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 16 th, 2001. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order at 8:12 PM and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. I Present - Councilmen Roger B. Stein, Deputy Mayor Juanita Mattei, Trammell, Jesus R. Mayor John Galvis, F. Zisa, Mark A. City Manager James S. Lacava, City Clerk Doris L. Dukes and City Attorney Richard E. Balkin Mrs. Dukes: nrn 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 meeting held June 19 th, 2001. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell, that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3 2001 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 170 OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY", ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" TO CREATE "RESIDENT ONLY" ON-STREET PARKING IN DESIGNATED AREAS" . I \ Mayor Zisa: "This ordinance has been advertised according to law and now calls for a public hearing, will someone so move"? Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Galvis that there be a public hearing. Carried Mayor Zisa: "Is there anyone who would like to be heard concerning this ordinance"? There was no response. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Galvis, that the public hearing be closed. Carried RESOLUTION #170 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. 3 2001 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 170 OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY", ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" TO CREATE "RESIDENT ONLY" ON STREET PARKING IN DESIGNATED AREAS", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. I Roll Call: Ayes Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #171 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:  AMOUNT BLOCK LOT NAME YEAR REASON $ 776 .00 4 29 l, COOOA Kevin D. Davis 2000 Err. Pymt. 1, 172.92 4 29 1, COOOA Kevin D. Davis 1999 Err. Pymt. 1, 5 21.97 134 34 Daza, Luis & Hernandez Hilda 2001 Err. Pymt. 6 25 .34 106 13COA16 Myung & Miyung Lee 1999 Err. Pymt. 924 .20 222 8 IndyMac Bank 2001 Err. Pymt. $ 300.00 to Ana Diaz, 370 Park Street, #209, Hackensack, NJ for unclaimed bail deposited with the City in error I The following represent refunds for the Summer Recreation Program and/or Registration for said program which were cancelled: $14 0.00 to Pearline V. Lynch, 24 1 Parker Avenue 18.00 to Debbie Wright, 27A Cambridge Terrace 24 3.00 to Wilson Marin, Post Office Box 1192 14 .00 to Ayesha Dunston Ervin, 4 11 Passaic Avenue 930.00 to Margarita Medina, 6 8 Maple Avenue 125 .00 to Jacqueline Hill, 370 Park Street 15 .00 to Stephanie Sims, 119A Tracy Place 200.00 to Warren Marchany, 6 4 Poplar Avenue BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $1, 5 5 3.25 be refunded to Kirk Anthony Hammond, property owner, (per his request) representing an overpayment of 1998 taxes on Block 323, Lot 20, C005 D which was transferred to surplus. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #172 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, pursuant to an ad in The Record one bid was received STEIN I on June 19, 2001 for the purchase of a Sweep Star 6 0G Turf Sweeper or approved equal) ; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the purchase of a Sweep Star 6 0G Turf Sweeper be awarded to Wilfred MacDonald, Inc., 19 Central Boulevard, South Hackensack, NJ 076 06 in the amount of $20, 75 0.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account #1-10-891-27C in the amount of $10, 000.00 and Account #1-10-870-26 2 in the amount of $10, 75 0.00 of the Current Fund. P.O. #122716 . Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #173 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, N.J.S. 4 0A: 4 -87 provides that the Director of the I Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of appropriation for an equal amount; and  WHEREAS, the City will receive $88, 5 23.08 from the New Jersey State Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs and wish to amend its 2001 CY Budget to include this amount as a revenue; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2001 in the sum of I $88, 5 23.08, which is now available as a revenue from: Miscellaneous Revenues -Special items of General Revenue anticipated with prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services: State and Federal Revenues Off-Set with Appropriations: Summer Food Service Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $88, 5 23.08 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the caption of - General Appropriations (a) Operations excluded from 5 % Caps / State and Federal Programs Off-set by Revenues: "Summer Lunch Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk forward two copies of this resolution to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #174 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act provides funds for the improvement of municipal roadway networks; I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application and agreement are hereby made to the Commissioner of Transportation for aid under the Bikeway Program for the Anderson Street Bikeway in the amount of $1, 05 0, 000; and 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 be and are hereby authorized to execute and attest to said application and agreement. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #175 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS I WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C.5 :23-4 .5 A, proposals were received for the provision of State authorized on-site elevator subcode inspection services; and WHEREAS, in compliance with the regulations adopted by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, the Construction Official of the City of Hackensack has determined that the proposal submitted by Municipal Inspection Corporation is qualified to effectively enforce the Elevator Subcode for the City of Hackensack in accordance with the performance standards set forth by the City of Hackensack; and  WHEREAS, Municipal Inspection Corporation has agreed to perform the necessary services for the City of Hackensack for a fee based upon ninety (90%) of the fee schedule established by N.J.A.C.5 :23-4 .20; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute a contract with Municipal Inspection Corporation, 183 West 4 th Street, Bayonne, NJ, 07002 to perform the aforesaid services for a period of three (3) years. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I RESOLUTION #176 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act provides for the improvement of Municipal roads; NOWI THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that applications to the Commissioner of Transportation are hereby authorized and ratified for and under the Municipal Aid Program portion of the Act for the following streets: 1. Green Street from Essex Street to Township of South Hackensack border, $121, 5 20.00; 2. Vreeland Avenue from Hudson Street to Township of South Hackensack Border, $6 8, 187.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if these applications are 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 I the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND RATIFIED that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized to execute said applications and agreements. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #177 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has determined that its Verizon and AT&T bills be reviewed to ascertain the possibility of cost savings relative to telephone lines, service and equipment; and WHEREAS, Telecost Auditing Services, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 115 81, will conduct said audit; and I WHEREAS, the fee to be paid to Telecost Auditing shall be based solely upon the dollars recovered and shall be calculated as fifty percent (5 0%) of those monies payable only when and if the monies are received from the telephone service carriers and those affected monthly overcharges have been corrected and reduced; 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 be available for public inspection;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract authorizing review of telephone u� ility documents and telecommunications billing for analysis and possible cost savings to the City of Hackensack be awarded to Telecost Auditing Services, without competitive bidding pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law and that Mayor John F. Zisa, be and is hereby authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Hackensack. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I RESOLUTION #178 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, there exists a grant receivable balance of $4 , 5 5 0.00 TRAMMELL due from the Department of Community Affairs for the 1999 Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities and a $2, 975 .00 grant due from COPS in Shops which remain on the Current Fund Balance Sheet which expired July 1, 1999; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to cancel the aforementioned balances; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to cancel the grant receivable and appropriation reserve balances in the amount of $4 , 5 5 0.00 and $2, 975 .00. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #179 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to apply for and obtain a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs I for approximately $15 0, 000 to carry out a proj ect to make various improvements and to purchase equipment to upgrade the Hackensack Police Headquarters; 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, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #180 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack I that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the Hackensack University Medical Center for the designation of the Medical Center as the billing entity for the processing of billing for Medicare Claims when concurrent Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support services are rendered by the two entities. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #181 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, there is a need for professional engineering services in connection with the preparation of the Annual NJDEP Report; and WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a person authorized to prepare such a report as required by General Permit #NJ 010 5 23; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to use the services of Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. in a continuance of their existing Professional Services agreement; and I WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available in account No 1-10-5 30-204 of the Current Fund in an amount not to exceed $5 , 000.00, P. O. No.1225 4 0 has been issued by Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to and in accordance with N.J. S.A. 5 2: 27BB-10 and 4 0A:4 -5 7; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack as follows: The Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a letter dated June 19, 2001 with Malcolm Pirnie Inc. for the provision of the necessary services at a cost not to exceed $5 , 000. 00. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #182 OFFERED BY: GALVIS 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: I Current Account $ ·2 5 5 6 06 8 5 2 f f • Public Assistance II Account 16 8. 00 Capital Account 4 1, 296 .90 Public Parking System Account 8, 84 2.88 Trust Account 15 , 84 2.6 7 Payroll Agency Account 176 , 86 3.00 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, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #183 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the appropriate City Official is hereby authorized to, pursuant to City of Hackensack Ordinance No. 1-2001, adopted May 21, 2001, initiate condemnation proceedings for the purpose of I acquiring the property located at 36 8-374 Essex Street, Lots 1, 3, 4 , 4 A, 5 , 6 , 20A, 21A, 22A, and 23A in Block 24 0A, in the City of Hackensack in order to carry out and effectuate the redevelopment of Block 24 0A pursuant to the Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Hackensack and Sanzari 2001, LLC. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed.  The Mayor thanked Mrs. Dukes and asked the City Manager, City Attorney if they had anything to report. City Attorney Salkin, regarding the publicity with Fleet Bank (formerly Summit Bank) a few weeks ago on Block 24 0A, announced that the case was resolved and has been dismissed. The redevelopment is moving forward. Mr. Salkin also stated that the application on the Sears matter in Paramus was before their Board of Adjustment on June 28, I 2001 and was adjourned to August 23, 2001. Mayor Zisa then asked the members of Council if they had anything to report. They did not. Mayor Zisa thanked the City Manager and his staff for the July 1st celebrations and announced that the Fireworks and entertainment have been rescheduled to August 14 th. The Mayor opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Rainer Olster, said the fireworks should be held on July 4 th, not August 14 th. He felt that it would not be well attended on August 14 th due to people not knowing of this change. Mayor Zisa assured him that it would be well advertised. Mr. Olster thanked the Mayor and Council for the Garbage cans, stating they arrived the day after his request. Salvatore Moretti, 391 Park Street, requested a meeting date be scheduled with the Construction Board of Appeals. He wanted the I filing fee waived. Mayor Zisa advised him there is no provision in the ordinance that would allow the fee to be waived. Mr. Salkin stated he received a call from Community Affairs and it is his understanding that Mr. Moretti wanted a hearing but does not wish to pay the fee. Mayor Zisa pointed out that the paper work must be filed with the fee. The Mayor said he would have Mr. Salkin research this further. Eric Martindale of 4 16 Simons Avenue, as a result of an article in the newspaper, asked questions regarding the construction on Clinton Place and if variances had been granted. Mayor Zisa said they did not come before the Planning Board and can only assume they went before the Zoning Board. Mr. Martindale feels there is no policy for Historical Preservation in Hackensack. Regarding Staib Park, Eric questioned the $100,000.00 grant and what it would be used for. The Mayor informed him that the River Keeper had control of that and it would be used exclusively I for embankment enhancement such as cleanup and a study of the greenery & foliage etc. Mr. Martindale briefly mentioned the illicit activities occurring at the Hackensack River that were recently reported in the newspapers. The Mayor informed him that it is County property the County has jurisdiction. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, mentioned the small huts that are on the river bank of Coles Brook and trays of food that have been set for feral cats. He said the food attracts Raccoons and he is concerned for the safety of children in the area. He asked if the Police could do something to put an end to this feeding of the wild animals. Additionally, Mr. Donovan would like something to be done about the lack of parking at the Johnson Public Library. The Mayor informed him that in the near future, all parking needs of Main Street would be analyzed. When the City receives the Shuttle Buses, it will help the parking situation. I He further suggested that copies of the Agenda be available at the Council Meeting Room for distribution. Mrs. Dukes stated the request had been previously made and copies were available but this was discontinued because they were not being picked up and had to be thrown out. Mary Thaxton, 201 Lodi Street, asked when would the Cinelli Iron situation be going to Court? The Mayor said Mr. Mecca is waiting for the paper work from the courts. Judge Harris has not filed the order. The City Attorney said he would check with Mecca and asked Mrs. Thaxton to call him. Martha Bell, 274 High Street, spoke of the continuing drainage problem in her area. Although work has been done, there is still a problem. She spoke of various issues including the distribution of garbage cans, the garbage pickup, the Recreation program for children and what she considers as rudeness by the Police to the children in her neighborhood. Joe Contempo, 296 The Esplanade, President of the Suburban Terrace Tenants Association, thanked the Mayor and Council for passing the Ordinance regarding resident-only parking. I Arlene Schatz, Berry Street and Linda Cipriani, Lodi Street, both addressed the issue of the Cinelli Iron Appeal. They were assured that Mr. Salkin would be contacting Mr. Mecca about the appeal. Gregory Clapp of 285 Kaplan Avenue spoke about the Teterboro Airport noise and air pollution. He recently put a new roof on his home and feels it has already become discolored due to the pollution. The Mayor said the Council has involved itself with every aspect of the situation. The November ballot will ask the citizens if the City should continue its support of, and membership in, the "Coalition for Public Health and Safetyn. He reminded Mr. Clapp that the New York/New Jersey Port Authority has the final say on anything regarding the airport. He also advised that he should call the "complaint hot lines", that it is effective and the Port Authority is responsive. Mr. Donovan, Willow Avenue, mentioned the recent Federal Aviation Agency Committee dealing with the delays at the major I airports in the NY Metropolitan Area. One of the suggestions coming from that committee was that some domestic traffic be diverted from Newark or LaGuardia to Teterboro. Martha Bell, High Street, asked about the original plaque at Carver Park and was told there are two plaques on the premises. She said the Indian Statute in front of the Library has been painted black and requested that it be returned to it original  bronze color. The City Manager said he is aware of it and they are looking into it Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Mattei that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. (Carried) 9:45 PM I � MAY�· effr · F.iSA �EPUTY MAYOR JUANITA TRAMMELL � ATTEST: I I