City Council

City Council Resolutions, September 4, 2007 NO. 301-07 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-2007 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 17-2003, CHAPTER 170-55, SECTION VI “TRUCKS OVER FOUR TONS EXCLUDED”, TO EXCLUDE TRUCKS OVER FOUR TONS’ GROSS WEIGHT FROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED STREETS OR PARTS OF STREETS EXCEPT FOR THE PICKUP AND DELIVERY OF MATERIALS ON SUCH STREETS. BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance #26-2007 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 September 18, 2007 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, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 302-07 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 27-2007 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 #27-2007 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 September 18, 2007 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, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 303 - 07 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 $ 11,836,392.51 Escrow $ 28,601.68 Payroll Agency Account $ 123,387.88 Public Parking System $ 8,123.25 Capital Account $ 22,492.59 Trust Account $ 23,489.58 Roll Call: Ayes - Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses “The City Clerk announces that the following items are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted in one motion; any items requiring expenditure are supported by a Certification of Availability of Funds; any item requiring discussion will be removed from the Consent Agenda; all Consent Agenda items will be reflected in full in the minutes.” NO. 304- 07 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI WHEREAS, the Hackensack Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Local 2081, IAFF, AFL-CIO has been recognized by the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) to negotiate with the City of Hackensack for the purpose of a labor contract; and WHEREAS, both parties, have been involved in negotiations for a contract regarding conditions of employment and wages and have reached an agreement which has been incorporated into the language of the proposed contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign the contract with the Emergency Medical Technicians, Local 2081, IAFF, AFL-CIO, for the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009.  Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 305 - 07 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI WHEREAS, the Hackensack Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA), Local 3172 has been recognized by the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) to negotiate with the City of Hackensack for the purpose of a labor contract; and WHEREAS, both parties, have been involved in negotiations for a contract regarding conditions of employment and wages and have reached an agreement which has been incorporated into the language of the proposed contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign the contract with the UFOA Local 3172 for the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 306 - 07 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: $90.00 Payment collected for registration for Jr. Cheerleading Refund to: Mrs. Cherie Lynch (Briana Lynch) 472 Sutton Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601 $352.25 Overpayment collected for Raffle Fee Refund to: Holy Name Health Care Foundation 718 Teaneck Road Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO. 307 - 07 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI WHEREAS, on August 21, 2007, Resolution No. 294-07 was passed to authorize certain refunds; and WHEREAS, the third refund listed state that the amount of $1,346.10 was owed to Micheal I. Schneck, Trustee for LJL Realty; and WHEREAS, this information was incorrect and should have stated that the amount of $1,346.10 was owed to Nicholas Merolla; and WHEREAS, the sixth refund listed stated that the amount of $2,011.09 was owed to Friedman, Sherwin & Scarola, Att. Trust Account; and WHEREAS, this refund was previously approved on August 7, 2007 on Resolution No. 279-07. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned corrections be made to Resolution No. 294-07. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 308 - 07 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Distribution License No. 0223-33-046-006 hereto issued to Hackensack Wines, Inc., 30 Johnson Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey is approved for a place to place transfer to 254-258 River Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has complied with Sub- Chapter 7 of the New Jersey Administrative Code. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO. 309 - 07 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI WHEREAS, on July 17, 2007, Resolution No. 245-07 was passed, approving amendments to the proposed 2007 budget; and WHEREAS, on August 7, 2007, Resolution No. 288-07 was passed, which was to supersede Resolution No. 245-07. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 245-07 is hereby rescinded. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 310 - 07 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI ________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the following appointment to the Planning Board be made, with term expiration 12/31/2007: Dewey Aleem, 105 Elm Avenue, Hackensack, NJ Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO: 311 - 07 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 reasons stated: AMOUNT BLOCK LOT NAME YEAR REASON $2,041.00 352 99 Barth, Jacqueline 2006 Err. Payment Ingallinera, John Jr. & $2,786.91 354 53 Denise 2006 Err. Payment $1,402.00 325 17 Benitez, Jose A 2006 Err. Payment $614.00 237 2,C001O Volpe, Kimberly F 2006 Err. Payment 113, Pavon, Erick & $601.51 351 C0010 Cedeno, Stephanie 2006 Err. Payment Hackensack University Medical $38,071.14 235 1,GLCX Center 2007 Err. Payment $1,317.98 419 27 Ren, Wen-Min 2007 Err. Payment $817.00 343 14,C014H Raabe, Benjamin 2006 Err. Payment Roll Call: Ayes: Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO. 312 - 07 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI ________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Collector be and is hereby authorized to cancel the 2007 taxes on the following foreclosed City of Hackensack properties. BLOCK LOT 45 10.06 98 17 107 33 432 27.03 504.04 18 508 1 515 8 621.01 1 Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 313 - 07 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has designated the first Saturday in October as Firefighter’s Recognition Day to recognize the value and importance of firefighters; and WHEREAS, communities that have an established partnership with their local fire departments develop increased awareness in areas such as fire safety and prevention; and WHEREAS, municipalities throughout the State shall observe this day by organizing activities that promote the importance of firefighters and recognize the positive impact that firefighters have on their communities. NOW THEREFORE the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby designate the first Saturday in October as Firefighter’s Recognition Day in the City of Hackensack.  Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 314 - 07 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Retail Consumption License No. 0223-33-009-010 heretofore issued to Anthony Fortino, 52 First Street, Hackensack, New Jersey be issued in the City of Hackensack, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, the applicant 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 fees. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 315 - 07 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Hackensack a need for the services of a Public Defender, and WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession pursuant to N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, 20.5, et seq., 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, received and reviewed for the aforementioned professional services 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: (l) The Mayor and City Council through the City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to retain the services of Wilfredo J. Ortiz, Esq., 25 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601 to perform the position as Public Defender for the City of Hackensack. (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, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 316- 07 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI ________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the following appointments to the Condominium and Cooperative Unit Owners Advisory Board be made to fulfill unexpired terms: Alexis Palinkas, 235 Prospect Avenue 1E Term Expiration: 12/31/07 Daniel McNerney, 326 Prospect Avenue Term Expiration: 12/31/07 Gilda Mintz, 151 Prospect Avenue Term Expiration: 12/31/07 Nancy Price, 130 Overlook Avenue Term Expiration: 12/31/07 Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 317 - 07 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI 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 confirm 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, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 318 - 07 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, 2007 through June 30, 2008; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing body hereby appoints Steven LoIacono as its representative to participate on the Open Space Trust Municipal Program Regional Committee. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 319 - 07 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack and the County of Bergen desire to enter into an Inter-local Service Agreement for Annual Maintenance/Repairs to County Fire Apparatus pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1 et seq. to formalize certain responsibilities under the terms and conditions set forth in the Inter-local Service agreement; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby endorse the aforesaid Inter-local Service Agreement on behalf of the City of Hackensack as well as any other documents that may be required to effectuate performance of this agreement. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 320-07 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MELFI WHEREAS, bids were advertised in The Record to be received on May 29, 2007 for the Summer Nutrition Food Program; and WHEREAS, three bids were received; WHEREAS, after the State of New Jersey representative reviewed the bids it was determined that all bids be rejected and readvertised; and WHEREAS, bids were again advertised to be received on June 12, 2007; and WHEREAS, one bid was received; and WHEREAS, after the State of New Jersey representative reviewed the bid, it was determined that the City of Hackensack reject the bid because the bid was over the maximum amount that approval has been given for the approved bidders; and WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey directed the City of Hackensack to negotiate with all bidders that were involved with the bidding and other that were not; and WHEREAS, after negotiating with approved vendors, the City of Hackensack found one vendor that was willing to submit a bid, Spotless Caterers Supply Inc., 383 Minnisink Road, Totawa, New Jersey 07512, submitted a bid of $2.42 per lunch and $.58 per snack which was a fair and reasonable quote; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract for the Summer Food Program be awarded to Spotless Caterers Supply Inc., 383 Minnisink Road, Totowa, New Jersey 07512 at the contract price of $2.42 per lunch and $.58 per snack. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account 7-01-41-762-000-219 of the Current Budget, Purchase Order #156790. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses