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 7, 1996. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order at 8:05 P.M. and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. Present: Deputy Mayor Roger B. Mattei, Councilman Jesus R. Galvis, Councilwoman Juanita Trammell, Councilman Mark A. Stein, I 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 September 16th, 1996. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried Resolution #275 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN 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:l506 Hackensack University Medical Center RA:l507 St. Gabriel Syrian Orthodox Church Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I Resolution #276 OFFERED BY: GALVIS 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 make the following refund for the reason stated: $137.00 Best Removal, Inc., 322 Washington Ave., Hackensack NJ, representing an over-charge for an Asbestos Permit #96-0937 Amount Block Lot Name Year Reason $52,434.37 344 12 Queen Anne Apts. 1992 STB 736.58 443 24C0032 Lookout Builders, Inc. 1996 Err. 1,165.00 421 8C0027 First American Real Estate Tax Serv. 1995 Err. 2,216.00 421 8C0027 II II II II 1996 Err. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #27.,7 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order Nos. 1 and 2 from AJM Contractors for the improvement of Anderson Street I to compensate them for additional work; and WHEREAS, John Cohen Associates, Architect, has recommended that said Change Orders be approved; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from Account No. X-050-J04-001 of the Capital Fund in the amount of $11,779.26, Purchase Order #88673. /So NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order Nos. 1 and 2 for AJM Contractors, Inc. be and are hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #278 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 1 from M.J. D'Arminio Inc. for vari'ous park improvements to compensate them for additional work; and WHEREAS, Kenneth G. B. Job, City Engineer, that said Change Order be approved; and has recommended I WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from Account #X-050-J02-015 of the. Capital Fund in the amount of $5,273.80, Purchase Order #87920. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order No. 1 for M.J. D'Arminio Inc. be and is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell', Stein, Zisa I Resolution #279 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS 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 between the Borough of River Edge and the City of Hackensack for a sewer connection (Boodles Restaurant) in the City of Hackensack. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #280 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL I 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 between the City of Hackensack and the Hackensack Housing Authority for Police Protection Services for various housing projects in the City of Hackensack. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #281 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 between the Hackensack Yacht Club and the City of Hackensack for the lease of approximately seven (7) feet of the City's right-of-way to maintain a fence on City of Hackensack property located on Shafer Place. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #282 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack wishes to enter into a grant agreement with the County of Bergen for the purpose of using $90,000.00 in 1993 Community Development Block Grant funds for the purchase of an Emergency Fire Vehicle; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council recognizes that the City of I Hackensack is liable for any funds not spent in accordance with the grant agreements pursuant to HUD requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to sign the aforesaid grant agreements and that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby  /5/ authorized to sign all County vouchers submitted in connection with the aforesaid projects. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #283 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack wishes to amend grant agreement #CD-06-96 with the County of Bergen for the purpose of using $60,000.00 in 1993 Community Development Block Grant funds in connection with previous grant (s) in the I amount of $100,000 for a total amount of $160,000 for the Barrier Free Curb Cuts project; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council recognizes that the City of Hackensack is liable for any funds not spent in accordance with the grant agreements pursuant to HUD requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to sign the aforesaid grant agreements and that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to sign all County vouchers submitted in connection with the aforesaid projects. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #284 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special itern of revenue in the budget of any County or Municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any I item of appropriation for equal amount. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 1996 in the sum of $2,007.91, which item is now available as a revenue from the Drunk Driving Enforcement Grant pursuant to the provisions of statute; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $2,007.91 is hereby appropriated under the caption "Drunk Driving Enforcement Grant". Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #285 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on October 1, 1996, for the purchase of Motor Vehicles in the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, five bids were received from Wayne Dodge/Ozzie's Ford, Beyer Brothers, Princeton Nassau Conover, FLM, Inc., Plaza Dodge Motor Fleet and Plaza Ford Motor Fleet. I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the purchase of Motor Vehicles in the City of Hackensack be awarded to Wayne Dodge/Ozzie's Ford, the low bidder, 144 Passaic Avenue, Kearny, NJ, in the amount of $15,783.60 for Vehicle #1, $15,783.60 for Vehicle #2 and $17,390.68 for Vehicle #3, a total of $48,957.88; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds in the amount of $15,783.60 are available from account #5-010-610-262; $4,283.60 from account #5-010-342-261; ( $11,500. 00 from account #6-010-540-101 and $17,390. 68 from account #6-010-310-262 of the Current Fund, P. O. #84230, 84231 and 96472. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #286 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on September 30, 1996, for the improvement of Johnson Park in the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, upon review of the five bids received, Kenneth G. B. Job, Consulting Engineer, has recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Benkendorf Landscaping. I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the improvement of Johnson Park in the City of Hackensack be awarded to Benkendorf Landscaping, 303 Route 302, Mine Hill, NJ 07803, in the amount of $129,181. 25; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from the Capital Fund account #X-050-J02-003 in the amount of $102,618. 65 and X-050-Dl9-001 in the amount of $26,562. 60, P. O. #96490. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #287_ OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, one bid was received on September 13, 1996, for furnishing Holiday Pole Decorations for the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the purchase of Holiday Pole I Decorations for the City of Hackensack be awarded to Promotional Displays, Inc. , the only bidder, 654 Lacey Road, Forked River, New Jersey 08731, in the amount of $19,184. 00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from account #6-010-710-29W in the amount of $8,184. 00 and #6-010-720-262 in the amount of $11,000. 00 of the Current Fund, P. O. #96304. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #288 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack received funds from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the improvement of Main Street between Essex Street and Camden Street; and WHEREAS, due to a major collapse of a portion of the Main Street combined sewer and the expanded scope of the project by the City of Hackensack, which will necessitate redesign and reconstruction of the Atlantic Street and Main Street intersection, it will not be possible for the City to award a contract prior to September 18, 1996, pursuant to the Grant Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of I ,the City of Hackensack hereby request an extension to December 15, 1996, from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the award of a contract for the improvement of Main Street between Essex Street and Camden Street. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #289 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, on July 10, 1996, the Planning Board of the City of Hackensack approved an application for Preliminary Subdivision Approval in connection with "Major Subdivision Application No. 689  /Sd and Site Plan Review" pertaining to Block 144 Lots 2A and 30, Block 145 Lots 51/55, Sununit Avenue and Route 17, in the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, in order to proceed with the above project, the construction of twelve (12) one-family residences, the developer (as a specific condition of the Planning Board approval) must obtain the consent of the Hackensack City Council for the construction of sub-surface sanitary and storm sewer lines and appurtenant facilities, on the City-owned property known as Lot 28 in Block 144B and more conunonly known as the Rowland Avenue Park in I the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the consideration to be paid to the City of Hackensack by the developer, Threegees, a partnership, its successors or assigns, to restore and improve the Rowland Avenue Park and to compensate for the temporary use of the subject public property has been calculated to be $37,414.00, which is to be paid to the City within ninety (90) days from the date from the issuance of the formal consent from the Mayor and City Council; and WHEREAS, this action is taken in accordance with Chapter 148, Section 34, et seq., of the Code of the City of Hackensack, New Jersey, entitled "Excavations"; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack has determined that the issuance of a Grant of License to the developer is in the best interests of the people of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to execute and deliver a Grant of License to the developer, its successors or assigns, under the terms and conditions set forth herein, in accordance with the Resolution approved by the Planning Board of the City of Hackensack on July 10, 1996. I Roll Call: Resolution #290 Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Tranunell, Stein, Zisa OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, a Bergen County Conununity Development Grant has been proposed by the following: $400,000.00 by the Mayor and Council for Low-Mod Housing Rehabilitation in the City of Hackensack; $150,000.00 by the Mayor and Council for Barrier Free Curb Cuts in the City of Hackensack for 1997; $400,000.00 by the Housing Development Corp. of Bergen County, 21 Main Street, for First-time Home Buyer Down Payment-Closing Costs Assistance Program; $700,000.00 by the Housing Authority of Bergen County, 21 Main Street, for their Tenant Bases Rental Assistance Program; $ 20,038.00 by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, 64 Passaic Street, for their Chore Service; $ 59,500.00 by H.O.P.E. for Ex-offenders, Inc., 106 Central Avenue, for their Project Hope; I $ 35,175.00 by the Heightened Independence & Progress (HIP) , 131 Main Street, for their Project Outreach to Disabled Minorities Program; $167,000.00 by the YMCA of Greater Bergen County, 360 Main Street, for the Replacement of their Main Roof and Gutter, and $105,145.00 for the Rehabilitation of Residency Bathrooms;  $324,676.00 by Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey, 131 Main Street, for their Discrimination/Comprehensive Housing Counseling/Homeless Program; $ 2S,OOO.OO by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior Center, Inc., 120 Atlantic Street, for their Program Coordinator/Program Supplies for the Center, and $ ·2S,000 for their Intergenerational Afterschool Program; $ lS,S00.00 by the Community Resource Council (CRC) , 387 Main I Street, for their CR Helpine I and R Service; $121,000.00 by the Bergen County Housing Coalition, 389 Main Street, for their Outreach and Guidance Project; $ S4,200.00 by the Bergen County Department of Human Services, 21 Main Street, for their Tracers Phase Planning; and $-· 26,600.00 by Bergen County Community Action Program, Inc., for emergency heating system repairs at the Warner House; 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 projects; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Community Development Program so that implementation of the aforesaid projects may be expedited. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #291 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, on May 6, 1996, the Mayor and Council passed Resolution No. 144 under which the assessments on certain condominium units owned by Ronald F. Krieger were reduced; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid Resolution incorrectly referred to the condominium units as being located in Block 344, Lot lS; and WHEREAS, the correct tax map location designation is Block 323, Lot 20 Qual. C003D, C003L, C004G and COOS!. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Resolution No. 144 be and is hereby deemed amended to the extent that the property designation should read Block 323, Lot 20, Qual. C003D, C003L, C004G and COOS!, and that all other matters set forth in the aforesaid Resolution shall remain unchanged. Roll Call: Resolution #292 Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN I WHEREAS, Teleport Communications, with offices at 27S Old New Brunswick Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 088S4, is a public utility as defined in N.J.S.A. 48:2-13 and as such has been authorized by the Federal Communications Commission and the New Jersey Board of Regulatory Commissions to provide int e r s t a t e , intertelecommunications service in the State of New Jersey; and  /5S WHEREAS, Teleport Communications is seeking to install fiber optic cable within the City of Hackensack (hereinafter referred to as the "City") , and requests permission to occupy the City rights­ of-way for City roads in order to achieve this purpose; and WHEREAS, the installation of the fiber optic cable in the thoroughfares and public rights-of-way of the City requires the authorization and approval of the City Council of the City of Hackensack for the placement of such fiber optic cable pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:17-11; and I WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared between the City and Teleport Communications settling for the terms and conditions for the installation of fiber optic cable. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, that permission and authority be granted to Teleport Communications to occupy the City rights-of-way for City roads in order to install fiber optic cable. Such authorization is subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. Teleport Communications shall adhere to all applicable safety requirements impaired by Federal, State and Local law. 2. Teleport Communications shall adhere to all City rules and regulations requiring utilities as they relate to the City rights-of-way. 3. The permission and authority granted hereunder shall be for a twenty (20) year term. The City shall have the right to terminate permission and authority for same upon a two-year written notification to Teleport Communications. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I Resolution #293 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, Governor Whitman announced in her 1996 Budget speech that she is again proposing consolidation of Local General Assistance with County Welfare and a proposal to develop legislation to that effect is presently being developed for Committee consideration; and WHEREAS, Governor Whitman's plan would immediately eliminate the present twenty-four hour availability/response time of Local Human Services Directors and would necessitate the added expense of increased police overtime to transport residents needing emergency attention to a designated County location. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, is unanimously of the opinion that local control of Welfare and Human Services can best be monitored and administrated on the local level and that it would be a mistake to consolidate the Local General Assistance Program with the understaffed County program which could not maintain the level of confidence and immediate attention which presently exists between the Local Human Services Director and Hackensack citizens who find themselves in emergency need; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution of total I opposition to the Governor's "Work First NJ" a proposal for Welfare Reform be forwarded to Governor Whitman, Senator Byron Baer, Assemblyman Charles K. Zisa, Assemblywoman Loretta Weinberg, members of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and Chairperson of the State Appropriations Committee. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #294, Capital Budget Amendment, offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell and carried, is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Resolution #295 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: ' TRAMMELL INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 18-96 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $425,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $404,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF." BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 18-96 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said I Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on October 21, 1996, 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 #296 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 19-96 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFACING OF PORTIONS OF VARIOUS STREETS IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $47,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING PART OF THE APPROPRIATION". BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 19-96 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be I held on October 21, 1996, 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 #297 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 20-96 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE FORMER BRANCH LIBRARY IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $150,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $142,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF". BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 20-96 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 October 21, 1996, at 8:00 P.M, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached at the regular meeting place of the City I 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 #298 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 21-96 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE  /S7 I PROVIDING FOR CURB IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS STREETS IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $175,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $166,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF". BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 21-96 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 October 21, 1996, at 8:00 P.M, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached at the regular meeting place of the City I 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 #299 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 $5,478,650.13 Public Assistance I Account 1,149.94 Public Assistance II Account 22,033.69 Capital Account 91,617.90 Public Parking System Account 26,493.98 Trust Account 16,200.00 Payroll Agency Account 83,033.75 County Community Dev. Block Grant Acct. 12,459.67 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said bills are on file as a I public record in the office of the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #300 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, 175 Associates is the owner of certain real property known as Block 424, Lot 21, designated as 175 Passaic Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer had filed an appeal to its 1995 real property tax assessment, which matter was settled and Judgment entered by the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment for the subject premises is $810,000; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has made application to the Court pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 (Tax Court Freeze Act) requesting the Court to enter Judgment for 1996 based upon the Judgment of $667,500 entered for 1995; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that the matter be settled and Freeze Act application be entered; and I WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate application of the Freeze Act in the matter entitled "175 Associates v. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 001567-95; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #301 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, R. F. Dini is the owner of certain real property known as Block 100, Lots 2A and 2B, designated as 115-133 South Newman Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1994 and 1995 real property tax assessments, which matters were settled and Judgments entered by the Tax Court of New Jersey; and I WHEREAS, the yearly assessments for the subject premises are $1,544,800 Lot 2A and $149,700 for Lot 2B; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has made application to the Court pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 (Tax Court Freeze Act) requesting the Court to enter Judgment for 1996 based upon the Judgment entered for 1995 reducing the assessment for Lot 2A to $1,000,300 and maintaining the assessment on Lot 2B; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate application of the Freeze Act in the matter entitled "R.F. Dini c/o Dinico Products v. City of I Hackensack", Docket No. 003873-95; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #302 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Statehouse Realty is the owner of certain real property known as Block 211, Lot 18, designated as 211 State Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1995 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment for the subject premises is $583,900; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax I Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "Statehouse Realty v. City of Hackensack, Docket No. 0009671-95 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $450,000 for 1995 and 1996; and  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #303 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Leonard and Mildred Rothman are the owners of certain real property known as Block lOOF, Lot 1, designated as 345 Lodi Street; and I WHEREAS, the taxpayers have filed an appeal to their 1994 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessment for the subject property is $588,700 for 1994; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Appraiser that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "Leonard and Mildred Rothman v. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 1 3301 -94 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $525,000 for 1994; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that predicated upon a full waiver of taxpayer on the refund. the any foregoing settlement is interest payable to the Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #304 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Alfiero Palestroni is the owner of certain real property known as Block 78F, Lot JOB, designated as 1 74 Lodi Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to his 1994 and 1 995 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessment for the subject property is $430,700 for each year; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and I WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "Alfiero Palestroni v. City of Hackensack", Docket Nos. 0 1 2855-94 and 009206-95 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $330,700 for 1994 and 1995; and /60 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #305 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Randolph F. Dini and Ronald A. Dini are the owners of certain real property known as Block 82, Lot 22, located at 21-25 Green Street, City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers have filed an appeal to their 1994 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the I Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the total yearly assessment for the subject premises was established at $750,000 as per a Judgment Pursuant to Settlement entered on November 9, 1994 and amended on November 18, 1994; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "Dini, Randolph F. and Ronald A. v. City of Hackensack", I Docket No. 013324-94, so that the total assessment as set forth above be reduced to $665,000; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #306 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hackensack is desirous of retaining the continued consulting services, in an amount not to exceed $5,000. 00, of Impact Realty Associates, Inc. , 155 Polifly Road, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, with respect to the expansion of Hackensack University Medical Center, and the need for potential improvement generated thereby in the area of Essex Street, Summit Avenue, and Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey; 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 requir�s 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 in account #6-010-240-204 of the Current Fund, P. O. #90583, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, as follows:  /£/ 1. The Agreement by and between the City of Hackensack and Impact Realty Associates, Inc., dated September 5, 1995, for the provision of these services, be and hereby is continued and extended up to a limit of $5,000.00. 2. The extension and continuation of this contract is authorized without competitive bidding as 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. I 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 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 reported Tomas Padilla will be honored by the Bergen County Freeholders on October 17, 1996, as an outstanding Spanish American and extended congratulations to him. He also announced that Hackensack will host the first Columbus Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, October 13, 1996. Mayor Zisa opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Kent Losche, 267 Summit Avenue, said he was concerned about the house at 241 Summit Avenue that is being used by individuals in I transit. They do not maintain the property and urged the enforcement of the Zoning laws. He stated there are four houses for sale between Central Avenue and Golf Street and added that he hopes this trend will not continue and that these houses be maintained as one-family dwellings. He requested the Mayor and Council address the matter. Mayor Zisa advised Mr. Losche that the Building Department has made inspections and has put the landlord on notice of the many violations found on the premises. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, said his son is a student in Amherst and there are eight students renting a house which is a single family dwelling but is rented as an extended family. Mr. Donovan asked Council's support, by way of a resolution, of legislation to consider English as the official language in New Jersey. Dr. Lila Moore, 261 Summit Avenue, addressed the condition and changes that have occurred on Summit Avenue. She said one of the men who lives in the house came to see them and said they were a "frat" group. She suggested Council request the County to reduce the parking time on Summit Avenue between Golf Street and Central I Avenue. Mayor Zisa said the issue of extended family as defined by the Courts and as we see it has not been resolved. He said the two­ hour time limit could probably be accomplished from Spring Valley Avenue to the Hasbrouck Heights border. An ordinance would be required. He said Council would need to know how the residents in the area will feel about the change. Mayor Zisa said he appreciates the residents coming forward to voice their concerns stating Council is taking the matter seriously.  Councilman Stein also pointed out that the Police has "made a greater presence in the area". The following also voiced their concerns regarding the problems that exist on Summit Avenue: Cynthia Losche, 267 Summit Avenue Dr. Kevin Miller, 261 Summit Avenue, who also thanked Council for the action already taken. Ray, 303 Summit Avenue, who mentioned that the elimination of I the right turn on red at Central and Summit Avenue and Passaic and Summit Avenue may help in terms of safety. Mr. Donovan added that he would not want to see the speed limit reduced below 35 miles per hour. Anthony Zisa, 74 Davis Avenue, mentioned a report regarding the Volunteer Ambulance being replaced by the Fire Department. Mayor Zisa advised there has been no discussion in this area nor has there been any changes other than monitoring the funds. Lorenzo Simmons, 55 Railroad Avenue, said he has a group called Youth Unlimited which was recently incorporated and asked for support in their efforts to help kids. Mayor Zisa asked if he was aware that we have a very extensive recreation program. He said "yes". Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (9:20 P. M) I ATTEST: I  - - - e solution #2 94 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENIMEN.r WHEREAS, the Local Capital Budget for the year 1996 was adopted on the 15th day of April , 19 96 and, ___ ---- WHEREAS, it is desired to amend said adopted capital Budget section , NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack , County of Bergen , that the following amendment ( s) to the adopted Capital Budget section of the annual buaget be made: RECORDED VOTE ( Ma t t e i ( ( Galvis ( AYES ( Trammell NAYS ( None ABSTAIN { None ( Stein ( ( Zi s a ( CAPITAL BUDGET ( Current Year Action) 19 96 PLANNED FUNDING SERVICES FOR CURRENT YEAR 19 --- Amounts Grants in Project Estimated Reserved in 19 Budget Capital Capital Aid and Debt To be Funded Project Number Total Cost Prior Years ropriations App Improvement Fund Suprlus Other Funds Authorized In Future Years Ren to Former Branch Library (1) $150,000.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 142,500.00 Reconst w. Railroad Av (2) 50,000.00 2,500.00 47 500.00 Curb Impr var streets ( 3) 175,000.00 8,500.00 166,500.00 Var Capital Improvement (4) 425,000.00 21,000.00 404,000.00 TOTAL ALL PROJECTS $ 800,000.00 $ 39,500.00 $ 760,500.00 YEAR CAPITAL PROGRAM 19 96 - li 2001 Anticipated PROJECT Schedul_e __ and Funding Requirement Estimated Budget Project Estimated Completion Year FUNDING AMOUNTS PER YEAR j Pro ect Number Total Cost Time 19 19 96 19 19 19 19 -- 19 Ren to Former Branch Library (1) $ 150,000.00 $ 150,000.00 Reconst w. Railroad Ave (2) 50,000.00 50,000.00 � Curb Improvements Var street (3) 175,000.00 175,000.00 Var Capital Improvements (4) 425,000.00 425,000.00 � Total all projects $ 800,000.00 $ soo,000.00 �.  - - R e s o lu t i o n - Page 2 6 Year Capital Program 19.96._ - 200J SUMMARY OF ANTICIPATED FUNDING SCXJRCF..S AND AKXJN'l'S BUDGET APPROPRIATICllS IDiDS AND lCrF.S Capital Grants in Estimated Current Future Improvement Capital Aid and Self Project Total Cost Year 19 96 Years Fund Surplus Other Funds General Liquidating Assement School Ren to Former Branch Lib. $ 150,000.00 $150,000.00 $150,000.00 Reconst W.Railroad Ave 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 Curb Improvements Var sts 175,000.00 175,000.00 175,000.00 Various Capital Improvement 425,000.00 425,000.00 425,000.00 TOTAL ALL PR�E �3 ,ooo.oo $800,000.00 $800,000.00 tl� IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this complete amendment, in accordance with the provisions ot NJAC �=�u-4.4leJ oe puo11snea in in the issue of , 19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two certified copies of this Resolution be filed forthwith in the Office of the Director of Local Government Services. It is hereby certified that this is a true copy of a resolution amending the Capital Budget section adopted by the governing body on the seventh day of October , 19 9 6 -- Certified by me (DATE) TRENTON I NEW JERSEY APPROVED I 19 Prepared & Submitted by Chief Financial Officer DIRECTOR OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES