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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 7, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.

Mayor John Labrosse Jr. 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. Attendance

Ms. Karlsson called the roll: Mayor John P. Labrosse Jr., Deputy Mayor Kathy Canestrino, Councilman Leonardo Battaglia, Councilman David Sims, and Councilman Jason Some were present. City Manager David Troast was in attendance. Attorney John Visconi was in attendance for the City Attorney, Thomas Scrivo.

Flag Salute

Proclamations – None

Approval of Minutes - None

City Manager’s Report

Tonight, Regina Angelo will be appointed Deputy Clerk, Wayne Vriesema has been hired as Project Manager, Jaclyn Stout will be Executive Assistant, and Albert Dib will be working full time as a Legal Analyst Assistant and will be helping with OPRA Requests, contract reviews, professional service contracts, and represent the City at the County for C.D.B.G. Funding.

H.U.M.C. update: we are still working with the Attorneys to make the appropriate modifications and address the pending litigation.

Building Department Update: there were 60 written notices, 103 re-inspections, 12 sidewalk inspections, 12 C.C.O. inspections and zero summonses issued during June 22nd to July 3rd. I am in the processes of interviewing for another code enforcement officer.

Our Summer Concert Series begins on July 14th at 7:30pm at the Green. It is the Duprees.

Shakespeare in the Park is starting July 15th at the Atlantic Street Park at 6pm.

Stigma Free Taskforce has been scheduled for July 13th at 6 p.m. here.

I am working with Director Mordaga and Captain Lloyd about the suggestions discussed at the last meeting. We have 20 taser in hand and we are waiting to receive training. We are training an officer employed by the City to be trained in the use of tasers, who will then proceed to train our own officers. Officers need to be certified four times a year. We are looking into and getting prices for cameras for new vehicles and then the others, funds permitting. Body cameras and the system that comes with is projected to cost between $425,000 to $450,000.

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Resolutions

CITY OF HACKENSACK

RESOLUTION NO. 255-15

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF REGINA ANGELO AS DEPUTY CITY CLERK

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-135 the Mayor and Council have created the office of Deputy Municipal Clerk and provided the method for appointments thereto; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have determined that a need exists to appoint a Deputy Municipal Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have determined that Regina Angelo is qualified to serve as the Deputy Municipal Clerk.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Regina Angelo, be and she is hereby appointed to serve as Deputy Municipal Clerk and shall receive such compensation as provided by the City of Hackensack Salary Ordinance.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.26-2015 A BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FRO VARIOUS 2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BY AND IN THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF

NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $2,280,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,166,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF

THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF

This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?”

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Council Member

Intro

Second Yes No

Abstain

Absent

Excused

BattagliaX

XDeputy Mayor Canestrino X XSims XSome XMayor Labrosse X

Council Member

Intro

Second Yes No

Abstain

Absent

Excused

Battaglia XDeputy Mayor Canestrino X XSims XSome X XMayor Labrosse X

Motion offered by Councilman Some and seconded by Deputy Mayor Canestrino that there be a public hearing.

PUBLIC HEARING – Lenny Nix - Where is the salt dome going to be? We can use the county salt dome. City Manager stated at this point that the county salt dome was going to be moved to Paramus. Mr. Nix stated that it should go to DPW, that place needs to be cleaned up.

Mr. Gains – I am from the Hackensack Theater Company and we are in support of the Cultural Arts Center. Broadway is a fantastic venue but the new center will be even better.

Kathleen Salvo – I am all for the arts but how did this jump ahead of the M&M building? The Mayor stated we didn’t jump ahead we are providing things inside for the community. Mrs. Salvo stated we need garbage trucks it is embarrassing.

Frank Burelli – Just wanted to say I started at eight years old, I went to theater camp. The arts can help children fit in in ways that are not on a field. The arts are important for expression and this location is key.

Chris Coli – Where is everyone going to park for this new building? The roof, has it been taken care of? The Atlantic Street parking garage will not be able to handle all the vehicles. The Mayor stated that there will be ample parking.

Ms. Carroll – Have all possible grants been sought out for this project? Does the city have a grant writer? City Manager stated yes we do and yes all possible grants have been looked into and that there are not a lot of funds available for this type of project. Ms. Carroll stated that she had to leave the city to get what her kids need. Our kids deserve better, not just theater but maybe the same as what Teaneck has, cooking classes, acting, dancing, and they do things for their seniors. The kids in this city have no where to go. We need a better recreation program.

Regina DiPasqua – We have split the rec, the library the boys and girls club there is no cohesiveness anymore. The boys and girls club is in Lodi we need to bus the kids there. We have spent over three million dollars on this.

Reverend Davis – We are the county seat we need plenty of activities for the kids. The board of education programs are limited and we are always noticed late and some of the programs don’t have a payment plan. They need the money before the summer program starts not always enough time. We need a movie theater in the city. With all this revitalization we need a movie theater. The concerts in the park are geared towards older people we need children’s concerts. We are the County Seat we should be showing other towns how to do it.

Ryan – I am with a comedy troupe and we perform here in Hackensack. This new Cultural Arts Center will be great due to the space. We are in support of this ordinance.

Eric Anderson – Read a statement from Mr. Lombardo Chamber of Commerce in favor of the bond.

Harry Comp – I have spent my life in Hackensack and I am glad you are moving forward with this project.

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Motion offered by Councilman Some 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. 26-2015 has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted.

CITY OF HACKENSACKORDINANCE NUMBER 26-2015

BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BY AND IN THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $2,280,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,166,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF

BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (not less

than two-thirds of all the members thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The improvements described in Section 3 of this bond

ordinance are hereby authorized as general improvements or purposes to be undertaken

by the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey (the "City"). For

the said improvements or purposes stated in Section 3, there is hereby appropriated the

aggregate sum of $2,280,000, said sum being inclusive of $114,000 as the amount of

aggregate amount of down payment for said improvements or purposes as required by the

Local Bond Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:2-1 et seq. (the “Local Bond Law”). The down payment is

now available by virtue of a provision or provisions in a previously adopted budget or

budgets of the City for down payment or for capital improvement purposes.

SECTION 2. For the financing of said improvements or purposes described

in Section 3 hereof, and to meet the part of said $2,280,000 appropriation not provided for

by application hereunder of said down payment, negotiable bonds of the City are hereby

authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $2,166,000 pursuant to the Local Bond

Law. In anticipation of the issuance of said bonds and to temporarily finance said

improvements or purposes, negotiable notes of the City in a principal amount not

exceeding $2,166,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the

limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law.

