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 Tuesd�� January 2, 2001, at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. Present - Councilman Jesus R. Galvis, Deputy Mayor Mark A. I Stein, Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager James S. Lacava, City Clerk Doris L. Dukes and City Attorney Richard E. Salkin Absent - Councilman Roger B. Mattei and Councilwoman Juanita Trammell Mrs. Dukes: 11In 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 Hackensack". Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held December 18th and the December 4th and 11th, 2000 Work Sessions. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Galvis that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried RESOLUTION #01 OFFERED BY: GALVIS 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 BLOCK LOT NAME YEAR REASON $ 191. 00 323 29, C002A Yazdi, Nematollah 1999 STB 195. 00 323 20 C002A I Yazdi, Nematollah 2000 STB 1, 458.24 401 23 Jaham Assoc. 1998 STB 11, 587.80 401 6 Jaham Assoc. 1998 STB 1, 497.44 401 23 Jaham Assoc. 1999 STB 4, 259.30 401 6 Jaham Assoc. 1999 STB 500.00 67 17 Calero, Carlos&Mercedes for Homestead Rebate 1, 082.64 122 1, COOlA Boyle, Sean K . 1999 Err. Pmt 1, 603.80 122 l, COOlA Boyle, Sean K. 2000 Err. Pmt $ 45.00 to D. Dizenzo, 429 Thompson St. , Hackensack, NJ for Basketball Program, which was cancelled $ 45.00 to M. Impalli, 2-4 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, NJ for Basketball Program which was cancelled Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa I Absent - Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #02 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack received Change Order No. 1 from GK & A Architects for the re-bidding of Johnson Park Bathroom Facility; and WHEREAS, Tom Toscano, Director of Operations for the City, has recommended that said Change Order be approved; and  WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from Account No. X-50-Q20-015 of the General Capital Fund in the amount of $ 3, 645.00, P.O. #119628; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Change Order No. 1 in the total amount of $ 3, 645.00, increasing the original contract from $ 6, 400.00 to $ 10, 045.00 for GK & A Architects, PC, 55 Park Avenue, 2nd floor, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070, be and is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell I RESOLUTION #03 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been advised that an emergency affecting the safety and welfare of the citizens of Hackensack and the general public who operate motor vehicles within the City limits when a traffic signal located at the intersection of Hudson and Vreeland Avenue was accidentally knocked down and rendered inoperable on November 30, 2000; 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 WHEREAS, the cost of the repair was $ 7, 279.00, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds I are available in Account No. 0-10-318- 267, Current Fund P. 0.#119713; 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, the vendor, Traffic Control Equipment Corp., 236 Green Street, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #04 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, pursuant to statute, there exists a need for the City's Health Department to provide animal control services; and WHEREAS, the County of Bergen, presently operating the Bergen I County Animal Shelter at 100 United Way, Teterboro, N.J. , has agreed to provide said services for the year 2001 for an amount not to exceed $ 38, 860. 00; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account #1- 10-615-204 of the Current Fund in the amount of $ 38, 860.00, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that:  1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the County of Bergen to provide animal control services effective January l, 2001 through December 31, 2001. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with N. J. S. A. 40A:ll-5(2) of the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are between a County and a Municipality and is excluded from bidding and public advertising. I Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #05 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City of Hackensack to provide state-mandated public health services to comply with the New Jersey Department of Labor Public Employee Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogen regulations; and WHEREAS, the Bergen County Department of Health has agreed to provide Blood Borne Pathogen Compliance services for the year 2001 for an amount not to exceed $ 5, 000.00; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account #1-10-855-29Y of the Current Fund in the amount of $ 5, 000. 00, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that: I 1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Bergen County Department of Health Services to provide Blood Borne Pathogen Compliance services effective January l, 2001 through December 31, 2001. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with N. J. S. A. 40A:ll- 5(2) of the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are between a County and a Municipality and is excluded from bidding and public advertising. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #06 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City's Health Department to provide a dental health program to the indigent children of the Hackensack school system; and WHEREAS, the Outpatient Department of Hackensack University I Medical Center can provide said services for the year 2001 for an amount not to exceed $ 8, 500. 00; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account #1- 10-610- 208 in the amount of $ 8, 500. 00 of the general Fund, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N. J. S. A. 40A:ll-1 et seq. ) 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;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that: 1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Outpatient Department of Hackensack University Medical Center to perform said services effective January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(1) of the Local Public Contracts Law because said service is expressly excluded from bidding and I public advertising as an authorized exception. 3. That a notice of this action be published once in the Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #07 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, there exists a need for the Hackensack Health Department to provide professional services; and WHEREAS, the Home Health Agency of Hackensack University Medical Center has been authorized to provide public health nursing services for the City of Hackensack for the year 2001; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A.40A:ll-1.et seq.) requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional services without competitive bidding an the contract itself must be available for public inspection; and I WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the contract for said services is $ 12, 028.00; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account #1-10-860-204 in the amount of $ 12, 028.00 from the general Fund, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that: 1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Home Health Agency of Hackensack University Medical Center to perform the aforementioned nursing services for the period effective January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001; 2. That a notice of this action be published once in The Record. . Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell I RESOLUTION #08 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City of Hackensack to provide professional education services in order to comply with the New Jersey State "Community and Worker Right to Know Act"; 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-1 et seq.) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to retain the services of E. J. Tobias & Associates to provide said services for an amount not to exceed $ 4,350.00; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available I from Account #1-10- 855- 29Q of the General Fund, in the amount of $ 4,350.00, 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 bidding and the contract must be available for public inspection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: ( 1) The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with E. J. Tobias & Associates, 521 Ninth Street, Carlstadt, New Jersey, to provide Community & Worker Right to Know education services for the year 2001. (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:ll- l 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 I to publish a notice of this action once in the Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #09 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City's Health Department to provide physician services; and WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by law pursuant to (N.J.S.A.40All- l(et seq.) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to retain the services of Marjorie E. Jones M.D, to provide said physician services for the Health Department; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account, #1- 10- 610- 208, of the general fund in an amount not I to exceed $ 5,400.00, 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 bidding and the contract must be available for public inspection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that:  ( 1) The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Marjorie E. Jones, M. D. , 35 Brinkerhoof Avenue, Teaneck, New Jersey, to provide physician services effective January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001; (2) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:ll-l 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, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #10 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City of Hackensack to provide professional clinical laboratory services to comply with the NJ State Minimum Standards of Performance for Local Health Departments; and WHEREAS, the City of Paterson Division of Health has agreed to provide said services for the City of Hackensack for the year 2001 for an amount not to exceed $ 3,200. 00; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account #1-10-610-204 of the General Fund in the amount of $ 3,200. 00, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer. WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N. J. S. A. 40A: ll-l et seq. ) requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts without competitive bidding and the contract itself must be available for public inspection; I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that: 1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the City of Paterson Division of Health, 176 Broadway, Paterson, NJ, to provide clinical laboratory services for the City of Hackensack effective January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with (N. J.S. A. 40A: ll-1 et seq. ) the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are between municipalities and is excluded from bidding and public advertising. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell I RESOLUTION #11 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, there exists a need for the Hackensack Health Department to provide physician services; and WHEREAS, the Pediatric Department of Hackensack University Medical Center can provide professional services and their Outpatient Department has agreed to provide said services for the year 2001 for an amount not to exceed $ 6,762.00; and  WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N. J. S. A. 40A- 11- 1 et seq.) 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 WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account #1- 10- 610- 208 in the amount of $ 5, 382. 00 and Account #1- 10- 605- 204 in the amount of $ 1, 380. 00 of the general Fund, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer. I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that: 1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Pediatric Department of Hackensack University Medical Center to perform the aforementioned services effective January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with N. J. S. A. 40A:ll- 5(1) of the Local Public Contracts Law. 3. That a notice of this resolution be published once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #12 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City of Hackensack to provide occupational health services for certain City employees; I and WHEREAS, the Health Awareness Regional Program (HARP) of Hackensack University Medical Center can provide said services; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N. J. S. A. 40A:ll- l. et seq. ) 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 WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the contract for said services for the year 2001 is $ 5, 000.00; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account #1- 10- 855- 29X of the Current Fund in the amount of $ 5, 000. 00, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that: 1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and I directed to execute an agreement with the Health Awareness Regional Program of Hackensack University Medical Center to perform the aforementioned services effective January l, 2001 through December 31, 2001. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with N. J. S. A. 40A:ll- 5(1) of the Local Public Contracts Law.  3. That a notice of this resolution be published once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #13 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City's Health Department to provide Public Health Nursing Services; and WHEREAS, the Home Health Agency of Hackensack University Medical Center has agreed to provide said services for the year I 2001 for an amount not to exceed $ 12, 064.00 and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account #1- 10- 860- 204 in the amount of $ 2, 925. 00 of the general fund in account #1- 10- 610- 208, in the amount of $ 9, 139.00; 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that: 1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Home Health Agency of Hackensack University Medical Center to provide public health nursing services effective January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with the Local Public Contracts I Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-1 et seq.) ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #14 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey has enacted Public Law, 1975, Chapter 231, which was approved October 21, 1975, entitled "Open Public Meetings Act"; and WHEREAS, the said law requires certain notices of and conduct of public meetings thereafter which affects the City Council of the I City of Hackensack and the City Council of the City of Hackensack intends to fully conform to the requirements of said Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that: 1. The regular monthly meetings shall be held on the first and third Mondays of each and every month of the year. Public Work Sessions (Committee- of- the Whole) , at which public participation will not be permitted, shall be held on the first, second and third Mondays of each and every month of the year, excepting in the  months of June, July and August, Public Work Sessions will not be held on the second Monday. If the Monday is a holiday, the meeting will be held on Tuesday. The meetings of the Public Work Sessions shall be called to order at 7:00 P.M., Regular Meetings at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey. 2. The City Clerk of the City of Hackensack is hereby directed to cause the posting of said schedule of meetings in a public place reserved for such or similar announcements. I 3. Said City Clerk shall cause meetings to be mailed to The Record as the newspaper for the City copies of the scheduled of Hackensack. 4. The said City Clerk shall keep on file a copy of said schedule of meetings. 5. The sum of $12.00 per year shall be and hereby is fixed as a prepayment required of any person requesting that the City Clerk mail notices to them of any regular, special or rescheduled meetings. The request for mailing of notices of regular, special or rescheduled meetings must be in writing and no fee will be prorated. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #15 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in the Department of Labor, has issued new I regulations, scheduled to take effect on January 16, the "Ergonomics Regulations," work-related musculoskeletal which intend to reduce the risk of disorders (MSD's) by 2001, imposing known as risk assessment and remediation mandates on most employers; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Labor would have to apply the "Ergonomics Regulations" to municipal government and all other public employers throughout our State by July 15, 2001; and WHEREAS, subsequently, municipalities, would be mandated to implement "Ergonomics Program Standards," which would have to include: management leadership and employee participation, including the assignment of personnel and resources to MSD awareness and reporting procedures; job hazard analysis and control, including the monitoring of potential MSD "action triggers" such as repetition, force, awkward positions, contact stress and vibration; training of managers and all effected employees; and MSD management, record keeping and program evaluation; and WHEREAS, OSHA estimates that the average cost of fixing an I ergonomically deficient work station will be $250 per year; and WHEREAS, in addition to this municipalities, large and small, would need to dedicate precious property tax resources to understanding, administering and complying with voluminous new technical requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we do call on our G.S. Senators and our Representatives in the U.S. House to do all in their power to oppose these new mandates and to limit their impact on the property taxpayers of our State and our municipality; and  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Governor Christine Todd Whitman; our Senate and Assembly Legislators and the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell I RESOLUTION #16 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, Cablevision will again be adjusting its rates in February, 2001 with an average monthly increase for cable television customers of 6.8 percent; and WHEREAS, Cablevision had raised its rates on February 1, 2000 by an average monthly increase of 3.1 percent; and on July l, 1999 by an average monthly increase of 6.5 percent; and WHEREAS, Cablevision's rates have drastically increased over the years and this new increase far surpasses the cost of living increase; and WHEREAS, residents of the City of Hackensack, many of which are families and senior citizens on fixed incomes, cannot afford these unwarranted increases. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, that they hereby express profound opposition to Cablevision of Oakland increasing its monthly cable service rate by 6. 8 percent and request that the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities negate the increase and have it remain at the current rate; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Senator Byron M. Baer, Assemblywoman Loretta Weinberg, Assemblyman Charles "Ken" Zisa, Gary Shaw, Government Affairs Manager of Cablevision of Oakland, Gwen Cogan, Director of Government Affairs of Cablevision, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #17 Motion Offered by Stein, Seconded by Galvis and Carried, that the following resolution be Tabled until further notice: WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation makes improvements to State Roads and facilities and will be undertaking a project along Interstate Route 80 called the I- 80 Eastbound Local Lanes Improvement Project; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the I- 8 O Eastbound Local Lanes Improvement Project is to upgrade the roadway along the section of I-80, from east of Summit Avenue to River Street; ·I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council support this project since it will improve the quality of life for residents and businesses in these areas and understand that two overnight ramp closures are necessary in order to complete this project.  RESOLUTION #18 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, N.J.S.A.40A:4-19 provides for appropriation in a temporary resolution the permanent debt service requirements for the fiscal year, provided that such resolution is effective after December 20th of the year preceding the beginning of the fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the principal and/or interest will be due on various dates from January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001 inclusive, on I sundry notes and bonds issued from outstanding debt; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following appropriations be made to cover the period from January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001 inclusive; DEBT SERVICE - CITY OF HACKENSACK Payment of Bonds $ 915,000.00 Interest on Bonds 727,000.00 Interest on Notes 260,000. 00 Payment of Bond Anticipation Notes 531,000. 00 WASTEWATER TREATMENT LOAN Payment of Loan Principal $ 143,000.00 Payment of Loan Interest 92,000.00 DEBT SERVICE - PUBLIC PARKING UTILITY Payment of Bonds $ 100,000.00 Interest on Bonds 122,000. 00 Interest on Notes 53,000. 00 Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa I RESOLUTION #19 Absent.- Mattei, Trammell OFFERED BY: STEIN 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: Current Account $ 1,974,127.06 Public Assistance II Account 4,727. 75 Capital Account 472,007.95 Public Parking System Account 4,130.00 Public Parking System Capital Account 374.00 Trust Account 157,588.91 Payroll Agency Account 92,169.33 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, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell I RESOLUTION #20 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, various Year 2000 bills have been presented for payment this year, which bills were not covered by Year 2000 Budget Appropriations; and WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40A:4-58 provides that amounts in excess of appropriations over and above the amounts deemed to be necessary to fulfill the purpose of such appropriations may be transferred to appropriations deemed to be insufficient during the last two months of the year; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that transfers in the amount of $ 79,000. 00 be made between the Year 2000 Budget Appropriations as follows: FROM TO Sanitary Landfill O/E $ 30,000. 00 Group Insurance Plans O/E 30,000. 00 Fire Department S/W 20,000. 00 Fire Department O/E Fire Department S/W Volunteer Ambulance Corp O/E 4,000. 00 20,000. 00 4,000. 00 I Inspection of Property S/W 6,000. 00 Inspection of Property O/E 6,000. 00 Traffic Control O/E 2,000. 00 City Garage S/W 2,000. 00 Traffic Control O/E 5,000.00 City Garage O/E 5,000. 00 Street Cleaning S/W 3,000. 00 Street Cleaning O/E 3,000. 00 Parks & Playgrounds S/W 5,000. 00 Celebrate Public Events S/W 3,000. 00 Parks and Playgrounds 8,000. 00 Celebrate Public Events S/W 1,000. 00 Recreation Department O/E 1,000. 00 Total $ 79,000. 00 $ 79,000. 00 Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #21 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act provides funds for the improvement of municipal I local roads and transportation infrastructure; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application and agreement are hereby made to the Commissioner of Transportation for aid under the Discretionary Aid Program the following: 1. NYS & W Railroad Trestle over River Street $ 200,000. 00 for Right of Way and Acquisition Costs BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if this application is approved and accepted by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the City of Hackensack agrees to the terms and conditions as outlined in the resolution, application and agreement for State Aid to Municipalities or State Aid to Counties and Municipalities under the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest to said application and I agreement. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #22 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the following appointments/reappointments to the various boards be made:  CONDO CO-OP ADVISORY BOARD Dewey Aleem, 41 Fairmount Avenue, reappointed for a three year term to expire December 31, 2003; Daniel McNerney, 326 Prospect Avenue, appointed for a three year term to expire December 31, 2003; CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS I Robert J. Montgomery, 1147 Queen Anne Rd., Teaneck, NJ, 07666, and Eric Anderson, 281 Glenwood Avenue, Leonia, NJ 07605, reappointed for four year terms to expire December 31, 2004; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Joseph Pizza, 552 Summit Avenue and James Napolitano, c/o Commerce Bank, 1100 Lake Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446, reappointed for three year terms to expire December 31, 2003; HACKENSACK HOUSING AUTHORITY Anthony Stassi, 125 Dorchester Place, reappointed for a five year term to expire December 6, 2005 LOCAL ASSISTANCE BOARD Frank Rodriguez, 240 Anderson Street #3B, reappointed for a four year term to expire December 31, 2004 RECREATION AND CULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD I Carolyn Hayer, 191 Berdan Place and Vicki Farhi, 137 Elm Avenue, reappointed for five year terms to expire December 31, 2005 Michael Melfi, 421 Hamilton Place appointed for a five year term to expire December 31, 2005; Soraya Gonzalez, 60 Fair Street, appointed to fill the unexpired term of Octavio Moreno which expires December 31, 2003. SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Theodore Weinberg, 207 Elm Avenue and Walter Smith, reappointed for three year terms to expire December 31, 2003 SHADE TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Joseph Sommers, 805 Summit Avenue, reappointed for a three year term to expire December 31, 2003; Barry Cancro, 259 Ross Avenue, appointed Alternate Member for a term to expire December 31, 2003; I John Thompson, Elm Avenue, appointed to fill a vacancy for a term that expires December 31, 2001; ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Mary Ann Gargano, 443 Heath Place, reappointed for a four year term to expire December 31, 2004; Michael Guerra, 321 Clinton Place, appointed regular member to fill the unexpired term of Kevin O'Hara for a term to expire December 31, 2003;  Jaime Osorio, 107 Atlantic Street, appointed Alternate #2 Member to fill the unexpired term of Michael Guerra for a term to expire December 31, 2001. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell RESOLUTION #21A OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40A:4-19 provides that where any contract, commitment or payments are to be made prior to the final adoption of the 2001 Budget, temporary appropriations should be made for the I purpose and amounts required in the manner and time therein provided; and WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is within the first thirty days of January, 2001; and WHEREAS, the total appropriations in the 1999 Budget exclusive of any appropriations made for interest and debt redemption charges, capital improvement fund and public assistance, is the sum of $ 50,632,307. 68; and WHEREAS, one fourth of the total appropriations in the 2000 Budget, exclusive of any appropriations made for interest and debt redemption charges, capital improvement fund and public assistance, in said Budget is the sum of $ 12,658,076. 92; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following appropriations be made and that a certified copy of this resolution I be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer for his records: General Government S/W O/E Total Adm. & Exec. 191,750. 00 19,775. 00 211,525. 00 Elections 0. 00 3,775. 00 3,775. 00 Financial Adm. 74,250. 00 12,000. 00 86,250. 00 Tax Assessor 32,875. 00 26,800. 00 59,675. 00 Tax Collector 38,600. 00 8,054. 00 46,654. 50 Legal Services & Costs 0. 00 41,250. 00 41,250. 00 Leg. Svc./Cod.-Ord. 0. 00 875. 00 875. 00 Mun. Court- Prosecutors 18,125. 00 0. 00 18,125. 00 Mun. Court Adm. 91,375. 00 52,812. 50 144,187. 50 Public Bldgs & Grounds 75,925. 00 46,637. 50 122,562. 50 Public Bldgs- Telephone 0. 00 32,500. 00 132,500. 00 Public Bldgs-Utilities 0. 00 132,500. 00 132,500. 00 Planning Board 25. 00 17,581. 25 17,606. 25 Bd. of Adjustment 25. 00 6,562. 00 6,587. 50 Rent Stab. Bd. 775. 00 662. 50 1,437. 50 Worker's Comp. Ins. 0. 00 75,000. 00 75,000. 00 Group Ins. Plan-Emp. 0. 00 900,000. 00 900,000. 00 Gen. Ins. & Surety Bds 0. 00 395,000. 00 395,000. 00 Capital Improvement 0. 00 25,000. 00 25,000. 00 Public Safety Fire Alarm S/W 18,250. 00 O/E 2,562. 50 Total 20,812. 50 I Fire 1,854,062. 50 49,200. 00 1,903,262. 50 Fire Prevention 133,500. 00 4,812. 50 138,312. 50 Fire-Hydrant Service 0. 00 59,375. 00 59,375. 00 Police 2,365,087. 50 83,437. 50 2,448,525. 00 Police-School Guards 93,300. 00 1,950. 00 95,250. 00 Police- Traffic Control 13,650. 00 7,425. 00 21,075. 00 Communications Operators 62,200. 00 825. 00 66,025. 00 First Aid Organization 0. 00 7,250. 00 7,250. 00  Emergency Medical Serv. 87,875. 00 5,875. 00 93,750. 00 Emergency Management 1,250. 00 2,500. 00 3,750. 00 Safe & Secure 46,500. 00 12,150. 00 58,650. 00 9-1- 1 48,700. 00 22,662. 50 71,362. 50 Department of Community Affairs Inspection of Buildings 83,625. 00 3,100. 00 92,488. 00 Inspection - Prop. Mte. 30,375. 00 5,512. 50 27,675. 00 I Community Development Community Dev. Cons. Svc. Const. Bd. Of Appeals 83,125. 00 0. 00 0. 00 32,900. 00 12,500. 00 1,962. 50 94,675. 00 26,750. 00 1,962. 50 Department of Public Works Administration 149,250. 00 8,125. 00 160,625.00 City Garage 76,050. 00 9,550. 00 85,600. 00 Streets & Roads Road Repairs & Mte. 34,825. 00 11,475. 00 46,300. 00 Snow Removal 34 731. 34 I 32,250. 00 66,981. 34 Shade Tree 2 9,625. 00 17,800. 00 47,425. 00 Street Lighting 0. 00 80,000. 00 80,000. 00 Sanitation Street Cleaning 29,875. 00 13,387. 50 43,262. 50 Garage-Trash Removal 236,660. 00 34,475. 00 271,135. 00 Recycling Program 92,112. 50 11,850. 00 103,962. 50 Sanitary Landfill 0. 00 438,231.89 438,231. 89 Sewer Sys-Mte. Rep. 53,500. 00 23,125. 00 76,625. 00 Sewer - Treatment 0. 00 0. 00 0. 00 Sewer Sys-Share Costs 0. 00 800,430. 03 800,403. 03 I Health & Welfare Health Dept- Adm. 105,125. 00 10 661. 25 I 115,786. 25 Pub. Hlth. Prior. Fund 1,625. 00 5,000. 00 6,625. 00 Health Dept. - Clinics 3,750. 00 33,000. 00 36,750.00 Dog Regulation 500. 00 38,900. 00 39,400. 00 Public Asst. Dept. 42,000. 00 3,175. 00 45,175. 00 PEOSHA 0. 00 19,725. 00 19,725. 00 Interlocal Agreement 4,750. 00 13,000. 00 17,750. 00 Recreation & Education Parks & Playgrounds 89,500. 00 21,500. 00 111,000. 00 Recreation Dept. 60,000. 00 18,000. 00 78,000. 00 ) Celebr. Pub. Events. 5,000. 00 12,500. 00 17,500. 00 Mte. of Public Lib. 0. 00 411,000. 00 411,000. 00 H. A. P. A. D. A. 0.00 6,875. 00 6,875. 00 Clean Communities Prog. 0,015. 50 3,250. 00 13,265. 50 Contingencies Contingencies 0. 00 1,875. 00 1,875. 00 I Deferred Charges & Statutory Expenditures Unemployment - NJ o.oo 21,250. 00 21,250.00 PFRS 0. 00 500,750.00 500,750. 00 PERS 0. 00 14,402. 00 14,402. 00 Social Security 0. 00 182,750. 00 182,750. 00 Judgements 0. 00 2,500. 06 2,500. 06 Consol. Pol/Fire Pen. 0. 00 27,500. 00 27,500. 00 SUB TOTALS 6,507,119. 34 4,941,098. 48 11,448,217. 82 Pub. Asst. - St/Aid Agm. 0. 00 125.00 125. 00 Ded. Pub. Pking Sys. 89,625. 00 190,103.24 279,928. 24 Util. GRAND TOTAL 6,596,744. 34 5,131,326. 72 11,728,071. 06 Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei, Trammell Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed. The Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager, City I Attorney and members of Council if they had anything to report. The did not. The Mayor made the following appointments to the various boards: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Ruth Neustadter and Lorelei Koran Kaminsky reappointed for three year terms to expire December 31, 2003; Luis Ochoa, 23A Franklin St. , appointed for a three term to expire December 31, 2003; LIBRARY BOARD Laura Kirsch reappointed for a five year term to expire December 31, 2005; Elizabeth Cogollo, 804 Summit Avenue, appointed to fill the unexpired term of Paul Amaru for a term to expire December 31, 2003; I PLANNING BOARD Joseph Viola, 334 Marvin Avenue and Fernando Garip, Jr. , reappointed for four year terms to expire December 31, 2004; Stephanie Lauria reappointed Alternate Member for a two year term to expire December 31, 2002; Bert Ferguson, 233 Clinton Place, appointed Alternate Member for a two year term to expire December 31, 2002; Mayor Zisa opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, made comments about the consumer price index figures, the Census count for New Jersey and housing for the homeless. She thanked the City for the Calendar I showing the time for sunrise and sunset. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, continued to make his comments about the Board of Education and the Teachers. Geneva Youngblood, 221 Hamilton Place, wished everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year. She asked Council if they had an answer for her regarding the building at the corner of Passaic and Vanderbeck Place. She was told the application made to the City was for an office building, not a treatment center. It is a permitted use. They are providing Counseling. She was also told a surprise  inspection was made on Friday and there was nothing being dispensed on site. They promised to \\clean up their act11 and keep the people off the street. The Attorney pointed out they are not in violation of anything. When Ms. Youngblood asked the occupancy of the house, she was told the number was not available at this time. Larry Riley, 27 Rowland Avenue, addressed the piling of the snow at the corner, preventing a clear vision for turning traffic. I Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Stein that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (9: 10 P.M.) DEPUTY MAYOR MARK A. STEIN , / 4�4-/t.,· . GALVIS ABSENT COUNCILWOMAN JUANITA TRAMMELL I ABSENT COUNCILMAN ROGER B. MATTEI ATTEST: I