City Council

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, on Monday, June 21st, 2004 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 Mrs. Heck to call the roll. Present – Mayor John F. Zisa, Deputy Mayor Roger B. Mattei, Councilmen Mark A. Stein, and Jesus R. Galvis, City Clerk, Debra A. Heck, City Attorney Richard E. Salkin, City Manager James Lacava and Deputy City Manager Peter Capone. Absent – Councilwoman Juanita Trammell. Ms. Heck: “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 called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held June 7th, 2004. Motion offered by Stein and seconded by Mattei that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. RESOLUTION #150 OFFERED BY: MATTEI 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 $1,669.00 32 24 Nivicela, Angel 2004 ERR PMT $150.00 refund to GR Packaging, 35 Green Street, duplicate payments for annual license fee. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent - Trammell RESOLUTION #151 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3-2004 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION TITLES AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN NON-CONTRACTUAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK. BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 3-2004 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held July 6th, 2004 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, Stein, Zisa Absent – Trammell RESOLUTION #152 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 release the following Performance Guarantee. Name & Address Job Site Permit # Amount AG Properties LLC (179 High Street) E-5786 $3,875.00 297-101 Kinderkamack Rd. Box 273 Oradell, NJ 07649 AT&T Local Network Services (State & Passaic St) E-5661 750.00 275 Old New Brunswick Road Suite 100 Piscataway, NJ 08854 Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent – Trammell RESOLUTION #153 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organizations be granted permission to conduct a Raffle in accordance with the applications on file in the office of the City Clerk: RA:1735 – The Arc of Bergen & Passaic Counties, Inc. RA:1736 – Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent – Trammell RESOLUTION #154 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Dominic Cariello, 90 Maple Avenue, be and is hereby appointed Constable in the City of Hackensack for a three year term to expire June 18, 2007. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent – Trammell RESOLUTION #155 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $25,000 has been proposed by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, Inc. to train and supervise mentors to teen mothers, pregnant teens and girls at risk of pregnancy through its Parent Aides for Teens program, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the state Interlocal Services Act, Community Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Mayor and Council, and WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of Hackensack, and WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid CD funds. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of Hackensack, New Jersey hereby confirm endorsement of the aforesaid project, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Community Development program so that implementation of the aforesaid project may be expedited. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent – Trammell RESOLUTION #156 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the Highlands region, encompassing lands in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, is recognized as a landscape of national significance because of its critical natural resources, scenic beauty, substantial recreational opportunities and numerous cultural and historic sites; and WHEREAS, important ground and surface water sources within this region supply drinking water to more than four million people in New Jersey; and Highlands reservoirs are especially important because of their ability to store water for use during critical times, such as prolonged drought; and the majority of municipalities located in the Highlands are solely dependent on groundwater for their water supplies; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Highlands has critical natural resources under threat from sprawling development as reflected in the “USFS NY-NJ Highlands Regional Study: 2002 Update” that determined that over 5,000 acres of land were developed each year in the NY-NJ Highlands between 1995 and 2000 and that continuation of those trends would have significant adverse impact on both water quantity and quality; and WHEREAS, the NJ Highlands region is recognized as a “Special Resource Area” in the 2001 State Development and Redevelopment Plan and nearly 70% of the Highlands is mapped as Environmentally Sensitive, yet less than 23% of the Region is permanently protected; and WHEREAS, Federal, State, local and private studies have identified 350,000 acres of critical lands that need increased protection to safeguard the water and other natural resources of the Highlands, and that acquisition alone will be unable to protect these 350,000 acres; and WHEREAS, local planning alone, in which 87 municipalities and 7 counties each individually set goals and priorities for the portions of the Highlands within their boundaries, is unlikely to offer the comprehensive approach necessary to protect the natural resources, and in particular the water resources, of the Highlands;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hackensack supports: Preservation or protection of the approximately 350,000 acres of critical lands necessary to safeguard the water and other natural resources of the Highlands; and An inclusive public process with meaningful input and participation from Highlands’ communities to create a regional plan for the Highlands to identify the critical watershed and open space lands that should be preserved or protected, and appropriate locations for future growth; and Creation of a regional planning body, with representation from Highlands’ communities, to ensure that the regional plan is implemented effectively, including measures to ensure fiscal fairness to Highlands’ communities. Duly authenticated copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Governor of the State of New Jersey, State Legislators, Highlands Task Force Co-chairs DEP Commissioner Bradley Campbell & DCA Commissioner Susan Bass Levin, and ANJEC. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent – Trammell RESOLUTION #157 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, the Health Awareness Regional Program (HARP) of Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) has been authorized to provide public health nursing services to the City of Hackensack by Resolution Number 14 which was approved on February 17, 2004; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the authorized agreement to change the scope and type of nursing hours provided during its term and authorize a purchase order change; and WHEREAS, the Health Awareness Regional Program has agreed to provide these additional services for the additional amount of $3,500.00; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account #4-10-610-204 in the amount of $1,000.00 and from Account #4-10-855-204 in the amount of $2,500.00 of the Current Fund, Purchase Order #138368 has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute an amendment to the agreement with the Home Health Agency of Hackensack University Medical Center; 2. That purchase order change number one in the amount of $3,500.00 is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent – Trammell RESOLUTION #158 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City of Hackensack to repair and maintain underground oil stripper in municipal facilities located at 205 State Street; and WHEREAS, Rapid Pump & Meter Service Company Inc., which is located at 285 Straight Street, Paterson, New Jersey can provide the repair and maintenance services that are necessary to complete the above referenced project; and WHEREAS, Rapid Pump & Meter Service Company, Inc. has submitted a proposal for and has agreed to perform said services for the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the maximum amount of this agreement is $4,000.00 and funds are available for this purpose; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack as follows: That the Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with Rapid Pump & Meter Service Company Incorporated, 285 Straight Street, Paterson, NJ 07509 to provide oil stripper repair and maintenance services for the City of Hackensack; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27B-10 and 40A:4-57, that monies are available from the general fund in account number 4-10-601-204 in the amount of $4,000.00. Purchase Order #139977. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent – Trammell RESOLUTION #159 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, Louis M. Fiorelli, Maintenance Repairer, has requested an extension of his Leave of Absence without pay for ten weeks for personal medical treatment, and WHEREAS, City Manager James S. Lacava has determined that this employee be granted a ten weeks Leave of Absence, commencing July 7, 2004 and terminating September 15, 2004, without group medical coverage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Louis M. Fiorelli, Maintenance Repairer, be granted an extension of ten weeks Leave of Absence, without pay, as requested; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution is forwarded to the employee's pension system by the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent – Trammell RESOLUTION #160 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following liquor licenses be issued in the City of Hackensack, effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, applicants having complied with the ordinances of the City of Hackensack and paid the required fee: 0223-33-003-007 Pasta Pot Restaurant 1,110.00 70 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-004-004 Palcan, Inc. 1,110.00 160 Prospect Avenue 0223-33-006-001 Carvet Inc. 1,110.00 250 Essex Street 0223-33-007-002 Charles & Paul Riviera Lounge, Inc. 1,110.00 308-310 Main Street 0223-33-008-007 Magnifico, LLC 1,110.00 772 Main Street 0223-33-009-008 Kiss Budapest Corp. 1,110.00 206 Main Street 0223-32-010-011 Morton’s of Chicago/Hackensack LLC 1,110.00 274 Riverside Square 0223-33-011-005 Yoshida Enterprises, Inc. 1,110.00 21 Mercer Street 0223-33-012-003 Continental Hackensack, Inc. 1,110.00 407 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-013-006 Corki's Corner, Inc. 