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SECTION 3. The improvements and purposes hereby authorized and purposes for the

financing of which said debt obligations are to be issued are as follows:

DescriptionTotal

AppropriationDebt

AuthorizationDown

PaymentUseful

Life

A. Milling and repaving of various streets and roads as on file with the City Engineer, including, but not limited to, Grand Avenue (from Clinton Place to Ross Avenue and Fairmount Avenue to Main Street) and Louis Street (from Catalpa Avenue to South Lake Drive), including, as applicable, milling, construction, reconstruction, repairing and resurfacing, drainage improvements, inlet, manhole and water valve replacements, the restoration or construction of or improvements to curbs, sidewalks, traffic line striping, driveway aprons or barrier-free ramps along such roadways and the acquisition and installation of traffic signals and signage;

$380,000 $361,000 $19,000 10 years

B. Design, relocation and construction of a salt dome on an alternative City site;

C. Repairs to City Hall including, but not limited to the repair and replacement of the City Hall roof and roof parapets; and

D. Renovations to the Performing Arts Center, including, but not limited to, entrance/exit improvements, fire/safety improvements, HVAC/electrical upgrades, interior renovations and performance, light and sound improvements.

Grand Total:

$200,000

$200,000

$1,500,000

$2,280,000

$190,000

$190,000

$1,425,000

$2,166,000

$10,000

$10,000

$75,000

$114,000

25 years

20 years

20 years

(b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for said

purpose is $2,166,000.

(c) The estimated cost of said purpose is $2,280,000.

SECTION 4. In the event the United States of America, the State of New

Jersey and/or the County of Bergen make a contribution or grant in aid to the City for the

improvements and purposes authorized hereby and the same shall be received by the City

prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes authorized in Section 2 hereof, then the amount

of such bonds or notes to be issued shall be reduced by the amount so received from the

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United States of America, the State of New Jersey and/or the County of Bergen. In the

event, however, that any amount so contributed or granted by the United States of

America, the State of New Jersey and/or the County of Bergen shall be received by the

City after the issuance of the bonds or notes authorized in Section 2 hereof, then such

funds shall be applied to the payment of the bonds or notes so issued and shall be used

for no other purpose. This Section 4 shall not apply, however, with respect to any

contribution or grant in aid received by the City as a result of using funds from this bond

ordinance as “matching local funds” to receive such contribution or grant in aid.

SECTION 5. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at

such times as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer of the City, provided that

no note shall mature later than one (1) year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at

such rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the Chief Financial

Officer of the City. The Chief Financial Officer of the City shall determine all matters in

connection with the notes issued pursuant to this bond ordinance, and the signature of the

Chief Financial Officer of the City upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all

such determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time in

accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-8.1. The Chief Financial Officer of the

City is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from time to time at public or private

sale and to deliver them to the purchaser thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase

price and accrued interest thereon from their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The

Chief Financial Officer of the City is directed to report in writing to the governing body at

the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to

this bond ordinance is made. Such report must include the principal amount, the

description, the interest rate, and the maturity schedule of the notes so sold, the price

obtained and the name of the purchaser.

SECTION 6. The capital budget of the City is hereby amended to conform

with the provisions of this bond ordinance and to the extent of any inconsistency herewith,

a resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the

amended capital budget and capital programs as approved by the Director of the Division

of Local Government Services will be on file in the office of the Clerk and will be available

for public inspection.

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SECTION 7. The following additional matters are hereby determined,

declared, recited and stated:

(a) The purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are not a

current expense and are improvements which the City may lawfully undertake as general

improvements, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on

property specially benefited thereby.

(b) The period of usefulness of said purposes within the limitations of said

Local Bond Law, according to the reasonable life thereof computed from the date of the

said bonds authorized by this bond ordinance, is 18.77 years.

(c) The supplemental debt statement required by the Local Bond Law has

been duly made and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the City and a complete executed

duplicate thereof has been filed in the Office of the Director of the Division of Local

Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey,

and such statement shows that the gross debt of the City as defined in the Local Bond

Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds or notes provided for in this bond

ordinance by $2,166,000, and the said obligations authorized by this bond ordinance will

be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law.

(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $201,000 for items of expense

listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated cost indicated

herein for the purposes or improvements herein before described.

SECTION 8. The full faith and credit of the City are hereby pledged to the

punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this

bond ordinance. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the City, and the

City shall be obligated to levy ad valorem takes upon all the taxable property within the

City for the payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation as to rate

or amount.

SECTION 9. The City reasonably expects to reimburse any expenditures

toward the costs of the improvements or purposes described in Section 3 hereof and paid

prior to the issuance of any bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance with the

proceeds of such bonds or notes. This Section 9 is intended to be and hereby is a

declaration of the City's official intent to reimburse any expenditures toward the costs of

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the improvements or purposes described in Section 3 hereof to be incurred and paid prior

to the issuance of bonds or notes authorized herein in accordance with Treasury

Regulations §150-2. No reimbursement allocation will employ an "abusive arbitrage

device" under Treasury Regulations §1.148-10 to avoid the arbitrage restrictions or to

avoid the restrictions under Sections 142 through 147, inclusive, of the Internal Revenue

Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The proceeds of any bonds or notes authorized

by this bond ordinance used to reimburse the City for costs of the improvements or

purposes described in Section 3 hereof, or funds corresponding to such amounts, will not

be used in a manner that results in the creation of "replacement proceeds", including

"sinking funds", "pledged funds" or funds subject to a "negative pledge" (as such terms are

defined in Treasury Regulations §1.148-1), of any bonds or notes authorized by this bond

ordinance or another issue of debt obligations of the City, other than amounts deposited

into a "bona fide debt service fund" (as defined in Treasury Regulations §1.148-1). The

bonds or notes authorized herein to reimburse the City for any expenditures toward the

costs of the improvements or purposes described in Section 3 hereof will be issued in an

amount not to exceed $2,166,000. The costs to be reimbursed with the proceeds of the

bonds or notes authorized herein will be "capital expenditures" in accordance with the

meaning of Section 150 of the Code. All reimbursement allocations will occur not later

than 18 months after the later of (i) the date the expenditure from a source other than any

bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance is paid, or (ii) the date the improvements

or purposes described in Section 3 hereof "placed in service" (within the meaning of

Treasury Regulations §1.150-2) or abandoned, but in no event more than three years after

the expenditure is paid.

SECTION 10. The City covenants to maintain the exclusion from gross

income under section 103(a) of the Code of the interest on all bonds and notes issued

under this bond ordinance.

SECTION 11. This bond ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after

the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law.

Introduced: June 23, 2015

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CITY OF HACKENSACK


FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.27-2015 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II ENTITLED “GENERAL LEGISLATION,” CHAPTER 170

ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND SECTION 70 ENTITLED” SCHEDULE XXI:

PARKING METER ZONES”

This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?”

Motion offered by Councilman Some and seconded by Councilman Battaglia that there be a public hearing.

PUBLIC HEARING – No one wished to speak on this ordinance.

Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by Councilman 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. 27-2015 has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted.

CITY OF HACKENSACKORDINANCE NO. 27-2015

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II ENTITLED “GENERAL LEGISLATION,” CHAPTER 170 ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND SECTION 70 ENTITLED “SCHEDULE XXI: PARKING METER ZONES”

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 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, the City of Hackensack (“City”) wishes to amend wishes to amend Chapter 170 entitled “Vehicles and Traffic,” Section 70 entitled “Schedule XXI: Parking Meter Zones” to increase meter rates for On-Street Parking in the City’s Downtown; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the City’s best interest to make this change.

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Council Member

Intro

Second Yes No

Abstain

Absent

Excused

Battaglia x xDeputy Mayor Canestrino x xSims xSome xMayor Labrosse x

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 170 entitled, “Vehicles and Traffic” is amended as to Section 49 entitled “Monthly Parking” such that The City of Hackensack Municipal Code, Part II entitled “General Legislation,” to state:

§ 170-49. Monthly Parking.

A. Authority of City Council: The City Council, by ordinance, shall set fees and the collection of fees for monthly parking in the off-street municipal parking lots as designated in §170-45 entitled “Designation of parking areas.”

B. Payment: The monthly parking fee shall be paid by the first day of each month for monthly parking in off-street municipal parking lots and parking garages. All fees for monthly parking shall be collected by the City Tax Collector’s office. The City Manager is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be reasonable and necessary for the efficient operation of the municipal monthly parking system.

C. Monthly Parking Fees:

a. Public Parking Lots: The monthly parking fee for all City of Hackensack public parking lots shall be $75 per month.

b. Public Parking Structures: The monthly parking fee for the Atlantic Street Parking Garage shall be $85 per month.

c. Parking spaces are available on a first come first serve basis for both structures and surface lots. Parking spaces are not assigned to a specific tag number or user unless reserved through the Parking Utility.

D. Reserved Parking: Reserved parking is available at an additional cost of 50% premium over the monthly parking fee. Reserved parking is available from between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm or from 6:01 pm to 7:59 am.

E. Late Fees: Late fees shall be assessed as follows:

a. Between five to 10 days: Late fee surcharge of 10%

b. Between 11 and 30 days: Late fee surcharge of 20%

c. Over 30 days: Parking is revoked and vehicle is summonsed and/or towed

F. Monthly Parking Permits: The Police Department shall issue permits, stickers or decals to monthly parkers. Monthly parkers shall park in the designated off street parking lot or garage associated with the parking permit, sticker or decal. Monthly parkers shall notify the Police Department when they wish to discontinue parking in municipal off-street parking lots. Signs shall be posted indicating monthly parking spaces.

G. Enforcement: The Police Department shall enforce the monthly parking regulations.

H. Replacement Decals: A fee of $5 shall be charged to monthly parkers for all decals which are lost and are replaced by the Police Department.

SECTION 2. Chapter 170 entitled, “Vehicles and Traffic” is amended as to Section 70 entitled “Schedule XXI: Parking Meter Zones,” such that The City of Hackensack Municipal Code, Part II entitled “General Legislation,” to state:

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§170-70. Schedule XXI: Parking Meter Zones.

Pursuant to § 170-44, parking meter zones are hereby established upon the streets or posts thereof described below. It shall be unlawful, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on any day but Sunday and holidays, unless otherwise stated below, to park or stand a vehicle in any of the described areas below except upon deposit of the appropriate fee as set forth below:

Name of Street/Location Side Rate/Maximum Time

Main Street(Court Street to University Boulevard

. . .

Both $0.25 per 20 minutes (coin)$1.00 per hour (credit card)(100 minute time limit)

Banta Place(Entire length)

Both $0.25 per 20 minutes(100 minute time limit)

Bergen Street(Entire length)

South $0.25 per 20 minutes(100 minute time limit)

Berry Street(State Street to River Street)

Both $0.25 per half hour(Three (3) hour time limit)

Bridge Street(Moore Street to Main Street)

North $0.25 per 20 minutes(100 minute time limit)

Bridge Street(River Street to Moore Street)

Both $1.00 per hour (Credit or Coin)(8 to 12 hour time limit)

Camden Street(Main Street to Moore Street)

North $0.25 per 20 minutes(100 minute time limit)

Camden Street(Main Street to State Street)

North $0.25 per half hour(Three (3) hour time limit)

Camden Street(Moore Street to River Street)

North $0.25 per half hour(Three (3) hour time limit)

Maple Avenue(Pangborn Place to Main Street)

Both $0.25 per half hour(8 to 12 hour time limit)

Mercer Street(Main Street to Moore Street)

Both $0.25 per 20 minutes(100 minute time limit)

Moore Street(Camden Street to Salem Street)

Moore Street(Salem to Atlantic Street)

Moore Street(Atlantic Street to Court Street)

East

Both

West

$0.25 per half hour(100 minute time limit)

$0.25 per half hour(Three (3) hour time limit)(20 minute time limit for six spaces located between Salem and Mercer)

$1.00 per hour (Credit or Coin)(8 to 12 hour time limit)

Old River Street(Atlantic Street to Bridge Street)

East $1.00 per hour (Credit or Coin)(8 hour time limit)

Second Street

State Street(Atlantic Street to Essex Street)

Both

West

$0.25 per half hour(8 hour time limit)


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Name of Street/Location Side Rate/Maximum Time

State Street(Camden Street to Atlantic Street)

East $0.25 per half hour(Three (3) hour time limit)(One (1) hour time limit for four (4) spaces located between Salem and Banta)

State Street(Ward Street to Camden Street)

State Street(Camden to Salem)

. . .

Both

West


$0.25 per half hour(8 hour limit)

Ward Street(Union Street to Main Street)

. . .

