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, June 18th, 2001. Deputy Mayor Stein called the meeting to order at 8:09 PM and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute. The Deputy Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. I Present - Councilman Roger B. Mattei, Trammell, Deputy Mayor Mark A. Stein, City Clerk Manager James S. Councilwoman Juanita Lacava, City Clerk Doris L. Dukes and City Attorney Richard E. Salkin Absent - Councilman Jesus Galvis and Mayor John F. Zisa 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 Hackensack". Deputy Mayor Stein called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on June 4th, 2001. Motion offered by Trammell, seconded by Mattei, that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. RESOLUTION #133 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to make the I following refunds for the reason stated: AMOUNT BLOCK LOT YEAR REASON $ 625.25 341 8C002B GE Capital 2001 Err.Pmt. 2,005.20 341 8C001K GE Capital 2000 Err.Pmt 1,965.60 341 8C001K GE Capital 2001 Err.Pmt. Roll Call: Ayes: Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent: Galvis, Zisa RESOLUTION #134 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organizations be granted permission to conduct Raffles in accordance with the applications on file in the office of the City Clerk: \ RA: 1648 St. Francis R.C. Church ·l RA: 1649 Hackensack University Medical Center I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa RESOLUTION #135 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, an incorrect payment was made on Block 12, Lot 15 in the amount of $4,196.40 for 2000 taxes, and $2,098.20 for 2001 taxes creating an overpayment; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to transfer the amount of $5,557.50 to unpaid 2000 taxes and $737. 10 to unpaid 2001, taxes on Block 140, Lot 35, as requested by the mortgage company. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa RESOLUTION #136 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to apply for and obtain a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for approximately $150, 000 to carry out a project to make various improvements and to purchase equipment to upgrade the Hackensack Police Headquarters; I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby authorize the application for such a grant and upon receipt of the grant agreement from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, does further authorize the execution of the grant agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of the fully executed agreement from the Department, does further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of said agreement between the City of Hackensack and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa RESOLUTION #137 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received funds from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Improvement of Lodi Street from Green Street to Jackson Avenue; and I WHEREAS, the agreement executed by the City of Hackensack set a date of January 7, 2001, for the award of a contract for this work; and WHEREAS, due to a lack of responsiveness from the United Water Company concerning the location of their existing facilities, the City has been unable to complete the plans and specifications for this project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, hereby request from the New Jersey Department of Transportation, an extension of time to September 28, 2001 to award a contract for this project. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa I RESOLUTION #138 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, six bids were received on May 5, 2001 for Interior Modifications to the Johnson Public Library; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account #X-50-R07-008 in the amount of $430, 000.00 from the General Capital Fund, P.O. #122438; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City  of Hackensack that the contract for Interior Modifications to the Johnson Public Library be awarded to Strama & Brothers Construction, LLC, the low bidder, for the total amount of $430, 000. 00. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa RESOLUTION #139 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL I BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following liquor licenses be issued in the City of Hackensack, effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, applicants having complied with the ordinances of the City of Hackensack and paid the required fee: 0223-33-003-007 Markron, Inc. A NJ Corp. $ 1, 110.00 70 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-004-004 Palcan, Inc. 1, 110.00 16 0 Prospect Avenue 0223-44-005-004 Liquor King, Inc. 940. 00 450 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-006 -001 Carvet, Inc. 1.110.00 250 Essex Street 0223-33-007-002 Charles & Paul Riviera Lounge, Inc. 1, 110. 00 308-310 Main Street I 0223-33-008-007 Magnifico, LLC 772 Main Street 1, 110.00 0223-33-009-008 Kiss Budapest Corp. 1, 110. 00 206 Main Street 0223-32-010-008 Houlihan's/Bergen County, Inc. 1, 110. 00 Mailing/ P. O. Box 16 000 Kansas City, Missouri 0223-33-011-005 Yoshida Enterprises, Inc. 1, 110. 00 21 Mercer Street 0223-33-012-003 Continental Hackensack Inc. 1, 110.00 407 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-013-006 Corki's Corner, Inc. 1, 110. 00 774-780 Main Street 0223-44-014-001 Cromwell Liquors, Inc. 940. 00 410 River Street I 0223-33-015-007 Bob & Paul, Inc. 45 Main Street 1, 110.00 0223-44-016 -003 R&C Delicatessen & Liquors, Inc. 940. 00 89 South State 0223-33-017-001 Majestic Lodge Elks 153 IBPOE 1, 110. 00 of W 351 First Street 0223-33-018-001 Hackensack Lodge BPO Elks #6 58 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 0223-44-023-004 249 S. River Street Kim Nack Joon & Roseanne Y 940. 00 I 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 16 1 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-028-010 Yusuwan Enterprises, Inc. 1, 110. 00 26 1 Main Street 0223-44-030-003 Anmar Liquor Inc. 1, 110. 00 75 Main Street 0223-33-031-003 Ryan's Pub, Inc. 1, 110. 00 129 Johnson Avenue 0223-33-032-003 Lido Restaurant, Inc. 1, 110. 00 0223-44-033-004 701 Main Street Rojas Wines & Liquors Inc. 940. 00 I 139 Hudson Street 0223-33-034-005 Club Aladdin, Inc. 1, 110. 00 382 Main Street 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. 1, 110. 00 Route 4 & Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-041-004 Hiliada, Inc. 1, 110. 00 I 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 0223-33-044-004 Sean Slattery and Micahel Talty 1, 110. 00 36 2A Essex Street  0223-33-045-006 Ichiban, Inc. 1, 110. 00 414 Hackensack Avenue 0223-44-046 -003 Packard-Bamberger & Co. , Inc. 940. 00 6 30 Main Street 0223-33-047-004 The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. 1, 110. 00 390 Hackensack Avenue I 0223-33-049-005 Houston's Restaurants Inc. One Riverside Square #181 1, 110. 00 0223-33-051-008 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 0223-33-053-009 Riverside Sq. 06 2 Holdings Inc. 1, 110. 00 One Riverside Square 0223-33-055-005 The Foxes Den, Inc. 1, 110. 00 185 Moore Street 0223-44-056 -004 Simple Simon, Inc. 940. 00 337 Essex Street 0223-33-057-007 Subo Corp. 1, 110. 00 453-455 Passaic Street 0223-33-058-001 Solari's Restaurant, Inc. 1, 110.00 I 0223-33-059-007 6 1 River Street Araque Campo E. 1, 110. 00 252 Main Street 0223-33-06 0-003 Peter Ballentyne Inc. 1, 110. 00 6 04-6 06 Main Street 0223-33-06 1-001 Theva Foods, Inc. 1, 110. 00 293 Polifly Road 0223-33-06 2-004 Greenfield Churrascaria Inc. 1, 110. 00 450 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-06 3-007 231 Polifly Rd Corp. 1, 110. 00 231 Polifly Road 0223-33-06 4-002 Tri-Color, Inc. 1, 110. 00 36 6 River Street 0223-33-06 5-006 Abraham Sarkissian 1, 110. 00 I 89-91 Main Street 0223-44-06 6 -001 Val Diano Corporation 940. 00 487 Hudson Street 0223-33-06 8-006 Corfu, Inc. 1, 110. 00 309 Vincent Avenue 0223-31-06 9-001 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 50 Shafer Place 0223-31-072-001 Hackensack Lodge #489 Loyal Order 150.00 of Moose 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 150. 00 I 78 Trinity Place BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that license numbers 0222-33-010-003, 0223-44-046 -003 and 0223-33-053-009 be held by the City Clerk until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for an approved s ite. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa RESOLUTION #140 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City of Hackensack to provide professional environmental Engineering and lead inspection services to evaluate the City's Public Works facility for the presence of lead; 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 the N. J. S. A. 40A: 11-5 (i) (a) (i) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to engage I the services of Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. , One International Blvd, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430, to perform these services; and WHEREAS, a certification establishing that funds are available from Account #1-10-344-212, of the Current Fund in the amount of $6 , 400. 00, P. 0. #122582 has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contract 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 the letter proposal dated May 29th, 2001, I with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. to provide the aforementioned services; 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with NJSA 40A: 11-5 (i) (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; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the letter proposal upon execution, for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once  in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa RESOLUTION #141 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: .TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Dominic Cariello, 90 Maple Avenue, be and is hereby appointed Constable in the City of Hackensack for a three year term to expire I June 18, 2004. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa RESOLUTION #142 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack requires the services of a qualified entity to provide a fireworks display in connection with the City's annual Independence Day Celebration; and WHEREAS, such services are specialized and qualitative in nature and require expertise, extensive training and proven reputation in the field of endeavor; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to engage the services of Fireworks by Grucci, Inc., 1 Grucci Lane, Brookhaven, New York 11719, to perform these services; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account No. 1-10-720-29W of the current fund, P.O. No. 122616 in the amount of $20,000. 00 has been issued by the Chief Financial I Officer; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for such extraordinary unspecifiable 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 to execute a Contract with Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. for the provision of the aforedescribed extraordinary unspecifiable services; 2. This Contract is awarded without competitive bidding as it is one for the provision of extraordinary unspecifiable services in accordance with N. J. S.A. 40A:ll-5(1} (a} (ii} of the Local Public Contracts Law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby ·I directed to retain a copy of the Contract, upon execution, for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa RESOLUTION #143 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Distribution License No. 0223-44-066-001 heretofore issued to Val Diano Corp., T/ A Frontier Liquors, 487 Hudson Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, be transferred to Val Diano Corp. , T/ A Frontier Liquors, 500 South River Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, effective June 29, 2001; and Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa RESOLUTION #144 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, $1, 812. 50 of the Current Fund and $77, 250. 00 in the Public Parking System Utility Budget Temporary Budget Appropriation Balances for the year 2001 remain unexpended; and I WHEREAS, it is necessary to cancel said balances so that the CY 2001 budget balances and the adopted balances agree; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the unexpended balances of the current fund and the Public Parking System Utility temporary budget appropriations be cancelled. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa RESOLUTION #145 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMM ELL WHEREAS, the mandatory Source Separation and recycling Act, P.L. 1987, C. 102, has established a recycling fund from which tonnage grants may be made to municipalities in order to encourage local source separation and recycling programs; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Act to use the grants to develop new municipal recycling programs and to expand existing programs; and I WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is publicizing recycling regulations to implement the mandatory Source Separation and recycling Act; and WHEREAS, the recycling regulations impose on municipalities certain requirements as a condition for applying for tonnage grants, such as the keeping of accurate verifiable records of collected materials; and WHEREAS, Hackensack's authorization to apply for a tonnage grant will honor its commitment to recycling; and WHEREAS, in order to perfect the application and funding for fiscal year 1999, it is necessary to ratify the City's participation in the program in the aforesaid year; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the I City of Hackensack hereby endorse the submission of the recycling tonnage grant application for the year 1999 to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and designates Arthur Koster as the Recycling Coordinator; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the monies received from the recycling tonnage grant be deposited in a trust fund to be used solely for recycling purposes. Roll Call - Ayes: Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent: Galvis, Zisa  RESOLUTION #146 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI 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, 6 88, 879. 32 Public Assistance II 12, 325. 09 Capital Account 52, 26 9. 90 I Public Parking System Account Public Parking Capital Account Trust Account 8, 359.90 48, 06 0.22 8, 970. 6 5 Payroll Agency Account 173, 911. 93 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, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa RESOLUTION #147 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, N. J. S. 40A: 4-8 as amended, provides that the budget be passed by title only at the time of the public hearing if a resolution is passed by not less than a majority of the full governing body, providing that at least one week prior to the date of hearing a complete copy of the approved budget as advertised has been posted in City Hall and copies have been made available by the City Clerk to person requiring them; and WHEREAS, these two conditions have been met; I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the budget shall be read by title only. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa RESOLUTION: 148 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey offers public employees a contributory defined benefit retirement system as permitted by the Internal Revenue Code and Funded through contributions made by both employers, employees and investments; and WHEREAS, the current system created in 1942 provided service retirement membership benefits based upon 1/ 70th for each year of credible service times their final average salary was changed in July 1, 1953 to provide for 1/ 6 0th for each year of credible service times the final average salary; and I WHEREAS, the proposed legislation 3506 / D2450 will change the multiplier ratio to 1/ 55th for each year of credible service times the final average salary; and WHEREAS, employees have continued to contribute in excess of 250 million dollars each year helping to create the excess surplus and will continue to contribute as a method to purchase the enhanced benefits which are to be provided in accordance with the proposed legislation.  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that (1) the proposed legislation will permit employees to purchase an enhanced benefit through continued contributions to the Public Employees Retirement System. (2) The current multiplier for Public Employees Retirement Systems (1. 6 7) is below the national average and the proposed legislation will bring New Jersey close to the national average which is 1. 89% of the final average salary. (3) The legislation would provide a first step towards equalizing the Public Employees Retirement system with other systems administered by the State of New Jersey all of which have recently received enhancements. (4) The legislation would provide relief for retired members whose pension in today's economic pressures is insufficient. I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council is in full support of A-3506 and urge the passage of this legislation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to William G. Dressel, Jr. , Executive Director, New Jersey League of Municipalities, Assemblywoman Loretta Weinberg and Assemblyman Charles K. Zisa. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa RESOLUTION #149 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant of $35, 000.00 has been proposed by the Bergen County Community Action Program for a Feasibility Study for a new Homeless Shelter on Kansas Street in the municipality of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Inter-local Services Act, Community Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Mayor and Council; and I 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, nor commit it to any future endorsement or approval 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 - Mattei, Trammell, Stein I Absent - Galvis, Zisa Deputy Mayor Stein announced that the 2001 Municipal Budget was introduced and advertised pursuant to law. A public hearing is now required. He asked for a motion to hold the public hearing. A motion was offered by Councilman Trammell, seconded by Councilman Mattei that the public hearing be held. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa  Deputy Mayor Stein asked if anyone wished to be heard on the budget. There was no response. A motion was offered by Mattei, seconded by Trammell that the public hearing be closed. Roll Call: Ayes -Mattei, Trammell, Stein Absent - Galvis, Zisa I The adoption of the 2001 Municipal Budget (Total Appropriations $53, 790, 895. 75) , offered by Mattei, seconded by Trammell and carried is on file as a public record in the office of the City Clerk. Deputy Mayor Stein congratulated Mr. Lacava and his staff for a budget that shows no increase on the Municipal side. He asked the City Manager, City Attorney and Members of Council if they had anything to report. They did not. Deputy Mayor Stein announced the Independence Day and the Fireworks, the Firemen's Memorial Service and the Installation of the City Council will all take place on Sunday, July 1st. He extended an invitation to anyone who wished to attend. The Deputy Mayor opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, thanked the members of Council for their support of the Teterboro Airport march. When he asked Councilman Mattei and Deputy Mayor Stein why they were not present I they stated they had other commitments that could not be changed. Larry Riley, 27 Rowland Avenue, again addressed the parking issue discussed at the previous meeting. He requested signs be legalized from Kaplan to Marvin and from Rowland to Polifly Road so summonses can be issued. When Mr. Riley questioned certain street sweeping schedules, Deputy Mayor Stein asked the City Council to check into it. Motion offered by Trammell, seconded by Mattei that the meeting be adjourned. Carried (8: 35 PM) ABSENT ZISA �·� DEPUTY MAYOR ik. � jJN br-4� UtUu CILlioMANiJu ANiTA TRAMMELL I C