City Council

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was conducted as an Electronic Public Meeting in lieu of its in-person regular Public Meeting previously advertised for 7:00 P.M. at the Council Chambers at Hackensack City Hall. This Electronic Public Meeting is being held in lieu of an in- person public meeting due to the state of emergency arising from the current situation involving the COVID-19 Virus and to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public. The meeting was held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 8:13 P.M. Members of the public were able to participate in the meeting by using the “Zoom” online meeting platform. 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: Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act and recent regulations issued by the State of New Jersey, the following procedures will be in effect for public comment during this remote public meeting of the City Council. The public shall have an opportunity for comment during the designated public portion of this meeting. The time period for public comment is limited to three minutes for each speaker and no person may address the Council more than once, except for speaking during an advertised public hearing for an ordinance. At the time designated for public comment, the Mayor or other presiding officer of the Council will recognize one speaker at a time. That speaker must identify himself or herself by full name and whether or not he or she resides in Hackensack. No other member of the public is permitted to speak unless recognized by the presiding officer, and other remote attendees may be muted during that time if necessary, to eliminate background noise. Meeting attendees shall exhibit appropriate demeanor during this meeting, as required by Section 37-15 of the City Code. In the event any member of the public becomes disruptive at any time, that individual may be muted by the presiding officer and will receive a warning that continued disruption may result in being prevented from speaking or removed from the meeting entirely. The Zoom meeting platform has a texting function, however, this is to be used only for the purpose of advising the City’s IT staff of any technical concerns or issues. The public may also submit written public comments to be audibly read into the record by the City Clerk during the public portion of any remote public meeting of the City Council. Comments can be submitted by regular mail or by e-mail to asaabye@hackensack.org. Comments received less than five hours before the start of a meeting may be carried to the next meeting. Any person who actually speaks during the public comment portion of a remote public meeting may not also have a comment read into the record. The City Clerk will stop reading a written comment into the public record once it reaches the three (3) minute limit. Duplicate written comments may be summarized and noted for the record in a consistent manner. Attendance Ms. Karlsson called the roll: Mayor Labrosse, Deputy Mayor Canestrino, Councilman Battaglia, a Councilwoman Von Rudenborg and Councilman Carroll were present. City Manager Vincent Caruso, Deputy City Clerk Allison Saabye and City Attorney Steve Kleinman were present. Flag Salute 10/26/2021 1 Proclamations and Presentations – Small Business Saturday in November Approval of Minutes – None City Manager’s Report The Health Department will be administering COVID vaccines on Tuesdays by appointment. The DPW is asking residents to bag their leaves whenever possible to keep them out of drains and catch basins. All building permit fees will be waived until November 30th for storm related permits. Slam Dunk the Junk is this Saturday October 30.th Check the website for more information. There is also a Halloween pumpkin contest, the Boo thru at Foschini Park, and Halloween movies in the park. Please check social media for details. The Covid-19 small business grants and rental assistance grant applications are available on the website under headlines. We received a complaint of SUEZ trucks using Fairmount Avenue as a cut through street. They were advised and will continue to monitor and avoid if possible. There was a complaint about residential parking on Dewolf Place and the request of resident parking permits. A survey was completed by the Traffic Department and a majority of the cars were residents from Dewolf Place so no parking permits are recommended at this time. Walgreens was also checked out and the Police Department has contacted and is working with them to comply with the stop sign request in the parking lot. The cross walks at Prospect and Berry, Prospect at Golf Place, and Prospect at Atlantic Street were expected to be installed this fall but they are now delayed until spring of 2022. The City looked into the possibility of a designated left turn lane at Prosect and Passaic Street, based on the results from the Engineer we should be able to put a designated left turn lane there. Resolutions Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 414-21 FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 49-2021, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 359-375 MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DELINEATED REDEVELOPMENT AREA CONSISTING OF BLOCK 408, LOTS 1 AND 16 Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by Councilman Battaglia that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING – No one wished to speak. Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by Councilman Battaglia that the public hearing be closed. 10/26/2021 2  BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 49-2021 has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. CITY OF HACKENSACK ORDINANCE NO. 49-2021 ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 359-375 MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DELINEATED REDEVELOPMENT AREA CONSISTING OF BLOCK 408, LOTS 1 AND 16 WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6, by Resolution No. 257-16 adopted on June 28, 2016, the governing body of the City of Hackensack (the “City”) authorized and requested the Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation (the “Investigation”) to determine whether Block 408, Lots 1, 8, 9.01, 9.02, 11, 15 and 16 (the “Area of Investigation”) constitutes an area in need of redevelopment according to the criteria set forth under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (“LRHL”), specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5; and WHEREAS, consistent with the requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6, the Planning Board specified and gave notice that on September 7, 2016 a hearing would be held for the purpose of hearing persons who are interested in or would be affected by a determination that the properties in the Area of Investigation constitute an area in need of redevelopment as that term is defined under the LRHL, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, Francis Reiner, PP, LLA publicly presented a “Report of Preliminary Investigation for Determination of an Area in Need of Redevelopment” for the designated Area of Investigation dated September 7, 2016 (the “Investigation Report”), finding that the properties consisting of Block 408, Lots 1, 15 and 16 met numerous criteria under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5; and WHEREAS, on December 6, 2016, pursuant to Resolution No. 456-16, the City previously designated Block 408, Lots 8, 9.01, 9.02 and 11, but not Lots 1, 15 and 16 as being an area in need of redevelopment for non-condemnation purposes based on the above-cited findings of the Investigation Report and the Planning Board’s determination; and WHEREAS, on December 22, 2020, pursuant to Resolution No. 515-20, the City’s governing body agreed with the Planning Board’s findings that the properties consisting of Block 408, Lots 1, 15 and 16 met numerous criteria under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5, and therefore, determined and declared these remaining properties as being in need of redevelopment for non-condemnation purposes; and WHEREAS, at the direction of the City’s governing body, Michael J. Mistretta, PP, LLA, has prepared a Redevelopment Plan entitled the “359-375 Main Street Redevelopment Plan” dated September 2021 including Block 408, Lots 1 and 16 of the area determined to be in need of redevelopment for non-condemnation purposes; and WHEREAS, the City’s governing body wishes to adopt the 359-375 Main Street Redevelopment Plan for the Area of Investigation designated as an area in need of redevelopment for non- condemnation purposes consisting of Block 408, Lots 1 and 16. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows: SECTION 1. 359-375 Main Street Redevelopment Plan. The 359-375 Main Street Redevelopment Plan dated September 2021 prepared by Michael J. Mistretta attached hereto and made part hereof as Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq., shall supersede the current zoning applied to Block 408, Lots 1 and 16, and be enacted as an amendment to the City’s Zoning Map. 10/26/2021 3  SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, subsection or paragraph of this ordinance be declared unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative, in whole or in part, by a court of competent jurisdiction, such chapter, section subchapter or paragraph shall to the extent that is not held unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative remain in full force and effect and shall not affect the remainder of this ordinance. SECTION 3. Repealer. All ordinances and resolutions, and parts of ordinances and resolutions which are inconsistent with provisions of this ordinance shall be, and are hereby, repealed to the extent of any such inconsistency. SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after final adoption and approval pursuant to law. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 415-21 FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 52-2021, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 170, SECTION 71 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, “RESIDENT ONLY ON-STREET PARKING,” TO REQUIRE VEHICLES TO BE REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO RECEIVE A RESIDENTS ONLY ON-STREET PARKING PERMIT Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by Councilman Battaglia that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING – No one wished to speak. Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by Councilman Battaglia 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. 52-2021 has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. CITY OF HACKENSACK ORDINANCE NO. 52-2021 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 170, SECTION 71 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, “RESIDENTS ONLY ON- STREET PARKING,” TO REQUIRE VEHICLES TO BE REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO RECEIVE A RESIDENTS ONLY ON-STREET PARKING PERMIT WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2, the governing body of a municipality may make, amend, repeal, and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this state or of the United States, as it may deem necessary and proper for the good of government, order and protection of 10/26/2021 4 person and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants, and as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this subtitle, or by any law; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing statutory authority, the City Council of the City of Hackensack has promulgated regulations regarding “residents only on-street parking” areas, which are codified at Chapter 170, Section 71 of the Code of the City of Hackensack (“Code”); and, WHEREAS, the City Council has received recommendations from its parking and public safety professionals to formally establish requirements that an applicant’s driver’s license matches the address for which the residents-only on-street parking permit is sought, and further that vehicles eligible for a residents-only on- street parking permit must be registered in New Jersey; and, WHEREAS, the foregoing will further ensure that a vehicle receiving a residents-only on-street parking permit is being used by a bona fide resident of the City, except for college students eligible for a permit who live in another state when not attending school within the City of Hackensack; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined, after consulting with said professionals, to implement the aforementioned change as proposed herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, as follows: Section 1: Chapter 170, Section 71, Subsection B of the Code of the City of Hackensack is hereby amended as follows [additions by underline]: §170-71 Residents only on-street parking. B. Application for parking permits under this section shall be made in writing to the Police Department on forms provided for that purpose. Permits shall be granted only under the following terms and conditions: (1) The applicant must be a bona fide resident within the enumerated streets or parts of streets constituting the applicable resident-only parking area as set forth in Subsection E. The applicant must provide appropriate documentation of such residency such as a deed or lease or utility bill or other verifiable information at the time of the application. The applicant’s New Jersey driver’s license and vehicle registration must match the address for which the residents-only on street parking permit is sought, except for permits issued to college students as set forth in (4), below. (2) The applicant shall submit either as proof of his or her ownership of the vehicle a copy of the lease agreement pertaining to his or her possession or such other verifiable information establishing that the vehicle is used by the resident on a regular and continuing basis. Except for permits issued to college students as set forth in (4), below, the vehicle shall be registered in the state of New Jersey. (3) UNCHANGED (4) UNCHANGED Section 2: All other provisions of Chapter 170 of the Code shall remain unchanged. Section 3: Repeal of Inconsistent Provisions. All ordinances or parts thereof in conflict or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, but only however, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, it being the legislative intent that all ordinances or part of ordinances now existing or in effect unless the same being conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance shall remain in effect. Section 4: Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable and if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance, but shall remain in effect; it being the legislative intent this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part. Section 5: 10/26/2021 5 Codification. This Ordinance shall be a part of the Code of the City of Hackensack as though codified and fully set forth therein. The City Clerk shall have this ordinance codified and incorporated in the official copies of the Code. The City Clerk and the City Attorney are authorized and directed to change any Chapter, Article and/or Section number of the Code of the City of Hackensack in the event that the codification of this Ordinance reveals that there is a conflict between the numbers and the existing Code, and in order to avoid confusion and possible accidental repealers of existing provisions not intended to be repealed. Section 6: This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage, adoption, and publication in the manner prescribed by law. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X Carroll X X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 416-21 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 53-2021, ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR MARKET RATE RENTAL APARTMENT AND RETAIL PROJECT TO BE CONSTRUCTED UPON BLOCK 206.01, LOT 11 (72-76 MAIN STREET) BY THE PHOENIX ON MAIN URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, AN URBAN RENEWAL ENTITY, PURSUANT TO THE LONG-TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 ET SEQ. BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 53-2021 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 November 9, 2021 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. 53-2021 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR MARKET RATE RENTAL APARTMENT AND RETAIL PROJECT TO BE CONSTRUCTED UPON BLOCK 206.01, LOT 11 (72-76 MAIN STREET) BY THE PHOENIX ON MAIN URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, AN URBAN RENEWAL ENTITY, PURSUANT TO THE LONG-TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 ET SEQ. WHEREAS, the Phoenix on Main Urban Renewal, LLC (the “Entity”), is an urban renewal entity, formed and qualified to do business under the provisions of the Long Term Tax Exemption Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 et seq.); and 10/26/2021 6  WHEREAS, on July 11, 2006, pursuant to Resolution No. 266-06, the governing body of the City of Hackensack (the “City”) directed the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine whether an area including Block 206.01, Lot 11, more commonly known by the street address of 72-76 Main Street (the “Project Site” or “Property”), is An Area In Need of Redevelopment according to the criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5; and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2008, pursuant to Resolution No. 88-08, the governing body determined that the Project Site is an area in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, on April 18, 2016, pursuant to Ordinance No. 16-2016, the governing body adopted the 76 Main Street Redevelopment Plan (“Redevelopment Plan”), including the Project Site; and WHEREAS, on August 10, 2016, consistent with the Redevelopment Plan, the Planning Board adopted a resolution providing preliminary and final site plan approval for the redevelopment of the Project Site into a 6 story, 24-unit luxury apartment building with approximately 4,000 square feet of ground level retail space, a basement, and rooftop deck amenity; and WHEREAS, on January 30, 2019, the Entity filed a long-term tax abatement application (the “Application”) with the City; and WHEREAS, on February 12, 2020, the Planning Board adopted a resolution approving an amendment to the 2016 Site Plan Approval (“Site Plan Approval”) to permit a 5 story, 24-unit mixed use building with open roof with 3,750 square feet of ground level retail space, with proposed improvements to the patio area (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Property subject to this Agreement is Block 206.01, Lot 11, more commonly known by the street address of 72-76 Main Street; and WHEREAS, the City made the following findings: A. Relative Benefits of the Project: 1. the Project will provide up to 24 residential units, retail space and plaza improvementsin the City at a site where the current real estate taxes generate revenue of $16,031, whereas, the Annual Service Charge is estimated to generate revenue to the City of $70,000 in year one; and 2. the Project, costing approximately $9.7 million, will provide 40-50 construction jobs and 2-3 permanent jobs, and generally add to the economic viability of the City; and 3. the Project should stabilize and contribute to the economic growth of existing local business and to the creation of new businesses, which cater to the new residents; and 4. the Project will further the redevelopment objectives of the Redevelopment Plan and provide improvements to the City plaza area on Main Street; and 5. the Project’s fiscal impact analysis indicates that the benefits of the Project outweigh the costs to the City; and B. Assessment of the Importance of the tax exemption in obtaining development of the Project and influencing the locational decisions of probable occupants: 1. the relative stability and predictability of the annual service charges will make the Project more attractive to investors and lenders needed to finance the Project; and 10/26/2021 7  2. the relative stability and predictability of the service charges will allow the owner to stabilize its operating budget, allowing a high level of maintenance to the building over the life of the Project, which will insure the likelihood of the success of the Project and insure that it will have a positive impact on the surrounding area; and WHEREAS, the City and the Entity have reached agreement with respect to, among other things, the terms and conditions relating to the Annual Service Charges and desire to execute a Financial Agreement reflecting the same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the governing body of the City of Hackensack in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that: 1. The application of the Phoenix on Main Urban Renewal, LLC, an urban renewal entity, formed and qualified to do business under the provisions of the Long-Term Tax Exemption Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 et seq.), a copy of which shall be placed on file with the City Clerk, for Block 206.01, Lot 11 (72-76 Main Street) is hereby accepted and approved. 2. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Financial Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto and made part hereof, for an exemption term of 10 years upon the Project’s substantial completion pursuant to the Annual Service Charges, plus an administrative fee equaling 2% of the prior year’s Annual Service Charge. 2. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistencies. 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication pursuant to law. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 417-21 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 54-2021, ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN WITHIN THE MAIN STREET REHABILITATION AREA CONSISTING OF BLOCK 405, LOTS 3 AND 14, AND BLOCK 406, LOT 1.03 BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 54-2021 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 November 9, 2021 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 10/26/2021 8 and place when and where said ordinance will be further considered for final passage. CITY OF HACKENSACK ORDINANCE NO. 54-2021 ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN WITHIN THE MAIN STREET REHABILITATION AREA CONSISTING OF BLOCK 405, LOTS 3 AND 14, AND BLOCK 406, LOT 1.03 WHEREAS, redevelopment plans must be undertaken by ordinance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7, and said plans must include an outline for the planning, development, redevelopment or rehabilitation of the identified project area; and WHEREAS, on March 1, 2011, the governing body of the City of Hackensack (the “City”) adopted Resolution No. 112-11 authorizing its planner, DMR Architects (“DMR”), to commence an investigation within the Delineated Map Study Area (“Study Area”) encompassing approximately 164 acres and 389 tax lots along and in the vicinity of the Main Street corridor to determine if it could qualify as an “area in need of rehabilitation;” and WHEREAS, on April 18, 2011, DMR produced and presented a report entitled “Area in Need of Rehabilitation Study” that supported the finding that the Study Area qualifies as an area in need of rehabilitation, the findings of which were supported by the Planning Board on June 8, 2011; and WHEREAS, on June 21, 2011, the City adopted Resolution No. 208-11 accepting the Planning Board’s recommendation adopting the findings of DMR’s investigation and declaring that the Study Area constitutes an area in need of rehabilitation (“Main Street Rehabilitation Area”) as defined pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-3 and N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-14; and WHEREAS, the City’s pre-qualified professional redevelopment planner, Francis Reiner, LLA, PP of DMR, has prepared a Redevelopment Plan entitled the “Sears Roebuck and Company Redevelopment Plan” dated October 2021 including Block 405, Lots 3 and 4, and Block 406, Lot 1.03 within the Main Street Rehabilitation Area; and WHEREAS, the City’s governing body wishes to adopt the Sears Roebuck and Company Redevelopment Plan consisting of Block 405, Lots 3 and 4, and Block 406, Lot 1.03 within the Main Street Rehabilitation Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows: SECTION 1. Sears Roebuck and Company Redevelopment Plan. The Sears Roebuck and Company Redevelopment Plan dated October 2021 prepared by Francis Reiner, LLA, PP, attached hereto and made part hereof as Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq., shall supersede the current zoning applied to Block 405, Lots 3 and 4, and Block 406, Lot 1.03, and be enacted as an amendment to the City’s Zoning Map. SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, subsection or paragraph of this ordinance be declared unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative, in whole or in part, by a court of competent jurisdiction, such chapter, section subchapter or paragraph shall to the extent that is not held unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative remain in full force and effect and shall not affect the remainder of this ordinance. SECTION 3. Repealer. All ordinances and resolutions, and parts of ordinances and resolutions which are inconsistent with provisions of this ordinance shall be, and are hereby, repealed to the extent of any such inconsistency. 10/26/2021 9  SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after final adoption and approval pursuant to law. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 418-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID CONTRACT TO MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS CORP. FOR ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS THOUGHOUT THE CITY OF HACKENSACK WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack advertised and received bids for the inspections of elevators throughout the City; and WHEREAS, one (1) bid was received and opened on September 21, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack now wish to award this contract to the lowest responsible bidder. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, as follows: 1. Municipal Inspections Corp. of 183 West 4 th Street, Bayonne, N.J. 07002 is hereby awarded a two-year contract based on their proposal charging the City of Hackensack for elevator inspections at 90% of the fee schedule established by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in accordance with the specifications advertised thereof. 2. No Certification of Funds has been prepared and authorized by the Chief Financial Officer as said contract is open-ended in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b)2. 3. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the contract documents necessary to effectuate the award of this contract. The City Attorney shall review any and all contractual documents prepared in furtherance of this award. Counc il Abse Memb Intr Secon Abstai nt Recuse er o d Yes No n d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 419-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF ESCROW 204 BERDAN STREET 10/26/2021 10  WHEREAS, a request has been received for the return of any Professional Review Escrow funds for the paving project known as 204 Berdan Street.; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has determined that the balance of escrow funds remaining for this project is $2,500.00; and WHEREAS, the City is in receipt of a certification as to the completeness of the project from the Building / Land Use Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby directed to return the balance of Professional Review Escrow Funds in the amount of $2,500.00 to Tarmac, LLC of 336 William Street, New Milford, New Jersey 07646. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 420-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARDING OF A CO-OP CONTRACT FOR LINEAR SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE VOORHIS PUMP STATION TO JOSEPH M. SANZARI, INC. WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has undertaken to improve the Voorhis Pump Station and requires preliminary infrastructure improvements before the new pumps can be installed; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to procure these services by using the services of an authorized New Jersey Pricing Co-Operative, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(3): 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, the City of Hackensack participates in the Bergen County Cooperative Contract Purchasing System and wishes to utilize their Contract #900324 for Construction Services and Drainage Improvements; and WHEREAS, Joseph M. Sanzari, Inc. of 100 West Franklin St., Hackensack, NJ 07601 is an authorized vendor under the Bergen County Cooperative Contract Purchasing System; and WHEREAS, the Qualified Purchasing Agent recommends the utilization of this contract on the grounds that it represents the best available price; and WHEREAS, the actual price of the services solicited is expected not to exceed $161,810. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, as follows: 1. Joseph M. Sanzari, Inc. of 100 West Franklin St., Hackensack, NJ 07601 is hereby awarded a contract in the amount not to exceed $161,810 for the linear sewer infrastructure improvements, in accordance with the proposal attached. 2. A Certification of Funds has been prepared by the Chief Financial Officer for the said contract assuring that a sufficient appropriation in budget account C-04-19-053-000-200 exists to fund the purchases authorized in this resolution as an express and mandatory condition of the award of this contract. 10/26/2021 11  3. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the contract documents necessary to effectuate the award of this contract. The City Attorney shall review any and all contractual documents prepared in the furtherance of this award. Cou ncil Abse Mem Intr Seco Absta nt Recus ber o nd Yes No in ed Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 421-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX APPEAL ATTORNEY TO SETTLE THE CASES ON THE ATTACHED LIST DATED OCTOBER 20, 2021, THAT WERE SCHEDULED FOR TRIAL OR SETTLEMENT WHEREAS, the names on the attached list are owners of real estate of the Block and Lots specified on said list: and WHEREAS, the owners set forth on the list have filed tax appeals challenging the assessments for the above referenced tax years as more specifically set forth on said list; and WHEREAS, each Block and Lots listed therein was/were assessed at the amount stated therein for the noted tax years; and WHEREAS, the owners are seeking a reduction in the total assessments for said Block and Lots for the respective years; and WHEREAS, the City’s Tax Appeal Attorney, Edna J. Jordan, Esq. and/or Kenneth A. Porro, Esq. of Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, P.C. has completed discovery/inquiry with respect to these matters and has consulted with the City Tax Assessor, Arthur Carlson, CTA and the City’s Appraiser, McNerney & Associates, Inc. and has conducted extensive negotiations with counsel for the taxpayer; and WHEREAS, the parties have agreed that prejudgment interest shall be waived as a condition of any and all settlements; and WHEREAS, the City’s Tax Appeal Attorneys, the City’s Appraiser and the City’s Tax Assessor are in agreement with the terms of said settlements and believe that it would be in the best interest of the City to settle said cases in accordance with the terms as stated on the attached list; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack agrees to authorize the City’s Tax Appeal Attorney, Edna J. Jordan, Esq. or Kenneth A. Porro, Esq. to execute a Stipulation of Settlement on behalf of the City of Hackensack with respect to the cases on the attached list pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey for the tax years and at the new assessments stated on said list. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X 10/26/2021 12  Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 422-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX REFUND FOR STATE BOARD JUDGMENTS AND OVERBILLING 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 PROP LOC $15,539.06 75.01 19.01 Chiesa Shahinian & 2020 State Board Judgment Giantomasi PC Trust Account 53-57 Essex St One Boland Dr West Orange, NJ 07052 $945.96 238 5 COFC2 Spiotti & Associates PC 2017 State Board Judgment Attorney Trust Account 150 Overlook Ave Office 271 US Highway 46 Ste F105 Fairfield, NJ 07004 $1,949.00 521 4 Spiotti & Associates PC 2020 State Board Judgment Attorney Trust Account 683-85 Main St 271 US Highway 46 Ste F105 Fairfield, NJ 07004 $5,869.90 314 10 State Retail LLC 2021 Overbilled PO Box 66 227-29 Main St Hackensack, NJ 07601 $558.36 523 47 SIBS LLC 2021 Overbilled % Mosel Management LLC 35 Johnson Ave 130 Hemlock Point Court Hawley, PA 18428 Con’t. $1,356.77 435 1 C0S2C Mach, Joseph & Joan 2021 Paid In Error 770 Stelton Street 208 Anderson #C0S2C Teaneck, NJ 07666 Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 423-21 10/26/2021 13  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION ENTITLED CARL MAGBY v. CITY OF HACKENSACK, CLAIM PETITION 2018-11678, PENDING IN THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF WORKER’S COMPENSATION WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack (“City”) is the Respondent in a worker’s compensation matter (Claim Petition No. 2018-11678) filed by Petitioner Carl Magby; and, WHEREAS, the City’s attorneys have recommended settlement of this matter and have advised the Mayor and Council that the Worker’s Compensation Court has determined that the terms of the proposed settlement are fair and just; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council agree that settlement of this matter is appropriate and desire to formally approve same; and, WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer certifies that there are sufficient and legally appropriated funds available to fund a settlement amount not to exceed $49,428, inclusive of counsel and other fees and costs to be awarded by the Worker’s Compensation Court, under account number 1-01-23-215-215-211. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The above recitals are hereby incorporated as if restated herein in full. 2. The Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack find and determine that it is in the best interests of the City to accept the recommendation of its claims adjusters, defense attorneys, and City Attorney and settle Claim Petition No. 2018-11678 in an amount not to exceed $49,428, inclusive of counsel and other fees and costs to be awarded by the Worker’s Compensation Court. 3. The City Manager, City Attorney, and the City’s claims adjusters and defense attorneys are authorized and directed to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the settlement. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 424-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS 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 $ 570,520.38 10/26/2021 14  Grants 814.65 Payroll 1,811,932.28 Public Parking System 14,635.62 Capital 1,249,736.48 Escrow 21,490.22 Trust Account 94,263.86 Total Expenditures 3,763,393.49 Interfunds/Transfers $ 7,325,985.09 Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 425-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE FOR PREVENTION OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 WHEREAS, the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse established the Municipal Alliances for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in 1989 to educate and engage residents, local government and law enforcement officials, schools, nonprofit organizations, the faith community, parents, youth and other allies in efforts to prevent alcoholism and drug abuse in communities throughout New Jersey. 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 therefore has an established Municipal Alliance Committee; 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 by the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes the following: 1. The City Council does hereby authorize submission of a strategic plan for the Hackensack Municipal Alliance grant for fiscal year 2023 in the amount of: DEDR $ 5754.10 Cash Match $ 1438.53 In-Kind $ 4315.58 2. The City Council acknowledges the terms and conditions for administering the Municipal Alliance grant, including the administrative compliance and audit requirements. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von X 10/26/2021 15  Rudenborg Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 426-21 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A STATE OF NEW JERSEY SFY 2022 SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITIES GRANT WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack was awarded a grant in the amount of $32,400.00 through the 2022 Safe and Secure Communities Grant Program; and, WHEREAS, said grant award will be supported by a Match-Fringe Benefits, provided by the City of Hackensack, towards this project for a total approximate project cost of $431,378.00; and, WHEREAS, said grant award has been assigned the Sub-Award # of P-22- 0223 by the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety; and, WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has between 03/02/2022 and 03/01/2023 to complete all project related activities associated with said grant award. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: 1. The City of Hackensack is hereby authorized to accept said grant award for the purposes described within the grant application. 2. Mayor John Labrosse is hereby authorized to execute said grant agreement. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 427-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENDORSEMENT OF PROPOSED BERGEN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS 2021 WHEREAS, Bergen County Community Development Grants have been proposed by the following organizations located in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and 10/26/2021 16  WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Inter-local Services Act, Community Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Mayor and City Council; and WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development Funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack hereby confirms endorsement of the following projects; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Community Development Program so that implementation of the aforesaid projects may be expedited. APPLICANT PURPOSE AMOUNT Boys & Girls Clubs Full STEAM Ahead Art Program $79,000 Of Lower Bergen County in Hackensack Council Intr Seco Ye N Absta Abse Recus Member o nd s o in nt ed Von Rudenbo rg X Deputy Mayor Canestrin o X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 428-21 RESOLUTION APPOINTING JASON SOME AS A MEMBER OF THE BERGEN COUNTY HOMELESSNESS TRUST FUND TASK FORCE WHEREAS, pursuant to P.L. 2009, c. 123, the New Jersey Legislature authorized the establishment of a county homeless trust fund; and, WHEREAS, P.L. 2009, c. 123 further requires any county establishing a homeless trust fund to establish a homeless trust fund task force, which advises the county on the creation of a local homeless plan and participates in a local homeless housing program; and, WHEREAS, in 2009, the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders established the Bergen County Homeless Trust Fund and the Bergen County Homeless Trust Fund Task Force; and, WHEREAS, the membership of the Task Force is to include representatives from each of the three municipalities in Bergen County with the largest populations of homeless people, which includes Hackensack, Bergen County’s largest municipality by population; and, WHEREAS, the Bergen County Executive has requested that the City Council recommend an appointment to the Task Force from the City of Hackensack; and, WHEREAS, the City Council believes that Jason Some would be a worthy appointment to the Task Force and he has agreed to accept this appointment. 10/26/2021 17  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Jason Some be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Bergen County Homelessness Trust Fund Task Force on behalf of the Mayor and Council for a three year term, from to July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an original copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Bergen County Senior Strategic Planning Advisor in the Office of the County Executive, One Bergen County Plaza, Room 582, Hackensack, New Jersey. Council Intr Secon Abstai Abse Excuse Member o d Yes No n nt d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 429-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMEMT OFFICERS CLASS I FOR 2022 CALENDAR YEAR BE IT RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed as Special Law Enforcement Officers in the City of Hackensack, as per NJ Title 40A14-146.14, for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022: Capt. Dean Mattalian Sharon Mallqui William Carbajal Anthony Avila Lt. John Monaco Omar Nunez-Reinoso Sgt. Ashley Nam Sgt. Ernesto Robinson Joey Fisco Jose Celentano Brian Sobczak Anthony Iacovelli Sumbal Nadeem Jessica Velasquez Anthony Deluca Andres Lopez Liam Thomas Kevin David Ortiz Laura Shakiri Jessica Barzallo Yorki Fernandez Dana Borzomati Allan Gamarra Joey Flores JG/Lt John Squillace Roy Silberstein Lt/JG. Christopher Gratzel Jose Celentano Sandra Veziroglu Lara Lopez Khaled Darwish Tabish Tahir Joseph Levy Sameh Andraous Slobodan Vuckovic Sgt. Michelle Campo and Aux. Sgt. Gerard Carroll – Leave of Absence – Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor X 10/26/2021 18  Labrosse CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 430-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT TO ELSBETH J. CRUSIUS, LLC AS CITY PROSECUTOR WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage the services of a City Prosecutor; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. exempts professional service services from certain requirements of public bidding provided a notice of the appointment be printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality; and WHEREAS, the City did undertake a competitive process to select a Planner / Architect and solicited Requests for Qualifications on June 4, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that Elsbeth J. Crusius, LLC will be the most advantageous to the City, all relevant factors considered; and WHEREAS, the City has qualified Elsbeth J. Crusius, LLC as City Prosecutor for the year 2021/2022; and WHEREAS, the City has received a Business Registration Certificate and Stockholder Disclosure from the firm prior to entering into a contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds in budget account 1-01-25-275-275-200 as an express condition of this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that said City Prosecutor be and is hereby appointed for the year 2021/2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for said City Prosecutor for the year 2021/2022 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16 and pursuant to a professional service agreement to be entered between the parties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum dollar amount of this contract is reasonably estimated to be $75,000 over the contract term; however, the local unit is not obligated to spend this amount BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause a notice of the adoption of this resolution to be printed in a qualified newspaper within ten (10) days after passage hereof. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 431-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT TO NAVARRO GRAY, ESQ. AS PUBLIC DEFENDER WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage the services of a Public Defender; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. exempts professional service services from certain requirements of public bidding provided a notice of the appointment be printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality; and 10/26/2021 19  WHEREAS, the City did undertake a competitive process to select a Public Defender and solicited Requests for Qualifications on June 4, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that Navarro Gray, Esq. will be the most advantageous to the City, all relevant factors considered; and WHEREAS, the City has qualified Navarro Gray, Esq. as Public Defender for the year 2021/2022; and WHEREAS, the City has received a Business Registration Certificate and Stockholder Disclosure from the firm prior to entering into a contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds in budget account 1-01-43-495-495-204 as an express condition of this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that said Public Defender be and is hereby appointed for the year 2021/2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for said Public Defender for the year 2021/2022 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16 and pursuant to a professional service agreement to be entered between the parties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum dollar amount of this contract is reasonably estimated to be $25,000 over the contract term; however, the local unit is not obligated to spend this amount BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause a notice of the adoption of this resolution to be printed in a qualified newspaper within ten (10) days after passage hereof. . Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 432-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT TO CLEARY, GIACOBBE, ALFIERI, JACOBS, LLC AS SPECIAL LITIGATION COUNSEL WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage the services of a Special Litigation Counsel; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. exempts professional service services from certain requirements of public bidding provided a notice of the appointment be printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality; and WHEREAS, the City did undertake a competitive process to select a Special Litigation Counsel and solicited Requests for Qualifications on June 4, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri & Jacobs, LCC will be the most advantageous to the City, all relevant factors considered; and WHEREAS, the City has qualified Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri & Jacobs, LCC as Special Litigation Counsel for the year 2021/2022; and WHEREAS, the City has received a Business Registration Certificate and Stockholder Disclosure from the firm prior to entering into a contract; and 10/26/2021 20  WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds in budget account 1-01-20-155-155-204 as an express condition of this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that said Special Litigation Counsel be and is hereby appointed for the year 2021/2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for said Special Litigation Counsel for the year 2021/2022 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16 and pursuant to a professional service agreement to be entered between the parties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum dollar amount of this contract is reasonably estimated to be $10,000 over the contract term; however, the local unit is not obligated to spend this amount BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause a notice of the adoption of this resolution to be printed in a qualified newspaper within ten (10) days after passage hereof. . Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 433-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT TO INGLESINO, WEBSTER, WYCISKALA & TAYLOR, LLC AS SPECIAL LITIGATION COUNSEL WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage the services of a Special Litigation Counsel; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. exempts professional service services from certain requirements of public bidding provided a notice of the appointment be printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality; and WHEREAS, the City did undertake a competitive process to select a Special Litigation Counsel and solicited Requests for Qualifications on June 4, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor, LLC will be the most advantageous to the City, all relevant factors considered; and WHEREAS, the City has qualified Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor, LLC as Special Litigation Counsel for the year 2021/2022; and WHEREAS, the City has received a Business Registration Certificate and Stockholder Disclosure from the firm prior to entering into a contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds in budget account 1-01-20-155-155-204 as an express condition of this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that said Special Litigation Counsel be and is hereby appointed for the year 2021/2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for said Special Litigation Counsel for the year 2021/2022 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16 and pursuant to a professional service agreement to be entered between the parties; and 10/26/2021 21  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum dollar amount of this contract is reasonably estimated to be $10,000 over the contract term; however, the local unit is not obligated to spend this amount BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause a notice of the adoption of this resolution to be printed in a qualified newspaper within ten (10) days after passage hereof. . Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 434-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT TO CHASAN, LAMPARELLO, MALLON & CAPPUZZO, P.C. AS SPECIAL LITIGATION COUNSEL WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage the services of a Special Litigation Counsel; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. exempts professional service services from certain requirements of public bidding provided a notice of the appointment be printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality; and WHEREAS, the City did undertake a competitive process to select a Special Litigation Counsel and solicited Requests for Qualifications on June 4, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that Chasan, Lamparello, Mallon & Cappuzzo, P.C. will be the most advantageous to the City, all relevant factors considered; and WHEREAS, the City has qualified Chasan, Lamparello, Mallon & Cappuzzo, P.C. as Special Litigation Counsel for the year 2021/2022; and WHEREAS, the City has received a Business Registration Certificate and Stockholder Disclosure from the firm prior to entering into a contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds in budget account 1-01-20-155-155-204 as an express condition of this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that said Special Litigation Counsel be and is hereby appointed for the year 2021/2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for said Special Litigation Counsel for the year 2021/2022 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16 and pursuant to a professional service agreement to be entered between the parties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum dollar amount of this contract is reasonably estimated to be $10,000 over the contract term; however, the local unit is not obligated to spend this amount BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause a notice of the adoption of this resolution to be printed in a qualified newspaper within ten (10) days after passage hereof. . 10/26/2021 22  Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 435-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT TO HQW ARCHITECTS, LLC AS PLANNER / ARCHITECT WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage the services of a Planner / Architect; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. exempts professional service services from certain requirements of public bidding provided a notice of the appointment be printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality; and WHEREAS, the City did undertake a competitive process to select a Planner / Architect and solicited Requests for Qualifications on June 4, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that HQW Architects, LLC will be the most advantageous to the City, all relevant factors considered; and WHEREAS, the City has qualified HQW Architects, LCC as Planner / Architect for the year 2021/2022; and WHEREAS, the City has received a Business Registration Certificate and Stockholder Disclosure from the firm prior to entering into a contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds in budget account 1-01-20-170-170-215 as an express condition of this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that said Planner / Architect be and is hereby appointed for the year 2021/2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for said Planner / Architect for the year 2021/2022 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16 and pursuant to a professional service agreement to be entered between the parties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum dollar amount of this contract is reasonably estimated to be $5,000 over the contract term; however, the local unit is not obligated to spend this amount BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause a notice of the adoption of this resolution to be printed in a qualified newspaper within ten (10) days after passage hereof. . Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK 10/26/2021 23  RESOLUTION NO. 436-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT TO NEGLIA ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES AS ENGINEER WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage the services of an Engineer; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. exempts professional service services from certain requirements of public bidding provided a notice of the appointment be printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality; and WHEREAS, the City did undertake a competitive process to select an Engineer and solicited Requests for Qualifications on June 4, 2021, 2020; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that Neglia Engineering Associates will be the most advantageous to the City, all relevant factors considered; and WHEREAS, the City has qualified Neglia Engineering Associates as Engineer for the year 2021/2022; and WHEREAS, the City has received a Business Registration Certificate and Stockholder Disclosure from the firm prior to entering into a contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds in budget account 1-01-20-165-165-214 as an express condition of this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that said Engineer be and is hereby appointed for the year 2021/2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for said Engineer for the year 2021/2022 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16 and pursuant to a professional service agreement to be entered between the parties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum dollar amount of this contract is reasonably estimated to be $5,000 over the contract term; however, the local unit is not obligated to spend this amount BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause a notice of the adoption of this resolution to be printed in a qualified newspaper within ten (10) days after passage hereof. . Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg Deputy Mayor Canestrino Battaglia Carroll Mayor Labrosse CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 437-21 PULLED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT TO SUBURBAN ENGINEERING AS ENGINEER WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage the services of an Engineer; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. exempts professional service services from certain requirements of public bidding provided a notice of the appointment be printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality; and WHEREAS, the City did undertake a competitive process to select an Engineer and solicited Requests for Qualifications on June 4, 2021; and 10/26/2021 24  WHEREAS, the City has determined that Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. will be the most advantageous to the City, all relevant factors considered; and WHEREAS, the City has qualified Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. as Engineer for the year 2021/2022; and WHEREAS, the City has received a Business Registration Certificate and Stockholder Disclosure from the firm prior to entering into a contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds in budget account 1-01-20-165-165-214 as an express condition of this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that said Engineer be and is hereby appointed for the year 2021/2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for said Engineer for the year 2021/2022 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16 and pursuant to a professional service agreement to be entered between the parties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum dollar amount of this contract is reasonably estimated to be $200,000 over the contract term; however, the local unit is not obligated to spend this amount BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause a notice of the adoption of this resolution to be printed in a qualified newspaper within ten (10) days after passage hereof. . Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg Deputy Mayor Canestrino Battaglia Carroll Mayor Labrosse CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 438-21 PULLED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT TO SUBURBAN ENGINEERING AS ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage the services of an Environmental Engineer; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. exempts professional service services from certain requirements of public bidding provided a notice of the appointment be printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality; and WHEREAS, the City did undertake a competitive process to select an Engineer and solicited Requests for Qualifications on June 4, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. will be the most advantageous to the City, all relevant factors considered; and WHEREAS, the City has qualified Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. as Environmental Engineer for the year 2021/2022; and WHEREAS, the City has received a Business Registration Certificate and Stockholder Disclosure from the firm prior to entering into a contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds in budget account 1-01-20-165-165-214 as an express condition of this contract. 10/26/2021 25  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that said Environmental Engineer be and is hereby appointed for the year 2021/2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for said Environmental Engineer for the year 2021/2022 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16 and pursuant to a professional service agreement to be entered between the parties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum dollar amount of this contract is reasonably estimated to be $50,000 over the contract term; however, the local unit is not obligated to spend this amount BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause a notice of the adoption of this resolution to be printed in a qualified newspaper within ten (10) days after passage hereof. . Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 439-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT TO NEGLIA ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES AS TRAFFIC ENGINEER WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage the services of a Traffic Engineer; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. exempts professional service services from certain requirements of public bidding provided a notice of the appointment be printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality; and WHEREAS, the City did undertake a competitive process to select a Traffic Engineer and solicited Requests for Qualifications on June 4, 2021, 2020; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that Neglia Engineering Associates will be the most advantageous to the City, all relevant factors considered; and WHEREAS, the City has qualified Neglia Engineering Associates as Engineer for the year 2021/2022; and WHEREAS, the City has received a Business Registration Certificate and Stockholder Disclosure from the firm prior to entering into a contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds in budget account 1-01-20-165-165-214 as an express condition of this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that said Traffic Engineer be and is hereby appointed for the year 2021/2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for said Traffic Engineer for the year 2021/2022 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16 and pursuant to a professional service agreement to be entered between the parties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum dollar amount of this contract is reasonably estimated to be $25,000 over the contract term; however, the local unit is not obligated to spend this amount 10/26/2021 26  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause a notice of the adoption of this resolution to be printed in a qualified newspaper within ten (10) days after passage hereof. . Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Recuse Member o d Yes No n t d Von Rudenborg X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Battaglia X X Carroll X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 440-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RAFFLE LICENSE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organization(s) be granted permission to conduct a Raffle in accordance with the application on file in the office of the City Clerk: RA #2219 Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church RA #2220 Care on the Corner Community Service Center RA #2221 Care on the Corner Community Service Center Public Comment A motion to open the meeting to the public was offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by Councilman Battaglia. Peter Marchesani – Hackensack – I stand corrected on notification going out to residents. I think it is a good thing that not many people were against the splash pad. I think we need to also look into that meditation garden that was bought up. I really think it would be a healthy balance. I think it would compliment it nicely. There were no complaints about flooding tonight. I think the fact that we are having the updates every meeting helps but I think they will get a little repetitive. I think it would be helpful to know what culverts are and how the separation actually takes place. Does anything going on now going to give any relief to the people by Railroad and First? Does the capacity increase help those people or do they have to wait until the end of the project? I think it would be helpful if the engineers bought up those type of things. Joel Dawkins (via email) – Hello All. Jo Dee here JD Dawkins here, resident of Lodi Street area. It is with witnessing the history that is unfolding before us that we appreciate the common sense and stability of good management and the protections of children and family. These elected officials before us, as stated previously, do not outwardly carry these principles in my cherry-picked opinion. We Have: an employee of a Medical company, a former employee of a home comfortable living equipment maker, a teacher, a youth coach, and a 10/26/2021 27 homemaker. Working on behalf of who to: Establish a Cannabis Zone in Hackensack NJ, Accept In-Lieu of Taxes Payments to short-change the Hackensack budget, Provide minimum and stagnate Government orchestrated support in the recent Tropical Storm Ida events as WE witnessed COMPASSION and PLANNING in Teaneck's and Englewood's GOVERNEMENT towards the vulnerable and its public citizenry, start and push through Hackensack a NY-like vibe of Cold, Indifferent and Clustered living and environment. Once again know WHO and WHY these ''elected officials'' chose to run YOUR government. Their ''winning'' statement, ‘’building a brighter future for all residents’’ for me means: Prostitution, Gambling and the Drugs of the Vices of Man Residents of Hackensack Vote/Pray for Children, Vote/Pray for Family Values and Community Ideal. No one else wished to speak. A motion to close the meeting to the public was offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by Councilman Battaglia. Council Comments Councilwoman Von Rudenborg – I want to congratulate the Special Officers that were re-appointed tonight. Thank you to the Project Managers and Jim Mangin for their presentations earlier. It gives a lot of answers to the community. It is really important to bag the leaves, especially with all the storms. I know it is a pain but if everyone takes a small step it will help with our flooding issue and keep the drains clear. Thank you everyone. Deputy Mayor Canestrino – I want to thank everyone who participated on the Staib Park improvements. Thank you to all the residents who came out to speak about it. We do want your input and want to know we are going down the right path. We will try our best to accommodate everyone. I think having a serenity garden and then compliment it with something for the kids. Check the website for Halloween activities for the kids. Stay safe out there since it is getting dark early, be safe and enjoy Halloween. Slam dunk the junk is this Saturday. It is a great community event sponsored by the City. We get folks together and get them to clean the parks. Thank you to all who are participating in that. A couple things on the agenda... One is the corner of Main and Passaic Street where the credit union was is looking at 110 units. They are proposing a townhouse look on Passaic Street. It will be a nice mix to have something different. 76 Main Street was also on and it is a small project with 24 units. There is a rehab plan on here for Sears and we would like it to be rehabbed as is. This is an iconic building and we don’t want it to be torn down. Part of the intent is to maintain the building. It is maxed at 325 units as mixed use. It will be a nice anchor on Main Street. One last thing about sewers which we talk about is Clay Street but we did have Voorhis Place on the agenda tonight for repairs to the pump station. Right now, they are only functioning at 50 percent. These things take time. We are looking to put a temporary fix in there as well since things are taking longer than usual. Going forward there will be a new pump station in there. Thank you and have a good night. Councilman Battaglia – Thank you for the presentations tonight. A few weeks ago, I went to see the situation on Camden Street. I called this morning and the residents said thank you because whatever we did worked and there was no flooding. Related to the splash park, it is something that the kids use 3 months of the year. The kids need a place for them to refresh. After this is finished and all the improvements are done in Staib, everyone will be happy. Thank you and good night. Councilman Carroll – Thank you to the residents in the Fairmount section for their input about the Staib Park splash pad. There concerns and support are appreciated. I would like to thank the Hackensack special police for a job well done at the food giveaway at the Mount Olive Church on October 16. That same Saturday my appreciation goes out to the Police Department as many officers participated in the second annual bike run. This past Saturday members of our 10/26/2021 28 detective division presented a presentation on fraud along with the Rotary Club. On Sunday our Police escorted many residents across our city on a charity run. Thank you and God Bless. Mayor Labrosse – This Saturday is slam dunk the junk. If you go on the website you can look up the details on how to participate. It is a great event and we get a lot of participation from different organizations. The renters and small business owner grant money that is going to be available, if you go on the website, you can check it out. Congratulations to the special officers who were bought up tonight. It will be busy on Clinton Place this week. Go down and see the long running tradition of the decorated houses there. I know a certain Councilwoman who lives there and did a great job decorating. Please watch out for the trick or treaters. There is a comedy show at the HACPAC this weekend and also a new artist at the Gallery. I want to thank the people from Staib Park for coming out and speaking both in favor and against it. We are here to listen to the people. I spent a lot of time as a youth coach and keeping kids out of the house especially with all the iPads and video games, anything I can do to get a kid out of the house and do recreation, I am in favor of. When I was younger, we didn’t have all that and we were always outside. That is not the way it is now. We need to get them outside, especially after the pandemic. Thank you for your input tonight. Thank you. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:57 PM. Approved by Mayor and Council on December 7, 2021. _____________________________________ Mayor John P. Labrosse, Jr. ____________________________________ Deputy Mayor Kathleen Canestrino _____________________________________ Councilman Leonardo Battaglia ___________________________________ Councilwoman Stephanie Von Rudenborg ______________________________________ Councilman Gerard Carroll ____________________________________ City Clerk Deborah Karlsson, RMC 10/26/2021 29