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, July 19, 1999, at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute. He then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. Present - Councilman Jesus R. Galvis, Councilwoman Juanita Trammell, Councilman Mark A. Stein, Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager James S. Lacava, City Clerk Doris L. Dukes and City I Attorney Richard E. Salkin - Absent - Deputy Mayor Roger B. Mattei Mrs. Dukes: "In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending a notice to The Record and placing a copy on the Bulletin Board in City Hall". Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held July 6th, 1999. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-99 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $440,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $419,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF". Mayor Zisa: "This ordinance has been advertised according to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?" Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Tr ammell that there be a public hearing. Carried. I Mayor Zisa: "Is there anyone present who wishes to be heard on this ordinance". There was no response. Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Stein that the public hearing be closed. Carried. RESOLUTION #265 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 25-99 entitled: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $440,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $419,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #266 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to make the following refunds for the reason stated: I AMOUNT $ 1,354.24 BLOCK/LOT lOOD/5 NAME Alan R. Hammer, Trustee YEAR REASON Trust. for Future Invest.1997 STB 1,368.96 lOOD/5 II II II II II 1998 STB ·2,134.40 230/24 R.Kodikian & Greta Cooper 1997 STB .2,157.60 230/24 II II II II II 1998 STB 6,216.12 237/4A Alan R. Hammer, Trust. Nigito Realty Co. 1998 STB  1,860.00 324/31 Alan R. Hammer, Trust. for Paul & Antoinette Nigito 1998 STB 741.20 343/12A,C009A Daniel G. Keough, Trust. 1996 STB 741.20 343/12A,C009D 1996 STB 765.00 343/12A,C012D 1996 STB 833.00 343/12A,C019B 1996 STB 819.40 343/12A,C019D 1996 STB 836.40 343/12A,COLPA 1996 STB 802.24 343/12A,C009A 1997 STB I 810.96 343/12A,C009A 1998 STB 802.24 343/12A,C009D 1997 STB 810.96 343/12A,C009D 1998 STB 828.00 343/12A,C012D 1997 STB 837.00 343/12A,C012D 1998 STB 901. 60 343/12A,C019B 1997 STB 911.40 343/12A,C019B 1998 STB 886.88 343/12A,C019D 1997 STB 896.5i 343/12A,C019D II 1998 STB 905.28 343/12A,COLPA II 1997 STB 915.12 343/12A,COLPA II 1998 STB 5,100.00 504A/14J Timeplex Partners Inc. 1996 STB 5,520.00 504A/14J II II II II 1997 STB 5,580.00 504A/14J II II II II 1998 STB 1,166.20 557/21 Daniel G. Keough, Trust. 1996 STB 1,262.24 557/21 II II II II 1997 STB 1,275.96 557/21 II II II II 1998 STB 1,800.48 246/3,C486K Summit Bank 1998 Err.Pyt 450.00 246/3,C486K II II 1999 Err.Pyt 280.00 246/3,C486L II H 1999 Err.Pyt Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS I RESOLUTION #267 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Collector be authorized to transfer an overpayment of taxes in the amount of $1,275.96 from 1998 taxes to 1999 unpaid taxes on Block 557, Lot 21, owned by M. Villone, as requested. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #268 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Albert Carilli, Esq., 882 Apache Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ, be and is hereby appointed Assistant Public Defender for the City of Hackensack and to continue in said office at the pleasure of the City Council. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #269 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-99 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE 4-98 ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE I SALE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS A PORTION OF EAST PLEASANTVIEW AVENUE IN THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY". BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 26-99 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 August 2nd, 1999, at 8:00 P.M, or as soon thereafter as �he matter can be reached at the regular meeting place of the City Council and at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to publish  said Ordinance according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said Ordinance will be further considered for final passage. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #270 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant has been I proposed by Bergen' County Special Transportation in the amount of $25,000 for salary and benefits for one driver; 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 project is 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 the City of Hackensack hereby confirm endorsement of the aforesaid project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Community Development Program so that implementation of the aforesaid project may be expedited. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei I RESOLUTION #271 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack authorized a Contract with Dell Contractors, Inc., Paterson, New Jersey, for construction work and the resurfacing of Parking Area "C" in an amount of $71,233.65; and WHEREAS, on September 9th, 1998, Change Order No. 1 was authorized by Resolution No. 244 in the amount of $10,395.00 to provide for the installation of concrete curb at various locations within the parking area; and WHEREAS, prior to the completion of the above described work, it was ascertained by the contractor, and verified by the consulting City Engineer, that additional storm drainage construction is necessary to properly complete the project; and . WHEREAS, the contractor has agreed to perform the additional storm drainage work for an amount not to exceed $17,500.00, and the consulting City Engineer has certified that this is a fair and reasonable amount for the work; and WHEREAS, the contractor has certified, and the consulting City Engineer has verified that the construction work relating to the I necessary storm drainage repairs could not be foreseen at the time of the preparation of the specifications; and WHEREAS, further delay of the completion of the project would result in substantial inconvenience to the public; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account No. 9-20-100-206 of the Public Parking System Utility Fund in the amount of $17,500.00; P. O. No. 109915; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, as follows:  1. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $17,500.00 to authorize Dell Contractors, Inc., to perform the drainage repairs and improvements to Area "C", be, and is hereby, approved. 2. The City Clerk shall, pursuant to N.J.A.C.5:34-4.8(C)6, cause a Notice of this action to be published once in The Record and keep a copy of said Notice on file and available for public inspection. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein; Absent - Mattei Zisa I RESOLUTION #272 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL. SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, there is a need for professional architectural services related to the preparation of a conceptual street scape plan and other aesthetic improvements along Hudson Street 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 N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to retain the services of Ecoplan P.A., 635 Palisade Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, to perform the above described services; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available in Account No. 9-70-100-215 in an amount not to exceed $17,500.00, as detailed in a letter proposal dated May 18th, 1999, has been issued by Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to and in accordance I with N.J.A.C.5:30-14.5 of the Rules and Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Conununity Affairs, Local Finance Board; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional services without competitive bidding and the Contract itself must be available for public inspection; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack as follows: 1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute the letter proposal dated May 18th, 1999, submitted by Ecoplan, P.A. 2. This Contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:11- 5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose profession is regulated by law. 3. The City Clerk shall be and is hereby responsible to retain one copy of this Letter Proposal dated May 18th, 1999, for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Tr ammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei I RESOLUTION #273 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Hackensack a need for consultant services to provide a Statement of Work and corresponding estimated costs and schedule in connection with the computer network infrastructure; 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: l l-5( l){a){i) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to retain the services of RCG Information Technology to provide the aforementioned services for an amount not to exceed $9,300.00; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds will be I available in the 1999 Budget from Account #X-50-P l l-002 of the General Capital Fund in the amount of $9,300.00 (P.O. #111729) has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer; 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack as follows: 1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with RCG Information Technology, 70 Wood Avenue, South, 3rd Floor, Iselin, New Jersey 08830 to perform the aforesaid services. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A.40A: l l-1 et seq); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in The Record. I Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Tr ammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #274 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: Current Account $ 2,528,238.98 Public Assistance II Account 12,535.50 Capital Account 11,901.48 Public Parking System Account 6,393.10 Trust Account 6,933.71 Escrow Account 2,050.67 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said bills are on file as a public record in the office of the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Tr ammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed. The Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager and City Attorney I if they had anything to report. They did not. The Mayor asked members of Council if they wished to be heard. Councilman Galvis, on behalf of the Colombians thanked the City Manager, the City's Recreation, Police and DPW Departments for their support on Saturday during their flag raising ceremony. Mayor Zisa opened the meeting to the Public for discussion of City business.  Frank Campbell, 111 Catalpa Avenue asked if the striping of Spring Valley Avenue will be done soon. The City Manager replied that he did not know but would check and get back to him. Mr. Campbell also mentioned the "no passing/passing rules should be changed for Spring Valley Avenue. He commented on the flag in Baldwin Park, asking whether it is the City's responsibility or the Board of Education and was told it was the City's. Mr. Campbell continued to ask various questions which were answered by the Mayor. Larry Riley, 2 7 Rowland Avenue, commented on cars be parked on I the sidewalks and sprinklers extending over the sidewalks. He said it is difficult to walk in certain streets when this is happening. He asked if something could be done. He also said the street sweeper did not come in his area until they were called. When he called he was told the "equipment was down". He personally sees the sweeper on Hudson Street every week. Mayor Zisa requested the City Manager look into the situation. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, addressed the issue of airplanes flying so low that he had trouble hearing the :ball game while sitting on his deck. He strongly urged to City to do something. Councilman Stein informed Mr. Donovan that he addressed the subject at the last Council Meeting and the legislators are working in our behalf. Mayor Zisa commended the departments who were involved in getting information out regarding the water emergency last week. He said he received compliments on the action taken. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Galvis, that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (8:45 PM) �trsA I ABSENT DEPUTY MAYOR ROGER B. MATTEI SUS R. GALVIS ATTEST: I