City Council

City Council Resolutions, September 18, 2007 NO. 321-07 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-2007, 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 PICK UP AND DELIVERY OF MATERIALS ON SUCH STREETS. “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 Melfi that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Motion offered by Melfi and seconded by Townes 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.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 PICK UP AND DELIVERY OF MATERIALS ON SUCH STREETS” has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 322-07 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MELFI ________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 27-2007, AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION TITLES AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN NON-CONTRACTUAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK.  “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 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 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 passes its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 323 - 07 OFFERED BY: MELFI 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 $ 7,345,630.29 Payroll Agency Account $ 133,188.23 Self Insurance $ 74,987.21 Public Parking System $ 6,969.02 Capital Account $ 22,663.57 Trust Account $ 22,861.10 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. 324 - 07 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE WHEREAS, bids were advertised in the Record to be received on August 28, 2007 for the Refurbishment of Traffic Islands in the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, one bid was received from Zuccaro and Sons, Inc,; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the Refurbishment of Traffic Islands within the City of Hackensack be awarded to Zuccaro and Sons, Inc., 64 Commerce Street, Garfield, New Jersey 07026 for the contract price of $78,674.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account C-04-55-Y14-000-001 of the Capital Budget. Purchase Order # 157710. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 325 -07 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to apply for and obtain a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in the amount of $100,000.00 to carry out a project to improve the downtown business improvement zone; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, 1. that the City of Hackensack does hereby authorize the application for such a grant; and 2. recognizes and accepts that the Department may offer a lesser or greater amount and therefore, upon receipt of the grant agreement from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, does further authorize the execution of any such grant agreement; and also, upon receipt of the fully executed agreement from the Department, does further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of the agreement between the City of Hackensack and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mayor Jorge E. Meneses is authorized to sign the application, and he or his successor in said title is authorized to sign the agreement, and any other documents necessary in connection therewith. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 326 -07 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE WHEREAS, bids were advertised to be received on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 for the purchase of One New Triple Combination Pumper for the Hackensack Fire Department; and WHEREAS, one bid was received; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that after review of the specifications, adjustments will be made and it has been decided that the one bid will be rejected; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council authorize the re-advertising for this purchase. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 327 - 07 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ 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: 1839 - Heightened Independence and Progress Roll Call: Ayes - Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO: 328 - 07 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE 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 Hudson City Savings $519.39 349 28 Bank 2007 Err. Payment $1,056.00 215 13.01 Aponte, Angel 2006 Err. Payment $726.35 354 65 Oritani Savings Bank 2007 Err. Payment Greater Community $375.82 303 22.03 Bank 2007 Err. Payment Roll Call: Ayes: Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO. 329 - 07 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE WHEREAS, the following Current Fund Tax Account credit remains un- returnable in the amount of $79.46 for the year 2001; WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel said credit so that the credit may be transferred to surplus; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, that the above un-returnable tax credit be cancelled. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 330 - 07 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to enter into an agreement with the County of Bergen, in order to effectuate the widening of Essex Street, in the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council believe that the widening of Essex Street is in the best interest of the residents of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Hackensack be and is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 331 - 07 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE WHEREAS, the health and strength of the Hispanic business community is vital for a healthy and strong New Jersey economy; and WHEREAS, the Hispanic market represents the fastest growing sector in the United States. In the Garden State this segment of the population has experienced an eighty-seven percent growth in less than ten years and in 2007 it is estimated that there are over 70,000 Hispanic Owned Businesses that supports approximately 160,000 jobs, generating $10.5 billion in sales; according to the last economic Census, New Jersey has the fifth largest concentration of Hispanic-Owned businesses in the nation and its expected to double in numbers by 2010, and WHEREAS, the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCC) has rightfully positioned itself as number one of the top 50 Chamber of Commerce’s of the State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCC) is celebrating 18 Years of Service and Commitment on behalf of the growing Small Business Community; and WHEREAS, the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCC) has signed an Historical Strategic Alliance Memorandum with the U.S. Small Business Administration to promote guarantee loans to the Small Business Community of the Garden State; and WHEREAS, Daniel H. Jara Founding President and CEO of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey has been listed in the elite group of the state’s 2006 Movers and Shakers most influential business leaders by NJBiz; and WHEREAS, the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCC) will hold its 17 th Annual Convention and Expo at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey on October 19, 2007; and WHEREAS, the event’s theme “Promoting New Partnerships” offers participants an opportunity to reach both the Hispanic business community and small businesses; and WHEREAS, Hispanic Business Week recognizes outstanding Hispanic business owners for their personal achievements and contributions to our nation’s economy; NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, do hereby proclaim October 15 – October 21, 2007 as Hispanic Business Week in the City of Hackensack, and urge the citizens of the City of Hackensack to join us in acknowledging New Jersey’s Hispanic businessmen and women who have contributed so much to our state’s economy. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO. 332-07 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0223-44-023-004 heretofore issued to Kim Nackjoon & Roseanne, 130 Anderson Street, Hackensack, NJ, be transferred to George’s Liquors, Inc. 130 Anderson Street, Hackensack, NJ, effective September 18, 2007; 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. 333- 07 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the following appointment to the Condominium and Cooperative Unit Owners Advisory Board be made: Norman Levin, 185 Prospect Avenue Term Expiration: 12/31/07 Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 334 - 07 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE WHEREAS, on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 bids were received for the Reconstruction of Various Streets – Utilizing Community Development Funds; and WHEREAS, five (5) bids were received; and WHEREAS, the low bidder was D&L Paving Contractors, PO Box 507, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 in the bid amount of $115,179.80; and WHEREAS, upon review of the bids submitted, the City Engineer has recommended that the bid be awarded to D&L Paving Contractors, PO Box 507, Nutley, New Jersey 07110; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, that the contract for the City of Hackensack Reconstruction of Various Streets-Utilizing Community Development Funds be and is hereby awarded to D&L Paving Contractors, PO Box 507, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 the lowest bidder whose bid amounted to $115,179.80; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the funds are available from Account # C-04-55-Y14-000-001 of the Capital Fund in the amount not to exceed $115,179.80. Purchase Order # 157930. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of the contract award by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, the appropriate officers and officials be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract for the same and which form shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bid deposits of the lowest bidders be held by the City Clerk until execution of the said contract. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses