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, October 4th, 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 Jesus R. Galvis, Councilwoman Juanita Trammell, Councilman Mark A. Stein, City Clerk Debra A. Heck, City Attorney Richard E. Salkin, City Manager Peter Capone. Absent – Councilman Roger B. Mattei Mrs. 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 September 20th, 2004. Motion offered by Stein and seconded by Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. RESOLUTION #269 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 9-2004 ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK” Mayor Zisa: “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?” Motion offered by Stein and seconded by Galvis that there be a public hearing. Carried. PUBLIC HEARING Motion offered by Trammell and seconded by Stein that the public hearing be closed. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 9-2004 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK.” pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #270 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 10-2004 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF HACKENSACK AND APPROPRIATING $1,312,500, THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,250,000 IN GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK TO FINANCE THE 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 Trammell and seconded by Stein that there be a public hearing. Carried. PUBLIC HEARING Motion offered by Stein and seconded by Trammell that the public hearing be closed. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 10-2004 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF HACKENSACK AND APPROPRIATING $1,312,500, THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,250,000 IN GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK TO FINANCE THE SAME.” pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #271 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL 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 refund for the reason stated: AMOUNT BLOCK LOT NAME YEAR REASON $1,018.00 329 37 Transcontinental Title Co 2004 ERR PMT 1,013.00 3 21,C0416 Mortgage Service Center 2004 “ “ Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #272 OFFERED BY: GALVIS 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 did exist when a catch basin collapsed on First and Beech Streets; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager notified the City Manager setting forth the time, place and 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 catch basin to full operation; and WHEREAS, the total cost of the repair was $11,600.00, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and  WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account #4-10-891-28G, P.O. 141068; 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, and the vendor, Kaycon Construction, 75A Voorhis Lane, Hackensack, NJ, 07601, be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #273 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS 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 did exist when catch basins collapsed at Sussex Street and Railroad Avenue and were rendered inoperable; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager notified the City Manager setting forth the time, place and 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 catch basins to full operation; and WHEREAS, the total cost of the repairs was $9,100.00, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in accounts 4-10-891-28G ($9,100.00) Purchase Order #141039. 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, and the vendor, Kaycon Construction, 75A Voorhis Lane, Hackensack, NJ, 07601, be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #274 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:1741 – Heightened Independence & Progress Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #275 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-4, the Planning Board of the City of Hackensack did undertake an investigation to determine whether the following properties: Lots 25, 25C (including 25D, 29D, and 29E) 26, 27, 28, 29A, 30, 30A and 30B in Block 82; and Lots 13, 13A, 14, and 14A in Block 100H (hereinafter the “study area”) meet the statutory criteria to be designated as “an area in need of redevelopment” as defined in “The Local Redevelopment and Housing Law” (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.); and WHEREAS, the Planning Board held a public hearing on the matter on July 14, 2004 and considered the evidence before it, including but not limited to, a “Redevelopment Area Analysis” dated February 27, 2004, prepared by Martin Santini, A.I.A. of Ecoplan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board unanimously approved a Resolution on September 8, 2004 recommending to the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the properties located in the “study area” be determined to be “an area in need of redevelopment” by the governing body; and WHEREAS, the recommendation of the Planning Board appears to be supported by the relevant evidence; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, as follows: 1. The properties known as Lots 25, 25C (including 25D, 29D, and 29E) 26, 27, 28, 29A, 30, 30A, and 30B in Block 82; and Lots 13, 13A, 14, and 14A in Block 100H, the “study area” are hereby determined to be “an area in need of redevelopment” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq. 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a true copy of this Resolution to the Commissioner of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey for review. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #276 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 $7,021,166.19 Capital Account 147,517.90 Public Parking System Account 10,768.17 Trust Account 90,115.62 Payroll Agency Account 115,000.83 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 – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #277 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, Bergen County Community Development Block Grants have been proposed by the following organizations in the amounts indicated for the purposes stated: American Red Cross-Emergency Assistance Program Rental Subsidiaries $ 50,000. B.C. Community Action Program-BCCAP Facility Rehab 28,500. B.C. Community Action Program-BCCAP Child Development Ctr 79,898. B.C. Housing Coalition-Tenant Outreach Project 121,000. Bridge Haven Housing-Program Maintenance 31,722. Community Resource Council-Helpline Service First 55,000. Fair Housing Council of Northern NJ-Discrimination/ Compreh.Counseling 310,000. Heightened Independence (HIP)-Project Outreach to Disabled Minorities 53,984. Martin Luther King,Jr.Senior Ctr-Intergenerational Afterschool Program 34,000. Martin Luther King,Jr.Senior Ctr-Program Coordinator/ Program Supplies 33,000. YMCA of Greater Bergen Cty-Improvements 300,437. City of Hackensack-Economic Development Planner and Hudson Streetscape Improvement 275,000. Community Housing in Partnership-Acq. Of Computers 11,277. Volunteer Center-Driver for CHORE 18,000. BC CAP – Homeless Shelter 130,000. Bergen County CAP – A/C & Facility Repairs 31,200. Salvation Army – Feeding Program 17,000. Christ Church – Peter’s Place 160,000. BC Development Corporation 10,000. 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 confirms endorsement of the aforesaid projects; and 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 – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #278 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Bergen County Community Block Grants have been proposed by the Martin Luther King Jr./Sr. Center for its Senior Center and Housing Project; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, Community Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Mayor & 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, as follows: 1. The Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby endorse the aforesaid project. 2. This endorsement shall not be read, interpreted, nor shall it be inferred that the City Council endorses, opposes or takes any position with respect to any land use application that may be filed in connection with this project. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei Mrs. Heck advised the Mayor that the docket was completed. The Mayor thanked her and asked the Council if they had anything to report. They did not. The Mayor opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Geneva Youngblood, 221 Hamilton Place, asked questions with reference to the redevelopment area and the Mayor responded that Essex Street would be redeveloped according to the zone. The Mayor also stated that there is no specific plan at this time. Fotios Padazopulous, 72 Broadway, stated that about a month ago he inquired about barking dogs but hadn’t heard what was being done. Mr. Capone stated that the matter had been referred to the Police Department and that they were stepping up checks. He also stated that he has been dislocated from his apartment as a result of his complaint of a leaky ceiling and Mr. Capone advised him that his landlord has until October 7, 2004 to perform repairs. Philip Roberts, 17 Lodi Street, asked if garbage cans be temporarily placed on Hudson Street during the construction. As no one else wished to be heard, a motion was made by Councilman Stein and seconded by Councilwoman Trammell that the meeting be adjourned. (Carried 8:33 p.m.) __________________________ MAYOR JOHN F. ZISA ____________________________ _ DEPUTY MAYOR JESUS R. GALVIS ____________________________ COUNCILWOMAN JUANITA TRAMMELL ___________________________ _ COUNCILMAN ROGER B. MATTEI ___________________________ COUNCILMAN MARK A. STEIN ATTEST:_______________________ CITY CLERK