City Council

/Z I 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, August 21, 1995. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order at 8:00 P·�· and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. Present: Councilman Jesus R. Galvis, Councilwbman Juanita Trammell, Deputy Mayor Mark A. Stein, Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager James S. Lacava, City Attorney Richard E. Salkin and City ' Clerk Doris L. Dukes Absent: Councilman Roger B. Mattei 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 The Record and p�sting a copy of same on the Bulletin Board in City Hall. " : Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on August 7, 1995. Motion was offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa , Absent - Mattei Resolution #224 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organization be granted permission to conduct a raffle in accordance with the application on file in the office of the City Clerk: RA:1473 Parent Teachers Guild of St. Francis School Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei i Resolution #225 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0223-33-053-005 heretofore issued to Don Carlo, Inc. , T/A Ciao Baby Cucina, Route 4 & Hackensack Ave. , Hackensack, New Jersey, be transferred to Ciao Limited, Inc. , T/A Ciao Baby Cucina, Route 4 & Hackensack Ave. , Hackensack, New Jersey, effective August 25, 1995. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei Resolution #226 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED By: TRAMMELL I BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Distribution License No. 0223-33-056-003 heretofore issued to Essex Street Superdeli, Inc. ; 337 Essex Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, be transferred to Simple Simon, Inc. , T/A Simple Simon Superdeli, 337 Essex Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, effective August 25, 1995. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei Resolution #227 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City o t Hackensack /J.L that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute an agreement with the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey, confirming the participation of the City of Hackensack in the "State-Local Cooperative Housing Inspection Program", administered by the Bureau of Housing Inspection Department for the period July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Tr ammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei Resolution #228 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS 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 refunds for the reasons stated: Kleeblatt, Galler & Abramson, Trust Acct/Suburban Terrace Realty all for 1992 State Tax Board Judgments Amounts Block/Lot Amounts Block/Lot $959. 18 349/l-C0004 $450. 67 351/113-C0047 359. 09 349/l-C0005 391. 63 351/113-C0048 113. 27 349/1-COOll 484. 41 352/90-C000007 443. 44 349/1-C0012 359. 09 352/90-C0013 437. 42 349/l-C00015 333. 79 352/90-C0016 4. 82 349/l-C0019 422. 96 352/90-COOlB 421. 75 349/l-C0023 484. 41 352/90-C0019 404. 8 8 349/l-C0024 496. 46 352/90-C0020 409. 70 349/l-C0025 430. 19 352/90-C0023 443. 44 351/113-C0007 443. 44 352/90-C0024 391. 63 351/113-COOlO 430. 19 352-90-C0025 421. 75 351/113-COOll 430. 19 352/90-C0027 465. 13 351/113-C0018 288. 00 352/90-C0031 347. 04 351/113-C0022 360. 30 352/90-C0033 555. 51 351/113-C0028 333. 79 352/90-C0034 443. 44 351/113-C0032 360. 30 351/90-C0035 450. 67 351/113-C0035 443. 44 352/90-C0042 404. 88 351/113-C0036 359. 09 352/90-C0047 437. 42 351-113-C0037 544. 66 353/63-C0048 450. 67 351/113-C0045 421. 75 353/63-C0049 391. 63 353/63-C0050 391. 63 353/63-C0052 450. 67 353/63-C0057 347. 04 353/63-C0060 443. 44 353/63-C0064 430. 19 353/63-C0065 4. 82 353/63-C0067 359. 09 353/63-C0079 333. 79 353/63-C0070 391. 63 354/37-C0006 325. 35 354/37-C0007 450. 67 354/37-COOll 430. 19 354/37-C0017 443. 44 354/37-C0018 359. 09 354/37-C0021 437. 42 354/37-C0029 443. 44 354/37-C0034 430. 19 354/37-C0035 496. 46 354/37-C0036 360. 30 354/37-C0037 333. 79 354/37-C0038 443. 44 354/37-C0039 397. 65 354/37-C0040 333. 79 354/37-C0042 360. 30 354/37-C0043 430. 19 355/17-C0033 359. 09 355/17-C0035 430. 19 355/17-C0041 443. 44 355/17-C0044 443. 44 355/17-C0046 333. 79 355/17-C0048 359. 09 355/17-C0049 450. 67 355/17-C0055 391. 63 355/17-C0056 333. 79 355/17-C0058 359. 09 355/17-C0059 489. 23 355/17-C0061 422. 96 355/17-C0062 430. 19 355/17-C0063 443. 44 355/17-C0066 421. 75 355/17-C0067 421. 75 355/17-C0069 391. 63 355/17-C0070 496. 46 352/90-C0022 450. 67 354/37-C0009 359. 09 354/37-C0031 484. 41 355/17-C0053 443. 44 353/63-0071 518. 15 354/37-C0046 496. 46 349/1-C0014 450. 67 349/l-C0021 484. 41 351/113-C0013 710. 95 354/37-C0026 496. 46 355/17-C0054 347. 04 352/90-C0046 359. 09 353/63-C0073 450. 67 354/37-0005 404. 88 354/37-C0004 465. 13 353/63-C0062 339. 81 351/113-C004 720. 59 354. 37-C0027 359. 09 349/l-C0029  l:l 3 4 84. 41 352/90-C0009 347. 04 351/113-C0006 424. 16 352/90-C0044 347. 04 351/113-C0020 472. 36 351/113-COOOS 159. 06 354/37-COOlO 400. 06 352/90-C0002 496. 46 351/113-C0014 727. 82 353/63-C0063 351. 86 352/90-C0014 Charles I. Epstein, Esq. , Atty. for F. W. Koestne�, Jr. 790.64 66/53A 1993 STB 6, 497. 68 232/26 1933 STB 400. 95 66/53A 1933 Int. 358. 75 100/7A-C0104 1993 STB - Jayant Kaznur & Jyoti Patel 5, 740. 00 319/15 1993 STB - Lawrence Eisen 8, 164. 00 319/15 1994 STB - Lawrence Eisen 776. 00 319/15 1995 STB - Lawrence Eisen 229. 60 409/2 1993 STB - Mandelbaum & Mandelbaum/ Atty. Trust �ccount 376. 80 409/2 1994 STB - " " " 229. 60 409/1 1993 STB - " " " 502. 40 409/1 1994 STB - " " " 3, 871. 62 532/4B 1994 STB - Alsan Realty ; 2, 791. 62 407/16 1991 STB - State House Associates 2, 875. 13 407/16 1992 STB - State House Associate 36, 203. 02 238/1 1992 STB - A. Sanzari Enterprises LP 4, 125. 92 324/12E 1992 STB - Brian Giblin, ' Atty. for H. R. S. M. Associates 3, 798.16 408/11 1992 STB - Nashel Kates1 3, 510. 52 408/11 1994 STB - Nashel Kates· Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Abstain - Stein Absent - Mattei Resolution #229 - Purchase of Bus Shelter was removed prior to the meeting • • ' I Resolution #230 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDEp BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act has provided funds for the improvement of municipal ' roads. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that applications are hereby made to the Commissioner of Transportation for aid under the Municipal Aid Program portion of the Act for the following streets: 1. Main Street from Essex Street to Camden S�reet $153, 472. 50 2. Summit Avenue from Spring Valley Avenue nqrth to end $175, 475. 00 3. West Pleasantview Avenue from New Jersey Eoute 17 to ' South Summit Avenue - $89, 265. 00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if these applicati ons are approved and accepted by the New Jersey Department of Tran�portation, the City of Hackensack agrees to the terms and conditipn� as outlined in the resolution, application and Agreement for State Aid to • Municipalities or State Aid to Counties and Municipalities under the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority: Act; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest to said a�plications and agreements. I Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zi'sa ' Absent - Mattei Resolution #231 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 15-95 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. 15-95 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 September 5, 1995, 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 - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei Resolution #232 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, there is a need for professional services relative to Energy Efficiency Services; and WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by law pursuant to N. J. S. A. 40A:ll-3(l)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "Professional Services" without competitive bids and the contract itself must be available for public inspection; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to retain the services of Sycom Enterprises, 109 L Corporate Boulevard, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 to provide energy efficiency services; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account No. 5-010-260-246 of the Current Fund in an amount not to exceed $20, 000. 00 (P. O. #90294) has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer in accordance with N. J. A. C. 5:30-14.5 of the Rules and Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Community . Affairs, Local Finance Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack as follows: 1. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are authorized and directed to execute a contract with Sycom Enterprises. 2. That this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as professional services in accordance with N. J. S. A. 40A:ll- 5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are to be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose profession is regulated by law, in accordance with the provisions of said statute. 3. That the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection, and to publish notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei  /.;,S Resolution #233 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SE<:�ONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the Hackensack White Collar Bargaining Unit, Local 29 of the RWDSU, has been recognized by the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) to negoti�te with the City of Hackensack for the purpose of a labor contract; and WHEREAS, both parties, having been involved in'.negotiations for a contract regarding conditions of employment :and wages, have reached an agreement, which has been incorporated into the language of the proposed contract. · I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to sign the contract with the White Cqllar Unit, Local 29, RWDSU for the period January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1997. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei Resolution #234 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the bills in the following accounts be and a;e hereby ordered paid: I General Account $1, 103, 381. 79 Public Assistance I Account 100. 00 Public Assistance II Account 24, 617. 03 Capital Account 51, 370. 95 Public Parking System Account 6, 339. 07 Payroll Agency Account 262, 577. 64 Trust Account 6, 000. 00 County Comm. Dev. Block Grant Account 18, 165. 82 State Unemployment Insurance Account 17, 697. 