City Council

fl! 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, June 16, 1997. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order at 8: 00 P. M. and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute and remain standing for a moment of silence in memory of Mrs. Ruth Stein, the mother of Councilman Mark Stein. I The Mayor asked the City Clerk to call the roll. Present: Deputy Mayor Roger B. Mattei, Councilman Jesus R. Galvis, Councilwoman Juanita Trammell, Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager James s. Lacava, Clerk Doris L. Dukes and City Attorney Richard E. Salkin Absent - Councilman Mark A. Stein Mayor Zisa announced that the Hackensack Baseball League had won the State Championship in their division in Toms River. He said he was thrilled that this team went all the way. He, with the assistance of Deputy Mayor Mattei, presented Certificates of Recognition to the Players, Coaches, Managers and Score Girls. Gus Migliori thanked the City of Hackensack for supporting their programs. A thank you letter was read from Coach " Moe " Mauriello, who could not attend the meeting. Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held on June 2nd and 9th, 1997. I Motion offered by Trammell, seconded by Mattei that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried The 1997 Municipal Budget was amended and advertised pursuant to law. Mayor Zisa called for a motion to hold a public hearing on the amendment only. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Galvis that there be a public hearing. Carried Mayor Zisa asked if anyone wished to be heard on the amendment of the budget. There was.no response. Motion offered by M�ttei; seconded by Galvis that the public hearing be closed. Carried , The 1997 Municipal Budget as adopted on motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Galvis and carried is on file as a permanent record in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution #163 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack ·1 that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to make the following refunds for the reasons stated: Amount ·Block Lot Name Year Reason $27, 645.12 . 308 lA First Fidelity Bank 1995 STB 28, 396. 80 308 lA First Fidelity Bank 1996 STB 93, 545. 00 309 3 Feinstein, Raiss 1993/ & Kelin 1996 STB 79, 932. 84 122 Var. RL Investors 1994/ 1996 STB 238. 64 323 15 P & A Nigito 1994 STB  1, 538.60 323 1 II II 1994 STB 2, 022.16 323 3 II II 1994 STB 709.64 323 5 " " 1994 STB 2, 194.86 323 6 " " 1994 STB 631.14 323 13 II H 1994 STB 251.56 323 15 11 " 1995 STB 1, 621.90 323 1 II II 1995 STB 2, 131.64 323 3 II II 1995 STB 748.06 323 5 II II 1995 STB 2, 313.69 323 6 II II 1995 STB I 665.31 323 13 " " 1995 STB 634.00 537 1C003I Oury & Mizdol, PC 1997 Err. Pymt. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #164 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, there was an overpayment of taxes in the amount of $1, 050.00 for 1996 and $2, 046.00 for 1997 on Block 12, lot 29, owned by Anthony Matchot; and WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has been advised that these payments should have been applied to Block 577 Lot 11, owned by John and Gina Vivona; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that taxes in the amount of $1, 050.00 for 1996 and $1268.00 for 1997 be transferred from Block 12, Lot 29 and applied to the 1997 open taxes on Block 577, Lot 11 and the balance be refunded to Columbia National Bank. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #165 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Michael Mariniello be and is hereby reappointed to serve as a member of the Bergen County Community Development Committee on I behalf of the Mayor and Council for a one-year term effective July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Raymond Carnevale be and is hereby reappointed to serve as his alternate for a one-year term effective July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #166 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 1 from Wellen Oil & Chemical Inc. to install a sheet metal cover for Unit 3 in the Fire Department and replace four pre-set temperature accustats; ·and WHEREAS, Richard Johnson, Fire Chief, has recommended that said Change Order be approved; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds I are available from Account #X-050-Ll0-001 of the Capital Fund in the amount of $867.00, Purchase Order #95876. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order No. 1 for Wellen Oil & Chemical Inc. , be and is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein  Resolution #167 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Arthur B. Carlson, Jr. was duly appointed Tax Assessor for the City of Hackensack pursuant to Resolution No. 68 on March 15, 1993, for a four-year term, effective April 1, 1993; and WHEREAS, Arthur B. Carlson, Jr. holds a valid Tax Assessor Certificate issued under the authority of the State of New Jersey and has lawfully and diligently performed the duties of Tax Assessor of the City of Hackensack for more than four continuous I years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Arthur B. Carlson, Jr. be and is hereby reappointed Tax Assessor of the City of Hackensack, to a second four-year term beginning July 1, 1997, thereby obtaining tenure. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #168 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to execute a contract for the purchase of the ·property known as Block 240A, Lots 28 and 29, and more commonly known as 373 Thompson Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, for a consideration of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($260,000.00); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds will be available for this purchase from the Capital Account X-050-M15-001; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall, upon I execution of the contract by the parties, retain a copy of the contract on file and available for public inspection. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #169 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Jesse D'Amore, Superintendent of Public Works, who holds Certified Public Works Manager Certificate #M-0376, shall be the Principal Public Works Manager for the City of Hackensack. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #170 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Craig Aquilina, Police Officer, is requesting a leave of absence for one (1) month without pay due to medical reasons; and WHEREAS, City Manager James S. Lacava has determined that this employee be granted a leave of absence, commencing May 25, 1997 to June 30, 1997, which shall be with group medical insurance per the I Family Leave Act; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Craig Aquilina, Police Officer, be granted a one (1) month leave of absence, without pay, as requested; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the employee's pension system by the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein 'o I Resolution #171 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, Patricia Jurik, School Traffic Guard, is requesting a leave of absence for one (1) month without pay due to medical reasons; and WHEREAS, City Manager James S. Lacava has determined that this employee be granted a leave of absence, as requested, effective May 28, 1997 and terminating June 27, 1997. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Patricia Jurik, School Traffic Guard, be granted a one requested; and (1) month leave of absence, without pay, as I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the employee's pension system by the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #172 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, New Jersey Public Law 1995, Chapters 304 and 320, provide for participation of local health agencies in the New Jersey State Tobacco Age of Sale Program and makes available financial aid to assist such agencies; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack's Department of Health has established and maintains a Tobacco Age of Sale Program that meets the standards of performance as prescribed by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the I City of Hackensack that John G. Christ, Health Officer of the City of Hackensack, be and is hereby authorized to make application to the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services for participation in the Tobacco Age of Sale Program for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #173 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on June 11, 1997, for Emergency Storm and Sanitary Sewer Repairs; and WHEREAS, bids were received from Montana Construction, Kaycon Inc. , J. Fletcher Creamer & Son Inc. , and J. R. Haftek Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the Emergency Storm and Sanitary Sewer Repairs for the City of Hackensack be awarded to J. Fletcher Creamer and Son, Inc. , 101 East Broadway, Hackensack, New Jersey; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has I certified that funds will be available in account #7-010-530-204 of the Current Fund, pursuant to the bid submitted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #174 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on June 11, 1997, for Prepackaged Meals for the Summer Food Services Program in the City of Hackensack.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for Prepackaged Meals for the Summer Food Services Program in the City of Hackensack be awarded to Industrial Luncheon, Inc. , the low bidder, 375 Prospect Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861, for a total cost of $26, 224. 12; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account 7-010-836-219 of the General Fund, P. O. #100405. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa I Resolution #175 Absent - Stein OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on June 11, 1997, for the Rehabilitation of Storm and Sanitary Sewer (No Dig); and WHEREAS, one bid was received from United Gunite Construction Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the Rehabilitation of Storm and Sanitary Sewer (No Dig) for the City of Hackensack be awarded to United Gunite Construction, Inc. , 102 Welland Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds will be available in account #7-010-530-204 of the Current Fund, pursuant to the bid submitted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein I Resolution #176 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack rece ived funds from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the improvement of Main Street between Essex Street and Camden Street; and WHEREAS, the agreement executed by the City of Hackensack set a date of September 18, 1996, for the award of the contract for this work; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has requested and received from the New Jersey Department of Transportation an extension of time for award of a contract to June 30, 1997; and WHEREAS, a television inspection of the Main Street combined sewer main between Atlantic Street and Essex Street found several areas where the existing brick arch combined .sewer was damaged and/or partially collapsed; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack will be unable to complete the remedial repairs and/or replacements of the line prior to June 30, 1997. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that they hereby request from the New Jersey I Department of Transportation an extension of time for the award of a contract for the Improvement of Main Street between Essex Street and Camden Street to October 31, 1997. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #177 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Rivco Equities is the owner and taxpayer of certain real properties known as Block 308. C, Lots 3 and 11. A designated as 210 River Street; and 3 WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $870, 000 for Lot 3 and $41, 200 for Lot 11. A; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, reductions appear appropriate; and I WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney, Tax Appraiser and Tax Assessor that these matters 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 " Rivco Equities By Marshall & Moran, Receiver v. City of Hackensack " , Docket Nos. 006858-93, 002911-94, 003282 and 001287-96 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey so that the assessment for Block 308. C, Lot 3 be reduced to $808, 800 for 1993 and $718, 800 for 1994, 1995 and 1996 and that such reductions be subject to the Freeze Act (N. J. S. A. 54: 51A-8) for 1997 on the condition that the assessments for Block 308 .c, Lot 11. A be retained for all years; 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, Zisa I Absent - Stein Resolution #178 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Old Grand Dad Joint Venture is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 315, Lot 7 designated as 264-266 State Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 1995 and 1996 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $315, 300; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, reductions appear appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that these matters 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 I authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled " Old Grand Dad Joint Venture v. City of Hackensack " , Docket Nos. 009513-95 and 008750-96 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey so that the assessments be reduced to $300, 300 for 1995 and 1996 and that the provisions of the Freeze Act (N. J. S. A. 54-51A-8) be incorporated in such settlement documents; and  /Oe!/- 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, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #179 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Francisco Apartments, Inc. is the owner and taxpayer I of certain real properties known as Block 429, Lot 32 designated as 61 Linden Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 1996 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $2, 029, 200; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney, Tax Appraiser 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 "Francisco Apartments, Inc. v. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 003284-96 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey so that the assessment be reduced to $1, 750, 000; 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, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #180 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, William and Sybil Graubard are the owners and taxpayers of certain real property known as Block 538, Lot 6 designated as 878 Main Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers filed appeals to their 1995 and 1996 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $169, 300; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, reductions appear appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that these matters 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 dire9ted to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "William and Sybil Graubard v. City of Hackensack", Docket Nos. 009599-95 and 008459-96 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey so that the assessments be reduced to $154, 000 for 1995 and 1996 and that the provisions of the Freeze Act (N. J. S. A. 54: 51A-8) be incorporated into such settlement documents; 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, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #181 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-78b has authorized the Local Finance Board to adopt rules that permit municipalities in sound fiscal condition to assume the responsibility, normally granted to the I Director of the Division of Local Government Services, of conducting the annual budget examination; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5: 30-7 was adopted by the Local Finance Board on February 11, 1997; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5: 30-7.2 thru 7.5, the City of Hackensack has been declared eligible to participate in the program by the Division of Local Government Services, and the Chief Financial Officer has determined that the City meets the necessary conditions to participate in the program for the 1997 budget year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5: 30-7.6 a & b, and based upon the Chief Financial Officer's certification, the governing body has found the budget has met the following requirements: 1. That, with reference to the following items, the amounts have been calculated pursuant to law and appropriated as such in the budget: a. b. c. Payment of interest and debt redemption charges Deferred charges and statutory expenditures Cash deficit of preceding year I d. Reserve for uncollected taxes e. Other reserves and non-disbursement items f. Any inclusions of amounts required for school purposes 2. That the provisions relating to limitation on increases of appropriations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.2 and appropriations for exceptions to limits on appropriations found at 40A: 4-45.3 et seq. are fully met. (Complies with the "CAP" law.) 3. That the budget is in such form, arrangement, and content as required by the Local Budget Law and N.J.A.C. 5: 30-4 and 5: 30-5. 4. That pursuant to the Local Budget Law: a. All estimates of revenue are reasonable, accurate, and correctly stated. b. Items of appropriation are properly set forth c. In itemization, form, arrangement, and content, the budget will permit the exercise of the comptroller function within the municipality. 5. The budget and associated amendments have been introduced, publicly advertised and adopted in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Local Budget Law, except that failure to I meet tbe deadlines of N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-5 shall not prevent such certification. 6. That all other applicable statutory ·requirements have been fulfilled.  /06 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #182 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following liquor licenses be issued in the City of I Hackensack, effective July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998, applicants having complied with the ordinances of the City of Hackensack and paid the required fee: 0223-33-003-006 Markron, Inc. A NJ Corp. $ 1, 110.00 70 Hackensack Avenue 0223-44-005-003 Liquor Basket, Inc. 940.00 450 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-006-001 Carvet, Inc. 1.110.00 250 Essex Street 0223-33-007-001 Charles & Paul Riviera Lounge, Inc. 1, 110.00 308-310 Main Street 0223-33-008-006 Cafe Terrana, Inc. 1, 110.00 772 Main Street 0223-33-009-008 Kiss Budapest Corporation 1, 110.00 206 Main Street 0223-32-010-006 Houlihan's/Bergen County, Inc. 1, 110.00 I 0223-33-011-005 197 Riverside Square Yoshida Enterprises, Inc. 21 Mercer Street 1·, 110.00 0223-33-012-003 Continental Hackensack, Inc. 1, 110.00 411 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-013-005 Corki's Corner, Inc. 1, 110.00 774-780 Main Street 0223-44-014-001 Cromwell Liquors, Inc. 940.00 410 River Street 0223-33-015-005 Gialvida Enterprises, Inc. 1, 110.00 45 Main Street 0223-44-016-003 R&C Delicatessen & Liquors, Inc. 940.00 89 South State 0223-33-017-001 Majestic Lodge Elks 153 IBPOE of W 351 First Street 1, 110.00 0223-33-018-001 I Hackensack Lodge BPO Elks #658 1, 110.00 37 Linden Street 0223-44-019-005 281 Simon Sez, Inc. 940.00 281 State Street 0223-33-020-003 Yannistadis Steven & Elias S. 1, 110.00 515 Essex Street 0223-33-021-002 .cubby's, Inc. 1, 110.00 249 S. River Street 0223-44-023-004 Kim Nack Joon & Roseanne Y 940.00 130 Anderson Street 0223-44-025-003 Hackensack Bottle King, Inc. 940.00 387 Route 17 0223-33-026-004 Brooklyn's Coal Burning Brick Oven Pizzeria 1, 110.00 161 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-028-010 Yusuwan Enterprises, Inc. 1, 110.00 I 261 Main Street 0223-44-030-003 Anmar Liquor Inc. 1, 110.00 75 Main Street 0223-33-031-002 Aogo, Inc. 1, 110.00 129 Johnson Avenue 0223-33-032-003 Lido Restaurant, Inc. 1, 110.00 701 Main Street 0223-44-033-004 Rojas Wines & Liquors Inc. 139 Hudson Street 940.00 0223-33-034-004 Catamaran, Inc. 1, 110.00 380 West Pleasantview Avenue 0223-44-035-004 Highlands Liquors, Inc. 940.00 842 Main Street 0223-33-036-002 Charlmaree, Inc. 1, 110.00 126 Anderson Street 0223-33-038-004 Bowler City Lounge, Inc. 1, 110.00 85 Midtown Bridge Approach 0223-33-040-005 Coach House Diner & Rest., Inc. Route 4 & Hackensack Avenue 1, 110.00 I 0223-33-041-004 Hiliada, Inc. 1, 110.00 80 River Street 0223-44-042-007 Essex Street Liquors & Wines, Inc. 940.00 214-216 Essex Street 0223-44-043-006 Western Beverages Corporation 940.00 80 South River Street 0223-33-044-003 O'Neill's Summit Bar, Inc. 1, 110.00 362A Essex Street 0223-33-045-006 Ichiban, Inc. 1, 110.00 414 Hackensack Avenue 0223-44-046-003 Packard-Bamberger & Co., Inc. 940.00 630 Main Street 0223-33-047-003 Packard-Bamberger & Co., Inc. 1, 110.00 I 630 Main Street 0223-33-049-005 Houston's Restaurants Inc. 1110.00 One Riverside Square #181 0223-33-050-006 101 W. Palisade Avenue Assoc. 1, 110.00 96 Green Street 0223-33-051-006 The Ground Round, Inc. 1, 110.00 Route 4 & Hackensack Avenue  0223-33-052-002 Donnelly Restaurant Assoc., Inc. 1,110.00 107-109 Anderson Street 0223-33-053-007 Ciao Limited, Inc. 1,110.00 Route 4 & Hackensack Ave. #274 0223-33-055-004 The Foxes Den, Inc. 185 Moore Street 1,110.00 0223-44-056-004 Simple Simon, Inc. 940.00 337 Essex Street I 0223-33-057-006 Subo Corp. 453-455 Passaic Street 1,110.00 0223-33-058-001 Solari's Restaurant, Inc. 1,110.00 61 River Street 0223-33-060-003 Peter Ballentyne Inc. 1,110.00 604-606 Main Street 0223-33-061-001 Theva Foods, Inc. 1,110.00 293 Polifly Road 0223-33-062-004 Greenfield Churrascaria Inc. 1,110.00 450 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-063-006 231 Polifly Rd Corp. 1,110.00 231 Polifly Road 0223-33-064-002 Tri-Color, Inc. 1,110.00 366 River Street 0223-33-065-006 Russ's Place, Inc. 1,110.00 89-91 Main Street I 0223-44-066-001 0223-33-068-006 Val Diano Corporation 487 Hudson Street Co�fu, Inc. 940.00 1,110.00 309 Vincent Avenue 0223-31-069-001 Craftmen's Club of Mt. Zion Lodge #50 F&AM (PHA) 150.00 230 Passaic Street 0223-31-071-001 Hackensack Yacht Club Inc. 150.00 SO Shafer PJ:ace 0223-31-072-001 Hackensack Lodge #489 Loyal Order of Moose 150.00 215 Charles Street 0223-31-073-001 Oritani Field Club 150.00 18 E. Camden Street 0223-31-074-001 Trinity Columbian Club of Hackensack 78 Trinity Place 150.00 0223-33-076-005 Manoun Inc. 1,110.00 I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that license numbers 0223-33-044-003, 0223-33-047-003 and 0223-33-076-005 be held by the City Clerk until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for an approved site. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #183 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the bills in the following accounts be and are hereby ordered paid: General Account $ 1, 232, 470. 83 Public Assistance II Account 12, 898. 91 Capital Account 157, 457. 97 Public Parking System Account 7, 535. 82 Trust Account 21, 003. 00 Payroll Agency Account 179, 049. 79 County Com. Dev. Block Grant Account 4, 872. 69 SUI Account 13, 839. 80 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said bills are on file as a public record in the office of the Chief Financial Officer. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #184 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has 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 State and Passaic Streets was accidentally knocked down and rendered inoperable on May 2, 1997; 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 $5, 948.00 which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account 7-010-318-267, Purchase Order No. 100103. 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. , 242-252 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601, be paid therefor. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #185 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is the holder of certain tax sale certificates acquired under and by virtue of N. J. S. 54: 5-34 and it is deemed financially beneficial and in the best interests of the City to sell such tax sale certificates; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey that I they hereby authorize the sale by assignment of the following tax sale certificates to Fenton Langston for the sum of $265, 869. 29. Said sum includes the lien for unpaid subsequent taxes pursuant to N. J. S. A. 54: 5-113; Schedule of Assignment of Tax Certificates No. Date Amt. Assessed To Taxes Assgmt. Amt. 96-65 11/21/96 $56. 270. 88 Eval Terminals $44, 552. 68 $100, 823. 56 96-66 " " " 39, 556. 24 " " 43, 892.80 83, 449. 04 96-67 " " " 43, 070. 18 " " 38,526. 51 81, 596. 69  //0 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute and deliver any and all assignment forms or other documents which may be necessary to effectuate the sale authorized by this resolution dated June 16, 1997. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #186 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI I WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 1 from Covino Constuction Co., Inc. to install brick pedestals; and WHEREAS, Edward R. McGinnis, A.I.A. has recommended and Eugene Duffy, Chief Planner, has confirmed that said Change Order should be approved; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from Account #X-050-L04 -001 of the Capital Fund in the amount of $1, 700.00, Purchase Order #97766 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order No. 1 for Covino & Sons Construction Co. Inc., be and is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #187 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to apply an overpayment on 1996 taxes in the amount of $1, 280.00 to 1997 unpaid taxes on Block 595, Lot 1, as requested by the owners, C. Steward and N. Opel. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #188 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, legislation has been developed by the New Jersey Builders Association which will dismantle the current system of land use regulation in New Jersey; and WHEREAS, this legislation will create a position within each municipality of an individual licensed by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs called a " Permit Review Official " (PRO), which will replace the local planning board in granting approvals of development app�ications in each municipality in the State; and WHEREAS, the PRO will be required to implemen� state regulatory programs and permits by reviewing, approving and enforcing permits under such diverse regulations as the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act, Coastal Area Facilities Regulatory Act and other state development regulatory acts; and WHEREAS, the local planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment would be confined to a position of simply conceptually reviewing concept development applications, without the benefit of any detailed plans, to only determine whether those plans I conceptually comply with the existing zoning ordinance and master plan; and WHEREAS, A-2827 will prevent local citizen and resident involvement in applications by limiting those who can appeal decisions on final development applications to " persons personally, directly and seriously affected beyond general impacts of the development " . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack is strenuously opposed to Assembly Bill #2827 which will dismantle the entire regulatory and approval process and replace it with a one-sided, unbalanced procedure and also eliminate public participation and public hearings from the development process; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to Governor Christine Todd Whitman and members of the Legislature. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Resolution #189 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack GALVIS I that John Ingallinera be and is hereby approved for active membership in the Hackensack Fire Department. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed. The Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager, City Attorney and members of Council if they had anything to report. They did not. Mayor Zisa opened the meeting to the public and asked if anyone wished to be heard. Lenny Nix, ·Elm Avenue, spoke about his objections to signs nailed to trees, work on the Oliveri property being done without permits, and the tax assignment resolution. Mayor Zisa reponded to some of his comments. Dorothy Schwartz, 4 7 Prospect Avenue, confirmed that the I police does staple notices to trees. Mayor Zisa said they were using wire and does not know why they changed. It will be checked. Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Trammell that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried. ( 9: 30 PM) MATTEI ABSENT COUNCILMAN MARK A. STEIN QA��OUNCILWOMAN JUANITA TRAMMELL US R. GALVIS I ATTEST: