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, September 15 , 1997. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order at 8:00 P. M. and asked everyone to stand while Louis Mordaga, the son of Captain Michael Mordaga to lead us in the flag salute. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. Present Councilmen Roger B. Mattei, Jesus R. Galvis, I Councilman Mark A. Stein, Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager James S. Lacava, City Clerk Doris L. Dukes and City Attorney Richard E. Salkin Absent - Deputy Mayor Juanita Trammell due to death in the family. 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 by posting a copy on � the Bulletin Board in City Hall."· Mayor Zisa, before the regular business of the meeting, called upon the Police Chief to recognize the efforts and careers of Police personnel who have been elevated to a new rank. Chief Zisa, on behalf of the Hackensack Police Department commended the officers on their years of service to the City. He congratulated them on their achievements which was accomplished through a competitive testing process in the state of New Jersey. The Chief also acknowledged two Auxili�ry Police Officers who will be elevated to a higher rank. As the Mayor called the officers, City Clerk, Doris L. Dukes I administered the Oath of Office to each of them as follows: � Edward Keeser Deputy Police Chief Dennis Cinque Captain Frank Zisa Captain Michael Mordaga Captain Richard Roman Sergeant Danilo Garcia Seargant Thomas Padilla Sergeant Donald Pierce Sergeant Auxiliary Police personnel: Willie Williams Auxiliary Lieutenant Benedetto Taolalla Auxiliary Sergeant Mayor Zisa announced that Deputy Mayor Trammell had death in the family and had to to out of town. He extended congratulations to the newly elevated Police personnel. The Mayor than�ed the Chief . for being so patient in his request for the promotions and also thanked Councilman Mattei, liaison for the Police Department, for his efforts. He asked those who had presentations to please come forward. I Sandy Williams presented plaques to Willie Williams and Benedetto Paolella from the Hackensack Community Retirees and Gordon Whiting presented a plaque to Willie Williams from the Majestic Lodge Elks. Mayor Zisa asked other members of the Council if they wished to make comments. Councilman Mattei said he was very proud to be a City Official. He is now approaching his third term and extended congratulations to all of the officers.  Councilman Galvis also congratulated all of the officers and said he was proud to have worked with the Police Chief during the past year. Councilman Stein stated that this Police Department has been noted by the entire state because of the men and women who serve. He extended congratulations and wished them continued good luck in the future. Mayor Zisa invited everyone to a reception at the Hackensack Civic Center, compliments of Sorce. I Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held September 2nd and 8th, 1997. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by.Galvis that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 18-97 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING VARIOUS STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $400,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING $356,811 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY AS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $380,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE APPROPRIATION". Mayor Zisa: "This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move." Motion offered by Stein seconded by Mattei that there be a public hearing. Carried Mayor Zisa asked if anyone wished to speak on this ordinance. Rainer Olster, 144 Union Street, asked which streets will be improved. City Manager Lacava responded to his question. I Motion offered by Mattei seconded by Galvis that the public hearing be closed. Carried Resolution No. 286 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. 18-97 entitled: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING VARIOUS STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $400,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING $356,811 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY AS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $380,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE APPROPRIATION", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll CalL: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Trammell FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 19-97 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RECONSTRUTION AND REPAVING OF WEST I PLEASANTVIEW AVENUE IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $125,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING $89,000 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $119,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE APPROPRIATION II • Mayor Zisa: "This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move". Motion offered by Galivs, seconded by Stein that there be a public hearing. Carried  Mayor Zisa asked if anyone wished to speak on this ordinance. Lloyd Breslow, asked what portion of West Pleasantview Avenue will be repaved. Mayor Zisa responded. Lenny Nix, Elm Avenue, asked if the sidewalks will be done and was told "no". I Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Galvis that the public hearing be closed. Carried Resolution #287 OFFERED BY: Mattei 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. 18-97 entitled: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAVING OF WEST PLEASANTVIEW AVENUE IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $125,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING $89,000 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $119,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE APPROPRIATION", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Cali: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Trammell FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 20-97 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $268,590 AVAILABLE BY A CONTRIBUTION FROM THE COUNTY OF BERGEN FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY'"• Mayor Zisa: This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to I law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?" Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Galvis, that there be a public hearing. Carried Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Mattei, that the public hearing be closed. Carried Resolution #288 OFFERED BY: Mattei SECONDED BY: Galvis BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 20-97 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $268,590 AVAILABLE BY A CONTRIBUTION FROM THE COUNTY OF BERGEN FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Tr ammell FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 21-97 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION TITLES AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT (SCHOOL TRAFFIC GUARDS) OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK". I Mayor Zisa, "This ordinance h�s been advertised according to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?" Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Mattei, that there be a public hearing. Carried Mayor Zisa asked if anyone wished to be heard on this ordinance. Rainer Olster, 144 Union Street asked the percentage of inrease and when advised that it was 4%, he said it was too much.  Lloyd Breslow, 77 Prospect Avenue, supported the 4% increase. . Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Stein, that the public hearing be closed. Carried Resolution #289 OFFERED BY: Stein SECONDED BY: Mattei BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, I County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 21-97 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION TITLES AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT (SCHOOL TRAFFIC GUARDS) OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Tr ammell Resolution #290 OFFERED BY: Mattei 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 Rsn. $26,654.10 82 22 R. F. & R. A. Dini 1994/ 1996 STB 4,747.68 110 18 PNC Realty Holding Corp 1994 STB 7,894.80 314 12 Andora, P. & G. 1996 STB 4,889.20 314 2A II II II 1996 STB 29,276.76 504A 14C MetPath,Inc & P.J. Zipp 1993/ 1995 STB I 88,985.96 504A 14G II " II 1993/ 1995 STB 829.00 237 2,C003A 1st American R.E. Tax Srv 1997 ERP 114.00 127 17 Casbla Associates LLC 1997 ERP 5.96 321 1,C002D P & R Williams 1997 CTB 472.80 303 20A Cruzana Manor 1997 CTB 331.72 518 47,C0005 R. Mastrolia 1997 CTB 331.72 518 47,C0003 R & N Rhein 1997 CTB 207.60 518 47,COOOl J. Mulligan 1997 CTB 331.72 518 47,C0002 H. Fruhman 1997 CTB 331.72 518 47,C0004 P. Hickey 1997 CTB 207.60 518 47,C0006 L. Molee 1997 CTB 331.72 518 47,C0008 M. Parangi & N. Adham 1997 CTB 331.72 518 47,C0009 J & M Dupars 1997 CTB 772.80 219 5,COOlD W Garretson & D. Witherspoon, Esq. 1997 CTB 857.44 321 l,COOlB M. Gacool & Witherspoon 1997 CTB 632.96 321 1,COOlA A. Espinal & Witherspoon 1997 CTB 794.88 321 1,C003H c. MacDonald & " " 1997 CTB 397.44 354 37,C0025 E. Jordan & Witherspoon 1997 CTB 5,028.24 85 1 BRD Corp 1997 CTB 1,083.28 409 18 Richard J. Milano, Esq. 1997 CTB $ 68.00 to Kathleen McCormick-Campi, 250 Bellevue Ave., Upper Montclair, NJ 07043- 1394, for Zoning Application No. 11-97, which �as withdrawn Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa I Absent - Trammell Resolution #291 OFFERED BY: Mattei SECONDED BY: Galvis WHEREAS, R.S. 40:2-35 provides that monies held in any separate fund shall be treated as monies held in trust and shall not be diverted to any other purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following bank be made  the depositories for various accounts effective immediately: Bergen Comercial Bank BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Custodian shall be Michael Mariniello and that all disbursements shall be made by checks signed by Mayor John F. Zisa, Treasurer Michael Mariniello and City Clerk Doris L. Dukes or in her absence Chief Financial Officer Michael Mariniello. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa I Resolution #292 Absent - Tr ammell OFFERED BY: Galvis SECONDED BY: Stein BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Norman Levin be and is hereby appointed Constable for the City of Hackensack, for a one (1) year term; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the duties/activities are limited to those City related activities as directed by the City Manager. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Trammell Resolution #293 OFFERED BY: Mattei SECONDED BY: Galvis WHEREAS, Charles and Frances Zoccoli are the owners and taxpayers of certain real properties known as Block 55, Lot 1 designated as 24 Pink 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 I WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $320,400; 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 authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation, inclusive of any Freeze Act application entitled "Charles and Frances Zoccoli v. City of Hackensack ", Docket Nos. 010107-95 and 000012-96 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey so that the assessments be reduced to $300,000 for each year; 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, Stein, Zisa I Absent - Tr ammell Resolution #294 OFFERED BY: Mattei SECONDED BY: Galvis WHEREAS, Eddie and Konstantina Rodriguez are taxpayers of certain real property known as Block 545, Lot lOA designated as 134 Ross Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers have filed an appeal to their 1996 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 $166,000; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Counsel and the Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. I 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 "Rodriguez v. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 008760-96 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey so that the assessment be reduced to $149,500 for 1996 with the Freeze Act being applied for 1997 and 1998; 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, Stein, Zisa Absent - Trammell Resolution #295 OFFERED BY: Mattei SECONDED BY: Galvis WHEREAS, Elberto and Sevastiano Freay are the owners and taxpayers of certain real property known as Block 213, Lot 12. 8 designated as 76 Union Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers have filed an appeal to their 1996 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and I WHEREAS, the yearly assessment for the subject premises is $138,600; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Counsel 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 "Freay v. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 009154-96 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey so that the assessment be reduced to $124,700 for 1996 with the Freeze Act being applied for 1997 and 1998; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that predicated upon a full waiver of taxpayer on the refund. the foregoing settlement is any interest payable to the I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Trammell Resolution #296 OFFERED BY: Mattei SECONDED BY: Galvis  WHEREAS, Tenakill Office Center is the owner of certain real property known as Block 309 Lot 3 designated as 190 Moore Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer had filed an appeal to its 1995 real property tax assessment, which matter was settled by Judgment reducing the assessment to $2,500,000; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer seeks to apply the provisions of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51 A-8) to the 1997 assessment; and I WHEREAS, the $2,900,000; and 1997 assessment for the subject premises WHEREAS, no lawful reason exists to oppose application of the is Freeze Act for 1997; 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 (N.J.S.A. 54:51 A-8) for 1997; 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, Stein, Zisa Absent - Trammell I Resolution #297 OFFERED BY: Mattei SECONDED BY: Galvis WHEREAS, Alfiero Palestroni was the owner and taxpayer of certain real properties known as Block 78, Lot 30B, designated as 174 Lodi Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to his 1993 real property tax assessments, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $430,700; 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 interest 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 I be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "Alfiero Palestroni v. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 000010-93 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $330,700 for 1993; 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, Stein, Zisa Absent - Trammell Resolution #298 OFFERED BY: Mattei SECONDED BY: Galvis WHEREAS, 25 East Salem Street Assoc. is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 309, Lot 1, designated as 25 East Salem Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 1994, 1995 and 1996 I real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment was $6, 602, 500 for 1994 and 1995 and $5, 900, 000 for 1996; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, reductions appear appropriate; and 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 interest 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 "25 East Salem Assoc. v. City of Hacensack ", Docket Nos. 005886-94, 001363-95 and 002872-96 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessments be reduced to $5, 300, 000 for each year under appeal and that the provisions of the Freeze Act (N.J.S. A. 54:51 A-8) be incorporated into such I 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, Stein, Zisa Absent - Trammell Resolution #299 OFFERED BY: Mattei SECONDED BY: Galvis WHEREAS, 235 Moore Street Associates, L. P. is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 311, Lot 24 designated as 235 Moore Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 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 $1, 450, 000; 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 mattes 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 "235 Moore Street Associates, L.P. v. City of Hackensack", Docket Nos. 005885-94, 001362-95 and 002874-96 presently pending in  the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessments be reduced to $1,150,000 for each year under appeal and that the provisions of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51 A-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, Stein, Zisa Absent - Trammell I Resolution f 300 OFFERED BY: Stein SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant has been Galvis proposed by the following: $21,171.00 by Volunteer Center of Bergen County for chore service; $12,300.00 by The ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties, Inc. for a new facade on their headquarters building; 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 resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of I 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. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Trammell Resolution f 301 OFFERED BY: Mattei SECONDED BY: Stein WHEREAS, pursuant to an Agreement by and between the County of Bergen and the City of Hackensack, the City requires the services of a licensed engineer in connection with Bergen County's road­ widening improvement project pertaining to Essex Street in the area between Prospect Avenue and Summit Avenue; 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 I 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, with the consent of the County of Bergen, to retain the Firm of Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., River Drive, Center 1, Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407, to perform these services at a cost not to exceed $173,856.00; and WHEREAS, funds sufficient to compensate for these services have been provided by the County of Bergen pursuant to the aforementioned Agreement and a certificate establishing that the funds are available for this contract from Trust Account No. 7-070- 100-204 has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer in accordance with N. J. A. C 5:30-14. 5 of the Rules and Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Local Finance Board; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City council of the City of Hackensack as follows: 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to execute a Contract with Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. , River Drive, Center 1, Elmwood Park, I New Jersey, 07407, for the performance of the aforedescribed services; 2. That 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 a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose profession is regulated by law in accordance with the provisions of said statute; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the Contract, upon execution, for public inspection and to publish notice of this action in the Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Trammell Resolution #302 OFFERED BY: Mattei SECONDED BY: Stein 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: I General Account $ 1,518,974. 15 Public Assistance II Account 16,568. 54 Capital Account 37,253. 62 Public Parking System Account 5,388. 60 Trust Account 15,057. 00 Payroll Agency Account 287,901. 34 County Com. Dev. Block Grant Acct 23,481. 57 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, Stein, Zisa Absent - Tramme ll Resolution #303 OFFERED BY: Stein SECONDED BY: Mattei WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack requires the services of a licensed architect in connection with the anticipated renovation of the former Branch Library on Broadway in the City of Hackensack; 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 I 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 available for public inspection; and  WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to engage the firm of Dicara, Malasits, and Rosenberg, 99 Essex Street, Maywood, New Jersey 07607, to perform said architectural services at a cost no� to exceed $ 29,000.00; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available for this Contract from Account No. X-050-M20-002 of the Capital Fund, P.. #101696, 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 I Board; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City�, of Hackensack as follows: 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they are hereby authorized to execute a Contract with Dicara, Malasits, and Rosenberg, 99 Essex Street, Maywood, New Jersey, 07607, for the performance of the aforedescribed architectural services; 2. That 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 a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose profession is regulated by law, in accordance with the provisions of said statute. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the Contract, upon execution, for public inspection and to publish notice of this action in the Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - �rammeil I Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed. The Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager, City Attorney and members of Council if they had anything to report. They did not. The Mayor then opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, asked how many of the officers that were sworn in are residents of the City. Mayor Zisa stated we have the right to demand that officers be residents when they take the test and are hired, however, we are not allowed to hold them here. The Mayor added that he would support legislation that would require uniform personnel and teachers to live in the community in which they work. Mr. Donovan also suggested that the next City Manager be a certified professional manager. The Mayor pointed out that our present Manager is a CPA as well as a managerial CFO. When looking at the community, you should weigh the importance of one certification against the other. He said we had a manager that was certified who left the City with a million dollar debt. I Lloyd Breslow, 77 Prospect Avenue, thanked the Mayor and Council for the walkway along the river. He added that he was embarrassed to see the condition of the DPW building. He said the amount of garbage and debris that have been piled up in back of that building is a disgrace. Lenny Nix, Elm Avenue, said he brought this to Jesse's attention some time ago. Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, again spoke on the subject of rents and the 5% increases. She said the income does not keep up with the rent being charged for housing. Emilio Meliti, Kaplan Avenue, complained about the Recreation Department as it relates to their attitude about a uniform for his daughter. The Mayor stated that he did not agree with the comments made by Mr. Meliti, adding that there is no other community that offers the spectrum of activities for so many different age groups as our own Recreation Department. John Carr, 62 Green Street, generating from King Alarm. complained about the noise I Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Mattei that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried ( 9:50 P.M.). UNCIL� R. GALVIS ABSENT COUNCILMAN MARK A STEIN I ATTEST: ��� Citycl erk I