City Council

34- 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 Tuesday, February 20, 1996. Mayor zisa called the meeting to order at 8:20 P. M. , and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. I Present: Councilmen Roger B. Mattei and Jesus R. Galvis, Councilwoman Juanita Trammell, Deputy Mayor Mark A. Stein, Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager James S. Lacava, City Clerk Doris L. Dukes and City Attorney Richard E. Salkin 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 posting a copy of same on the Bulletin Board in City Hall. " Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held February 5th and 13th, 1996. Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3-96 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NO. 26-94, FINALLY ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 7, 1994, IN ORDER TO REVISE THE DESCRIPTION REFERRED TO IN SECTION J(a)". Mayor Zisa: "This Ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?" Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Stein 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 #61 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL 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. 3-96 entitled: "BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NO. 26-94, FINALLY ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 7, 1994, IN ORDER TO REVISE THE DESCRIPTION REFERRED TO IN SECTION J(a)", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, zisa FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4-96 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RESURFACING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF MAIN STREET IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, I APPROPRIATING $200,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $190,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF". Mayor Zisa: "This Ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?" Motion offered by Trammell, seconded by Stein that there be a public hearing. Carried Mayor Zisa asked if anyone present wished to be heard on this 35 Ordinance. There was no response. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell that the public hearing be closed. Carried Resolution #62 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 4-96 entitled: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RESURFACING AND I RECONSTRUCTION OF MAIN STREET IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $200,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING TUE ISSUANCE OF $190,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 5-96 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS TO ANDERSON AND COURT STREET PUMPING STATIONS IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $3,200,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING A GRANT EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PURSUANT TO THE GREEN ACRES PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,047,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF". Mayor Zisa: "This Ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?" Motion offered by Trammell, 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 #63 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL 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. 5-96 entitled: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS TO ANDERSON AND COURT STREET PUMPING STATIONS IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $3,200,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING A GRANT EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PURSUANT TO THE GREEN ACRES PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,047,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINAN�E PART OF THE COST THEREOF", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mat tei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 6-96 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS A PORTION OF LOTS 1.01 IN BLOCK 10 AND LOT 1 IN BLOCK 11 ON THE TAX I MAP OF TOE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY". Mayor Zisa: "This Ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?" Motion offered by Mattei, 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. Mot ion offered by St ein, seconded by Mat t ei t hat t he public hearing be closed. Carried  3b Resolution #64 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 6-96 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF OF CERTAIN CITY­ OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS A PORTION OF LOTS 1.01 IN BLOCK 10 AND LOT 1 IN BLOCK 11 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I TO FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7-96 ENTITLED: AMEND JERSEY, CHAPTER ENTITLED: Mayor Zisa: 15 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY 'ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'". "This Ordinance has been advertised pursuant to OF "AN ORDINANCE HACKENSACK, NEW 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 Trammell, seconded by Stein that the public hearing be closed. Carried Resolution #65 OFFERED BY: STEIN 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. 7-96 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 15 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY, ENTITLED: 'ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #66 OFFERED BY: GALVIS 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:l489 Holy Trinity Home and School Association Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #67 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN 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: Amount Block/Lot Name Year/Reason $46, 943.00 241/20 Eiffel Tower Co-op, Inc. 1994/STB & Stern Steiger Croland P.A. 49, 484.50 241/20 Eiffel Tower Co-op, Inc. 1995/STB I & Stern Steiger Croland P.A. 22, 960.00 311/3 Canyon Properties, Inc. 1993/STB 25, 120.00 311/3 Canyon Properties, Inc. 1994/STB 26, 480.00 311/3 Canyon Properties, Inc. 1995/STB 600.00 541/1 Catherine T. Calabria, Esq. C007I Attorney Business Account 1996/Err. Py 1, 137.00 113B/35 Michael T. Fitzpatrick Attorney Trust Account 1996/Err. Py 1, 245.00 136/37A Paul Leoncini 1996/Err. Py 1, 156 .00 141/17 Leyd en & Leyden, Esqs. 1996/Err. Py 1, 052.55 336/23 Beverly A. Marcus 1995/Err. Py C201S 37 The following are all Alan R. Hammer, Trustee for Oritani Savings & Loan: 13, 485. 42 407A/33A 1991/STB 13, 505. 64 407A/33A 1992/STB 5, 229. 14 407A/33A 1993/STB 11, 212. 94 407A/33A 1994/STB 11, 820. 01 407A/33A 1995/STB 1, 000. 00 Mark DeLuca & Frank Meli, Meli Plumbing Company, 132 I 11th Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07606 - Excavation Performance Guarantee, Permit #E-5213, 445 Park Street Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #68 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $2, 500. 00 from Consolidated Design & Building Corp. , 440 East Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, N. J. 07204, to provide additional electrical work for two outlets and related meter relocation costs at the Anderson Street Park project; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from account # X-050-J04-001 of the Capital Fund, P.O. No. 86459. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $2, 500. 00 issued by Consolidated Design & Building Corp. is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #69 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant has been proposed by the following: $18, 000. 00 - Bergen County Family Guidance, 21 Main Street, Room #llOW, for the purchase of a van for their Independent Living Program; 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 projects are in the best interest of the people of Bergen County; and WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resource 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 be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Community Development Program I so that implementation of the aforesaid project may be expedited. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #70 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack had been advised that an emergency affecting the safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Hackensack and the general public when a traffic signal located at the intersection of Hudson Street and Jackson Avenue was accidentally knocked down and rendered inoperable on January 20, 1 996; and  3f WHEREAS, the Chief of Police of the City of Hackensack has furnished to the City Manager a written report setting forth the time, place and circumstances regarding the emergency; and WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency did exist and that immediate action was necessary to restore the aforementioned traffic signal to full operation; and WHEREAS, the cost of the repair was $1,433.00, which is a fair and reasonable quotation; and I WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account #6-010-318-267, of the Current Fund, P.O. #92845; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the entire cost of this repair will be recovered from the insurance carriers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-6, which authorizes the governing body to award contracts without public bidding in emergency situations, that the vendor, Traffic Control Equipment Corp. Inc., 242-252 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ., be paid therefor. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #71 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack had been advised that an emergency affecting the safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Hackensack and the general public who operate motor vehicles within the City limits of the City of Hackensack, when a traffic signal located at the intersection of Main Street and Spring Valley Avenue was accidentally knocked down I and rendered inoperable on January 28, 1996; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police of the City of Hackensack has furnished to the City Manager a written report setting forth the time, place and circumstances regarding the emergency; and WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency did exist and that immediate action was necessary to restore the aforementioned traffic signal to full operation; and I WHEREAS, the cost of the repair was $981.00, which is a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account #6-010-318-267, of the Current Fund, P.O. #92963; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the entire cost of this repair will be recovered from the insurance carriers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-6, which authorizes the governing body to award contracts without public bidding in emergency situations, that the vendor, Traffic Control Equipment I Corp. Inc., 242-252 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ., be paid therefor. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #72 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on February 5, 1996, for the Baldwin Park Lighting in the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, Kenneth Job, the City's Consulting Engineer, has reviewed the bids and recommended that the contract be awarded to 39 Fai-gon Electric, Inc. , the low bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the Baldwin Park Lighting in the City of Hackensack be awarded to Fai-gon Electric, Inc. , 47 Industrial Road, Berkeley Heights, N. J. , 07922, for the total amount of $17, 400. 00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from account #X-050-J02-014 of I the Capital Fund, P. o. #92972. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #73 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to apply for grant funding for a project under the Safe and Secure Communities Program; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack have reviewed the application and have approved said request; and WHEREAS, the project is a joint effort between the Department of Law and Public Safety and the City of Hackensack for the purpose described in the application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack as follows: 1. As a matter of public policy, the City of Hackensack wishes to p'articipate to the fullest extent possible with the Department of Law and Public Safety. 2. The Attorney General will receive funds on behalf of the applicant. 3. The Division of Criminal Justice shall be responsible for the receipt and review of the applications for said funds. 4. The Division of Criminal Justice shall initiate allocations to each applicant as authorized. 5. The aforementioned application seeks a grant of $60, 000. 00 to fund a project entitled "Park and Walk Program"; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, City Clerk, and all other appropriate City officials be and they hereby are authorized to execute any and all docu�ents necessary for the perfection and filing of said application. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #74 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED that transfers totaling $86, 450. 00 be made between the 1995 budget appropriations indicated in accordance with N. J.S. A. 40A:4-59: I CURRENT APPROPRIATIONS Inside Cap FROM: Planning Board-0/E $ 1, 000. 00 Worker's Compensation - O/E 7, 000. 00 Group Insurance Plan - O/E 8, 000. 00 Fire - S/W 25, 000. 00 Police - S/W 25, 000. 00 Police-Crossing Guards - S/W 10, 000. 00 Building Inspectors - S/W 1, 000. 00 Community Development Consultant - O/E 2, 000. 00  Streets & Roads - S/W 1, 000. 00 Streets & Roads - O/E 2, 000. 00 Snow Removal - S/W 3, 000. 00 Street Cleaning - S/W 1, 000. 00 Sanitary Landfill - O/E 450. 00 TO: A& E - O/E 2, 000. 00 Legal Services - O/E 21, 500. 00 Public Bldgs. - O/E 100. 00 I Fire - O/E 2, 000. 00 Police - O/E 2, 750. 00 Building Inspectors - O/E 500. 00 Community Development - O/E 100. 00 DPW - O/E 250. 00 Snow Removal - O/E 500. 00 Shade Tree - O/E 100. 00 Street Cleaning - O/E 100. 00 Garbage & Trash - O/E 13, 000. 00 Recycling - O/E 750. 00 Sewer - O/E 42, 500. 00 Recreation - O/E 300. 00 $ 86, 450. 00 Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #75 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the services of a Special Counsel is needed to represent the City in the matter of "Johnson House II -vs- the City of Hackensack"; and WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized I profession and whose practice is regulated by law pursuant to N.J. S. A. 40All-5(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 to retain the services of Michael T. Fitzpatrick, Esq. , 22 Elm Avenue, Hackensack, NJ, 07601 to provide said legal services; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account #6-010-240-201, of the Current Fund in an amount not to exceed $1, 500. 00 has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: 1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Michael T. Fitzpatrick, Esq. , 22 Elm Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601 to provide said services. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service 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 persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose profession is regulated by law. 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in the Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa '-f I Resolution #76 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the City requires the services of an Attorney for the Rent Stabilization Board; 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-5(l)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and I 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 Vincent L. Galasso, Esq., 139 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601, to serve as Attorney for the Rent Stabilization Board; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds will be available in Account #6-010-285-201 of the Current Fund in the 1996 budget 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. The Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with Vincent L. Galasso, Esq. to provide professional legal services for the Rent Board. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as I a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, and whose profession is regulated by law. 3. The City Clerk be and hereby is responsible to retain a copy of the Agreement for public inspection and to publish notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #77 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the City requires the services of a Labor Attorney; 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-5(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 I 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 Raymond R. Wiss, Esq., of Wiss & Cooke, Esqs., 3 University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601, to serve as Labor Attorney; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds will be available in Account #6-010-240-201 of the Current Fund in the 1996 budget 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. The Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with Raymond R. Wiss, Esq. of Wiss & Cooke, Esqs. to serve as Labor Attorney. 2. This contract is awarded "without competitive bidding as a professional service ln accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are I rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, and whose profession is regulated by law. 3. The City Clerk be and hereby is responsible to retain a copy of the Agreement for public inspection and to publish notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Mayor Zisa said Mr. Guida served as the City's Labor Attorney for many years and has moved in to the Courts as a Superior Court Judge. He expressed his appreciation, on behalf of all members of Council, for his service to the City. Resolution #78 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, a matter is pending in the Maywood Municipal Court involving Hackensack Firefighter Marc Cunico; and WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate to provide legal representation for Firefighter Marc Cunico in this matter; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to retain the services of Salvador Sclafani, Esq., 20 Court Street, Hac.kensack, NJ, 07601 to represent Firefighter Marc Cunico in this matter; 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.40All-5(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, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account #6-010-240-201, of the Current Fund in an amount not to exceed $750.00, P.O. #93014, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: 1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Salvador Sclafani, Esq., 20 Court Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601 to provide said legal services. I a 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:ll-5 (l)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are to be rendered or performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose profession is regulated by law. 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in the Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #79 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, a matter is pending in the Fair Lawn Municipal Court involving Hackensack Police Officer Paul Giachino; and WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate to provide legal representation for Officer Paul Giachino in this matter; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to retain the services of Robert J. Romano, Jr., I Esq., 15 Essex Road, Paramus, NJ, 07652 to represent Police Officer Paul Giachino in this matter; 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.40All-5(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, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account #6-010-240-201, of the Current Fund in an amount not to exceed $750.00, P.O. #93015, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: 1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Robert J. Romano, Jr., Esq., 15 Essex Road, Paramus, New Jersey, 07652 to provide said legal services. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:ll-5 (l)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are to be rendered or performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose profession is regulated by law. 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in the Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #80 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 are hereby ordered paid: General Account $ 6, 608, 475.38 Public Assistance II Account 19, 962.42 Capital Account 153, 738.34 Public Parking Account 5, 596.75 Trust Account 7, 145.00 I Payroll Agency Account 280, 192.39 County Com. Dev. Block Grant Account 41, 003.38 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 #81 OFFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: MATTEI 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  execute an agreement with the State of New Jersey, whereby the City of Hackensack shall be responsible for the off-site relocation and adjustment of the City-owned fire alarm facilities necessitated by the State's construction of improvements to Route #4 in the area of Hackensack Avenue and Kinderkamack Road as described in Agreement #5A; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said contract provides for the full reimbursement to the City of Hackensack by the State for all costs related to this project; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funds are available for this project from Account No. X-050-Ll8-001 and X-050-Ll8-002 of the Capital Fund; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract between a municipality and the State is exempt from the bidding provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(2). Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #82 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN 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 execute an agreement with the State of New Jersey, whereby the State of New Jersey shall be responsible for the off-site relocation and adjustment of the City-owned sewer facil ities necessitated by the State's construction of improvements to Route ff 4 in the area of Hackensack Avenue and Kinderkamack Road as described in Agreement #6; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said contract provides for the I full reimbursement to the City of Hackensack by the State for all costs related to this project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funds are available for this project from Account No. X-050-Ll8-001 of the Capital Fund and Account No. 6- 010-310-116 of the Current Fund; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract between a municipality and the State is exempt from the bidding provisions of the Local Public Contacts Law pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(2). Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed. Mayor Zisa thanked her and asked the City Manager, City Attorney and members of Council if they had anything to report. They did not. The Mayor opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business and asked if anyone present wished to be heard. Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, commented on the recent snow storms. She asked if there are regulations that would require the area around fire escapes to be cleared of snow and was told by I the Mayor that he did not know if the law required snow to be removed from the area of fire escapes. He would find out. John Carr, Green Street, asked if he could get an interpretation of the section of the ordinance that deals with noise and nuisances. He said he was going to give the information to his lawyer. The people next door are preventing him from sleeping and something has to be done. Mayor Zisa suggested that he file a complaint with the Police Department. He advised Mr. Carr that he has the right under th e City's Code. He suggested he take photos of what is happening and also tape the noise when they are in violation. 4-5 Mr. Carr said he tried to file a complaint before, but would try again. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Galvis that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (9:25 p M. ) • DEPUTY MAYOR MARK A. STEIN I c�� II !..'�·