City Council

City Council Resolutions June 20, 2006 NO. 214 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-2006 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” Mayor Townes: “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?” Motion offered by Melfi and seconded by Meneses that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Motion offered by Melfi and seconded by Meneses 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. 17-2006 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” pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 215 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 19-2006 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 2-82 CHAPTER 170-49.2 ‘PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED’ TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH SIDE OF MARVIN AVENUE FROM A POINT 233 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTH WESTERLY CURB LINE OF SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE TO A POINT 20 FEET NORTH THEREOF” Mayor Townes: “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?” Motion offered by Melfi and seconded by McAuliffe that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Motion offered by Meneses and seconded by Melfi 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. 19-2006 ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 2-82 CHAPTER 170-49.2 ‘PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED’, TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH SIDE OF MARVIN AVENUE FROM A POINT 233 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTH WESTERLY CURB LINE OF SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE TO A POINT 20 FEET NORTH THEREOF.” pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 216 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 20-2006 ENTITLED “BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKING LOT D IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $300,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF” Mayor Townes: “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?” Motion offered by Sasso and seconded by McAuliffe that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Motion offered by Sasso and seconded by Meneses 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. 20-2006 ENTITLED: “BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKING LOT D IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $300,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF” pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 217 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MENESES _________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 21-2006 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 1-74 ‘GENERAL PROVISIONS’ SECTION 1-15 ‘VIOLATIONS OF CODE; PERMITS’ IN ITS ENTIRETY TO INCLUDE SUBSECTIONS A, B, C, D and E” Mayor Townes: “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?” Motion offered by Melfi and seconded by Meneses that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Motion offered by Melfi and seconded by Sasso 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 21-2006 ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 1-74 ‘GENERAL PROVISIONS’ SECTION 1-15 ‘VIOLATIONS OF CODE; PERMITS’ IN ITS ENTIRETY TO INCLUDE SUBSECTIONS A,B,C,D, and E” pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call - Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 218 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ 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 a sewer line collapsed at Railroad Avenue and Myer Street and was rendered inoperable; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager notified the City Manager setting forth 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 line to full operation; and WHEREAS, the cost of the repair was $4,096.00, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account #6-01-26-311-311-204, Purchase Order #150269; 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 J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc., 101 East Broadway, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 219 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MENESES _________________________________________________________________ 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, 2006 through June 30, 2007, applicants having complied with the ordinances of the City of Hackensack and any special conditions which may be determined by the City Council, and having paid the required fee: 0223-33-003-008 Donn Pomodoro Inc. $1,250.00 70 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-004-004 Palcan Inc. $1,250.00 160 Prospect Avenue 0223-33-006-001 Carvet, Inc. $1,250.00 250 Essex Street 0223-33-007-002 Charles & Paul Riviera Lounge, Inc. $1,250.00 308 – 310 Main Street 0223-33-008-008 Apple Food Service of Hackensack LLC $1,250.00 450 Hackensack Avenue 0223-32-010-011 Morton’s of Chicago/Hackensack LLC $1,250.00  274 Riverside Square 0223-33-011-005 Yoshida Enterprises, Inc. $1,250.00 21 Mercer Street 0223-33-012-003 Continental Hackensack, Inc. $1,250.00 407 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-013-006 Corki’s Corner Inc. $1,250.00 774 Main Street 0223-44-014-002 Wine Land, Inc. $ 940.00 410 River Street 0223-33-015-007 Bob & Paul Inc. $1,250.00 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 of W $1,250.00 351 First Street 0223-33-018-001 Hackensack Lodge B P O Elks #658 $1,250.00 37 Linden Street 0223-44-019-005 281 Simon Sez Inc. $ 940.00 281 State Street 0223-33-020-003 Yannistadis Steven & Elias S $1,250.00 515 Essex Street 0223-33-021-002 Cubby’s Inc. $1,250.00 249 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 $1,250.00 161 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-028-010 Yusuwan Enterprises Inc. $1,250.00 261 Main Street 0223-44-030-003 Anmar Liquor Inc. $ 940.00 75 Main Street 0223-33-031-003 Miss Leonora’s LLC $1,250.00 129 Johnson Avenue 0223-33-032-003 Lido Restaurant Inc. $1,250.00 701 Main Street 0223-44-033-004 Rojas Wines & Liquors Inc. $ 940.00 139 Hudson Street 0223-33-034-005 Club Aladdin Inc. $1,250.00 382 Main Street 0223-44-035-007 Princess Liquors Inc. $ 940.00 842 Main Street 0223-33-036-003 The Straphanger Saloon LLC $1,250.00 126 Anderson Street 0223-33-038-005 Bowler City Lounge Inc. $1,250.00 85 Midtown Bridge Approach 0223-33-040-005 Coach House Diner & Restaurant Inc. $1,250.00 Route 4 & Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-041-004 Hiliada Inc. $1,250.00 80 River Street 0223-44-042-007 Essex Street Liquors & Wines Inc. $ 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 $1,250.00 604 – 606 Main Street 0223-33-045-006 Ichiban Inc. $1,250.00 414 Hackensack Avenue 0223-44-046-003 Packard Bamberger & Co., Inc. $ 940.00 630 Main Street 0223-33-047-004 The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants Inc. $1,250.00 197 Riverside Square 0223-33-049-006 Houston’s Restaurants Inc. $1,250.00 1 Riverside Square Space 181 0223-33-050-007 Land Plus LLC $1,250.00 127 Summit Avenue 0223-33-051-010 Hackensack Wings, LLC $1,250.00 41 Route 4 East 0223-33-052-003 Donnelly Restaurant Associates Inc. $1,250.00 107 – 109 Anderson Street 0223-33-053-011 McCormick & Schmick’s LLC $1,250.00 175 Riverside Square 0223-44-056-005 BP Holdings LLC $ 940.00 337 Essex Street 0223-33-057-008 Roadhouse LTD $1,250.00 455 Passaic Street 0223-33-058-001 Solaris Restaurant Inc. $1,250.00 61 River Street 0223-33-059-007 Araque Campo E $1,250.00 252 Main Street 0223-33-061-002 Theva Foods Inc. $1,250.00 293 Polifly Road 0223-33-064-002 Tri Color Inc. $1,250.00 366 River Street 0223-33-065-009 Café Apolo, Inc. $1,250.00 89 – 91 Main Street 0223-44-066-003 NJ Frontier Capital Ltd $ 940.00 500 S. River Street 0223-33-068-006 Corfu Inc. $1,250.00 309 Vincent Avenue 0223-31-069-001 Craftmen’s Club of Mt Zion Lodge #50 $ 150.00 230 Passaic Street 0223-31-071-001 Hackensack Yacht Club Inc. $ 150.00 50 Shafer Place 0223-31-072-002 Lodi Lodge #1971 Loyal Order of Moose $ 150.00 215 Charles Street 0223-31-073-001 Oritani Field Club $ 150.00 18 E. Camden Street Roll Call: Ayes - Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 220 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: MELFI _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Industrialand Associates is the owner of certain real property designated Block 504.A, Lot 14 located at 133 Commerce Way; and WHEREAS, the owner has filed an appeal to its 2003, 2004 and 2005 property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessments for the subject property is $400,000; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Appraiser that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests 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 he 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 “Industrialand Assoc. c/o Salem Media v. City of Hackensack”, Docket Nos. 004498-2003, 005566- 2004 and 005177-2005 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey reducing the assessments for each on appeal to $340,000 for 2003; $295,000 for 2004 and $250,000 for 2005; 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 – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 221 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MENESES _________________________________________________________________ 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 $ 68,087.18 30.02 7 Daniel G. Keough, Trustee 2002 STB 109,533.90 30.02 7 “ “ “ 2003 STB 157,239.04 30.02 7 “ “ “ 2004 STB 213,774.89 30.02 7 “ “ “ 2005 STB 8,075.40 100.05 10 Wolf Block & Sam Lipman 2003 STB 8,413.44 100.05 10 “ “ “ “ 2004 STB 8,807.82 100.05 10 “ “ “ “ 2005 STB 28,910.00 237 1.01 Wolf Block & Frontenac Co-Op Owners Inc. 2002 STB 49,450.00 237 1.01 “ “ “ 2003 STB 42,560.00 237 1.01 “ “ “ 2004 STB 92,247.90 300 3.01 Garippa,Lotz & Giannuario 2003 STB 140,909.44 300 3.01 “ “ “ 2004 STB 260,984.43 300 3.01 “ “ “ 2005 STB 3,870.00 311 17 Wolf Block & McToobe 2003 STB 4,032.00 311 17 “ “ “ 2004 STB $70.00 refund to Diane Wickersheim, 686 Palmer, Maywood, NJ for the Ice Skating Program. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 222 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: MENESES _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, an emergent condition has risen with respect to insufficient temporary appropriations to facilitate the awarding of contracts and payments of bills and salaries and no adequate provision has been made in the 2006 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. WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted in the year 2006 pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.40A:4-20 (Chapter 96, P.L.1951) including this resolution total $21,957,503.47; 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 $372,500.00 2) That said emergency temporary appropriations will be provided for in the 2006 Budget. 3) That one certified copy of this resolution be filed with the Director of Local Government Services. Account Number Account Title Amount 6-01-20-100-100-200 Admin & Exec O/E 10,000.00 6-01-20-110-110-101 Mayor & City Council S/W 4,000.00 6-01-20-150-150-200 Tax Assessor O/E 20,000.00 6-01-20-155-155-200 Legal Services/Costs O/E 50,000.00 6-01-21-180-180-200 Planning Board O/E 10,000.00 6-01-22-195-195-200 Building Inspectors O/E 4,000.00 6-01-23-215-215-200 Worker’s Compensation O/E 100,000.00 6-01-23-220-220-200 General Insurance Surety 45,000.00 6-01-25-240-240-200 Police O/E 20,000.00 6-01-25-260-260-200 Volunteer Ambulance Corp. 8,000.00 6-01-25-265-265-200 Fire Department O/E 20,000.00 6-01-26-313-313-200 Shade Tree O/E 10,000.00 6-01-31-460-460-253 Utilities-Vehicle Gasoline 50,000.00 6-01-41-762-000-200 Recreation-Summer Lunch O/E 21,000.00 6-01-41-785-331-200 PHPF Public Health O/E 500.00 Total $372,500.00 Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 223 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City’s Health Department to provide Public Health Nursing Services; and WHEREAS, the Health Awareness Regional Program (HARP) of Hackensack University Medical Center has agreed to provide said services for the year 2006 for an amount not to exceed $16,807; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from account #6-01-201-41-785-331-204 in the amount of $3,555 of the general fund in Account #6-01-201-27-330-330-208, in the amount of $13,252 has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer; 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 itself 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 to execute an agreement with the Health Awareness Regional Program (HARP) of Hackensack University