City Council

oZoc 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, November 15, 1993. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order at 8:10 P. M. and requested everyone stand for the Flag Salute. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. Present - Councilmen Roger B. Mattei, Jesus R. Galvis, Deputy I Mayor Juanita Trammell, Councilman Mark A. Stein, Mayor John F. Zisa, City Clerk Doris L. Dukes, City Attorney Richard E. Salkin and City Manager James S. Lacava Mrs. Dukes: 11In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending a notice to The Record and posting a copy of same on the Bulletin Board in City Hall." The Mayor asked for approval of the minutes for meetings held November 1st & 8th, 1993. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Stein that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-93 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RESURFACING OF KANSAS STREET IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN / NEW JERSEY 1 APPROPRIATING $160,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING $124,000 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED AS A STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $152,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF". Mayor Zisa: 11This Ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law I and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?" Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Galvis that there be a public hearing. Carried Mayor Zisa asked if anyone present wished to be heard on this Ordinance. There was no response. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Stein that the public hearing be closed. Carried Resolution #331 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey that Ordinance No. 13-93 entitled: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RESURFACING OF KANSAS STREET IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $160,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING $124,000 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED AS A STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $152,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF" I pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-93 ENTITLED: 0BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REPAVING OF VARIOUS STREETS AND PARKING AREAS OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $720,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING REAPPROPRIATING $470,000 PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN BOND ORDINANCE NUMBERED 23-86 FINALLY ADOPTED JUNE 16, 1986, BOND ORDINANCE NUMBERED 20-87 FINALLY ADOPTED AUGUST 3, 1987, BOND ORDINANCE NUMBERED 12-88 FINALLY ADOPTED JUNE 6, 1988, BOND ORDINANCE NUMBERED 7-89 FINALLY ADOPTED APRIL 3, 1989, AND BOND ORDINANCE NUMBERED 13-90 FINALLY ADOPTED JUNE 4, 1990, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $238,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF". ;20 I Mayor Zisa: "This Ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?" Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell that there be a public hearing. Carried Mayor Zisa asked if anyone present wished to be heard on this Ordinance. There was no response. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Trammell that the public I hearing be closed. Carried Resolution #332 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack I County of Bergen and State of New Jersey that Ordinance No. 14-93 entitled: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REPAVING OF VARIOUS STREETS AND PARKING AREAS OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $720,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING REAPPROPRIATING $470,000 PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN BOND ORDINANCE NUMBERED 23-86 16, 1986, BOND ORDINANCE NUMBERED FINALLY ADOPTED JUNE 20-87 FINALLY ADOPTED AUGUST 3, 1987, BOND ORDINANCE NUMBERED 12-88 FINALLY ADOPTED JUNE 6, 1988, BOND ORDINANCE NUMBERED 7-89 FINALLY ADOPTED APRIL 3, 1989, AND BOND ORDINANCE NUMBERED 13-90 FINALLY ADOPTED JUNE 4, 1990, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $238,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF" I pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #333 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Counci 1 of the City of Hackensack that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to make the I following refunds for the reasons stated: $ 630.00 B341, L8 C002F Cyruli, Leonard S. & E. 1993 Excessive Payment 837.00 B568A, Ll8 Morgan, T.R. III & Fernandez, L. 1993 Excessive Payment 10, 762.67 B402A, Ll0 MDA Inc. - 1992 Tax Sale-Bankrupt 7.00 Christine R. Thomas, 378 Windsor Road, River Edge, New Jersey 07661 - Erroneous Payment for birth certificate 80.00 Dorothy Wilson, 88 Clinton Place, Hackensack, N.J. 07601 - Medicare Overpayment 80.00 Doris Heyman, 185 Prospect Avenue, Apt. 12-0, Hackensack, N.J. 07601 - Medicare Overpayment 80.00 Dominick Emelo, 160 Overlook Avenue, Apt. #SE2, Hackensack, N.J. 07601 - Medicare Overpayment Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #334 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Counci 1 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: I RA:l4 12 YWCA of Bergen County RA:l413 Holy Trinity Home-School Association RA:l414 Holy Trinity Home-School Association RA:l415 Hackensack Chapter of Unico National Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa  Resolution #335 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0223-33-026-002 heretofore issued to TNT Rentals, Inc., Hackensack, N.J., be transferred to Brooklyn's Coal Burning Brick Oven Pizzeria, 161 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, N.J., effective November 18, 1993; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has met the requirements of sub-chapter 7 of the N.J.A.C. I Roll Call: Resolution #336 Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, a receivable balance and a reserve balance of $ 48,791.00 entitled Clean Communities Grant 1990 remain erroneously on the Current Fund balance sheet because the amounts were received and the appropriation expended in 1990; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel the receivable balance and reserve balance from the balance sheet. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Hackensack that the grant receivable and reserve balance of $ 48,791.00 be cancelled. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #337 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Geraldine Dwarica, Graduate Nurse Public Health, has requested a three (3) month Leave of Absence without pay beg inning October 28, 1993 due . to a personal illness; and I WHEREAS, James S. Lacava, City Manager, has determined that this employee be granted a three ( 3) month Leave of Absence without pay commencing October 28, 1993. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Geraldine Dwarica, Graduate Nurse Public Health,· be granted a three (3) month Leave of Absence without pay effective October 28, 1993, and terminating January 27, 1994; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the employee's pension system by the office of the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #338 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, N.J. Revised Statutes 39:10A-l-7 provides that the City has the right to sell at public auction any used City-owned vehicles and equipment after due notice has been published in a newspaper at least five (5) days previous to the date of the proposed sale. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned vehicles and equipment listed in the advertisement to appear in The Record on I Friday, November 19, 1993, 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 the City Garage, 76 South River Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, on Tuesday, November 30, 1993, at 10:00 A. M., be and are hereby authorized to be sold. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #339 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 15-93 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK" .  BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 15-93 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 December 6, 1993, at 8:00 P. M., or as soon thereafter as the 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #340 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL I INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 16-93 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION TITLES AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK". BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 16-93 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 December 6, 1993, at 8:00 P. M., or as soon thereafter as the 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I Resolution #341 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the bills in the following accounts be and are hereby ordered paid: ·General Account $ 6,025,849.62 Public Parking System Account 118,633.76 Capital Account 35,099.02 Public Assistance II Account 8,629.06 Payroll Agency Account 381,604.85 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #342 OFFERED BY: STEIN. SECONDED. BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, it has been duly advertised that the City of Hackensack would receive bids for the installation of the above-ground fuel tanks at the City of Hackensack DPW at 120 East Broadway: and WHEREAS, two (2) sealed bids were received by the City of Hackensack on October 18, 1993: and I WHEREAS, the bids received exceeded the City Engineer's estimate for the work. NOW I THEREFORE I BE IT RESOLVED that the bids submitted by John Kenny Construction Company and Tami-Githens, Inc. for the construction of the above-ground tanks at 120 East Broadway be and are hereby rejected: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper notices be placed in The Record advertising that sealed bids for the construction of these tanks will be received at a future date. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa  Resolution #343 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack advertised for bids to be received on.November 5, 1993, for the Department of Public Works Fuel Tank Installation project: and WHEREAS, three (3) bids were received and reviewed by the Consulting Engineer for the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that, upon recommendation of the Consul ting Engineer, the contract for the Department of Public Works Fuel Tank Installation I project be awarded to the low bidder, D. T. Allen Contracting, 799 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417, for the total amount of $ 127,127.27: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from Account No. 05-0593-002, the Capital Account, for said amount, Purchase Order No. 81629 dated November 15, 1993. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #344 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Bergen Engineering Company has presented to the Hackensack Water Company an application for an extension to its distribution system of 8-inch pipe in East Broadway shown as Investigation #47910. NOW I THEREFORE I BE IT RESOLVED that said extension be and the same is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #345 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL I WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack advertised for bids to be received on October 15, 1993, for the 1993 Road Resurfacing Program with Community Development Funds: and WHEREAS, seven (7) bids were received and reviewed by the Consulting Engineer for the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that, upon recommendation of the Consulting Engineer, the contract for the 1993 Road Resurfacing Program with Community Development Funds be awarded to the low bidder, City Contracting, Inc., P. o. Box 416, Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410, for the total amount of $ 33,526.50: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from Account No. 05-1493-001, the Capital Budget Account, for said amount, Purchase Order No. 82045 dated November 15, 1993. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #346 -OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL I WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant of $ 52,000.00 has been proposed by H.O.P.E. for Ex-offenders, Inc. for Project Hope 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 authorization by the Mayor and Council: and WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of Bergen County: and WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Citv of Hackensack herebv confirm endorsement of th? afor?Rain  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: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #347 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant of I $ 12, 500.00 has been proposed by the Community Resource Council for their Information & Referral Services Program 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 authorization by the Mayor and Council; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of Bergen County; and WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #348 WHEREAS, a OFFERED BY: Bergen County GALVIS Community SECONDED BY: Development Grant $ 24,300.00 has been proposed by the Hackensack Public Schools TRAMMELL of for I t�eir School Child Care Program 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 authorization by the Mayor and Council; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of Bergen County; and WHEREAS, this resolution does not "ob! igate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Dev�lopment funds. I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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 I Program so that implementation of the aforesaid project may be expedited. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #349 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant of $41,460.00 has be�n proposed by the Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties, Inc. for their Independent Living Program 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 authorization by the Mayor and Council; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of Bergen County; and WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development funds. I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #350 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant of $ 96, 120. 00 has been proposed by the Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties, Inc. for their Hoehne Rehabilitation Center 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 authorization by the Mayor and Council; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of Bergen County; and I WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa - - 4 • :. - .""'\ Resolution #351 ' OFFERED BY:· GIALV.IS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL . WHEREAS, a B�rgen 1 Co1:lnty ,Comm.unity Development Grant of ' $ 19, 584. 00 has been proposed J:)y"'N'eW.JConcepts for Living, Inc. to purchase a van for transporting the developmentally · disabled individuals they serve in the City of Hackensack; and ·, . WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, Community I Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Mayor and Council; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of Bergen County; and WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development �unds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed. The Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager, City Attorney and members of Council if they had anything to report. They did not. The Mayor thanked the 300th Anniversary Committee for the 300th I Gospel event held at Bergen Tech this past weekend. He said it was quite an event, and on behalf of the members of Council, he thanked the committee for their efforts. The Mayor then opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, continued her comments about the Rent Ordinance relating to the Consumer Price Index which was announced this week at 2.0. She stated that this was the lowest Index in seven years. Eric Martindale, 33 Essex Street, spoke on the standards of what is permitted in the area of signs and lights. He urged the Council to change the ordinance to make lighting and signs more restrictive. Mr. Martindale said he is also very frustrated about the number of violations throughout the City. Mayor Zisa pointed out that we do have a sign ordinance and perhaps he was requesting a stronger ordinance. - Frank Campbell, 1 1 1 Catalpa Avenue, again mentioned the Madison Street situation, and Mr. Lacava replied that he had Charlotte Panny look into it and we still do not know if we own the property. In any I event it is being addressed. Mr. Campbell spoke on commercial vehicles stating that the City's enforcement is very lax in this area. He stated that the intersection of Spring Valley Avenue, Main and Grand Avenues should be re-examined to avoid blocking the Fire Department exit/entrance. Suzanne Sznajderman, 242 Summit Avenue, agreed with Eric and Mr. Campbell. She said she spoke with Mr. Manning about the lighted sign on Summit Avenue and Mr. Manning told her that it was legal. She asked if the new ordinance has been introduced. Mayor Zisa said it has not. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Galvis to close the public hearing and to adjourn the meeting. Carried (9:00 P. M.) 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