim the lives of nearly one million Americans each year; and I vrnEREAS, coordinates the programs American and Heart community Association activities to sponsors fulfill objective to promote health filled lifestyles which include: a speakers' bureau, CPR training courses and the dissemination of and its information directed at the purpose of promoting sensible dietary practices; and WHEREAS , in an effort to bring its !audible programs closer to the communities it serves, the American Heart l'1.ssociation has sanctioned the creation of a Mid-Bergen Division consisting of the municipalities of Elmwood Park, Fair Lawn, Maywood, Oradell, Paramus, Saddle Brook, South Hackensack, Teaneck and the City of Hackensack; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the principles and purposes of the American Heart Association in general and its recent decision to create and sanction a Mid-Bergen Division be, and hereby are, supported and endorsed. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa The City Clerk advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed. I The Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager if he had anything to report. City Manager Lacava announced the retirement of Police Chief William Iurato, stating he was proud to have worked with him for the past couple of years. The new Police Chief is John Aletta, pending Civil Service Approval. He extended congratulations to Mr. Aletta and wished him well. The Manager also announced the viewing of a video _on Cable Channel 20 put together by the Fire Department. It was shown this evening and will be on again tomorrow.at 7:00 P. M. Mr. Lacava reminded everyone of the Columbus Day Celebration to be held on Sunday, October 11th at Columbus Park. The Mayor asked the City Attorney if he had a report. He did not. I Mayor Zisa wished Police Chief Iurato well and congratulated the new Police Chief, John Aletta. The Mayor reported the Bike Race held this past Sunday was very successful. He thanked the Fletcher Creamer Company and the North Jersey Bike Association and Mrs. Ferguson of the Recreation Department, the D.P.W. and Police Department for helping to put it together. The Mayor asked members of Council if they had any comments. They did not. He then opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, again brought to Council's attention that cats are being fed in the area of Staib Park. He fears someone may be affected if the cats or the wild animals who also come out for the food, have rabies. He suggested the City should have an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of wild animals. Dr. Mecca also commented on the subject matter. The Manager stated he would look into the matter. taped. Mr. Donovan also stated he felt City Council Meetings should be He was advised that the initial hook-ups are quite costly. Martha Bell, called to the attention of Council (1 ) that while I she was waiting for a bus at Main and Mercer Streets, she sat on a bench that "went· in" and was injured. She reported the matter to the City Manager's Office and when she returned on Sunday the broken bench was sti11 there; ( 2 ) the blockage of sewers to her property at 214 Central Avenue because of the Quail Heights building. The water flows down Central Avenue when there is a heavy rain fall; (3 ) the building on the corner of Clay and Second Street. has four gas meters by the front steps and is dangerous. Ms. Bell gave pictures to the Manager to distribute to Council for review. The Mayor advised the matters will be checked.  Eric Martindale, 322 Park Street, reported there was an article in the newspaper which caused confusion about the Borgs Woods property. He presented the background of the Brower property, which had been mentioned in the article, for Council's information. Frank Campbell, 111 Catalpa Avenue, mentioned the affordable housing, the clean communities grant, vehicles parking on Main Street preventing the streets from being cleaned, the railroad crossing at Anderson Street, his grass clippings are not being picked up as scheduled, why was the recycling calendar printed in t English and Spanish and the repaving of Catalpa Avenue according to specifications. The Manager and/or the Mayor responded to Mr. Campbell. Rainer Olster, 144 Union Street, commented on the tax refunds I and complained about the amount of noise the Fire Department makes when responding to a fire. Mr. Lacava will look into it. Motion offered by Mecca, seconded by Stein that the public hearing be closed. Motion offered by Mecca, seconded by Stein that the meeting be adjourned. (10:20 P. M. ) Carried. � INSON I COUNCILMAN MARK A. STEIN MAN MAURO A. MECCA !!Mk� ATTEST: I