South $0.25 per half hour(8 hour time limit)

Washington Place/entire length North

South

$0.25 per 20 minute(100 minute time limit)

$1.00 per hour(8 hour time limit)(8 hour time limit)

Green Street/Lodi Intersection (two lots)

Hackensack University Medical CenterParking Garage

West $0.25 per ¼ hour; meter parking enforced from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., every day except Sunday and holidays

$0.25 per hour; meter parking enforced from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., every day except Sunday and holidays

Section 3:

This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage, adoption, and publication in the manner prescribed by law.

Introduced: June 23, 2015

CITY OF HACKENSACK


INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 29-2015, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II ENTITLED “GENERAL LEGISLATION,” CHAPTER 170

ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND SECTION 49.2 ENTITLED “PARKING FOR

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Council Member

Intro

Second Yes No

Abstain Absent

Excused

Battaglia XDeputy Mayor Canestrino X XSims X XSome XMayor Labrosse X

THE HANDICAPPED”

BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 29-2015 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 20, 2015 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.


AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II ENTITLED “GENERAL LEGISLATION,” CHAPTER 170 ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND SECTION 49.2 ENTITLED “PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED”


WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend Chapter 170 entitled “Vehicles and Traffic,” Section 49.2 entitled “Parking for the handicapped” to move the location of a handicapped parking space on First Street; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the City’s best interest to make this change.


SECTION 1. Chapter 170 entitled, “Vehicles and Traffic” is amended as to Section 49.2 entitled “Parking for the handicapped” is amended such that The City of Hackensack Municipal Code, Part II entitled “General Legislation,” states:

§170-49.2. Parking for the handicapped.

. . .

E. Designation of parking areas. In accordance with this chapter, the following locations shall provide parking for the physically handicapped:

Parking Lot or Street. . .

Side Location/Number of Handicapped

Parking Spaces

First Street East From a point 90 feet south of the southeast curbline apex of First St and High St to a point 20 feet south thereof.

. . .

. . .

Section 2:

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This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage, adoption, and publication in the manner

prescribed by law.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 30-2015, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED: GENERAL LEGISLATION” TO ADD CHAPTER 67, ENTITLED

“BODY PIERCING, EAR PIERCING, AND PERMANENT COSMETICS”

BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 30-2015 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 20, 2015 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.


AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “GENERAL LEGISLATION” TO ADD CHAPTER 67, ENTITLED “BODY PIERCING, EAR PIERCING, AND PERMANENT COSMETICS”


WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack (“City”) is in need of the City of Hackensack Municipal Code (“City Code”) to add Chapter 67, entitled, “Body Piercing, Ear Piercing, and Permanent Cosmetics,” in order to protect and regulate the public health, safety, and welfare of the City and its inhabitants; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is within the public interest to enact such regulations; and

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Council Member

Intro

Second Yes No

Abstain Absent

Excused

Battaglia X XDeputy Mayor Canestrino XSims X XSome XMayor Labrosse X


SECTION 1. Part II of The City of Hackensack Municipal Code entitled “General Legislation,” is amended to add Chapter 67, entitled “Body Piercing, Ear Piercing, and Permanent Cosmetics,” such that it states:

Chapter 67. Body Piercing, Ear Piercing, and Permanent Cosmetics.

§_ 67-1 License Required.

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of or operate an establishment where body piercing, ear piercing, or the application of permanent cosmetics is performed, as those terms are defined in, and governed by, Chapter VIII of the New Jersey State Sanitation Code, N.J.A.C. 8:27-1, et seq., without first obtaining a license from the Health Officer to engage in such business in accordance with the provisions herein and without complying with all of the provisions concerning operation and maintenance of the same as contained in N.J.A.C. 8:27-1, et seq.

§ ___67-2 Application for License; fee; renewal.

An application for a license to conduct an establishment where body piercing, ear piercing, or the application of permanent cosmetics is performed shall be accompanied by a fee of $200. All applications and licensing procedures shall be in accordance with Chapter 107 of the Code of the City of Hackensack, except that application shall be made to the City Health Officer as defined in Chapter 23 of the Code of the City of Hackensack, and not to the City Clerk.

§ __67-3 Administration and Enforcement

This Chapter shall be administered and enforced by the City of Hackensack Health Department in accordance with Chapter 23 of the Code of the City of Hackensack.

§ __67-4 Piercing of Ear Lobe Only.

Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.A.C. 8:27-9.1, establishments and individuals that pierce the ear lobe only shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter.

SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage, adoption, and publication in the manner prescribed by law.

Introduced: July 7, 2015

CITY OF HACKENSACKRESOLUTION NO. 256-15

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUNDS FOR HACKENSACK RECREATION DEPARTMENT

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 refund for the reason stated:

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$50.00 is a refund for Foschini Park Permit

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Refund to: Ms. Hilda Molina50 Anderson Street Apt C7Hackensack, NJ 07601

Refund to: Lisa SimmonS153 Clinton Place Apt 1BHackensack, NJ 07601

$50.00 is a refund for Polifly Park Permit

Refund to: Ms. Cekara Johnson222 Elleen Terrace Apt 10AHackensack, NJ 07601

Refund to: Ms. Ginger Thompson100 Polifly Road Apt 3CHackensack, NJ 07601

Refund to: Mr. De’Shawn Cox31 Newman Street Apt 3BHackensack, NJ 07601

Refund to: Mrs. Sherideen McGee164 Beech Street Apt 4GHackensack, NJ 07601

Refund to: Ms. Amanda Lopez345 Prospect AvenueHackensack, NJ 07601

CITY OF HACKENSACKRESOLUTION NO. 257-15

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCRUED TIME PAYOUT OF $99,166.29 TO ROBERT McCLINTOCK – FIRE DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:30-15 established rules that govern how local government units manage and finance compensation for accumulated absence time for their respective employees, and

WHEREAS, accumulated absence includes any sick days, vacation days, personal days, compensatory time or any other absence time authorized as part of an employer agreement, which is not used by the employee during the allowed period and which is permitted to accumulate over time to the benefit of the employee, and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the funds and authority exists to pay Robert McClintock for owed vacation days, sick days and compensatory time, and

WHEREAS, City Manager David Troast has authorized the payment of $99,166.29 to Robert McClintock for said days.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby approves payment to Robert McClintock in the amount of $99,166.29 for his accrued time payout in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Local Finance Board for such payments.

