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 21st, 2003 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 – Councilmen Mark A. Stein and Jesus R. Galvis, Deputy Mayor Roger B. Mattei, Councilwoman Juanita Trammell, 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 7th, 2003. Motion offered by Councilman Stein and seconded by Councilwoman Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. RESOLUTION #186 OFFERED BY: MATTEI 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 $8,770.44 303 20 Archer & Greiner, P.C. 2001 STB as trustees for Albert Abergel $580.00 to Anatoliy Stolerman, 12-24 Orchard Street, Fairlawn, NJ for summer camp, which child cannot attend because of a broken arm. $82.00 to Stacey Benjamin, 241 Poplar Avenue, for a change of camps with a difference in price. $170.00 to Rajneesh K. Sahu, 360 W. Pleasantview Avenue, #600P, for the Summer Playground Program, which the child is not able to attend. $270.00 to Ana Garcia, 170 Prospect Avenue, Apt. 3E for the Summer Sports Camp registration. $204.00 to Janell Key, 133 Atlantic Street, for trips and registration for the Summer Playground Program. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #187 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL  CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #188 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 6-2003 - "BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 EXPENSES INCLUDED IN BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 2-2000 OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY” BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 6-2003 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held August 4th, 2003, at 8:00 P.M., 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 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 #189 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7-2003 - "BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 EXPENSES INCLUDED IN BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 16-1998 OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY” BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 7-2003 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held August 4th, 2003, at 8:00 P.M., 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 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 #190 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 8-2003 - "BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 EXPENSES INCLUDED IN BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 14-1999 OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY” BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 8-2003 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held August 4th, 2003, at 8:00 P.M., 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 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 #191 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 9-2003 - "BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 EXPENSES INCLUDED IN BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 5-1997 OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY” BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 9-2003 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held August 4th, 2003, at 8:00 P.M., 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 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 #192 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 10-2003 - AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:56- 65, ET. SEQ. TO BENEFIT THE MAIN STREET AREA, GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN MERCER STREET AND EUCLID AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF HACKENSACK; AND DESIGNATING A DISTRICT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE COORDINATED PROMOTION, MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS RETENTION, BUSINESS RECRUITMENT AND OTHER SERVICES TO THAT DISTRICT. SAID ORDINANCE TO BE ADDED TO THE “CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY,” AS CHAPTER 147. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 10-2003 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held August 18th, 2003, at 8:00 P.M., 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 first reading and of the time and place when and where said Ordinance will be further considered for final passage. Mayor Zisa stated that he has an interest in property within this district and questioned whether there would be a conflict regarding his voting. Mr. Salkin stated that it would not be a violation of the law. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein Abstain - Zisa RESOLUTION #193 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 11-2003 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF GREEN STREET IN THE CITY OF HACKENSACK AND APPROPRIATING $162,750 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $155,000 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK TO FINANCE THE SAME.” BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 11-2003 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held August 4th, 2003, at 8:00 P.M., 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 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 #194 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, an emergent condition has risen with respect to insufficient temporary appropriations to facilitate the payment of salaries, the awarding of contracts and purchases with grant funds and no adequate provision has been made in the 2003 Temporary Appropriations for the aforesaid purpose, and N.J.S. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for the purpose above-mentioned; and WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted in the year 2003 pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.40A:4-20 (Chapter 96,P.L.1951) including this resolution total $34,339,508.75; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED (not less than two-thirds of all the members thereof affirmatively concurring) that in accordance with N.J.S.40A:4-20: 1) An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby made for the awarding of annual contracts in the amount of $3,513,000.00; 2) That said emergency temporary appropriation will be provided for in the 2003 Budget. 3) That one certified copy of this resolution be filed with the Director of Local Government Services. Current Appropriations  Administrative & Executive S/W 60,000.00 Administrative & Executive O/E 10,000.00 Financial Administration S/W 30,000.00 Audit Services O/E 10,000.00 Tax Assessor S/W 10,000.00 Tax Collector S/W 10,000.00 Public Bldg/Grounds S/W 25,000.00 Planning Board O/E 10,000.00 Group Insurance Plans O/E 500,000.00 Fire Alarm S/W 7,000.00 Fire Dept S/W 500,000.00 Fire Dept O/E 40,000.00 Fire Official S/W 50,000.00 Police Dept S/W 750,000.00 School Crossing Guards O/E 5,000.00 Traffic Control S/W 5,000.00 Communication Operators S/W 30,000.00 EMT S/W 30,000.00 Municipal Court/Public Def S/W 10,000.00 Building Inspectors S/W 40,000.00 Inspection of Property S/W 15,000.00 DPW S/W 50,000.00 City Garage S/W 25,000.00 Streets & Roads S/W 10,000.00 Shade Tree S/W 10,000.00 Street Cleaning S/W 5,000.00 Garbage & Trash S/W 40,000.00 Garbage & Trash O/E 15,000.00 Recycling O/E 1,000.00 Sewer S/W 10,000.00 Sewer Treatment BCUA O/E 950,000.00 Health Dept S/W 50,000.00 Human Services S/W 10,000.00 Parks & Playgrounds S/W 40,000.00 Recreation Dept S/W 25,000.00 Celebrate Public Events S/W 5,000.00 Library Maintenance 70,000.00 Municipal Court S/W 30,000.00 Clean Communities S/W 10,000.00 Public Parking Sys Utility S/W 10,000.00 ___________________ Total $3,513,000.00 Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #195 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the County of Bergen is desirous of modernizing and improving its Public Works, County Police, and Municipal Court facilities which are presently located at the intersection of Kinderkamack Road and Zabriskie Street in the City of Hackensack, known as Block 531, Lots 1-7, 8b, 11b, 12-14 (hereinafter “The Zabriskie Street site”); and WHEREAS, it is, and has been the perception and belief of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack that the taxpayers of the City of Hackensack and Bergen County would be better served if the Zabriskie Street site were privately redeveloped for a higher and better use; and WHEREAS, during the past year the property known as Block 61, Lot 11; and Block 59, Lots 1-3 (hereinafter “The Goldberg Property”) has become available for purchase. Said property is in the area of the Bergen County Jail and the Bergen County Administrative Complex on River Street in the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, it is the further perception and belief of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that both the City and the County would be better served by a centralized location of County facilities; and WHEREAS, the City has encouraged the County Government to consider the feasibility and benefits of the County’s acquisition and redevelopment of the Goldberg property for the location of its new facilities; and WHEREAS, on July 16th, 2003, the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders approved Resolution 906, authorizing an architectural based feasibility study of the respective sites to assist the County in its determination of the most appropriate course of action to follow; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the action taken by the Board of Freeholders by its approval of Resolution 906 on July 16 th, 2003, is hereby endorsed as a necessary and appropriate action in the determination of an issue crucial to the residents of Bergen County in general, and to the residents of the City of Hackensack in particular; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk transmit certified copies of this Resolution to the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders and to the Bergen County Executive. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #196 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on March 5, 2002 for the Operation and Maintenance of two Trolley buses for the City of Hackensack within the City of Hackensack; WHEREAS, on April 1, 2002 as per Resolution #122 a contract was awarded to Leisure Line-coach USA for the period June, 2002 to May, 2003; and WHEREAS, the specifications were advertised as a one year contract with the option of contracting for another one year contract, not exceeding three years; and WHEREAS, it is desirous that the Mayor and City Council extend the contract for the operation and maintenance of two Trolley buses for the City of Hackensack to Leisure Line-coach USA for the period June, 2003 to May, 2004 in the amount of $198,372.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract for the operation and maintenance of two Trolley buses be extended for a one year period from June, 2003 to May, 2004 to Leisure Line- Coach USA for the contract amount of $198,372.00. Purchase Order #135355  Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #197 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on June 10, 2003 for the Purchase and Delivery of one new 2003 Four Wheel Drive Expedition Sport Utility Vehicle with special package for police use for the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, one bid was received from Odyssey Automotive Specialty; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the purchase and delivery of one new 2003 Four Wheel Drive Expedition Sport Utility Vehicle with special package for police be awarded to Odyssey Automotive Specialty, 317 Richard Mine Road, Wharton, New Jersey 07885 at the contract price of $50,942.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account #3-10-811-227 ($40,581.00) and #3-10-310-261 ($10,361.00) of the Current Budget. P.O. #135412 Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #198 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, there is a need for professional engineering services in connection with the Redevelopment Area of Essex and Green Street; 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:11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to retain the services of Ecoplan, 635 Palisade Avenue, Englewood, New Jersey 07632; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available in account No X-50-T12-002 of the General Capital Fund in an amount not to exceed $9,900.00, has been issued by Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27BB-10 and 40A:4057.P.O.#135438; 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 City Council of the City of Hackensack that: (l) The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute the letter proposal with Ecoplan, to provide said services; (2) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(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 (3) The City Clerk shall be and is hereby responsible to retain one copy of the Contract for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #199 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, there is a need for professional engineering services in connection with the Improvements to Summit Avenue Stormwater Collection System; 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 of the City of Hackensack to retain the services of Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., 17-17 Route 208 North, Fairlawn, New Jersey 07410; and WHEREAS, a certification establishing that funds are available in Account #X-50-T13-002, of the General Capital Fund in an amount not to exceed $33,500.00, has been issued by Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27BB-10 and 40A:4057. P.O.#135437; 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 City Council of the City of Hackensack that: l. The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute the letter proposal with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. to provide said services; 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with NJSA 40A: 11-5 (1 )(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 3. The City Clerk shall be and is hereby responsible to retain one copy of the Contract for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #200 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, there is a need for professional engineering services in connection with the revision and updating the City of Hackensack Tax Assessment Map; 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:11-5(1)(a)(i)of the local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to retain the services of Kenneth G.B. Job, 108 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available in account no. X-50-U05-001 of the General Capital Fund in an amount not to exceed $19,000.00, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27 BB-10 and 40A:40-57, P.O. #135527; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional services without competitive bidding and the contracts must be available for public inspection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that: 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute the letter proposal with Kenneth G.B. Job to provide said service.. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(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 3. The City Clerk shall be and is hereby responsible to retain one copy of the contract for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #201 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, there is a need for professional engineering services in connection with the creation of a City Wide Geographic Information System (GIS); 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:11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to retain the services of Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. 17-17 Route 208, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available in account no. X-50-U05-001 of the General Capital Fund in an amount not to exceed $115,790.00, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27 BB-10 and 40A:40-57. P.O. #135528; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional services without competitive bidding and the contracts 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 the letter proposal with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., to provide said service. 2) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(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 3) The City Clerk shall be and is hereby responsible to retain one copy of the contract for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #202 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, there is a need for professional engineering services in connection with the Mercer Street Pumping Station; 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:11-5 (1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to retain the services of Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., 17-17 Route 208 North, Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available in account no. X-50-P12-012 of the General Capital Fund in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to and in accordance with N.J.S./A. 52:27 BB-10 and 40A:40-57. P.O.#135496; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional services without competitive bidding and the contracts 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 herby authorized and directed to execute the letter proposal with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. to provide said service. 2) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(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 3) The City Clerk shall be and is hereby responsible to retain one copy of the contract for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #203 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Teterboro Airport is a commercial airport that services Northern New Jersey located in the middle of the most densely populated residential region of Bergen County, is causing increased concern among the residents of Bergen County and is having an adverse impact on the quality of life for the residents of Bergen County; WHEREAS, preliminary tests performed at the perimeter of Teterboro Airport in June 2001 provide initial evidence that the airport is releasing air pollutants into the environment at levels deemed to be unhealthy by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection; WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has already agreed to participate in an ongoing litigation against the Port Authority in which that agency is asked to fund an independent environmental impact/health risk assessment of the airport both presently and following a large expansion project that is currently underway; WHEREAS, Freedom of Information Act submissions made of the Port Authority in conjunction with said litigation have been met with intentionally slow, piecemeal responses evidently designed to waste the financial resources of this public body, as well as the many others who have joined in this effort; WHEREAS, we find this lack of candor and cooperation by the Port Authority to be completely unacceptable, especially insofar as our interests are exclusively aimed at safeguarding the health and welfare of those who work, recreate, and reside within our judicial limits; WHEREAS, it is essential that the Port Authority provide an immediate, honest, and full disclosure of its entire expansion plan for the next ten years, and provide a full listing of all capital improvements over the past ten years; AND, WHEREAS, it is the purpose of this Resolution to express our extreme discontent with the perceived indifference by the Port authority over these concerns; NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved by the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack as follows: 1. A copy of this resolution shall be promptly presented to the New Jersey Governor, New Jersey Attorney General, New York Governor, New York Attorney General, and every Port Authority Commissioner to ensure that they are apprised of the gravity of this problem. 2. A letter will accompany these Resolutions requesting intervention by these officials. Specifically, this letter will request assistance in obtaining the long requested documents regarding the Teterboro Airport expansion and assistance in obtaining a commitment by the Port Authority to fund an independent environmental impact/health risk assessment regarding Teterboro Airport in both its present condition and its anticipated condition after the multi-million dollar expansion. WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack had previously approved participation in the Coalition for Public Health and Safety (“Coalition”) that was organized to address the concerns of the residents of Hackensack with regard to the issues that arise from the operation of Teterboro Airport; and WHEREAS, the Coalition has made a concerted effort to find reasonable alternatives that would alleviate the various problems suffered by residents of the City of Hackensack in a continuous joint effort with the other member municipalities without reaching an accord with the operators of the airport on any potential solutions; and WHEREAS, as a participant in the Coalition, the City of Hackensack expends funds from general revenue in a pro-rata share with the other member municipalities to support the endeavors of the Coalition, including more recently, the litigation brought against the operators of the airport in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers of the City of Hackensack are supporting the participation of the City’s participation in the Coalition through the payment of taxes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack deem it appropriate that the following referendum question shall be submitted to the voters of the City of Hackensack at the November 4, 2003 general election: REFERENDUM QUESTION SHALL THE CITY OF HACKENSACK CONTINUE ITS FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND MEMBERSHIP IN, THE “COALITION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY” AMONG THE MEASURES SUPPORTED BY THE COALITION ARE: 1) PORT AUTHORITY BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT/HEALTH RISK STUDY (“STUDY”) BY A PRIVATE ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALTY COMPANY; 2) IF THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY EVIDENCE THAT PORT AUTHORITY IS OPERATING TETERBORO AIRPORT WITH TOXIN, CARCINOGENIC, AND NOISE POLLUTION LEVELS BEYOND THOSE STANDARDS SET BY FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, IT BE REQUIRED TO BRING OPERATION OF THE AIRPORT INTO COMPLIANCE WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS; AND 3) IF PORT AUTHORITY CONNOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, TETERBORO AIRPORT BE CLOSED UNTIL SUCH TIME AS PORT AUTHORITY CAN GUARANTEE ITS OPERATION OF THE AIRPORT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS. AMONG OTHER MEASURES SUPPORTED BY THE COALITION IS THE IMPOSITION OF A NIGHTTIME CURFEW, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00PM AND 7:00AM AND THE IMPOSITION OF A SURCHARGE OF $3,000.00 PER FLIGHT FOR FLIGHTS DEPARTING BETWEEN THESE HOURS; LIMITATIONS ON THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT USING THE AIRPORT TO UNDER 70,000 POUNDS; A HALT ON ANY FURTHER EXPANSION AND RENNOVATION OF THE AIRPORT FACILITIES UNTIL COMPLETION OF THE STUDY; A BAN ON ANY REGULARLY-SCHEDULED AIR SERVICE UNDER THE GUISE OF A CHARTER SERVICE; AND, REQUEST THE COUNTY OF BERGEN WITHHOLD A PORTION OF THE COUNTY LEVY FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS FROM THE CITY OF HACKENSACK PENDING RESOLUTION OF THE COALITION DISPUTE WITH THE PORT AUTHORITY. YES___________ NO____________ EXPLANATORY STATEMENT The residents of the City of Hackensack financially support the participation of the City of Hackensack in the Coalition for Health and Public Safety (“Coalition”) through the payment of real property taxes. The efforts of the Coalition require the payment of periodic pro-rata share of fees and expenses and, in particular, the City of Hackensack is included as a Plaintiff in a suit against the operator of the airport facility filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. This participation is warranted to combat what the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack sees as a major threat to the health, safety, quality of life, and welfare of the residents of the City of Hackensack. The financial support of such participation through taxation is an economic concern of the residents of the City of Hackensack. Accordingly, the residents of the City of Hackensack should be given ample opportunity to express their views on the continued participation and expenditures being made and that might be required in the future. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized to certify and forward the Referendum Question and Explanatory Statement as stated above to the Election Division of the Bergen County Clerk’s Office for inclusion on the ballot for the November 4, 2003 general election. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized to forward copies of the Resolution to the Clerks of member Municipalities in the Coalition. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #204 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 1 from English Paving Company, in the amount of $1,500.00 to furnish material equipment and labor to partially reconstruct existing drainage inlet including frame and grate; and WHEREAS, the total contract amount will increase from $127,136.20 to $128,636.20; and WHEREAS, the city’s engineers Job and Job reviewed this change order and 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-S11-009 of the General Capital Fund in the amount of $1,500.00. Purchase Order No. 133071; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $1,500.00 for the furnishing of material equipment and labor to partially reconstruct existing drainage inlet including frame and grate for English Paving Company, P.O. Box 423, Ridgefield, New Jersey 07657 be and is herby approved. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #205 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. l from Colonelli Brothers Inc., in the amount of $3,750.00 to provide for a 4th week of Pothole Repairs; and WHEREAS, the total contract amount will increase from $26,250.00 to $30,000.00; and WHEREAS, the City’s Superintendent of Public Works reviewed this Change Order and has recommended that said Change Order be approved; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from Account #3-10-425-234 of the Current Fund in the amount of $3,750.00, P. O.#133720; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $3,750.00 for the 4th Week of Pothole Repairs for Colonnelli Brothers, Inc., 409 South River Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 be and is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #206 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, Michael J. Mordaga, Police Inspector, is requesting a twelve (12) month leave of absence, without pay, to serve as Chief of Detectives for the Bergen County Prosecutor’s office; and WHEREAS, James S. Lacava, City Manager, has determined that this employee be granted a twelve month Leave of Absence, as requested, effective August 1, 2003 and terminating July 31, 2004. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, that Michael J. Mordaga, Police Inspector, be granted a twelve (12) month 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 #207 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Joyce Biddle is hereby appointed as Deputy City Clerk pursuant to Chapter 3, Section 10 of the Code of the City of Hackensack. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #208 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organization be granted permission to conduct a Raffle in accordance with the application on file in the office of the City Clerk: RA:1702 – Cystic Fibrosis Foundation RA:1703 – Holy Trinity R.C. Church RA:1704 – Project Plus of Bergen County Area RA:1705 – Loyal Order of Moose - Lodi Lodge 1971 Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #209 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Collector be and is hereby authorized to transfer an overpayment of 2002 taxes in the amount of $436.75 on Block 74, Lot 12, C001A to the 3rd quarter 2003 taxes. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #210 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the Hackensack Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse (H.A.P.A.D.A.) has proposed a grant in the amount of $17,500.00 for prospective 2003/4 funding under the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse; and WHEREAS, funding will implement six (6) programs: bi-annual “Community Link” Newsletter informational inserts, Homework and Support Center(s); a H.S.S.A.V.V.Y. Student Leadership Program; City Youth Conference(s), an annual Citizenship Recognition Dinner for eighth graders and the Jr. Police Academy in and for the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack agrees to develop a comprehensive plan to provide funds matching the equivalent of $4,375.00 in cash and $13,500.00 in-kind expenses in addition to the D.E.D.R. Grant award of $17,500.00 designated by the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse; and  WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack will act as the fiscal agent for the Hackensack Municipal Alliance. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby affirm endorsement of the aforesaid project(s), and authorize Mayor John F. Zisa to sign the grant application jointly with the Chairperson of the Hackensack Municipal Alliance to meet the July 1, 2003 grant deadline, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Gerald Greer, C.A.C., Bergen County Office of Alcohol and Drug Dependency, accompanying the 2004 Alliance Plan Update. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #211 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, Resolution #122 awarded the bid for the operation and maintenance of two trolley buses for the City of Hackensack within the City of Hackensack to Leisure Lines-Coach USA, 160 S Route 17 North, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 for the contract price of $192,588.00 for the period of June, 2002 to May 2003; WHEREAS, Change Order #1 in the amount of $22,032.28 represents additional scope of services outside of the original specifications; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Change Order #1 in the amount of $22,032.28 for Leisure Lines-Coach USA Purchase Order #126761 hereby is approved. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #212 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council are keenly aware of the high cost of prescription medications, particularly for those Senior Citizens and Disabled Citizens in the community that may require any number of prescription drugs to maintain and enhance their quality of life; and WHEREAS, Garden State Pharmacy Owners Provider Services Corp. (hereinafter, GS-POPS) in conjunction with the City’s Risk Management Consultant, have developed the Senior Preferred Prescription Savings Card (SPPSC) Program; and WHEREAS, the SPPSC Program, as a discount prescription savings card, offers meaningful discounts for seniors and disabled citizens on both generic and name brand prescription drugs and utilizes GS-POPS extensive statewide and nationwide networks. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council that the City of Hackensack authorizes GS-POPS to develop in coordination with the Municipal Coordinator information brochures, including enrollment forms for the City of Hackensack detailing the specifics of the SPPSC Program for distribution by the City of Hackensack; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Hackensack, in an effort to assist Senior Citizens 55 years and older and those receiving Social Security Disability, will authorize GS-POPS to coordinate collection of the enrollment forms and collect the annual membership fees directly; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, it is understood and agreed that GS- POPS will ensure those interested in participating receive the appropriate identification card(s) to the program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, George Menditto, Insurance Agent and Broker of Record is hereby named the Municipal Coordinator for the purposes of this Program and further, the Municipal Coordinator shall take the appropriate steps necessary to implement the aforesaid SPPSC Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a certified copy of the Resolution shall be forwarded to the attention of Thomas A. Viola, R.Ph., Executive Vice President GSPO Provider Services Corp. (GS-POPS) 44 West Taylor Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08610 and the Municipal Coordinator. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #213 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, KRF Development, LLC is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 95, Lot 1 designated as 214- 234 South Newman Street, and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2001 and 2003 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $2,777,400; and WHEREAS, 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 “KRF Development LLC v. City of Hackensack”, Docket Nos: 002836-2001 and 000662-2003, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $2,650,000 for 2000 and $2,300,000 for 2003; 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 #214 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, H.R.S.M. Associates is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 324, Lot 12E., designated as 324 Railroad Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 2002 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $450,000; and WHEREAS, 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 in order to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “H.R.S.M. Associates v. City of Hackensack”, Docket No. 003433-02, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $405,000 for 2002; 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 #215 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Lodi-Hackensack Associates, is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 78, Lot 59, designated as 144 Lodi Street, and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 2002 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $550,900; and WHEREAS, 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 Lodi-Hackensack Associates v. City of Hackensack”, Docket No: 003434-02, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $510,000 for 2002; and BE IT FURTHER 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 #216 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN 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 $6,708,866.29 Capital Account 386,779.69 Public Parking System Account 5,152.03 Trust Account 10,909.79 Payroll Agency Account 112,164.34 State Unemployment Insurance 21,349.98 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 #217 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to apply for grant funding for a project under the Safe and Secure Communities Program (Grant #P-2755); and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack have reviewed the application and have approved said request; and WHEREAS, the project is a joint effort between the Department of Law and Public Safety and the City of Hackensack for the purpose described in the application; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack as follows: 1. As a matter of public policy, the City of Hackensack wishes to participate to the fullest extent possible with the Department of Law and Public Safety. 2. The Attorney General will receive funds on behalf of the applicant. 3. The Division of Criminal Justice shall be responsible for the receipt and review of the applications for said funds. 4. The Division of Criminal Justice shall initiate allocations to each applicant as authorized. 5. The aforementioned application seeks a grant of $60,000,00 for the Hackensack Police Department; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, City Clerk and all other appropriate City officials be and they hereby are, authorized to execute any and all documents necessary for the perfection and filing of said application. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #218 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL 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, 2003 through June 30, 2004, applicants having complied with the ordinances of the City of Hackensack and paid the required fee: 0223-33-018-001 Hackensack Lodge BPO Elks #658 $1,110.00 37 Linden Street 0223-33-044-004 Seal Slattery and Michael Talty $1,110.00 362A Essex Street 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 and the members of the Council if they had anything to report. Councilman Stein reported that the summer concert series will continue in Foschini Park at 7:30 p.m. on July 29, 2003 with Andre and Cirelli and the Del Vikings. Also, the Shakespeare in the Park in the program will continue on August 6, 2003 in Columbus Park. Councilman Galvis advised that he wanted to thank the Police Department, the DPW and the Fire Department for their assistance with the Colombian Day Festival. Mr. Galvis further stated that the event was extremely successful and Mayor Zisa joined with him in thanking all department heads for making the event a successful one. The Mayor opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Richard Rankin, Union Street, voiced his opinion that the Mayor’s appearance before the Freeholders last week was unethical and improper. Joan Dunn, 599 Summit Avenue, read excerpts from the Freeholders meeting of July 16, 2003. Al Puntasecca, 110 South River Street, stated that eleven months ago he had signed a thirty year lease with BP Amoco for his property and that subsequently an application was submitted to the Planning Board, however, due to the delays, he has lost money in rent. He further stated that he has no interest in selling his property. Howard Koval, managing agent of 150 Grand Avenue, stated that he is seeking reimbursement for costs associated with the private pick up of trash at this location. He further stated that he has met with Mr. Koster and that City pick ups have resumed, however, he is asking for relief for the property owners. Mayor Zisa stated that he will take the matter under review. Mr. McCoy, 90 Prospect Avenue, stated that he is representing the adult users of the high school tennis courts and that the lights should be made available on these tennis courts. The Mayor advised Mr. McCoy that this property belongs to the Board of Education, however, Mr. Lacava will check to see who retains control of the situation.  Richard Puntasecca, 120 Meadow Street, stated that according to an article in the Bergen Record the Mayor has been stalling approval for the proposed BP gas station. Arlene Schatz, 137 Liberty Street, questioned who was in attendance at the Freeholders meeting. Ted Dunn, 599 Summit Avenue, stated that he felt that the City Attorney’s outburst was totally uncalled for and went on to ask various questions with reference to the County’s intentions on the River Street and Zabriskie Street properties. Mr. Dunn further stated that he will propose to the Freeholders that they should consider other locations outside of Hackensack. Philip Roberts, 17 Lodi Street, stated that he had read about the Hudson Street renovations and Mayor Zisa stated that funding had been secured to begin revamping Hudson Street, beginning at the north end just south of Kansas Street and continuing as far south as funds would allow. He also stated that the architect is currently in the process of finalizing the concept. Mr. Roberts also questioned what is being built at River and Kennedy Streets and the Mayor stated that he was not sure which project this was. Blanche Stuart, 252 Third Street, stated that she has been listening to the revamping plans for Main Street and stated that the City should do what Hoboken did, create restaurants, nightclubs, etc. She also questioned the possibility of having the shuttle buses travel up Central Avenue. The Mayor indicated that the shuttle was a result of a grant application with New Jersey Transit and is operating under their advice and direction with no more than a fifteen minute waiting time, but that he would have someone look into this. Mr. Padazopolous, 72 Broadway, congratulated the Council on their initiative to provide a pharmaceutical program for seniors. He also questioned the status of his complaints regarding the Human Services Department and the dogs which have been barking on Broadway. Leo Battaglia, 72 Herman Street, reiterated his concerns with reference to the parking situation at the corner of Fairmount and Grand. As no one else wished to be heard, a motion was made by Councilwoman Trammell and seconded by Councilman Stein that the meeting be adjourned. (Carried 10:15 p.m.) __________________________ MAYOR JOHN F. ZISA ____________________________ _ DEPUTY MAYOR ROGER MATTEI ____________________________ COUNCILWOMAN JUANITA TRAMMELL ____________________________ COUNCILMAN JESUS R. GALVIS  ___________________________ COUNCILMAN MARK A. STEIN ATTEST:_______________________ ACTING CITY CLERK