Medical Center to provide public health nursing services effective January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call:Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 224 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ 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 a sewer line collapsed at 260 Union Street and was rendered inoperable; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager notified the City Manager setting forth 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 sewer line to full operation; and WHEREAS, the cost of the repair was $4,738.08 which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account #6-01-26-311-311-204 of the current budget, purchase order #150291; 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 J. Fletcher Creamer and Son, 101 East Broadway, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601 be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 225 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ 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 a catch basin collapsed on Main Street and Spring Valley Avenue and was rendered inoperable; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager notified the City Manager setting forth 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 catch basin to full operation; and WHEREAS, the cost of the repair was $2,500.00, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account #6-01-44-903-901-28G, Purchase Order #149977; 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 Inc., 75 Voorhis Lane, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 226 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE ______________________________________________________________________________ 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 $1,903,874.49 Capital Account 317,458.01 Trust Account 20,888.00 Public Parking System 5,987.55 Payroll Agency Account 121,544.92 Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 227 OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the property known as Block 353 Lot 77 has been assessed as an exempt property effective January 1, 2006. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Tax Collector is directed to reduce the property taxes for 2006 by $4,356.00 to reflect the exemption and to refund said monies to the property owner, Frank C. & JF Zisa. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 228 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT Roll Call: Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 229 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: MELFI _________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION OF BOND ORDINANCE 22-2006 PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A POLICE TRAINING FACILITY IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $1,000,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $950,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 22- 2006 as introduced , does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on July 11th, 2006 at 7:00 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 - Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO.230 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MELFI _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Wayne Prisco, Body and Fender Mechanic, has requested a Leave of Absence without pay under the Family Leave Act for twelve weeks due to a serious health condition of a member of his family, and WHEREAS, City Manager Stephen Lo Iacono Jr. has determined that this employee be granted a Leave of Absence for twelve weeks, commencing June 5, 2006 and terminating August 27, 2006. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, that Wayne Prisco, Body and Fender Mechanic, be granted a Leave of Absence for twelve weeks, 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 - Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO.231 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 2-82 CHAPTER 170-49.2 “PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED”, TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH SIDE OF BROADWAY FROM A POINT 93 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CURB LINE APEX OF BROADWAY AND GROVE STREET TO A POINT 20 FEET EAST THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 23- 2006 as introduced as amended, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on July 11, 2006 at 7:00 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 - Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO.232 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MENESES _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:5-104.35 provides authority for the governing body to proceed with an “In Rem” foreclosure process on municipally held tax sale certificates held for more than six months from the date of Tax Sale.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, hereby authorize Keith A. Bonchi, Esq. of Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, Esqs. to proceed with an In Rem foreclosure, by filing a copy of the complaint in the offices of the Tax Collector, County Clerk’s office and the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey, for those properties as appearing on the attached Tax Foreclosure List as prepared by the Tax Collector. Reference may be made to Resolution #326 of September 6, 2005 for Keith A. Bonchi, Esq. professional services required by the City of Hackensack. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that three (3) certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Tax Collector for disbursement to Keith A. Bonchi, Esq., Joseph Zisa, Esq. and the Tax Collector. Roll Call: Ayes - Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 233 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: MENESES _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on May 16, 2006 for the Summer Food Program; and WHEREAS, bids were received from Spotless Caterer’s Supply Inc., and Whitson Culinary Group; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the Summer Food Program for the City of Hackensack be awarded to Spotless Caterers Supply Inc., 383 Minisink Road, Totowa, New Jersey 07512 at the contract price of: Lunch $2.22 totaling $62,590.68 and Snack $0.57 totaling $13,495.32 for a total contract price of $76,086.00; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account 6-01-41-762-000-219 of the current budget. Purchase Order #150292 Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 234 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MELFI _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack requires Herman Street Drainage Improvements; and WHEREAS, professional services were rendered from T & M Associates to distribute specifications for this project; and WHEREAS, specifications were distributed to six prospective bidders; and WHEREAS, bids were received from Joseph Sanzari Inc., $22,500.00 and D & L Paving, $23,750.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the Herman Street Drainage Improvements be awarded to Joseph Sanzari, Inc.90 North Franklin Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 at the contract price of $22,500.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account C-04-55-V10-000-215 of the Capital Budget. Purchase Order #150290 Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 235 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0223-33-063-008 heretofore issued to B and J Two Guys, LLC, 231 Polifly Road, Hackensack, NJ, be transferred to J & B Restaurant Associates, LLC, effective June 20, 2006; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has complied with Sub-Chapter 7 of the New Jersey Administrative Code. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 236 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized to execute an Interlocal Service Agreement with the Borough of Lodi for the consolidation of road resurfacing projects pertaining to Garibaldi Avenue that both municipalities are about to undertake, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1, et seq. (the “Interlocal Services Act”). Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 237 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MENESES _________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Louis J. Garbaccio be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Bergen County Community Development Committee on behalf of the Mayor and City council for a one year term, effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Stephen Lo Iacono be and is hereby appointed to serve as his alternate during the one year term. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 238 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: MENESES _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has advised the County of its need to construct and operate a sanitary sewer line along River Street; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has requested that the County of Bergen assist it in the following manner, to wit: 1. Contribute up to $500,000.00 toward the construction of the sanitary sewer line. 2. Contribute up to $30,000.00 for park improvements (landscaping) around the Bergen County Justice Center. WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack believes that the construction and operation of a sanitary sewer line along River Street is in the public interest and benefits the citizens of Hackensack, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Manager of Hackensack is hereby authorized to execute an Interlocal Services Agreement, Perpetual Easement and Temporary Construction Easement with the County of Bergen as well as any other necessary documents in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 239 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MENESES _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Hackensack a need for the services of a licensed New Jersey Attorney for the purpose of providing litigation services; 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. 40A11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to retain the services of Joseph T. Mongelli, Esq. for the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Fair and Open Process Rule, N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.4 et seq., advertisements for proposals were published on the City of Hackensack’s Web Site, published notice in the Record newspaper, and proposals were received and reviewed for the aforementioned professional services for the Year 2006 which anticipated cost will be over $17,500 per year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: (1) The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Joseph T. Mongelli, Esq., Two University Plaza, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 to perform the aforesaid services. (2) This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 240 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Hackensack a need for the services of a licensed New Jersey Attorney for the purpose of providing litigation services; 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. 40A11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to retain the services of James Dennis Kohler, Esq. for the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Fair and Open Process Rule, N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.4 et seq., advertisements for proposals were published on the City of Hackensack’s Web Site, published notice in the Record newspaper, and proposals were received and reviewed for the aforementioned professional services for the Year 2006 which anticipated cost will be over $17,500 per year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: (3) The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with James Dennis Kohler, 235 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 to perform the aforesaid services. (4) This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 241 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the Chief of the Hackensack Fire Department has indicated the intent of that department to apply for Federal Funds from the S.A.F.E.R. Act (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) Grant programs; and WHEREAS, the application process requires the endorsement of such application by the governing body of the municipality; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hackensack wishes to support such application; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby endorses the application of the Fire Department for funding under the above referenced S.A.F.E.R. Act. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes