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 reinspections, 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
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Intro Second
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Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
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Some
Mayor
Labrosse
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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.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
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X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
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X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 251-15
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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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.
Motion offered by Councilman Some and seconded by Councilman
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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 HACKENSACK
ORDINANCE 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.
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:
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Description
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;
Total
Appropriation
$380,000
Debt
Authorization
Down
Payment
Useful
Life
$361,000
$19,000
10 years
B.
Design,
relocation
and
construction of a salt dome on an
alternative City site;
$200,000
$190,000
$10,000
25 years
C. Repairs to City Hall including, but
not limited to the repair and
replacement of the City Hall roof and
roof parapets; and
$200,000
$190,000
$10,000
20 years
$1,500,000
$1,425,000
$75,000
20 years
$2,280,000
$2,166,000
$114,000
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:
(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
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
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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.
SECTION 7.
The following additional matters are hereby determined,
declared, recited and stated:
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(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
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
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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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Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
x
x
Yes
x
No
Abstain Absent Excused
x
x
x
x
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 252-15
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
Councilman Sims that the public hearing be closed.
and
seconded
by
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 HACKENSACK
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”
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HACKENSACK, as follows:
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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:
§170-70.
Schedule XXI: Parking Meter Zones.
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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)
East
$0.25 per half hour
(100 minute time limit)
Moore Street
(Salem to Atlantic Street)
Both
$0.25 per half hour
(Three (3) hour time limit)
(20 minute time limit for six
spaces located between Salem
and Mercer)
Moore Street
(Atlantic Street to Court Street)
West
$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
Both
$0.25 per half hour
(8 hour time limit)
State Street
(Atlantic Street to Essex Street)
West
$0.25 per half hour
(8 hour time limit)
...
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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)
Both
$0.25 per half hour
(8 hour time limit)
State Street
(Camden to Salem)
West
$0.25 per half hour
(8 hour limit)
South
$0.25 per half hour
(8 hour time limit)
North
$0.25 per 20 minute
(100 minute time limit)
South
$1.00 per hour
(8 hour time limit)
(8 hour time limit)
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
...
Ward Street
(Union Street to Main Street)
...
Washington Place/entire length
Green Street/Lodi Intersection (two lots)
$0.25 per hour; meter parking
enforced from 8:00 a.m. until
8:00 p.m., every day except
Sunday and holidays
Hackensack University Medical Center
Parking Garage
Section 3:
This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage, adoption, and publication in the manner prescribed
by law.
Introduced: June 23, 2015
Council
Member
Intro
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Second
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 253-15
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 THE
HANDICAPPED”
BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 29-2015
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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.
CITY OF HACKENSACK
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 THE HANDICAPPED”
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 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.
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 49.2
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.
Council
Member
Intro
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Yes
X
X
No
Abstain
Absent
Excused
X
X
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Second
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 254-15
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.
CITY OF HACKENSACK
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”
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”) 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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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HACKENSACK, as follows:
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
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION 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:
$50.00 is a refund for Foschini Park Permit
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Refund to: Ms. Hilda Molina
50 Anderson Street Apt C7
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Refund to: Lisa SimmonS
153 Clinton Place Apt 1B
Hackensack, NJ 07601
$50.00 is a refund for Polifly Park Permit
Refund to: Ms. Cekara Johnson
222 Elleen Terrace Apt 10A
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Refund to: Mrs. Sherideen McGee
164 Beech Street Apt 4G
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Refund to: Ms. Ginger Thompson
100 Polifly Road Apt 3C
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Refund to: Ms. Amanda Lopez
345 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Refund to: Mr. De’Shawn Cox
31 Newman Street Apt 3B
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Intro Second
X
X
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION 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.
Council
Member
Intro Second
Yes
16
No
Abstain Absent Excused
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
X
X
X
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 258-15
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.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 259-15
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 of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when
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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.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 260-15
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.
70 Hackensack Avenue
$1,800.00
0223-33-007-002
Charles & Paul Riviera Lounge, Inc.
308 – 310 Main Street
$1,800.00
0223-33-008-008
Apple Food Service of Hackensack LLC
450 Hackensack Avenue
$1,800.00
0223-33-013-007
The Poitin Stil (BSPJ)
774 Main Street
$1,800.00
0223-33-015-007
General Poors Tavern
45 Main Street
$1,800.00
0223-44-025-005
HWK Marketing Inc. (Wine King)
387 Route 17 South
$1,350.00
0223-33-026-005
Brooklyn’s Coal Burning Brick Oven Pizzeria
161 Hackensack Avenue
$1,800.00
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0223-33-028-011
Yusuwan Enterprises Inc.
261 Main Street
$1,800.00
0223-44-030-006
HSHS Liquors
500 S. River Street
$1,350.00
0223-44-033-005
Budy’s Wines & Liquors
139 Hudson Street
$1,350.00
0223-33-041-004
Hiliada Inc.
80 River Street
$1,800.00
0223-33-044-005
Talty Michael (Lazy Lannigan)
604-606 Main Street
$1,800.00
0223-33-051-011
Hackensack Wings, LLC
41 Route 4 East
$1,800.00
0223-33-052-003
Donnelly Restaurant Associates, Inc.
107-109 Anderson Street
$1,800.00
0223-33-058-002
Solaris Restaurant, Inc.
61 River Street
$1,800.00
0223-33-060-008
Rosa Mexicano
Riverside Square
$1,800.00
0223-33-064-002
Harley’s Irish Pub (Tri-Color Inc.)
366 River Street
$1,800.00
0223-33-065-011
Maggiano’s Holding Corp.
390 Hackensack Ave.
$1,800.00
0223-33-068-007
The Crows Nest (Corfu)
309 Vincent Avenue
$1,800.00
0223-31-071-001
Hackensack Yacht Club
50 Shafer Place
Council
Member
Intro Second
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
X
Yes
No
$ 188.00
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 261-15
RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR
CARVER PARK IMPROVEMENTS
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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
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
specification of the project.
wishes
to
substantially
revise
the
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.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 262-15
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.
Council
Member
Intro Second
Yes
20
No
Abstain Absent Excused
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
X
X
X
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 263-15
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION 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.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 264-15
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
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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.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 265-15
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF NEW JERSEY TRANSIT
MOVING 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 21 st
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.
Council
Member
Intro Second
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Yes
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 266-15
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 NONCONDEMNATION 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 NonCondemnation 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:12A5 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.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 267-15
AWARD 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
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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.
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.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 268-15
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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Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Intro Second
X
Yes
X
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 269-15
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.
Council
Member
Intro Second
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 270-15
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DENIAL OF SECONDHAND JEWELRY
LICENSE TO RONALD MORENO – PREMIER JEWELRY
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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.
Council
Intro Second
Yes
27
No
Abstain
Excused
Member
Absent
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 271-15
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.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Some
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 272-15
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS
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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
Grants
Payroll
Public Parking System
Capital
Escrow
Trust Account
Total Expeditures
Interfunds/Transfers
$ 2,228,715.56
2,450.00
1,852,019.30
997.57
17,032.29
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.
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.
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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 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.
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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 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
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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 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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