1,110.00 774 Main Street 0223-44-014-001 Cromwell Liquors, Inc. 940.00 410 River Street 0223-33-015-007 Bob & Paul, Inc. 1,110.00 45 Main Street 0223-44-016-003 R&C Delicatessen & Liquors, Inc. 940.00 89 South State Street 0223-33-017-001 Majestic Lodge Elks 153 IBPOE 1,110.00 of W 351 First Street 0223-44-019-005 281 Simon Sez, Inc. 940.00 281 State Street 0223-33-020-003 Yannistadis Steven & Elias S. 1,110.00 515 Essex Street 0223-33-021-002 Cubby’s Inc. 1,110.00 249 S. River Street 0223-44-023-004 Kim NackJoon & Roseanne 940.00 130 Anderson Street 0223-44-025-004 HWK Marketing, Inc. 940.00 387 Route 17 South 0223-33-026-004 Brooklyn's Coal Burning Brick Oven Pizzeria 1,110.00 161 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-028-010 Yusuwan Enterprises, Inc. 1,110.00 261 Main Street 0223-44-030-003 Anmar Liquor, Inc. 940.00 75 Main Street 0223-33-031-003 Ryan’s Pub, Inc. 1,110.00 129 Johnson Avenue 0223-33-032-003 Lido Restaurant, Inc. 1,110.00 701 Main Street 0223-44-033-004 Rojas Wines & Liquors Inc. 940.00 139 Hudson Street 0223-33-034-005 Club Aladdin, Inc. 1,110.00 382 Main Street 0223-44-035-006 Princess Liquors, Inc. 940.00 842 Main Street 0223-33-036-002 Charlmaree, Inc. 1,110.00 126 Anderson Street 0223-33-038-005 Bowler City Lounge, Inc. 1,110.00 85 Midtown Bridge Approach 0223-33-040-005 Coach House Diner & Rest., Inc. 1,110.00 Route 4 & Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-041-004 Hiliada, Inc. 1,110.00 80 River Street 0223-44-042-007 Essex Street Liquors & Wines 940.00 214-216 Essex Street 0223-44-043-006 Western Beverages Corporation 940.00 80 South River Street 0223-33-044-005 Talty, Michael 1,110.00 604-606 Main Street 0223-33-045-006 Ichiban, Inc. 1,110.00 414 Hackensack Avenue 0223-44-046-003 Packard-Bamberger & Co., Inc. 940.00 630 Main Street 0223-33-047-004 The Cheesecake Factory 1,110.00 Restaurants, Inc. 197 Riverside Square 0223-33-049-005 Houston's Restaurants Inc. 1,110.00 One Riverside Square #181 0223-33-050-007 Land Plus LLC 1,110.00 127 Summit Avenue 0223-33-052-003 Donnelly Restaurant Assoc., Inc. 1,110.00 107-109 Anderson Street 0223-33-053-010 McCormick & Schmick’s 1,110.00 Hackensack, LLC 175 Riverside Square 0223-33-055-006 Thai Chef Riverside, Inc. 1,110.00 0223-44-056-004 Simple Simon, Inc. 940.00 337 Essex Street 0223-33-057-007 Subo Corp. 1,110.00 455 Passaic Street 0223-33-058-001 Solari’s Restaurant Inc. 1,110.00 61 River Street 0223-33-059-007 Araque Campo E. 1,110.00 252 Main Street 0223-33-060-005 The Stealth LLC 1,110.00 164 Main Street 0223-33-061-001 Theva Foods, Inc. 1,110.00 293 Polifly Road 0223-33-062-005 Greenfield Churrascaria Inc. l,ll0.00 450 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-063-007 231 Polifly Road Corp. 1,110.00 231 Polifly Road 0223-33-064-002 Tri Color, Inc. 1,110.00 366 River Street 0223-44-066-002 Val Diano Corporation 940.00 500 South River Street 0223-33-068-006 Corfu, Inc. 1,110.00 309 Vincent Avenue 0223-31-071-001 Hackensack Yacht Club Inc. 150.00 50 Shafer Place 0223-31-072-001 Hackensack Lodge #489 Loyal 150.00 Order of Moose 215 Charles Street 0223-31-073-001 Oritani Field Club 150.00 18 E. Camden Street Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Stein, Zisa Absent – Trammell RESOLUTION #161 OFFERED BY: GALVIS 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 $2,077,079.86 Capital Account 288,820.65 Public Parking System Account 6,212.89 Trust Account 34,167.74 Payroll Agency Account 235,842.98 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, Stein, Zisa Absent - Trammell Ms. Heck 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. They did not. The Mayor then congratulated the City Clerk on her recent marriage and also stated that the Juneteenth celebration had gone well and congratulated the organizers of the event. The Mayor opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Frank Campbell, 111 Catalpa Avenue, presented two pictures to the Council concerning what he perceives to be improper road signing at the intersection of Grand Avenue, Spring Valley and Main Street. Mr. Campbell also voiced his concerns with reference to property at the corner of Catalpa Avenue which is not being maintained and commented on a poorly installed catch basin at Pine Street and the recent paving in that area. He also asked various questions with reference to the new trestle and water that was laying in this area. Mayor Zisa advised that the drainage problem is being addressed by the County. Frank Campbell, 111 Catalpa Avenue, voiced his concerns with reference to recent newspaper articles including health insurance costs and taxes. He also asked questions with reference to Main Street and was advised that he should contact the new executive director of the SID for answers to same. Mayor Zisa stated that he wanted to announce that a member of the Planning Board, Mr. Dwayne Leverett, was present in the audience. As no one else wished to be heard, a motion was made by Councilman Stein and seconded by Deputy Mayor Mattei that the meeting be adjourned. (Carried 8:25 p.m.) __________________________ MAYOR JOHN F. ZISA ____________________________ _ DEPUTY MAYOR ROGER MATTEI ____________________________ COUNCILWOMAN JUANITA TRAMMELL ___________________________ _ COUNCILMAN JESUS R. GALVIS ___________________________ COUNCILMAN MARK A. STEIN ATTEST:_______________________ CITY CLERK