89 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 - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, 1 Zisa Absent - Mattei Resolution #235 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL I WHEREAS, there is a need for professional engineering services relative to Combined Sewer Overflow Remediation; · and WHEREAS, such professional services will ·be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by ' law pursuant to N. J. S. A. 40A:ll-3(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts 1for professional services without competitive bids and the contract itself must be · available for public inspection; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and coµncil of the City of Hackensack to retain the services of Clinton Bogert Associates, 270 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632 to provide engineering services; and : WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account No. 05-1185-002 of the Capital Fund' in an amount not to exceed $100, 000. 00 (P. O. #90295) has been is�ued by the Chief Financial Officer in accordance with N. J. A. C. 5:30-14. 5 of the Rules and Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Community 1 Affairs, Local Finance Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack as follows:  1. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are authorized and directed to execute a contract with Clinton Bogert Associates. 2. That this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as professional services in accordance with N. J. S. A. 40A:ll- 5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are to be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose profession is regulated by law, in accordance with the provisions of said statute. 3. That the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to retain a copy of the contract, for public inspection and to publish notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei Mayor Zisa said the State has placed us in a position that we must move with this project. He congratulated City Manager Lacava and his Aide, Tom Toscano, for having been able to negotiate a fairly reasonable figure. Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed. The Mayor asked the members of Council if they had anything to report. They did not. Mayor Zisa stated he attended a meeting of the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders regarding plans for their administrative offices. A recommendation was made to leave their present building and construct a new building. He said he does not know what the savings to the County would be, but it could mean a negative impact on taxes. If they would consider consolidating their offices presently located on River Street, Linden Street, •, Johnson Avenue and selling the old Arnold Constable Building at 355 Main Street, these properties could then go back on the tax roll and may be beneficial to the City. The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to be heard, now is the time to come forward. Barbara Slack and Russell Slack, 211 Mary Street, spoke at length regarding the condition of an abandoned building on Eileen Terrace and distributed pictures of same. She said the property, which has a fence, is being used as a dumping ground. She said she was told UJB is the present owner. She also thinks there may be some chemical substances and when the wind blows, debris "flies" from the building. Mayor Zisa asked the City Attorney if the City should notify UJB that there is a hazardous situation. Mr. Salkin said the building is also structurally unsound. Mindy Lacorte, 211 Mary Street, also complained about the abandoned building and problems on the Polycast property because the gate is not locked. There are broken bottles, people performing sex acts in cars, and there is contaminated water where her dog was effected after falling into it. Mrs. Slack also mentioned "The Grow Company" has a smell coming from their building that causes her to close her windows, and when •' it rains, a foamy-type substance comes down from the roof. She said they vent during the day and all the workers wear masks. Mayor Zisa requested she try to determine the time of day they do the venting and contact Mr. Christ, Health Officer, so he could be there to see what takes place. John Carr, 62 Green Street, reported, again, that he is not able to sleep because the drivers of the trucks are coming in and  l:L7 out of the lot across the street at 2 and 3 a.m., and they are letting the trucks run. When the police come, they stop and start again as soon as they leave. Mayor Zisa told him to call the police when i� happens. The City Attorney suggested he sign a complaint and to cite Chapter 114 of the City Code. 1 I Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, made statements regarding • the comments made at the last Rent Board meeting during the discussion· of an appeal involving the incinerator I at 211 Johnson Avenue. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, asked if the Mayor and Council are aware of the efforts of the Mayor of New York regarding the Board of Education. He said he felt the unions are rupning the school system. Mayor Zisa pointed out the City Council does not have the power as it once had with the Board of School Estimate.: 1 There being no further speakers, the Mayor cal led for a motion · to close the public hearing. Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Trammell that the public hearing be closed, and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (9:05 P. M.) ' . ' . ABSENT COUNCILMAN ROGER B. MATTEI S R. GALVIS ATTEST: CITY CLERK