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City Council Resolutions, July 11, 2006 NO. 244 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE ______________________________________________________________________________ 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 paid the required fee: 0223-33-060-005 The Stealth LLC $1,250.00 164 Main Street 0223-33-055-006 Thai Chef Riverside 1,250.00 169 Riverside Square 0223-33-062-006 Green Grill, Inc. 1,250.00 450 Hackensack Avenue 0223-44-005-007 Jaynum, Inc. 940.00 450 Hackensack Avenue 0223-33-009-009 El Corso Corp. 1,250.00 Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 245 OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI _________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 22-2006 ENTITLED “A BOND ORDINANCE 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. Mayor Sasso: “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 McAuliffe 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 22-2006 ENTITLED: “A BOND ORDINANCE 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 THEREFOR” pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted.  Roll Call: Ayes - Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 246 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 23-2006 ENTITLED “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”. Mayor Sasso: “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?” Motion offered by McAuliffe and seconded by Meneses that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Motion offered by Melfi and seconded by McAuliffe 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 23-2006 ENTITLED: “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 SOUTH EAST CURB LINE APEX OF BROADWAY AND GROVE STREET TO A POINT 20 FEET EAST THEREOF ” pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call : Ayes - Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 247 OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE 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 special counsel for products liability litigation; 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, pursuant to the Fair and Open Process Rule, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq., advertisements for proposals were published on the City of Hackensack’s Web Site and The Bergen 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 Douglas M. Bern, Esq., Fort Lee Executive Park, One Executive Drive, Suite L-15, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 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 and to publish a notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 248 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Hobart Assoc. is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 81, Lot 43 and known as 83 Hobart Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 2004 real property tax assessment which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $623,400; and WHEREAS, upon review of information supplied, 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 application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8); which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Hobart Assoc. v. Hackensack”, Docket No: 005825-04, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment for 2004 shall be reduced to $450,000; 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, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 249 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ellen Terrace Company is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 100.C, Lot 11, and known as 222 Ellen Terrace; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 2005 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and  WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $1,373,000; 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 this matter 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 application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled ”Ellen Terrace Company v. City of Hackensack”, Docket No: 000441-05 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $1,080,000; 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, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 250 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Delmar Realty Co., Inc. is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 218, Lot 10 and known as 134-142 John Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 2004 real property tax assessment which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $683,700; and WHEREAS, upon review of information supplied, 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 application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8); which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Delmar Realty Co., Inc. v. City of Hackensack”, Docket No: 007461-04, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment for 2004 be reduced to $500,000; 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, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 251 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey recognizes that the abuse of alcohol and drugs is a serious problem in our society amongst persons of all ages; and WHEREAS, the City Council further recognizes that it is incumbent upon not only public officials but upon the entire community to take action to prevent such abuses in our community; and WHEREAS, the City Council has applied for funding to the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse through the County of Bergen; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes the following: 1. The City Council does hereby authorize submission of an application for the Hackensack Municipal Alliance grant for calendar year 2007 in the amount of $35,000. 2. The City Council acknowledges the terms and conditions for administering the Municipal Alliance grant, including the administrative compliance and audit requirements. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 252 OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI _________________________________________________________________ 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 $2,673.58 242.01 11 Clifford, James 2005 ERR PMT 1,627.00 556 98 Blumenthal, Steven 2003 “ “ $425.00 refund to Mrs. Marlene Drummond, 304 Elm Avenue for Summer Sports Camp.. $425.00 refund to Mrs. Cheryl Pasinski, 194 So. Main Street for Summer Sports Camp. $700.00 refund to Mrs. Patsy Roberts/Robertson, 145 Clinton Place for Extended Day Summer Program.  $320.00 refund to Mrs. Abiola Acha, 203 Washington Avenue for Summer Theater Camp. $425.00 refund to Mrs. Jane Orfali, 60 Spring Valley Avenue for Summer Sports Camp. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 253 OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MENESES _________________________________________________________________ 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 2005 taxes in the amount of $2,148.00 on Block 449, Lot 17 to unpaid 4 th quarter 2005 in the amount of $164.42 and $1,983.58 to unpaid 2006 taxes as per the property owner, Luis Rivas. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 254 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Resources is offering a Downtown Business Improvement Zone Loan for 2006; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has requested a loan through this program to supplement the current work of Municipal Lot “D” Improvement Plan in the form of new signage and parking meters; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, such funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Governing Body; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned project is in the best interest of the citizens and business owners in the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing body of the City of Hackensack hereby confirms endorsement of the aforesaid project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Resources so that implementation of the aforesaid project may be expedited. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 255 OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MENESES _________________________________________________________________ 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 2005 taxes in the amount of $2,295.67 on Block 351, Lot 113, COO45 to unpaid 2005 taxes on Block 351, Lot 113, COO47 as per the mortgage company, Washington Mutual. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 256 OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI _________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 2-82 CHAPTER 170-49.2 “PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED”, TO INCLUDE THE NORTH SIDE OF MAPLE AVENUE FROM A POINT 331 FEET WEST OF THE NORTH WESTERLY CURB LINE OF PANGBORN PLACE TO A POINT 20 FEET NORTHWEST THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 24- 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 August 8, 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, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 257 OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MENESES ________________________________________________________________________ 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 $2,903,600.34 Capital Account 636,204.55 Trust Account 28,468.13 Public Parking System 13,795.96 Payroll Agency Account 244,119.10 Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso, Absent - Townes NO. 258 OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI ______________________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that John Carroll be appointed to the Zoning Board as an alternate member for a term to expire 12/31/07, effective immediately. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes  NO. 259 OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MENESES _________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 2-82 CHAPTER 170-49.2 “PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED”, TO INCLUDE THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH MAIN STREET FROM A POINT 77 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CURB LINE APEX OF SOUTH MAIN STREET AND FREDERICK STREET TO A POINT 20 FEET NORTH THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 25- 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 August 8, 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, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 260 OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MENESES _________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 2-82 CHAPTER 170-49.2 “PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED”, TO INCLUDE THE EAST SIDE OF FIRST STREET FROM A POINT 66 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CURB LINE APEX OF FIRST STREET AND HIGH STREET TO A POINT 20 FEET SOUTH THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 26- 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 August 8, 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, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 261 OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI ______________________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack wishes to enter into a grant agreement with the County of Bergen for the purpose of using $236,150.00 in 2006 Open Space Trust Funds for Athletic Field Improvements in the City of Hackensack; and  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council hereby authorizes Stephen Lo Iacono, City Manager, to be a signatory to the aforesaid grant agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council hereby authorizes Stephen Lo Iacono, City Manager, to sign all County vouchers submitted in connection with the aforesaid project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council recognizes that the City of Hackensack is liable for a dollar for dollar match for any funds awarded in accordance with the Trust requirements. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 262 OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has applied to the Division of Local Government Services for Extraordinary Aid and cannot adopt its budget until the State of New Jersey’s state budget is approved and notification is made; and WHEREAS, the Bergen County Board of Taxation is unable to certify the City of Hackensack’s tax rate at this time and the City of Hackensack Tax Collector will be unable to mail the City 2006 tax bills on a timely basis; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack’s Tax Collector and Chief Financial Officer have computed an estimated tax levy in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:4-66.3, and have signed a certification showing the tax levies for the previous year, the tax rates and the range of permitted estimated tax levies; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 72, P.L. 1994, the City of Hackensack’s Mayor and Council approves the estimated tax levy at 105% listed below. Approval will enable the City to meet its financial obligations, maintain the tax collection rate, provide uniformity for tax payments and save the unnecessary cost of interest on borrowing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey on this 11th day of July, 2006, as follows: 1. The City of Hackensack’s Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and issue estimated tax bills for the City for the third installment of 2006 taxes. The Tax Collector shall proceed upon approval from the Director and take such actions as are permitted and required by P.L. 1994, c. 72 (N.J.S.A. 54:4-66.2 and 54:4-66.3). 2. The entire estimated tax levy for 2006 is hereby set at $112,104,809.65. 3. In accordance with the law, the third installment of 2006 taxes shall not be subject to interest until the later of August 11, 2006 or the twenty-fifth calendar day after the date the estimated tax bills were mailed. The estimated tax bills shall contain  a notice specifying the date on which interest may begin to accrue. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 263 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, a Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund application in the amount of $378,025.00 has been proposed by the City of Hackensack for Foschini Park in the City of Hackensack, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, such funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Governing Body; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of the City of Hackensack, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack hereby confirms endorsement of the aforesaid project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Governing Body is committed to providing a dollar for dollar cash match for the project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Division of Community Development so that implementation of the aforesaid project may be expedited. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 264 OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has entered into a Cooperative Agreement with the County of Bergen as provided under the Interlocal Services Act NJSA 40A:8A-1et seq. to participate in the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund; and WHEREAS, said Agreement requires that one municipal representative be appointed by the governing body of the community to be part of the Open Space Trust Municipal Park Improvement and Land Acquisition Program Regional Committee for the term of one year coinciding with the fiscal year July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing body hereby appoints Stephen Lo Iacono as its representative to participate on the Open Space Trust Municipal Program Regional Committee. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 265 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, PC Air Rights, LLC, filed an application for relief in order to construct a 23 story residential condominium in Hackensack, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Department of the City of Hackensack ruled that the request for relief made by PC Air Rights, LLC should not be granted; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack Board of Adjustment required $10,000.00 to be held in escrow from PC Air Rights, LLC prior to review of the applicant’s appeal of the Zoning Department decision; and WHEREAS, PC Air Rights, LLC placed the escrow with the City of Hackensack under protest; and WHEREAS, upon further review it is the opinion of the legal counsel of the City of Hackensack that said escrow should be refunded to PC Air Rights, LLC. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, authorize a refund of the escrow previously paid by PC Air Rights, LLC. Roll Call: Ayes - Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 266 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of Hackensack believe that economic growth and development is an important priority for the future of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, it is essential that the City of Hackensack conduct their own redevelopment site studies in order to ensure that the City’s opportunities and preferences are being examined sufficiently; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Hackensack has the power and authority to conduct such a study, and WHEREAS, it is the perception and belief of the Mayor and Council that the following described property may qualify to be an area in need of redevelopment as that term is defined by N.J.S.A. 40A:12 A-3. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Board of the City of Hackensack is hereby authorized to undertake a preliminary investigation to make such determination pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6 that a study for the redevelopment of the property located to the south of Atlantic Street, bordered by Main Street to the west, Moore Street to the east, and Court Street to the south be conducted in order to examine its potential as a redevelopment site. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Members of the Planning Board of the City of Hackensack. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes NO. 267 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: MENESES INTRODUCTION FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 1- 74“GENERAL PROVISIONS” SECTION 1-1 “ADOPTION OF CODE BY CITY COUNCIL” IN ITS ENTIRETY TO INCLUDE SUBSECTION C. BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 27- 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 August 8, 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, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent – Townes The Mayor advised that this ordinance is needed in order for the City to utilize a “consent agenda” so that at meetings simple resolutions can be consolidated in order to free some time. Any resolutions requiring special attention will not be included in the consent agenda, and, if at any time it is requested, an item that is included in the consent agenda may be moved to the regular agenda for further clarification. NO. 268 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Marlin G. Townes be appointed as a Planning Board Class III Member. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Meneses, McAuliffe, Sasso Absent - Townes