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RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION - N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87

2015 CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and

WHEREAS, the Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of 2015 in the sum of $77,838.71, which is now available from the NJDEP Solid Waste Administration.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the like sum of $77,838.71 is hereby appropriated under the caption Clean Communities – 2015 Grant; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above is the result of funds from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Solid Waste Administration in the amount of $77,838.71.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION - N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87

2015 SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item

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of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and

WHEREAS, the Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of 2015 in the sum of $141,184.97, which is now available from the NJ Dept. of Agriculture.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the like sum of $141,184.97 is hereby appropriated under the caption Summer Food Program – 2015 Grant; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above is the result of funds from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture in the amount of $141,184.97.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES

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, 2015 through June 30, 2016, 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:

0223-33-003-009 Donn Pomodoro II Inc. $1,800.0070 Hackensack Avenue

0223-33-007-002 Charles & Paul Riviera Lounge, Inc. $1,800.00308 – 310 Main Street

0223-33-008-008 Apple Food Service of Hackensack LLC $1,800.00450 Hackensack Avenue

0223-33-013-007 The Poitin Stil (BSPJ) $1,800.00774 Main Street

0223-33-015-007 General Poors Tavern $1,800.0045 Main Street

0223-44-025-005 HWK Marketing Inc. (Wine King) $1,350.00387 Route 17 South

0223-33-026-005 Brooklyn’s Coal Burning Brick Oven Pizzeria $1,800.00

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161 Hackensack Avenue

0223-33-028-011 Yusuwan Enterprises Inc. $1,800.00261 Main Street

0223-44-030-006 HSHS Liquors $1,350.00500 S. River Street

0223-44-033-005 Budy’s Wines & Liquors $1,350.00139 Hudson Street

0223-33-041-004 Hiliada Inc. $1,800.0080 River Street

0223-33-044-005 Talty Michael (Lazy Lannigan) $1,800.00604-606 Main Street

0223-33-051-011 Hackensack Wings, LLC $1,800.0041 Route 4 East

0223-33-052-003 Donnelly Restaurant Associates, Inc. $1,800.00107-109 Anderson Street

0223-33-058-002 Solaris Restaurant, Inc. $1,800.0061 River Street

0223-33-060-008 Rosa Mexicano $1,800.00Riverside Square

0223-33-064-002 Harley’s Irish Pub (Tri-Color Inc.) $1,800.00366 River Street

0223-33-065-011 Maggiano’s Holding Corp. $1,800.00390 Hackensack Ave.

0223-33-068-007 The Crows Nest (Corfu) $1,800.00309 Vincent Avenue

0223-31-071-001 Hackensack Yacht Club50 Shafer Place $ 188.00

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR CARVER PARK IMPROVEMENTS

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack advertised and received bids on May 14, 2015 for the installation of a Sprayground (Splash Park) at Carver Park; and

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WHEREAS, six bids were received; and WHEREAS, after review by the City Manager and City officials it has

been determined that these bids should be rejected; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to substantially revise the specification

of the project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council

of the City of Hackensack reject the bids opened on May 14, 2015 and directs that new specifications for this project be drafted and the project be re-bid.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION ASSIGNING THE LAW FIRM GENOVA, BURNS, GIONTOMASI & WEBSTER AS

SPECIAL LITIGATION COUNSEL

WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage various professional service providers, specifically, special litigation counsel; and

WHEREAS, the City finds it in its best interests to assign certain professional service providers to handle various matters; and

NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Hackensack, that the City finds it in its best interests to assign the following professional service provider to represent defendant Michael Mordaga in the Salcedo v. City of Hackensack matter:

Special Litigation Attorney

Genova Burns Giantomasi Webster (Compensation will not exceed $10,000.00 without the express written authorization of the City)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer certifies that funds are available for the above professional services; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer is authorized to process payment to the above professional service providers pursuant to the contract upon receipt of properly completed vouchers.

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THEEXECUTION OF AN INTER LOCAL AGREEMENT

FOR LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES – BOROUGH OF BERGENFIELD

WHEREAS, the Local Health Services Act, N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-1, et seq., and the Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey, N.J.A.C. 8:52-1, et seq., mandate that all local boards of health establish and maintain the required standards of performance with respect to public health services; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-10(c)(1) permits a municipality to meet these standards by enlisting the services of an individual municipal local health agency; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Bergenfield has agreed to provide the City of Hackensack with public health services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-1, et seq. and N.J.A.C. 8:52-1, et seq.; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the City Manager be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Interlocal Agreement Between the Borough of Bergenfield and the City of Hackensack for Local Public Health Services; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to retain a copy of the agreement for public inspection and to publish notice of this action in The Record.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALBERT DIB AS MEMBER OF BERGEN COUNTY

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Albert Dib be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Bergen County Community Development Committee on behalf of the Mayor and Council for a one year term, retro-active to June 1, 2015 through June 1, 2016; and

BE IT RESOLVED, that David Troast be and is hereby appointed to serve as his alternate during the one year term.

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A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF NEW JERSEY TRANSITMOVING FORWARD THE PROPOSED PLAN TO RESTART

COMMUTER SERVICE ON THE NEW YORK SUSQUEHANNA &WESTERN FREIGHT LINE A/K/A THE PASSAIC-BERGEN COMMUTER

RAIL

WHEREAS, the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway (“NYS&W”) ran passenger service on its tracks up until 1966, serving commuters in Passaic, Bergen, and Hudson Counties; and

WHEREAS, now NYS&W uses the railway primarily for freight line service, although the infrastructure is still in place to restart passenger service; and

WHEREAS, in 2007 NJ Transit Board of Directors approved $5.7 million dollars to fund the final design for Phase 1 of the Passaic-Bergen Commuter Rail which included the creation of an operating plan and preparation of bid documents to restart commuter service on this line, with eight stops planned in Hawthorne, Paterson, Elmwood Park, and Hackensack; and

WHEREAS, the proposed Phase 2 Commuter Rail would service Hackensack, Bogota, Ridgefield Park and stop at the Tonnelle Avenue, Hudson Bergen Light Rail Station in North Bergen allowing service from Passaic County to New York City; and

WHEREAS, phase 1 of the project would introduce Federal Railroad Administration compliant Diesel Multiple Unit (“DMU”) technology into the NJ Transit fleet of rail equipment and will provide new passenger service along more than eight (8) miles of existing freight track; and

WHEREAS, both phases of the Passaic-Bergen Commuter Rail (“Commuter Rail”) will spur economic development, reduce traffic congestion, and help in diminishing emission of greenhouse gas into the environment; and

WHEREAS, the freight track infrastructure is in place to further expand the line to Hudson County, where a seamless connection to the Hudson Bergen Light Rail exists, and connecting the second and third largest municipalities in New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, although the project remains dormant, significant work has been done on a draft Environmental Impact Study, and its completion is vital to the long-term transportation and economic needs of Passaic, Bergen, and Hudson Counties in the 21st century; and

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WHEREAS, the City Of Hackensack has been working in concert with the other municipalities on the Commuter Rail to advocate for this project; and

NOW LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack wholly supports the Passaic-Bergen Commuter Line project for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and urges New Jersey Transit to continue its progress in the near future; and

LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Hackensack will continue to work in conjunction with neighboring communities to lobby State and federal officials to fully fund and complete this vital project.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PLANNING BOARD TO UNDERTAKE AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE DELINEATED AREA OF BLOCK 401.01, LOT 1.01 (18 EAST CAMDEN STREET) SATISFIES

THE CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION AS A NON-CONDEMNATION REDEVELOPMENT AREA

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq., the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (“LRHL”), sets forth the criteria for a determination of whether a delineated area may be designated as an area in need of redevelopment; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6 authorizes the City of Hackensack (“the City”) to adopt a resolution directing its Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine whether a delineated area is an area in need of redevelopment (“Redevelopment Area”) according to the criteria set forth under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to P.L. 2013, c. 159, the LRHL was amended to provide for Redevelopment Areas to be delineated as Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Areas where the use of eminent domain is not to be authorized by the municipality; and

WHEREAS, the City’s governing body desires to authorize its planning consultant, DMR Architects (“DMR”), to assist the Planning Board in its preliminary investigation of Block 401.01, Lot 1.01 (18 East Camden Street) to help guide its determination whether the delineated area is qualified as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the criteria set forth under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 and 40A:12A-3.

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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 Planning Board is hereby authorized and requested to undertake a preliminary investigation of Block 401.01, Lot 1.01 (18 East Camden Street) to determine whether the delineated area of investigation constitutes an “area in need of redevelopment” for non-condemnation purposes according to the criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 and 40A:12A-3.

2. DMR is hereby authorized to assist the Planning Board in its preliminary investigation of the delineated area of investigation, and to begin preparation of a Redevelopment Plan in the event the Planning Board recommends that all or some of the delineated area of investigation constitutes an “area in need of redevelopment.”

3. The City Manager, DMR, City Attorney and Special Redevelopment Counsel are each hereby authorized and directed to take any necessary and appropriate actions in connection with the investigation of the delineated area of investigation, and are hereby authorized and directed to take such actions, including but not limited to, the negotiation of any and all documents necessary to undertake the investigation as being hereby ratified and confirmed.

4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

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RESOLUTION NO. 267-15AWARD CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES

FOR INSPECTION AND REHABILITATION DESIGN OF THE ATLANTIC ST. PARKING GARAGE

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack requires engineering services related to the Inspection and Rehabilitation Design of the Atlantic Street Parking Garage Project; and

WHEREAS, the City solicited Requests for Proposals regarding said services; and

WHEREAS, proposals was received from Boswell McClave Engineering and O&S Associates; and

WHEREAS, it was determined that the proposal from Boswell McClave Engineering was most advantageous to the City, price and other factors considered.

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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, as follows:

1. Boswell McClave Engineering of 330 Phillips Ave. South Hackensack, NJ 07606 is hereby awarded a contract in the amount not to exceed $32,000 for the Atlantic St. Parking Garage Inspection and Rehabilitation Design Project in accordance with the proposal attached thereof.

2. A Certification of Funds has been prepared and authorized by the Chief Financial Officer for the said contract assuring that there is a sufficient appropriation to fund the purchases authorized in this resolution as an express and mandatory condition of the award of this contract.

3. The City Manager is 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 furtherance of this award.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION AWARDING EMERGENCY CONTRACT FOR THE LEASING OF GARBAGE TRUCKS

WHEREAS, on June 8, 2015 multiple garbage trucks in the City of Hackensack’s fleet experienced mechanical failures which rendered the trucks inoperable; and

WHEREAS, this, together with other trucks that were previously out of service, rendered the fleet unable to collect garbage in the entire City, jeopardizing the health of City residents; and

WHEREAS, the City Manager declared an emergency affecting the health of residents which required the immediate delivery of additional garbage trucks; and

WHEREAS, the City has negotiated a short term, six month lease contract for additional garbage trucks to alleviate this emergency and allow the City to resume normal garbage collection operations.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby awards an emergency contract to American Hose & Hydraulics of 700 21st Ave. Paterson, NJ 07513 in the amount not to exceed $90,000 for the leasing of three garbage trucks for a period up to six months.

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RESOLUTION REFERRING HACKENSACK ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE HACKESACK PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW

AND TO PREPARE A REPORT FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL

WHEREAS, on June 18, 2015 the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack (“City”) received a letter from Mike Guerra, the Chairman of the Hackensack Zoning Board of Adjustment (the “Zoning Board”) recommending amendments to the City Zoning Ordinances to require long-term care facilities to conform to established Hospital Zoning Requirements; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council find it in the best interests of the City and its residents for the Planning Board to review the Zoning Board’s recommendations and provide a report with comments to the Mayor and Council as to whether or not said recommendation should be adopted and if so, proposed language to be included in the adopting ordinance; and

NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Hackensack, that the City finds it in its best interests to refer the Zoning Board’s recommendation, dated June 18, 2015, to the Planning Board for review and comment thereon; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said comments should include an analysis of the Zoning Board recommendation’s consistency with the master plan and any other matters the Planning Board deems appropriate.

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RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DENIAL OF SECONDHAND JEWELRY LICENSE TO RONALD MORENO – PREMIER JEWELRY

WHEREAS, on March 27, 2015, Ronald J. Moreno applied for a Second Hand Jewelry Dealers License, which was deemed administratively incomplete by the Hackensack Police Department (“HPD”); and

WHEREAS, Mr. Moreno was permitted to submit a second application on April 14, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Moreno indicated on the second application that he had been arrested or convicted of a crime or other offense, and listed “buying gold without updated license, paid fine”; and

WHEREAS, during the routine background check conducted with the Applicant’s consent, Sgt. John Caino of HPD discovered additional arrests and complaints attributed to Mr. Moreno in the New Jersey State Police Fingerprint Criminal Identification Record that were not disclosed on the second application; and

WHEREAS, the application form provided to Mr. Moreno clearly states “any falsification may mean denial of license; and

WHEREAS, on April 27, 2015, Sgt. Caino, issued a report denying Mr. Moreno’s application for failure to properly list all arrests and/or complaints under his name; and

WHEREAS, on May 6, 2015, the City Clerk received a Notice of Appeal from Richard P. Galler, Esq., counsel for Mr. Moreno; and

WHEREAS, on June 8, 2015, the Mayor and Council held a public hearing in which Mr. Moreno was permitted to appear with counsel and be fully heard on the matter; and

WHEREAS, Sgt. Caino appeared at the Mayor and Council’s request; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council asked questions of Mr. Moreno as well as Sgt. Caino regarding the circumstances of the denial as well as the circumstances of the prior arrests and complaints attributed to Mr. Moreno; and

WHEREAS, after a full hearing, the Mayor and Council deliberated in closed session; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council appreciate Sgt. Caino’s judgment and caution when choosing to grant or deny licenses; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council find Mr. Moreno’s unaccounted for arrests and complaints to be unrelated to the sale of jewelry and generally distant in time from the present; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to encourage business in Hackensack and not create any undue burdens upon small business owners.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the denial of Mr. Moreno’s application for a Second Hand Jewelry Dealers License is overturned; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that HPD is hereby directed to issue Mr. Moreno a license notwithstanding his prior arrests and complaints, provided the Application complies with all remaining provisions of Chapter 107 of the Code of the City of Hackensack and all applicable fees are paid in full; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to serve notice of this Resolution upon Mr. Moreno as directed in Section 107-25 of the Code of the City of Hackensack.

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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE POSTING OF A RECOGNITION PLAQUE IN FOSCHINI PARK IN HONOR

OF SALVATOR STAMILLA AND HIS DECADES OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF HACKENSACK AND ITS RESIDENTS

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack (“City”) wishes to recognize Mr. Salvatore Stamilla for his dedication and lifetime of service to the City and its residents; and

WHEREAS, Baseball of Hackensack presented Mr. Stamilla with an honorary plaque for his 48 years of service within the City; and

WHEREAS, that plaque is a symbol of the City’s heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Stamilla for all he has done on behalf of the City and its residents; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to ensure Mr. Stamilla’s dedication is recognized publicly to the greatest extent possible.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that a copy of the honorary plaque presented to Mr. Salvatore Stamilla by Baseball of Hackensack shall be placed in Foschini Park as a lasting memento to Mr. Stamilla’s service to the City and its residents so that all those who use Foschini Park now and in the future are reminded of Mr. Stamilla’s selfless dedication.

Current Fund Grants PayrollPublic Parking SystemCapitalEscrowTrust AccountTotal Expeditures Interfunds/Transfers

$ 2,228,715.56 2,450.00 1,852,019.30

997.5717,032.29

31,965.12 19,287.74

4,152,467.58 $ 130,485.25

Public Comment

A motion to open the meeting to the public was offered by Councilman Sims and seconded by Deputy Mayor Canestrino Some.

Paul Nickels- Hackensack- On the Stigma free and mental illness addiction thing now that I am in a new area, a while ago we had at the freeholders meeting one of the vice presidents of 1-800 gambler and lately I have noticed kids are gambling in the parks. I know a lot of about addiction and mental illness and it all starts this way. I just wanted to bring that to your attention. I have noticed a lot of that going on and they don’t allow it on county property. I look forward to that meeting to get things going. The last thing I am going to say the fireworks were really great. Good job to the police, fireman and especially the volunteer EMS. Mayor and City Manager commented on gambling in the parks.

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Mark Stein- Hackensack- I listened a couple of meetings ago to a resident asking about open swim at the High School. I was surprised to hear for whatever reason that program ceased to exist. The buildings and grounds committee at the Board of Ed met tonight and I can tell u we are open to having open swim night at the High School. The Board of Ed will provide a certified pool operator the only thing we request is approved lifeguards from the City and approved insurance policy and a supervisor. We can work out what nights and weekends the city wants to use it. Any way we can help with an open swim we would be happy to.

Richard Salkin – Hackensack- Congratulations Regina you’re a pleasure to work with and I salute you Mayor and Council for nominating and appointing a Deputy Clerk. There should have been one throughout all these years. I want to read you a part of a statute that relates to civil service. It’s well known what you folks are doing to our DPW and Sanitation workers. You recall the raise given to Maria Helena Battaglia. Have u ever wondered why your work force basically despises you as a council. You have now pushed other people over the line. Seven of the nine ladies in that department feel they have been discriminated against. Things have consequences. You are not an executive. Lawsuits and complaints will stop you. I warned you about the raises. Here is a courtesy copy of the complaint.

Reverend Carolyn Davis- Hackensack- Mark, long overdue and I give you another round of applause. We are finally able to use the pool. I am up here because at the last meeting many of us signed up for a committee for alternate methods of recognizing and understanding the mentally ill. If they don’t have a course like that they should and medical issues as an RN there are a lot of medical issues people have and ones that can imitate being inebriated. I want to know when the committee starts. Mayor and City Manager comment on the start date.

Doramay Davis- Stanley place- I am simply trying to find out when rubbish and recycling is. I know it changes during the summer months. Last week it was on Thursday and the week before it was on Wednesday. The mayor comments on recycling day. City Manager responds to call his office for appropriate information.

Richard Cerbo- Spring Valley Avenue- I want to thank Mr. Troast for responding to the request by Saint Joseph’s Church, it was a very quick response. Also I wanted to say the Cultural Arts center does move us forward. Parking is a problem, sometimes going down Main Street in the evenings you can’t find a parking place. Parking is a problem in Hackensack. When you gave the oath to our new Deputy City Clerk I wanted to mention that the authority of the people is so meaningful and it’s good to hear that. The people are never heard from. I want to mention 4th of July was a successful all day show. Someone told me there were 80 policemen there paid double time and a half. Mayor comments. I have been talking to homeowners and they have been really grumbling about taxes. Let’s do things intelligently.

Regina DiPasqua- Parker Avenue- First I would like to say on the open swim night I hope the Council picks up what has been presented to you and runs with it. As far as the plaque, it got put up without proper approval and then it got taken down, why insult a man who retired. Do we have to have someone from the parks department come and put it back up? I don’t understand how workers are treated here. I am not happy about this ambulance thing. There is no resolution to reimburse. The Atlantic Street garage needs some rehabilitation. That’s my understanding that it does need work. Mayor comments. City manager comments on the garage being inspected. This is another example of inviting people to an area that isn’t safe. The report says it needs another engineering report. We’re inviting people to an area that maybe isn’t safe who is going to foot the bill? We have to pay. The Zoning

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Attorney said a standard construction fence should be put there. City manager comments on Atlantic Street garage.

Jason Nunnermacker-Hackensack- I am 38 years old I have known Sal my whole life and he deserves every tribute the City can provide. In response to a residents question about televising city council meetings, I would like to provide a factual outline in response to that comment. Every time the Board of Education provides a practical solution the City does not respond until several months later. The Board of Education employee has to transfer the file to the computer and check the file has been transferred and then begin actual programming. We have all told the City we have no problem doing this. As explained any Board of Education employee must be compensated. It is approximately 56 dollars per meeting. There are two council meetings a month so a total of 112 dollars per month. At a non-school related event both Joseph Boretto and I spoke with the Deputy Mayor about this process and explained the cost. We expect the city to pay when they use a school employee for a city task. You ignored our letter and such proposal remains on the table. Don’t mistake the facts when it comes to the issue. We can simply deduct the cost from the SRO bill.

Margo Cooper- Stanley Place- Mr. Mayor you and I have spoken one on one several times. A few months ago two garage trucks broke down and our Wednesday yard debris couldn’t be picked up. We were told to leave the debries and it would be picked up. Last week there were three houses on my block with yard debris and mine wasn’t picked up and I would like to know why 2 out of 3 were picked up and mine was still remaining. I called the sanitation department twice and left messages. Why can’t the calls be returned? The guys who work on the trucks are courteous and nice that is not the problem. There is something drastically wrong with the present system. When I was working at Channel 7 when we were short we found a backup so things ran smoothly. There isn’t a backup procedure for the sanitation department. If there is one it doesn’t work. Tomorrow is the pickup day for rubbish and or yard debris on my block. By this time it is rather inexcusable for the yard debris to be sitting on my block for over a week. If it is still there I will be back.

Chris Coli- Hackensack- I went down to Foschini Park and it was nice. This year you put the flea market in the parking lot. When is the city going to stop Eric Anderson from putting that fence around the city park that is there and then putting the dumpster on the property? He took away parking on that side street. City Manager comments. Why did everyone else use a regular fence and he gets to put an 8 to 10 foot wooden plywood fence and you can’t see behind it.

Kathleen Salvo- Hudson Street- I guess deadlines don’t mean anything for people who belong to the Upper Main Street Alliance, wasn’t he given a deadline to come forward with some paperwork. City manager responds. I know but he only had a little piece to take care of and this wooden fence isn’t legal. It’s only there if it’s a danger to the public. You have to put a barricade there. Two people can’t fit there. City Manager comments. Two people abreast cannot walk. Someone is going to get hurt by walking in the street. It doesn’t belong there it should be removed. This is poor management. Your promise was twice a week garbage collection and we can’t even get once a week. The garbage is all over the place. This is a health violation. We need the license so come winter we can pick up the snow. City Manager responds. We need those people with CDL licenses now. The grant for Clean Communities where is that going to help us clean the park? City manager responds on Clean Community’s fund.

Lenny Nix- Hackensack-The two buildings on 76 Main Street are coming down. There is no reason for a report. The fence is embarrassing. Since April this town can’t figure something out for a fence. I don’t think we need a

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project manager, I don’t think we need an assistant clerk. All I see is people hiring. I see things neglected and I see councils come and go. It makes me sick to my stomach and you’re hiring more people. Environmental Commission that’s mandatory by the state. Politics and government is a total waste of time. A guy does nothing and gets 100 grand because he didn’t get sick. I wish I got that kind of money or anyone in my family who pays taxes. Debra Heck sues the city and now she has a job with the Board of Ed.

Lance Powell- Hackensack- The fireworks were wonderful. The bathrooms, could they be opened a little longer? Mayor comments. It doesn’t take away from the fact that the fireworks were beautiful. My question is Mr. Nunnermacker said they are willing to work to get the ball rolling for the kids, my question for you is are you willing to work along with them to expedite the process for the kids. Will the parent’s community be involved? Just some words of wisdom, when you listen to money and budgets, it’s a lot of money, my taxes are going up and it’s pathetic. With all this money we are spending when it comes to kids we have to push harder. Whatever we choose to do for our community how can we move forward, we have to help our kids. We should all work together to help them. Let’s get that money together and get this done for our kids.

A motion to close the meeting to the public was offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by Councilman Some.

Council Comments

Councilman Battaglia- Sometimes I really don’t want to make any comments. You have good and bad employees in department. Until the last day I am here I am going to do the right thing. They got the opportunity for over 20 things to do the right thing. I am going to continue doing the right thing. Mr. City Manager did you find out the amount of gasoline and diesel the Board of Education is using?

Deputy Mayor Canestrino- I would like to say congratulations to Regina and Jacklyn and Albert for your position. The three of you and many more employees go well beyond what was expected of you. Thanks to everyone who participated and worked towards a successful July 4th. We had a lot of talk today about providing things for our residents and children. A kids film night and an adult film night is a wonderful thing. With respect to separating the recreation and the cultural arts, having two distinct budgets we are putting emphasis on both. You are going to be hearing a lot more. The open swim is great news. I am happy to hear that. Let us know what hours are available and what you need from us. Let us make this happen because it’s a wonderful idea. I am happy to hear the Stigma Free meeting will be next week. I guess I have to thank you Jason for bringing up the televised council meetings once again. My big question is why do we need a teacher to do this? Why couldn’t we involve the children and have them transfer this knowledge. We even asked if we could do it. I also have the letter you were talking about. There is no discussion on the length of time. In a prior discussion we had we were told that for each of them the teacher had to be paid overtime and it had to be guaranteed a three hour minimum. In this letter no way nowhere does it say we are only going to charge you for one hour. We will find a way on our own to do such without paying a teacher.

Councilman Sims- None

Councilman Some- I want to congratulate Al and Jackie and Regina on their appointments and thank the people who came out and supported the

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Cultural Arts Center. I think it’s a good step towards our redevelopment plan.

Mayor Labrosse- Thank you Regina, Jaclyn and Albert for all your hard work and congratulations. I am very proud of the Cultural Arts Center. The arts and downtown go hand in hand. July 4th was wonderful. It was a great showing and the weather cooperated. The park opening is on the 15th and is another step forward for the City. Like the Deputy Mayor said, this will be a great opportunity for shows and activities for the kids. The library has tons of activities for the kids, as well. Thank you to the B.O.E. for organizing the pool days. I’m looking forward to working with you on that. Thank you everyone for coming. Have a safe ride home.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

Approved by Mayor and Council on September 1, 2015.

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Documents

Hackensack - RESOLUTION REGARDING THE …€¦ · Web view2015/07/07 · The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenue,