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 Wednesday, October 1st I 2001 I at 8 : 00 p. M. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute and to remain standing for a moment of silence. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. I Present - Councilmen Roger B. Mattei and Jesus R. Galvis, Deputy Mayor Juanita Trammell, Councilman Mark A. Stein, Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager James S. Lacava, City Clerk Doris L. Dukes and City Attorney Richard E. Salkin. Mrs. Dukes: "In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of 1975 adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending a notice to the Record and by posting a copy on the Bulletin Board in City Hall ". Mayor Zisa, before the regular business of the meeting made several presentations. John Rinaldi, President of the Bergen County 200 Club, which is an organization that supports members and families of the Police and Fire Departments was presented with a plaque. Mayor Zisa stated they recently contributed a trailer to the Fire Department to take equipment to emergency sites. Mr. Rinaldi thanked the Mayor and Council and said the trailer would be delivered on Wednesday. He also acknowledged the presence of Tony Scardino, 1st Vice President of Bergen County 200 Club. I John Uzzi and Judy Tucci were present on behalf of Red Cross. A check was presented to them from the City and its employees to help in the support of the victims of the September 11th attack on America. Mr. Uzzi thanked the Mayor and Council and the employees and gave a very brief status report concerning their efforts to date. Dennis McGorry was present to accept a plaque for the Hackensack University Medical Center for their support of the City by donating a Showmobile. Mayor Zisa said he had hoped to make this presentation on July 4th, but the events were rained out. Mr. McGorry, on behalf of the Board of Governors and John Ferguson, thanked the Mayor and Council for the gift. Fire Chief Johnson, said there are several people who were hired and/or promoted during the spring and will be sworn-in tonight. I He thanked the Bergen County 200 Club, the Hackensack University Medical Center and extended special recognition to Deputy Chief Joel Thornton, who did a lot of work. The Chief told the Mayor it has been a difficult two weeks and during this time their paths have crossed many times at various memorial services. He said he was very proud of the Mayor and he stood out like a jewel. During the last two weeks the department devoted many hours volunteering their time to the New York disaster and said he was extremely proud of them. The Chief said he is getting ready to leave the Department after 37 years of service. He has visited various departments all over the state and feels our department is the best in the state. Mayor Zisa acknowledged that over the course of the past couple of weeks the members have spent thousand of hours in volunteering their time across the river. He too, is very proud of them. At this time Oaths of Office were administered by Mrs. Dukes, the City Clerk to the following: Captains Thomas Canzanella, Mark I Cunico, Charles Grieco, Matthew Wagner and Stephen Kalman; Lieutenants Thomas Ryan, John Niland and Frank Armeli; Probationary Fire Fighters Daniel Rathbun, Salvatore Ingallinera and Douglas Stearns. Congratulations were extended by the Mayor and Council. The Mayor paused to allow those who wished to leave to do so. Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held September 19th, 2001. Motion offered by Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Galvis that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. RESOLUT ION #254 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: AMOUNT BLOCK/ LOT NAME YEAR REASON I $ 661.48 42 34 C0002 Yolanda Denson 2001 Overpayment 135 8 . 35 71 15 Czonka & Youhas 2001 Err. Pmt. 308 8 . 54 81 30 Montana Enterprises 2001 Err. Pmt. 658 . 72 540 1 COOG5 Dawn Nash 2001 Overpayment $27. 00 to Nita Jayantilal Rana, 400 River Drive, Apt. 5-I, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 for 5 birth records paid in error. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUT ION #255 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organizations be granted permission to conduct a Raffle and amend Raffle License #1651 in accordance with the applications on file in the office of the City Clerk: RA: 1652 Gilda's Club Northern New Jersey I RA: 1653 Heightened Independence & Progress, Inc. RL: 1651 (Amend) Hackensack University Medical Center Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #256 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, two bids were received on September 11, 2001 for the purchase of one new 2002 Chevrolet Impala;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for one new 2002 Chevrolet Impala be awarded to Kelle Chevrolet, the low bidder, 137 Allaire Road, Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727, for the total amount of $18, 597. 00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account number 1-20-100-261 of the Public Parking System Fund in the amount of $18, 597. 00, P.O. #123920 I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #257 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on August 21, 2001 for Shelving for the Johnson Public Library; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account #X-50-R07-008 of the Public Parking System Fund, P.O. #123923; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the purchase of shelving for the Johnson Public Library be awarded to Spacesaver Systems of New Jersey Inc., 8 1 Broad Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08 865 for the total sum of $106, 719. 00. Base Bid $77, 289. 27; Alternate #1 $10, 000. ; Alternate #2 $4, 000. 00 Alternate #3 $6, 500. 00; Alternate #4 $8, 930. 00 I Roll Call: RESOLUTION #258 Ayes - Mattei, OFFERED BY: Galvis, Trammell, MATTEI Stein, SECONDED BY: Zisa STEIN WHEREAS, on June 7, 1999 a contract for Emergency Storm Sanitary Sewer Repairs was awarded to J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc., for a two year period which terminated on May 31, 2001; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the specifications the City of Hackensack may reserve the right to extend the contract for one year at the same price; and WHEREAS, the Director of Operations and the Purchasing Director recommend that the contract for Emergency Storm Sanitary Sewer Repairs be extended for one year terminating May 31, 2002; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the Emergency Storm Sanitary Sewer Repairs in the City of Hackensack be extended to J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc., for an additional year at the same price; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds will be available in Account #1-10-530-204. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #259 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 8-2001 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 70, SECTION 71, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY ENTITLED: "RESIDENTS ONLY ON-STREET PARKING" . BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 8-2001 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held October 15, 2001, at 8 : 00 PM or as soon thereafter as the 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 I first reading and of the time and place when and where said Ordinance will be further considered for final passage. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #260 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, New Jersey Public Law 1995 Chapters 304 and 320 provides for participation of local health agencies in the New Jersey State Tobacco Age of Sale Program and makes available financial aid to assist such agencies; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack's Department of Health has established and maintains a Tobacco Age of Sale Program that meets the standards of performance as prescribed by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services and qualifies for said financial assistance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that John G. Christ, Health Officer of the City of Hackensack, be and is hereby authorized to make application to the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services for I participation in the Tobacco Age of Sale Program for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #261 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the Health Department has a need to provide an influenza and pneumonia immunization program for the senior citizens of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, . the Oxford Health Plans NJ, Inc. , provides financial reimbursement to public health agencies who provides these services to their Medicare eligible senior citizens; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack wishes to adopt this voluntary plan for the benefit of the City of Hackensack employees; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, hereby enter into an agreement with Oxford I Health Plans NJ, Inc. to obtain reimbursement for influenza and pneumonia immunizations administered by the Health Department to Oxford Health Plans Clients; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute all applicable documents necessary to implement this program.  Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #262 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0223-32-010-008 heretofore issued to Houlihan's/Bergen County, Inc., {a pocket license) Hackensack, New Jersey, be transferred to Morton's of Chicago/Hackensack LLC, 274 Riverside Square, Hackensack, New I Jersey, effective October 3, 2001; BE IT FURTHER and RESOLVED that the applicant has complied with Sub-Chapter 7 of the New Jersey Administrative Code; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the License shall be held by the City Clerk until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Department of Community Affairs. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #263 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 $ 6,152,872.24 Capital Account 455,282.26 Public Parking System Account 5,937.38 Trust Account 17,684.00 I 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 #264 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Selman Properties, LLC is the owner and taxpayer of certain real properties known as Block 402.A, Lots 23.A, 23.D, 23.E, 38.A, 40.A, 40.B and 40.D, which properties are taxed as one taxable unit under Lot 23.A and designated as Peters and Berry Street Extension; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 2001 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $859,400 and upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax I Assessor that these matters should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interest of the City of Hackensack; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents, which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled "Selman Properties, LLC v. City of Hackensack", Docket No: 004093- 2001, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $550, 000; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: - Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #265 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Packard Real Estate Group, LLC is the owner and taxpayer of certain real properties known as Block 510, Lots 18A, I 15 and 14, designated as 606 Main Street, 598 -602 Main Street and 594 Main Street, respectively; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 1998 , 1999 and 2000 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $209, 200 for Lot 18A; $431, 8 00 for Lot 15 and $106, 300 for Lot 14 and upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney, Appraiser and Assessor that these matters should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interest of the City of Hackensack; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents, including requests for the application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S. A.54: 51A-8 ) , which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled I "Packard Real Estate Group, LLC v. City of Hackensack" , bearing Docket Nos: 003970-98, 003789-99 and 003135-2000, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessments be reduced to $194, 000 for Lots 18A, $359, 700 for Lot 15 and $106, 300 for Lot 14; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: - Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #266 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Thomas Manning is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 325, Lot 26 designated as 216 First Street; and I WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 2000 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $248 , 800 and upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that these matters should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interest of the City  of Hackensack; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents, including requests for the application of the Freeze Act (N. J. S. A. 54: 51A-8) , which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled "Thomas Manning v. City of Hackensack" , Docket No: 003231-00, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the I assessment be reduced to $207, 900; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: - Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION: #267 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Gibbs Limited Partnership is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 349, Lot 35 designated as 411 Passaic Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 1999 and 2000 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $2, 058 , 300 and upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax I Assessor that these matters should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interest of the City of Hackensack; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents, including requests for application of the Freeze Act (N. J. S. A. 54: 51A-8) , which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled "Gibbs Limited Partnership v. City of Hackensack" , Docket Nos: 0038 05-99 and 000345-00, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $1, 990, 000; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: - Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION: #268 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL I WHEREAS, Joseph L. Muscarelle, Inc. is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 227, Lot 12 designated as 40 First Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 1999 and 2000 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $180, 200 and upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate for both parcels; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that these matters should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interest of the City of Hackensack; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents, including requests for application of the Freeze Act (N. J. S. A. 54: 51A-8) , which may be I necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled "Joseph L. Muscarelle, Inc. v. City of Hackensack" , Docket Nos: 003523-99 and 002995-00, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $143, 400; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: - Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION: #269 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMM ELL WHEREAS, Joseph L. Muscarelle, Inc. is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 227, Lot 14 designated as 199 Russel Place; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 1999 and 2000 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $425, 600 and upon review of I information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate for both parcels; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that these matters should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interest of the City of Hackensack; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents, including requests for application of the Freeze Act (N. J. S. A. 54: 51A-8) , which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled "Joseph L. Muscarelle, Inc. v. City of Hackensack" , Docket Nos: 003522-99 and 002994-00, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $350, 000; and I BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: - Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION: #270 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Juliana Joan Realty Inc. is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 41 8, Lot 25 designated as 381 Park Street; and  WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 1999 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $446,400 and upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate for both parcels; and I WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that these matters should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interest of the City of Hackensack; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents, including documents providing for the application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A- 8}, which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled "Juliana Joan Realty, Inc. v. Hackensack City", Docket No: 004810-99, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $410,000; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: - Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I RESOLUTION #271 OFFERED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Atlantic Street Associates is the owner and taxpayer SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL of certain real property known as Block 221, Lot 9 designated as 140 Atlantic Street Associates; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 2000 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $464,800 and upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interest of the City of Hackensack; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and is hereby authorized I and directed to execute any and all documents, including requests for application of the Freeze Act {N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled "Atlantic Street Associates v. City of Hackensack", Docket No: 003227-2000, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $430,000 for 2000; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund.  Roll Call: - Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #272 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Vobb Realty Corp. is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 504. A, Lot 14. D designated as 101 Commerce Way; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 2000 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and I WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $1, 002, 400 and upon review of information submitted a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney, Tax Appraiser and Tax Assessor that these matters should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interest of the City of Hackensack; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents, including requests for the application of the Freeze Act (N. J. S. A. 54: 51A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled "Vobb Realty Corp. v. City of Hackensack" , Docket No: 000397-00, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $902, 400; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of taxpayer on the refund. any interest payable to the I Roll Call: - Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #273 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant has been proposed by the following: $350, 000. 00 The City of Hackensack for Johnson Park Improvement project; and $120, 000. 00 for the Road Resurfacing program; $ 30, 000. 00 - Martin Luther King Senior Center for a Program Coordinator and Supplies $ 44, 8 14. 00 - HIP for their project outreach to Disabled Minorities program; and I $ 80, 000. 00 - Bergen County Community Action Program, Inc. , for their BCCAP Child Development Center of Hackensack Project; and $ 132, 000. 00 for their Homeless Shelter at 21 E. Kansas Street and $ 5 8 , 250. 00 for their BCCAP Building Maintenance & Repair project - 241 Moore Street Renovations project; $ 150, 000. 00 - Christ Church Community Development Corporation, for the Peter's Place Safe Haven Shelter-Client Advocacy Program-  Next Step. $ 11, 500. 00 - Community Resource Council - for their Helpline Service First program; $ 300, 000. 00 - Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey, for their Housing Discrimination Counseling program; $ 15, 000. 00 - Volunteer Center of Bergen County, for their Chore I Service project; $ 195, 000. 00 North Jersey Friendship House for their Expansion/ Renovation of Rehabilitation Area; $ 70, 000. 00 YMCA of Greater Bergen County for Air Conditioning - of the Main Lobby and Gymnasiums; 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 WHEREAS, the aforesaid projects are in the best interest of the people of Bergen County; and WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby confirm endorsement of the aforesaid projects; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Community Development Program so that implementation of the aforesaid projects may be expedited. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #274 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, it has been publicly reported that the County of Bergen is actively contemplating a contractual arrangement with the Immigration and Naturalization Service for the housing of more than three hundred (300) federal immigration detainees at the Bergen County Jail; and WHEREAS, the rationale put forth by County Officials supportive of, or receptive to, such an arrangement, is the generation of per diem revenues through the payment by the I.N.S. for, apparently, unused and surplus housing space for the incarceration of such detainees at the facility; and I WHEREAS, it is the perception and belief of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the focus of County Officials who are, or will be, in a position to decide this issue, ought not to be on "stop-gap" measures to address economic shortfalls that have resulted from a construction project observed by some as overbuilt and/or overpriced; but rather on public safety concerns; and WHEREAS, the Central Bergen County Region is among the most populous in the State, the City of Hackensack, the most populous municipality in the County; and  WHEREAS, the introduction of hundreds of such detainees, many about to be deported after serving criminal sentences, and others who are in the Country illegally, potentially desperate and dangerous in outlook and action, into such a populated area, may in reality be an invitation to disaster; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack, as follows: 1. That all appropriate County Officials who are entrusted with the decision-making power to decide this issue be and hereby are urged to deem public safety paramount to any incidental revenue I generating device and reject such proposed arrangement with the I. N. S. ; and 2. That the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Bergen County Board of Freeholders, the Bergen County Executive, the Bergen County Sheriff, United States Senators Torricelli and Corzine and Representative Rothman. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her docket was completed. The Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager, City Attorney and members of Council if they had anything to report. They did not. Mayor Zisa thanked the Community for their support during the special service held last week at the High School Gym in memory of the September 11th attack on America. He said that in so many ways it is time to share in prayer and support. Mr. Stein mentioned the schedule for the Cultural Arts Center, stating that a production of Scrooge will start December 1st. I Mayor Zisa opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Jamie Crowder, 681 W. Englewood Avenue, Teaneck, has a business at 50 Hackensack Avenue, regarding the improvements taking place with the building of Target, hopes to get some help with the flooding problem they are having in the area. Geneva Youngblood, 221 Hamilton Place, again addressed the issue at 200 Passaic Street. She said there is litter, they are loitering, there are mattresses and they are constructing a ramp for the handicapped and by doing so, eliminating parking spaces. She urged the Council to go to the site and see what is going on. She also said she needed information on a piece of property and called Rick Marshall who was not there and no else could help her. She asked if there is anyone who reviews his decisions. I City Attorney Salkin advised that Mr. Marshall did not make a mistake on the Zoning of the 200 Passaic Street site. If there are other violations, he takes no issue. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, asked that Agendas be prepared for the public. Mr. Salkin and the Mayor both responded. Monique Grandby, 360 Essex Street, addressed the issue of moving and the difficulties she had in getting information from the Developers.  Sharon Banks, Essex Street, also added comments on the subject. She stated the tenants could not have anything in writing. The Mayor advised that there are certain procedures that must be followed. The City Attorney briefly explained the relocation procedures. Bob Syran, 28 Terhune Place, addressed the flooding problems I on Terhune Place and wanted to know if catch basins could be installed. Mayor Zisa advised Target is responsible for the improvements being done by J. Fletcher Creamer. They are only required to replace what was removed. David Gato, 1 8 0 Euclid Avenue, also spoke on the condition of Terhune Place. Cono Spinelli, 212 Wilson Street, said this was the first Council Meeting he has attended and was glad to see the dialogue between the Council and the Community. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (9: 33 PM) I / MAYOR.JUANITA TRAMMELL ' �=-- COUNCILMAN MARK A. STEIN ATTEST: I