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 Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at 8:07pm. Mayor Labrosse called the meeting to order and the City Clerk Deborah Karlsson announced that the meeting was being held in accordance with the Sunshine Law, notice having been published according to law, with a copy on file in the City Clerk’s office, and a copy posted on the bulletin board in City Hall. Ms. Karlsson called the roll: Present – Mayor John P. Labrosse, Jr., Deputy Mayor Canestrino, Councilman Leonardo Battaglia, Councilman David Sims and Councilwoman Greenman were in attendance, with Art Koster in attendance for Interim City Manager Anthony Rottino and Attorney Joseph Morris was in attendance for City Attorney Thomas P. Scrivo. City Manager’s Report – Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Alliance will meet on July 29, 2014 to discuss main street revitalization update. Columbus Park grant has been awarded. Green Street soil has been tested where Polifly Towing was and we are awaiting results. Police Overtime grant has been awarded in the amount $14,000. State housing meeting has been scheduled for July 16, 2014 at 10:30am. This information will be listed on our website. Introduction of Bond Ordinance on July 21, 2014 for the Police and Fire Department 911console. Paving will be done on Thursday and Friday on Beech Street from Summit Avenue to Tracey Place weather permitting. I have a statement regarding from Mr. Rottino - he will not be coming back to the city as Economic Development Director and all payment from payroll has ceased as of July 4, 2014. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia x x Deputy Mayor Canestrino x Sims x x Greenman x Mayor Labrosse x CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 234-14 FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-2014, A CAPITAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OF TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND A METAL DETECTION SYSTEM FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING AND APPROPRIATING $212,000 AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH SUM SO APPROPRIATED SHALL BE RAISED FROM THE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL CAPITAL FUND OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK 1 7/8/14  This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?” Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by Councilmember Sims that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING – Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by Councilmember Sims 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. 22-2014 has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. CITY OF HACKENSACK BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY ORDINANCE #22-2014 CAPITAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OF TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND A METAL DETECTION SYSTEM FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING AND APPROPRAITING $212,000 AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH SUM SO APPROPRIATED SHALL BE RAISED FROM THE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL CAPITAL FUND OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK. -------------------------------------------------- BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, New Jersey, as follows: Section 1. The City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, New Jersey (the "City") is hereby authorized to make the following acquisitions in, by, and for the City, including all work, materials and appurtenances necessary and suitable therefor: (A) Police Department Telephone System Upgrade the existing Toshiba CIX670 Telephone System for the Hackensack City Police Department including all work and materials necessary therefore or incidental thereto. Estimated Cost: $52,000 (B) Police Department Radio Consoles Upgrade the existing radio consoles in use by the Hackensack City Police Department including all work and materials necessary therefore or incidental thereto. Estimated Cost: $130,000 (C) X-Ray Inspection System / Metal Detection System Acquisition of a Hi-Scan X-Ray Inspection System, Metal Detector and Handheld Metal Detector for the Municipal Court Building including all work and materials necessary therefore or incidental thereto. Estimated Cost: $30,000 2 7/8/14  Section 2. The sum of $212,000 is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost of the improvements and acquisitions authorized and described in Sections 1 hereof (hereinafter referred to as "purpose"). Said appropriation shall be raised from the General Capital Fund Balance of the City of Hackensack. Section 3. Said acquisitions / improvements are lawful capital improvements of the City having a period of usefulness of at least five (5) years. Said improvements shall be made as general improvements, no part of the cost of which shall be assessed against property specially benefited. Section 4. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this capital ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is on file with the City Clerk and is available for public inspection. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner provided by law. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia x Deputy Mayor Canestrino x x Sims x x Greenman x Mayor Labrosse x CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 235-14 RESOLUTION AWARDING SECURITY CAMERAS TO PACKETALK THROUGH STATE CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to purchase Security Cameras from an authorized vendor under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12; and 3 7/8/14  WHEREAS, Packetalk – 471 Valley Brook Ave. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 has been awarded New Jersey State Contract No. 78440 for Security Cameras for the period through contract year 2015; and WHEREAS, Qualified Purchasing Agent James A. Mangin recommends the utilization of this contract on the grounds that it represents the best available price; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds for this contract, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Packetalk be awarded a contract for the purchase of Security Cameras in accordance with their proposal of April 22, 2014 in an amount not to exceed $40,608.90. A36-2014 AFFIDAVIT In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27BB-10 and 40A: 4-57. I do hereby certify that funds are available and the attached resolution can be adopted. PURPOSE: Purchase of Security Cameras for the Main St / Hudson St Project VENDOR: Packetalk 471 Valley Brook Ave. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 NJ CONTRACT: 78440 ACCOUNT: 4-01-44-901-901-263 AMOUNT: $ 40,608.90 4 7/8/14  Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia x x Deputy Mayor Canestrino x Sims x x Greenman x Mayor Labrosse x CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 236-14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY FOR THIRTY-SEVEN DAYS FOR ALEXIS SUMMER ABDELNOUR, KEYBOARDING CLERK 1, BEGINNING JUNE 30, 2014 AND ENDING AUGUST 5, 2014 WHEREAS, Alexis Summer Abdelnour, Keyboarding Clerk 1, has requested a Leave of Absence without pay for thirty-seven days for personal reasons under the Family Leave Act, and WHEREAS, Interim City Manager Anthony W. Rottino has determined that this employee be granted a Leave of Absence for thirty-seven days, commencing Monday, June 30,2 014 and terminating Tuesday, August 5, 2014. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the city of Hackensack, that Alexis Summer Abdelnour, Keyboarding Clerk 1, be granted a Leave of Absence for thirty-seven days, 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. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia x x Deputy Mayor Canestrino x x Sims x Greenman x Mayor Labrosse x CITY OF HACKENSACK 5 7/8/14  RESOLUTION NO. 237-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF SEWER BILL WHEREAS the Tax Collector is authorized to bill the Tax Exempt and Large Industrial Users for sewer services effective in the year 1986 and each year thereafter per Resolution #104 passed on March 17, 1986, WHEREAS the Bergen County Utilities Authority provides an annual “Tier Two User Report” to the City of Hackensack based on actual consumption for the prior year, WHEREAS the Tax Collector billed property located at 225 Ross Avenue, Hackensack, Block 556 Lot 94 for 2014 sewer charges for 2013 consumption in the amount of $82.63, WHEREAS the Tax Collector was unaware that ownership changed from a tax exempt property to a taxable property in October 2012 and this property is no longer subject to receive a separate sewer bill, BE IT RESOLVED that the Tax Collector be and is hereby permitted to cancel the amount of $82.63 billed to 225 Ross Avenue, Hackensack, NJ for a 2014 sewer bill. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia x Deputy Mayor Canestrino x x Sims x x Greenman x Mayor Labrosse x CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 238-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO GOLDEN PUB, INC., AND 295 POLIFLY REALTY, LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY CONSISTING OF THE VACATED PORTIONS OF KIPP STREET AND LODI STREET, AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER A CONTRACT FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF $150,000.00. WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, public rights-of-way identified as Kipp Street and Lodi Street, as shown on the Official Tax Map of the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that a portion of Kipp Street and a portion of Lodi Street, both of which border the property identified as Block 101, Lot 1-10, are no longer needed for public use; and WHEREAS, the portion of Kipp Street to be vacated is delineated on a map entitled “R.O.W. Vacation Exhibit,” dated October 25, 2013, prepared by Greg S. Gloor, N.J.P.L.S., Lic. No. 24GS03718900, of Dresdner Robin (hereinafter the area to be vacated shall be referred to as the “Kipp Street Vacation Area”); and WHEREAS, the portion of Lodi Street to be vacated is delineated on a map entitled “R.O.W. Vacation Exhibit,” dated October 25, 2013, prepared by Greg S. Gloor, N.J.P.L.S., Lic. No. 24GS03718900, of Dresdner Robin (hereinafter the area to be vacated shall be referred to as the “Lodi Street Vacation Area”) (the Kipp Street Vacation Area and Lodi Street Vacation Area shall be collectively referred to as the “Vacation Area”); and WHEREAS, on March 18, 2014, the City adopted Ordinance No. 8-2014, vacating the City’s and the public’s rights and interests in the Vacation Area, and authorizing the sale of same by private auction among the contiguous property owners 6 7/8/14 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b) as such property is less than the minimum size required for development under the applicant City zoning ordinances and is without any capital improvement; and WHEREAS, the City issued Notice of Private Sale of Real Estate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(5), having same published in the official newspaper of the City, setting for the acceptance of bids for the purchase of the Vacation Area for a period of twenty days, between May 5, 2014 through May 27, 2014; and WHEREAS, by letter dated May 19, 2014, the City received the only bid for the purchase of the Vacation Area from Gregg Padovano, Esq., on behalf of Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, in the amount of $150,000.00; and WHEREAS, a Contract of Sale of Real Property was prepared by the City and included in the specifications for the private auction, which was reviewed and approved by representatives of the Seller, and is attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the a Contract of Sale of Real Property, and to authorize the City Administrator, City Clerk, City Chief Financial Officer, and City Engineer to take all required actions to have the City satisfy all contingencies contained in the Contract of Sale and close on the sale of the Vacation Area; and WHEREAS, the closing on the purchase and sale of the Vacation Area is expressly conditioned on the following:  The Contract be entered and executed by the City and the Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC;  The City subsequently introducing and adopting - after holding a hearing with opportunity for the public to comment - an ordinance authorizing and ratifying the Contract and authorizing the sale of the Vacation Area; and  All contingencies and conditions of the Contract shall have been fulfilled, and the City or its designated assignee shall obtain at closing of the transaction the full purchase price. WHEREAS, the City finds it to be in the best interest of its citizenry and the public at large to award the bid for the purchase of the Vacation Area to Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, and to authorize the City to enter into the Contract for Sale of Real Property with Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, for the purchase and sale of the Vacation Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The City of Hackensack hereby awards the bid by private auction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(5) for the purchase and sale of the Vacation Area to Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, for the purchase price of $150,000.00 2. The City’s sale of the Vacation Area is expressly contingent upon the following conditions:  The Contract be entered and executed by the City and the Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC;  The City subsequently introducing and adopting - after holding a hearing with opportunity for the public to comment - an ordinance authorizing and ratifying the Contract and authorizing the sale of the Vacation Area; and  All contingencies and conditions of the Contract shall have been fulfilled, and the City or its designated assignee shall obtain at closing of the transaction the full purchase price. 7 7/8/14 3. The City of Hackensack hereby authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Contract for Sale of Real Property with Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, in substantially the form attached hereto, which Contract shall be further authorized and ratified by subsequent Ordinance of the City. 4. The City of Hackensack hereby authorizes the City Administrator, City Clerk, City Chief Financial Officer, City Engineer and appropriate staff and professionals to take all required actions to enter the Contract and satisfy all contingencies contained therein, and to arrange to close the transaction. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia x x Deputy Mayor Canestrino x Sims x x Greenman x Mayor Labrosse x CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 239-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RAFFLE LICENSES BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organizations be granted permission to conduct a Raffle in accordance with the applications on file in the office of the City Clerk: RA#2068 The Village School Parents Association, Waldwick, NJ RA#2069 The Village School Parents Association, Waldwick, NJ Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia x Deputy Mayor Canestrino x x Sims x x Greenman x Mayor Labrosse x CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 240-14 8 7/8/14  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMPUTER PURCHASES TO DELL MARKETING LP THROUGH STATE CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to purchase Computers from an authorized vendor under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12; and WHEREAS, Dell marketing LP – One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 has been awarded New Jersey State Contract No. 70256 for Computer Purchases for the period through contract year 2014; and WHEREAS, Qualified Purchasing Agent James A. Mangin recommends the utilization of this contract on the grounds that it represents the best available price; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds for this contract, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Dell Marketing LP be awarded a contract for the purchase of 52 Computers in accordance with their proposal of July l, 2014 in an amount not to exceed $44,818.28. A37-2014 AFFIDAVIT In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27BB-10 and 40A: 4-57. I do hereby certify that funds are available and the attached resolution can be adopted. PURPOSE: Purchase of 52 Computers VENDOR: Dell Marketing LP One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 NJ CONTRACT: 70256 ACCOUNT: 4-01-44-901-901-264 AMOUNT: $ 44,818.28 Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia x Deputy Mayor Canestrino x x Sims x x Greenman x Mayor Labrosse x 9 7/8/14  CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 241-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 911 SYSTEM UPGRADE TO GOOSETOWN COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH STATE CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to upgrade our existing 911 System from an authorized vendor under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12; and WHEREAS, Goosetown Communications – 58 North Harrison Ave. Congers, NY 10920 has been awarded New Jersey State Contract No. 83924 for 911 / Administrative Phone System Upgrades for the period through contract year 2014; and WHEREAS, Qualified Purchasing Agent James A. Mangin recommends the utilization of this contract on the grounds that it represents the best available price; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds for this contract, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Goosetown Communications be awarded a contract for a Next Generation Upgradeable, 911 / Administrative Phone System in accordance with their proposal of March 31, 2014 in an amount not to exceed $214,329.36. A38-2014 AFFIDAVIT In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27BB-10 and 40A: 4-57. I do hereby certify that funds are available and the attached resolution can be adopted. PURPOSE: Upgrade of 911 System VENDOR: Goosetown Communications 58 North Harrison Ave. Congers, NY 10920 NJ CONTRACT: 83924 ACCOUNT: 4-01-44-901-901-265 10 7/8/14 AMOUNT: $ 214,329.36 Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia x Deputy Mayor Canestrino x x Sims x x Greenman x Mayor Labrosse x CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 242-14 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, 2014 through June 30, 2015, 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: 0223-33-006-001 Carvet Inc. Arena Rest. $1,800.00 250 Essex Street 0223-33-003-009 Donn Pomodoro II Inc. $1,800.00 70 Hackensack Avenue Council Intr Secon Abstai Excuse Member o d Yes No n Absent d Battaglia x Deputy Mayor Canestrino x x Sims x x Greenman x Mayor Labrosse x CITY OF HACKENSACK 11 7/8/14  RESOLUTION NO.243-14 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-2014, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HACKENSACK’S SALE OF THE VACATED PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IDENTIFIED AS KIPP STREET AND LODI STREET TO GOLDEN PUB, INC., AND 295 POLIFLY REALTY, LLC, PURSUANT TO PRIVATE AUCTION BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 23-2014 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 21, 2014 at 8:00 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. CITY OF HACKENSACK ORDINANCE NO. 23-2014 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HACKENSACK’S SALE OF THE VACATED PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IDENTIFIED AS KIPP STREET AND LODI STREET TO GOLDEN PUB, INC., AND 295 POLIFLY REALTY, LLC, PURSUANT TO PRIVATE AUCTION. WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, public rights-of-way identified as Kipp Street and Lodi Street, as shown on the Official Tax Map of the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that a portion of Kipp Street and a portion of Lodi Street, both of which border the property identified as Block 101, Lot 1-10, are no longer needed for public use; and WHEREAS, the portion of Kipp Street to be vacated is delineated on a map entitled “R.O.W. Vacation Exhibit,” dated October 25, 2013, prepared by Greg S. Gloor, N.J.P.L.S., Lic. No. 24GS03718900, of Dresdner Robin (hereinafter the area to be vacated shall be referred to as the “Kipp Street Vacation Area”); and WHEREAS, the portion of Lodi Street to be vacated is delineated on a map entitled “R.O.W. Vacation Exhibit,” dated October 25, 2013, prepared by Greg S. Gloor, N.J.P.L.S., Lic. No. 24GS03718900, of Dresdner Robin (hereinafter the area to be vacated shall be referred to as the “Lodi Street Vacation Area”) (the Kipp Street Vacation Area and Lodi Street Vacation Area shall be collectively referred to as the “Vacation Area”); and WHEREAS, on March 18, 2014, the City adopted Ordinance No. 8-2014, vacating the City’s and the public’s rights and interests in the Vacation Area, and authorizing the sale of same by private auction among the contiguous property owners pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b) as such property is less than the minimum size required for development under the applicant City zoning ordinances and is without any capital improvement; and WHEREAS, the City issued Notice of Private Sale of Real Estate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12- 13(b)(5), having same published in the official newspaper of the City, setting for the acceptance of bids for the purchase of the Vacation Area for a period of twenty days, between May 5, 2014 through May 27, 2014; and 12 7/8/14  WHEREAS, by letter dated May 19, 2014, the City received the only bid for the purchase of the Vacation Area from Gregg Padovano, Esq., on behalf of Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, in the amount of $150,000.00; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.238-14, the City awarded the bid for the purchase of the Vacation Area to Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, for the sale price of $150,000.00; and authorized the execution of the Contract of Sale of Real Property, which Contract sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s sale of the Vacation Area, along with certain contingencies which must be satisfied prior to closing of title, including that the Contract is expressly subject to the formal authorization, approval and ratification by Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires hereby to authorize, approve and ratify the Contract, and the execution of the Contract by the Mayor and Clerk; and WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize the City Administrator, Clerk, Chief Financial Officer, Attorney, Engineer, and staff members to take all required actions to satisfy all contingencies contained in the Contract, and to arrange to close this transaction on behalf of the City at the earliest possible time; and WHEREAS, the City finds it in the best interest of the of its citizenry and the public at large to sell the Vacation Area to Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, and desires to adopt this Ordinance as the vehicle for purchase of the Property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. This Ordinance shall, upon final adoption, authorize the City of Hackensack to sell the vacated portions of Kipp Street and Lodi Street as set forth in Ordinance No. 8-2014 to Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, for the purchase price of $150,000.00. It is anticipated that the Deed conveying the Vacation Area from the City will be formally conveyed by the Seller at closing to the Township. 2. The Mayor and Clerk of the City of Hackensack are hereby authorized to sign the Deed and all related documentation to effectuate the sale of the Vacation Area to Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC. Upon receipt of the purchase price from Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, at the closing, the City is authorized to transfer the closing documents. 3. The City Administrator, Clerk, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Attorney, Engineer and appropriate staff and professionals are hereby directed to take all required actions to satisfy all contingencies contained in the Contract and to arrange to close this transaction on behalf of the City at the earliest possible time. 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication according to law. 5. If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, phrase or sentence is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional or invalid, said article, section, subsection, paragraph, phrase or sentence shall be deemed severable. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia x Deputy Mayor Canestrino x x Sims x x Greenman x Mayor Labrosse x CITY OF HACKENSACK 13 7/8/14  RESOLUTION NO. 244-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BERGEN COUNTY OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND GRANT AWARD FOR COLUMBUS PARK ADA PLAYGROUND PROJECT WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack wish to enter into a Bergen County Trust Fund Project Contract (“Contract”) with the County of Bergen for the purpose of using a $28,135.00 matching grant award from the 2013 Funding Round of the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, Farmland & Historic Preservation Trust Fund (“Trust Fund”) for the municipal park project entitled Columbus Park ADA Playground Project located in Columbus Park at 199 West Franklin Street, Block 36.01, Lot 13 on the tax maps of the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council hereby authorize Mayor John P. Labrosse, Jr. to be a signatory to the aforesaid Contract; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council hereby acknowledge that, in general, the use of this Trust Fund grant towards this approved park project must be completed by or about December 4, 2015; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council acknowledge that the grant will be disbursed to the municipality as a reimbursement upon submittal of certified Trust Fund payment and project completion documents and municipal vouchers, invoices, proofs of payment, and other such documents as may be required by the County in accordance with the Trust Fund’s requirements. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council acknowledge that the grant disbursement to the municipality will be equivalent to fifty (50) percent of the eligible costs incurred (not to exceed total grant award) applied towards only the approved park improvements identified in the aforesaid Contract in accordance with the Trust Fund’s requirements. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia x Deputy Mayor Canestrino x x Sims x x Greenman x Mayor Labrosse x CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 245-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE POLICEMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION LOCAL NO. 9 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack entered into negotiations with the Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local No. 9 ( “PBA”) with regard to the terms and conditions of the employment of the police officers of the Hackensack Police Department; and WHEREAS, after extensive discussions and negotiations, the City and the PBA reached an agreement regarding the terms of employment of the City police officers for years 2013 through 2015; and 14 7/8/14  WHEREAS, the City and the PBA memorialized the agreement in a written contract entitled “Agreement Between City of Hackensack and Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local No. 9, January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2015 (“Contract”); and WHEREAS, the Contract has been reviewed and approved by labor counsel for the City, along with representatives of the PBA; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack find it to be in the best interest of the City and its citizens to enter into an agreement with the PBA with the negotiated terms and conditions as set forth in the attached Contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack that the terms and conditions of the agreement negotiated with the PBA as set forth in Contract are hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the Contract with the PBA. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to retain a copy of the Contract for public inspection and to publish notice of this action in The Record. Council Intr Secon Abstai Abse Excuse Member o d Yes No n nt d Battaglia x Deputy Mayor Canestrin o x x Sims x x Greenma n x Mayor Labrosse x CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 246 -14 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 Fund $ 863,167.08 Grants 2,875.56 Payroll -0- Public Parking System 15.96 Capital 513,909.33 Escrow -0- Trust Account 12,290.02 Total Expenditures $1,392,257.95 Interfunds/Transfers $ 165,488.72 The City Clerk announced 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 15 7/8/14 Consent Agenda; all Consent Agenda items will be reflected in full in the minutes including any exceptions and/or additions. A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Canestrino seconded by Councilman Battaglia to open the meeting to the public. Mayor made a statement regarding decorum during the public portion of the meeting. Richard Salkin – An answer for Mrs. Battaglia, Mayor deferred to Interim City Manager who asked for more time as there has been a change in labor attorneys. Mr. Morris I’m sorry Mr. Scrivo isn’t here. By end of May we have hit the ½ million dollar mark we are well on our way to the $600,000 mark. Redevelopment ordinance was messed up from the beginning look at your records and check the video but the City Attorney didn’t say anything. Takvorian appointment violates pay to play. You could have done RFQ’s for 1 day. OPRA debacle it cost $20,000.00. Need to be careful you voted on the SRO agreement there are conflicts of interest as Mr. Sims is a full time employee of the school district and Mayor your wife is employed by the district. Mr. Abolino - Questions about your sick policy on tonight’s leave of absence which you authorized, I don’t remember seeing that for Mr. Rottino, was it every applied and authorized? Interim City Manager stated that there was no leave of absence. Attorney Morris stated that the Mayor and Interim City Manager should be careful in what they say as this is an ongoing personnel matter. Is he being paid and did he submit a doctor’s note. He is no longer being paid as of July 4, 2014. He was paid by using his sick time. How many days did he have? You accrue sick and vacation 1 day per month and then on January 1 you get your full 15 days. Chuck McAuliffe – I saw that Chief Zisa settled his suit. Mayor stated in paper he didn’t know what the settlement was, he then deferred to attorney. The settlement is being paid with insurance money. Being handled with attorney and insurance attorneys. Shouldn’t the Mayor and Council know how much the settlement is for? Carrier wants to settle/resolve all pending cases regardless of the cap. It is their contractual right. Mayor stated we have the South Bergen JIFF now. Earl Warden – You ran on a long list of items that were going to change and one of them was the attorney fees and yet you recommended that I retain an attorney. The City Manager works under the directive of the Mayor and Council in this form of government. So under this – under your directive can you tell him that I was not terminated from my job so I shouldn’t have to forfeit my sick time. There is no language anywhere that you forfeit any days that are earned. It is only done, as an unwritten rule, to the ones that you want. I’ve been wronged so I am standing up for what I feel is right. As per the Mayor we make the policy and the city manager enforces it. The manager and the clerk work together for the council. Mayor stated he will go over his case again with the City Manager Jared Wexler -89 Byrne Street – Your group ran on the platform of transparency and change. What has changed? Have they changed for the better? Only applies after a judge ordered. You can no longer blame your enemies for your failures. You have 3 years to go who is in charge? Are we hiring a city manager? The legal fees will not recede any time soon. Let’s see what year two bring. Richard Cerbo – Springvalley Avenue – Our former city Police Chief while under house arrest won a settlement against the city. Do we win any cases? Attorney stated that the insurance carrier exercised its right, city is not 16 7/8/14 ratifying that settlement. Our city attorney argues for the city correct? Yes. Mr. Rottino just wanted to stand his ground on the cap is that correct? He stood his ground on the state imposed cap. Last week I commend the Deputy Mayor that she was fooled by an employee and I am glad that she did that. We have no say in anything – you are elected, you make the decisions so where is the democracy. There should be more referendums public should be more involved. You won election on a reform agenda so let’s make some changes. Why do we have to stick with all the old club roles? Why do we need a city manager? It is our form of government. Why not change our form of government? Why not change our city name? Liquor licenses there seem to quite a few pocket licenses, can they just accrue and wait for some corporate entity just come and then sell them? Ms. Downs – 393 Parker Avenue – I am here tonight to bring to you some issues that my family and a few neighbors are having regarding a fence which separates our yards. In October 2013 we received a notice regarding our fence. My family immediately went to the building department and showed them that the fence doesn’t belong to you. The fence = the ugly side faces your property and the good side faces your neighbor. I have pictures. We again received a card to contact Mr. Borelli regarding our fence. We spoke with Mr. Borelli who said our neighbor produced a survey that says the fence is yours. So we said what can we do, remove the fence. I came off as don’t bother because you can’t fight it. The issue isn’t over the fence, it is down, it is our neighbor Ms. Di Pasqua who is on the planning board and she uses her connection to you. We feel helpless and we can’t even fight. We feel like we have no voice, we just want to live in peace. We pay our taxes and have updated our homes. I have no problem with being involved just don’t use who you know against us. I just want my family to live peacefully. It has become too much. We are all hardworking people. Something needs to be done. I’m not sure what can be done. Kathleen Salvo – Hudson Street – The building department is dysfunctional, they need help. There are certain codes, you go by the book. I have property maintenance issues in my area all the time. Summons are given for things that don’t exist and no summons for those that do exist. You have been here a year but we expected some change tonight. I thought we would see a new manager by now, we need someone who is experienced. We need better attorneys, look for replacements. We have a good CFO and a good clerk. We need you to work together. Thank you for the cameras. Thank you for updating the 911 system and the Police contract. Please clean house and work together. I don’t’ understand how Mr. Koster doesn’t know how many days Mr. Rottino had off. This has been asked three times. Jason Nunnermacker – 235 Prospect Avenue – Glad that the Local 9 contract has been resolved. Ms. Greenman you missed 3 meetings in 6 weeks. During your comments at the end of June 24, 2014 I took offense that you called me a bigot and a racist. Your comments entirely misstated what I said at the meeting the night before. I am an adult and I have put myself in this fishbowl so I have not taken any of the comments made about me personally. I said you are not a Hackensack person, you never served this city before July 1, 2013. Tom Dellatore was not born and raised here, but greatly respected. I stand by everything I say. Brownita Schariff - Thank you all for the prayers for my mother, Ms. Manning. The Group Homes – many people don’t know that there are group homes in the Fairmont section. Hackensack has a good group of officers. There has been improved under Mike Mordaga. I wish we could all just get along. We have to focus on the future and move forward. Looking forward to the multicultural center for the kids and the seniors. 17 7/8/14 Blanche Stewart - 3rd Street – Flooding on 3rd Street from Quail Heights. I have been told numerous times that a building inspector will come out. I have been here for 16 years. Quail Heights did plug up the area of the waterfall, but the next time it rained it came from another location. It is not just this council. I feel there is no transparency, or diversity at the Board of Education. The school board has reduced the amount of time that you can speak at a meeting. Deborah Keeling Geddis – Hamilton Place - I would like to say blessings to Mr. Koster and keep the residents in mind when you make decisions. What the young lady from Parker Avenue is not new. Before you put her on the planning board you knew about the issues with Ms. DiPasqua. Please replace Ms. DiPasqua with someone who is qualified. I know it is public’s right for OPRA but there is abuse. Regina Di Pasqua – Parker Avenue- My qualifications for the planning board can be found on my resume. This is a volunteer board, I am not getting anything for this. The 2% cap is only on arbitration not contracts? It is about time that you got the cameras on Hudson Street. Mr. Mordaga is doing a fabulous job. Wasn’t there supposed to be a committee on the council to streamline the process? The Mayor stated that there is a person in the clerk’s office who works just on OPRA. Who detoured the OPRA to the attorneys? Attorney addressed this issue. Special service charge was charged and the court disagreed. You were paid and now we have to pay the other attorney. Steven Gelber – Clinton Place – I agree with Mr. Nunnermacker. Next year my family will have been here 100 years. We care about our city. Surprised at Ms. Geddis’s comments on Ms. DiPasqua. January 1 we put in the cap of $15,000.00 Mr. Morris’s firm has put OPRA back on the general ledger. The extra billing is gone. We are here, we care, we will continue to care and we will continue to come. Mr. Marchasani – Davis Avenue - I haven’t heard anything about city cars. I want to ask about the cameras, is there a master plan that these video feeds will be seen in headquarters? Art Koster will address. Redactions what are they? Someone in the clerk’s office has to make the decision to turn it over to the attorney’s office. Was curious how this process works. Mayor stated that the city clerk is versed in the OPRA laws. Yard waste is comingled with the garbage and no longer separated. As per Art Koster it should be picked up separately and I will look into that issue. We just want to see good contracts negotiated. There is a lot for taxpayers to think about. We shouldn’t fall into the trap that anyone who questions a contract, especially for police or fire that they are unpatriotic. I would rather you take your time in hiring a city manager. Keep up the good work. Mary Gelber – Clinton Avenue - The OPRA issue, I don’t understand it. A motion was offered by Councilman Sims and seconded by Deputy Mayor Canestrino to close meeting to the public. Council Comments: Councilman Battaglia – Thank you for all working together for the 4 th of July. Thank you for coming and get home safe. Deputy Mayor Canestrino- Fourth of July great job done by all. Enjoyed the evening. Glad we settled the PBA contract. We appreciate their efforts every day. Mr. Salkin RFQ deadline was today. We have formed a committee that will go through them and have decision for the first meeting in August. Does not include the City Manager. We are still receiving resumes. Legal bills 18 7/8/14 from the attorney firm. That firm has a lot of lawyers (300) in the organization. In the past we had a small firm and had to farm out some of the other litigation now we can use the same firm. It is not a fair comparison. OPRA process we have been working hard on getting a grip on this process. Our clerk and her assistant has been working closely with the law firm to better stream line the process. Councilman Sims –Want to thank Art Koster for settling the contract. Thank the DPW for getting the park ready for the fourth of July. Councilwoman Greenman – I want to express thanks to Mr. Marchasani for standing up for me. I would also like to express my support for the police department, I did try to speak with the PBA and Mr. Mordaga to find out why they were treating me that way. There were some glaring irregularities in the police negotiations. This contract is going to create a problem for us to go out and bond. We sent a delegation to the local finance board to ask their advice as to how to proceed to get the best interest on the bonding. With what we have done now we will not get the same response at this point. I just want to address the Parker Avenue issues. Thank you for coming, you were very fearful about coming to the meeting. There is screaming coming from the audience now, Mayor states that Ms. Greenman is out of line for singling out a particular resident. We were advised by our attorney not to place her on the planning board – attorney stated that there should be no discussion on this matter at this time. Mayor Labrosse –Mr. Wexler it is one year and we are more transparent then the last administration. We actually like the participation whether it is good or bad. OPRA requests yes we were sued and lost to Mr. Nunnermacker, I must note we have had a lot of request and this is the only one so far to go to court. Mr. O’Toole, I have met him twice in my life. Prayers out to Sissy’s mom and the information on the group homes. Let’s take a look at 3 rd Street issue with Quail Heights Mr. Koster. Planning board she was qualified to be appointed. Mr. Cerbo we have made a lot of changes, we have fixed things that have happened in the past and we are still fixing things. All RFQ’s will be in today, committee has been formed and a decision will be made. The cameras in the first ward are hopefully making a difference in the crime in that area. Mr. Takvorian has done a good job. The sick leave question we will get that answer for Mr. Abolino. Very happy the police contract has settled. Comments about the state denying us to bond for our tax appeals yes it is a possibility but we have done things to change and hopefully we won’t have a problem with our bonding. We wish the police the best, thank you for coming out. Mr. Koster – Thank you to the PBA regarding the negotiations. There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m. Approved by Mayor and Council on October 7, 2014. 19 7/8/14  ______________________________________ Mayor John P. Labrosse, Jr. _______________________________________ Deputy Mayor Kathleen Canestrino _______________________________ Councilwoman Rose Greenman _______________________________________ Councilman David Sims ________________________________ Councilman Leonardo Battaglia _________________________________ Deborah Karlsson, City Clerk 20 7/8/14