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 15th, 2002 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 Ms. D’Auria to call the roll. Present – Councilman Roger B. Mattei, Councilman Jesus R. Galvis, Deputy Mayor Juanita Trammell, Councilman Mark A. Stein, Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager, James S. Lacava, Acting City Clerk Debra A. D’Auria and City Attorney Richard E. Salkin. Ms. D’Auria: "In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of l975 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 called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held July 1st, 2002. Motion offered by Mr. Stein seconded by Mrs. Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 12-2002 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, PR0VIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY, APPROPRIATING $2,047,500. THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING $1,950,000. IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK TO FINANCE SAME Mayor Zisa: “This Ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?” Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Stein, that there be a public hearing. Carried. Mayor Zisa asked if anyone present wished to be heard on this ordinance. There was no response. Motion offered by Trammell, seconded by Galvis, that the public hearing be closed. Carried. RESOLUTION #229 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 12- 2002 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY, APPROPRIATING $2,047,500 THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING $1,950,000 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK TO FINANCE SAME pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #230 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS 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 $ 1,038.00 323 20,C005G First American Real Estate Tax Service 2002 ERR PMT 527.98 341 12A,C0PHE Lander, Marvin & Edith 2002 “ “ 735.83 123A 15 Fabbricatore, Thomas & Elizabeth 2002 “ “ $190.00 to Luz Gutierrez, 226 Main Street, #3, Hackensack for Summer Playground Program. $100.00 to Susan Lennox, 520 Lookout Avenue, Hackensack, partial refund for Staib Park registration. $17.00 to Constance Gaines, 33 Johnson Avenue, Hackensack, for two trips: Ice House and Bowler City. $145.00 to Tasha McMillan, 230 Central Avenue, Apt. 5F, Hackensack, Program Refund – N.K.P. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #231 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the property known as Block 341 Lots 12A COPHE has been assessed as an exempt property effective May 16, 2002. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Tax Collector is directed to reduce the property taxes for 2002 by $3,319.94 to reflect the exemption. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #232 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the property known as Block 123A Lots 15-16-16A-17A has been assessed as an exempt property effective May 7, 2002. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Tax Collector is directed to reduce the property taxes for 2002 by $3,825.86 to reflect the exemption. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #233 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, Niamh Maria McGuinness, Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee, has requested a Leave of Absence without pay for six months to assume the position of Police Officer in this jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, City Manager James S. Lacava has determined that this employee be granted the Leave of Absence, commencing July 19, 2002 and terminating January 19, 2003; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Niamh Maria McGuinness, Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee, be granted the six months Leave of Absence, without pay, as requested; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the employee's pension system by the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #234 OFFERED BY: MATTEI 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 the City of Hackensack and the general public when the sewer line on Camden Street needed repair; and WHEREAS, the Director of Operations has furnished the City Manager with the 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 to full operation; and WHEREAS, the cost of the repair was $4,366.65, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account #2-10-530-204, P.O.# 128694; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-6, which authorizes the governing body to award contracts without benefit of public bidding in emergency situations, that the vendor, J. Fletcher Creamer and Son, 101 East Broadway, Hackensack New Jersey 07601 be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #235 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to contract services for the repairs to vehicles #230 and #255 from an authorized vendor of the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units is authorized by Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A.40A:11-12; and WHEREAS, Cliffside Body Corp, 130 Broad Avenue, Fairview, New Jersey 07022 has been awarded New Jersey State Contract #A40877 for parts and repairs for Highway and Construction Equipment expiring on September 30, 2003; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works recommends the utilization of this contract on the grounds that Cliffside Body Corp. represents the best price available; and WHEREAS, the actual costs for this repair is expected not to exceed $70,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds for this repair in account X-50-511-003 of the Capital Budget, Purchase Order #128670; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack that Cliffside Body Corp, be awarded the contract for the repairs to vehicles #230 and #255.  Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #236 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Juan L. Mendez, Street Repairer, has requested a Leave of Absence for twelve (12) weeks without pay under the Family Leave Act for the serious health condition of a family member; and WHEREAS, City Manager James S. Lacava has determined that this employee be granted a twelve (12) weeks Leave of Absence, commencing July 15, 2002 and terminating October 6, 2002. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Juan L. Mendez, Street Repairer, be granted a twelve (12) weeks Leave of Absence, without pay, as requested; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the employee's pension system by the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #237 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, N.J.S.A.40A:11(5) authorizes contracting units to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements; and WHEREAS, the County of Bergen has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of work materials and supplies; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to participate in the County of Bergen Cooperative; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hackensack is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the County of Bergen who shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #238 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following liquor license be issued in the City of Hackensack, effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, applicants having complied with the ordinances of the City of Hackensack and paid the required fee: 0223-44-042-007 Essex Street Liquors & Wines, Inc. 940.00 214-216 Essex Street 0223-31-069-001 Craftmen’s Club of Mt. Zion Lodge #50 F&AM (PHA) 150.00 230 Passaic Street Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #239 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 $ 1,552,476.87 Capital Account 10,677.00 Public Parking System Account 13,612.35 Trust Account 11,943.00 Payroll Agency Account 99,951.82 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 #240 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Grant applications have been prepared for the Main Street and River Walk Pedestrian Access Safety Project and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Community Connector Project and are ready for submission to the New Jersey Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council lend its full support to these applications; NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said applications and that they be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Ms. D’Auria advised the Mayor that the docket was completed. The Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager, City Attorney and members of the Council if they had anything to report. They did not. The Mayor indicated that the July 4 th celebration was a success and expressed his thanks to Mr. Lacava and all of the Department heads. The Mayor opened the meeting to the Public for discussion of City business. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, advised that the Constable watching over the parks (Norman Levin) is doing a great job. He also stated that he was not in agreement with groups who want to hold events in the parks but do not want to pay the cost for security, etc. Mr. Donovan also advised that he had sent a letter to the East Orange Mayor and Police Chief to express his displeasure at the police officer who appeared on behalf of Monica Wilson at the July 1, 2002 meeting. Geneva Youngblood, 221 Hamilton Place, questioned whether or not the building at 200 Passaic Street is being monitored. Mary Thaxton, 201 Lodi Street, expressed her concerns with reference to problems with Cinelli Scrap Metal. Mr. Salkin suggested that if the noise level is still high the residents should contact the Health Department. Ms. Thaxton also requested that the Police Department patrol the area near the Parker School and also monitor the speed limit on the Esplanade.  Eric Martindale, 100 Second Street, questioned the status of the Paramus Planning Board meetings which Mr. Salkin has been attending and Mr. Salkin advised him that the meetings are still continuing. Malat Hellawe, 325-327 Railroad Avenue, questioned the procedure for obtaining City owned property. Mr. Salkin advised her that there is a bid process which must be followed and that the Council would take another look at the land that Ms. Hellawe is interested in. Larry Riley, Hiller’s Block Watch Association, stated that the Traffic Division Captain had informed him that the parking enforcement program would be in place effective July 29, 2002. Mr. Riley also questioned whether it would be possible to change the shuttle bus route and the Mayor advised that he did not know if the plan can be amended. Mayor Zisa indicated that approximately 14,000 people used the shuttle buses within the first month. Mr. Riley asked if the contract can be broken because the system is not working. Motion offered by Councilman Mattei, seconded by Councilman Galvis that the meeting be adjourned. Carried (8:50 p.m.) __________________________ MAYOR JOHN F. ZISA ____________________________ _ DEPUTY MAYOR MARK STEIN ____________________________ COUNCILWOMAN JUANITA TRAMMELL ___________________________ COUNCILMAN JESUS R. GALVIS ___________________________ COUNCILMAN ROGER B. MATTEI ATTEST: ________________________ ACTING CITY CLERK