The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was
held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, on Wednesday,
February 19, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Labrosse called the meeting to order and the announcement was
read that the meeting was being held in accordance with the Sunshine Law,
notice having been published according to law, with a copy on file in the City
Clerk’s office, and a copy posted on the bulletin board in City Hall.
Ms. Karlsson called the roll:
Present – Mayor John P. Labrosse, Jr., Deputy Mayor Kathleen
Canestrino, Councilman Leonardo Battaglia, Councilman David Sims and
Councilwoman Rose Greenman. Interim City Manager Anthony Rottino and City
Attorney Thomas P. Scrivo were also present.
Approval of Minutes for January 6, 2014 C.O.W. Meeting, January 7,2 014
Regular Meeting, January 28, 2014 C.O.W. Meeting and January 28, 2014
Regular Meeting.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy Mayor
Canestrino
Intro
Second
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
Excused
x
x
x
Sims
x
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
x
x
x
A proclamation was read and presented to Nellie K. Parker School for
recognition as being a Top 10 School by Jersey CAN: the New Jersey Campaign
for Achievement Now. Another proclamation was read by Mayor Labrosse
proclaiming the month of January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Sgt. James W. Prise, Jr. was promoted to Lieutenant and sworn in by
Mayor Labrosse.
City Manager’s report –
Mr. Rottino thanked all for their work during the snow storm, noted that
everyone was low on salt and that 150 tons was coming tomorrow, February 20,
2014. He and the CFO had compared the numbers from the last year where
significant snowfall was recorded and that was 2009.
During the snowstorm the City put into effect Parking without Penalty,
which allowed residents to park in municipal lots such as Lot C, Recreation
Center and Atlantic Street. A reverse 911 call was made to residents relaying
this information and this service has been set up for use in the future.
To date we have sold at auction 11 cars that were being stored at DPW
and there are about a dozen more to be sold.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
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Intro
Second
Yes
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
No
Abstain
Absent
Excused
RESOLUTION NO. 48-14
FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4-2014, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING
ATTACHMENT
1
TO
CHAPTER
107a,
ENTITLED
“ENUMERATION OF LICENSES, MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND FEES,”
OF PART II ENTITLED “GENERAL LEGISLATION” OF THE CITY OF
HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL CODE
This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a
public hearing. Will someone so move?”
Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by Councilman
Sims that there be a public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING – No one wished to comment
Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by Councilman
Battaglia 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. 4-2014 has passed its
second and final reading and is hereby adopted.
CITY OF HACKENSACK
ORDINANCE NO. 4-2014
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE No. 26-2012,
AMENDING ATTACHMENT 1 TO CHAPTER 107a,
ENTITLED
“ENUMERATION
OF
LICENSES,
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND FEES,” OF PART II
ENTITLED “GENERAL LEGISLATION” OF THE CITY OF
HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack (“Hackensack”) is in need of amending Ordinance
No. 26-2012, amending Amendment 1 to Chapter 107a such that the fees reflect the increased
costs of vaccines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HACKENSACK, as follows:
SECTION 1. Ordinance 26-2012 is amended such that The City of Hackensack Municipal Code,
Part II entitled “General Legislation,” Attachment I to Chapter 107a, entitled “Enumeration of
Licenses” states:
Type of License
…
Health Department
Administration of non-Medicare
reimbursed influenza vaccine
Fee
…
$15
Administration of non-Medicare
reimbursed pneumococcal vaccine
$65
Administration of state or federally
supplied vaccines to non-Hackensack
resident adults
$15
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Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
RESOLUTION NO. 49-14
FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 5-2014, AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING 150-170 MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN GOVERNING
Block 302, Lots 4, 5.01, 5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a
public hearing. Will someone so move?”
Motion offered by Councilwoman Greenman and seconded by Deputy
Mayor Canestrino that there be a public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING – No one wished to comment
Motion offered by Councilwoman Greenman and seconded by Deputy
Mayor Canestrino 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. 5-2014 has passed its
second and final reading and is hereby adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 5-2014
CITY OF HACKENSACK
COUNTY OF BERGEN
ORDINANCE ADOPTING 150-170 MAIN STREET
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN GOVERNING Block 302,
Lots 4, 5.01, 5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, State of
New Jersey (“the City”) is authorized pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 to
determine that a delineated area in the City is an area in need of
redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, in order to make that determination, the City Council must
first authorize the City’s Planning Board to undertake a preliminary
investigation to determine whether a proposed area is a redevelopment area
according to the criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 and N.J.S.A. 40A:12A3; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2013, the Mayor and Council authorized
and requested that the Planning Board to undertake a preliminary
investigation (“the Investigation”) to determine whether Block 302, Lots 4, 5.01,
5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (“the Area of Investigation”) constitutes an “area in need
of redevelopment” according to the criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 and
N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-3, and this property being commonly known as 150-170
Main Street; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council also authorized its planning
consultant, DMR Architects (“DMR”) to assist the Planning Board in the
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Investigation and the Planning Board appointed DMR to conduct the necessary
redevelopment investigation; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the requirements set forth in N.J.S.A.
40:12A-6, the Planning Board specified and gave notice that on January 8,
2014 a hearing would be held for the purpose of hearing all persons who are
interested in or would be affected by a determination that the properties in the
Area of Investigation are a redevelopment area as that term is defined in Local
Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (“LRHL”); and
WHEREAS, DMR prepared a “Report of Preliminary Investigation for
Determination of an Area in Need of Redevelopment for the Area of
Investigation (the “Investigation Report”) that was publicly presented after
adequate notice before the Planning Board on January 8, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Investigation Report determined that the Area of
Investigation, which is already part of the City’s Main Street Rehabilitation
Area designated in 2012, evidences significant blighting conditions and
characteristics that qualify the Area of Investigation as an “area in need of
redevelopment” because it collectively satisfies the “a” “b” “d” and “e” criteria of
the LRHL under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2014, the Planning Board held a public
hearing concerning the Area of Investigation at which Brian M. Nelson, Esq. of
Archer & Greiner PC represented the Mayor and Council of the City and Joseph
Mecca, Esq. represented the Planning Board of the City; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2014, the Planning Board received the
uncontested testimony of Fran Reiner, L.L.A., P.P. of DMR and Mr. Reiner
provided an eye witness account of the conditions that he observed at the Area
of Investigation which confirmed the description of conditions found in the
Investigation Report and Mr. Reiner also gave testimony concerning the
relationship of the observed conditions to the redevelopment criteria and the
decadent effect that these blighting conditions were having on the surrounding
properties; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board hearing was opened to the public on
January 8, 2014 for the purpose of hearing all persons who are interested in or
would be affected by a determination that the Area of Investigation is a
redevelopment area; and
WHEREAS, after completing its hearing and investigation of this matter
on January 8, 2014, the Planning Board determined to recommend that the
Mayor and City Council designate the Area of Investigation as a redevelopment
area because the Investigation Report and testimony of Fran Reiner provide
substantial evidence that the Area of Investigation meets the criteria
enumerated in the Investigation Report and that the Area of Investigation is in
fact a blighted area that is having a decadent effect on surrounding properties;
and
WHEREAS, on January 28, 2014, the Mayor and City Council adopted a
resolution concurring with the Planning Board’s findings and has determined
to designate the Area of Investigation as an “area in need of redevelopment”
pursuant to the LRHL; and
WHEREAS, at the direction of the Mayor, City Council and the Planning
Board, DMR has prepared a Redevelopment Plan entitled “150-170 Main Street
Redevelopment Plan” dated January 2014 (the “150-170 Main Street
Redevelopment Plan”); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council wishes to adopt the 150-170
Main Street Redevelopment Plan for the area designated in need of
redevelopment consisting of Block 302, Lots 4, 5.01, 5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10;
and
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WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7 requires the adoption of redevelopment
plans by ordinance with the Planning Board reviewing the plan for consistency
with the Master Plan of the City of Hackensack prior to final adoption, which
referral has taken place, and a report being returned from the Planning Board
as to such consistency with the Master Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the City
Council of the City of Hackensack in the County of Bergen, State of New
Jersey, as follows:
SECTION 1. 150-170 Main Street Redevelopment Plan. The “150170 Main Street Redevelopment Plan” prepared by DMR and attached hereto as
Exhibit A and by the reference made a part hereof is hereby approved and
adopted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, subsection or paragraph of
this ordinance be declared unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative, in whole or
in part, by a court of competent jurisdiction, such chapter, section subchapter
or paragraph shall to the extent that is not held unconstitutional, invalid or
inoperative remain in full force and effect and shall not affect the remainder of
this ordinance.
SECTION 3. Repealer. All ordinances and resolutions, and parts of
ordinances and resolutions which are inconsistent with provisions of this
ordinance shall be, and are hereby, repealed to the extent of any such
inconsistency.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect after final
adoption and approval pursuant to law.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Intro
X
Second
Yes
X
X
No
Abstain
Absent
Excused
X
Sims
X
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
X
X
RESOLUTION NO. 50-14
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 6-2014, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 117, ENTITLED “PARKS”, OF PART II ENTITLED
“GENERAL LEGISLATION” OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADD SECTION 117-8, ENTITLED, “SMOKING”
BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 6-2014 as
introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be
considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on March 4, 2014 at 7:00
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. 6-2014
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 117, ENTITLED
“PARKS,” OF PART II ENTITLED “GENERAL
LEGISLATION” OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK
2/19/14
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION 117-8, ENTITLED,
“SMOKING”
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 (“Hackensack”) is in need of amending Chapter 117,
entitled, “Parks,” in order to add Section 117-8, entitled, “Smoking,” in order to prohibit smoking
in public parks and areas and set forth the consequences for violation of same; and
WHEREAS, the previous State legislation which prohibited municipalities from passing
strict local smoking laws that differed from the State standards was repealed and the State now
expressly authorizes municipalities to enact strict ordinances regulating smoking under N.J.S.A.
26:3D-63; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 2C:33-13(b) also provides that the owner and/or operator of a public
place, such as public parks and recreational areas, may prohibit smoking on such property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the well-known health and safety risks posed by
smoking and finds that it is within the public interest to prohibit smoking in public buildings and
on public property, such as public parks and recreation areas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the public interest is especially
implicated in preventing the youth of Hackensack from being exposed and succumbing to the
temptations of experimenting with tobacco products; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also finds that the appearance of parks and recreational areas
can be enhanced and the limited resources of the City’s Department of Public Works can be
conserved if smoking were to be banned from such areas, thereby keeping such areas free of the
litter typically generated by the smoking of cigarettes, such as cigarette butts, ashes and packaging.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HACKENSACK, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 117, entitled “Parks,” is amended to add Section 117-8, entitled
“Smoking,” such that The City of Hackensack Municipal Code, Part II entitled “General
Legislation,” states:
§117-8.
A.
Smoking.
Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:
ENCLOSED AREA shall mean all areas between a floor and a ceiling, extending to the
outer perimeter walls of a structure.
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES shall include all public parks,
playgrounds, ball fields, publicly owned or leased by the City of Hackensack and all property
owned or leased by the City of Hackensack upon which the public is invited or upon which the
public is permitted and where individuals gather for recreational activities, including all areas
adjacent to such facilities, including, but not limited to, any parking area, driveway or drive aisle.
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MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS shall include all structures owned, leased, rented and/or
operated by the City of Hackensack, and/or occupied by City employees and used for official
business of the City of Hackensack.
SMOKING shall mean the burning of, inhaling from, exhaling the smoke from, or the
possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other matter or substance which contains
tobacco or any other matter that can be smoked, or the inhaling or exhaling of smoke or vapor
from an electronic smoking device.
B.
Prohibition of smoking in public places; signs.
1. Smoking shall be prohibited in all Municipal Buildings as defined herein. No-smoking
signs or the international no-smoking symbol (consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning
cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a diagonal red line through its cross section) shall be clearly,
sufficiently and conspicuously posted at each Municipal Building entrance and within each closed
area where smoking is prohibited by this chapter. The signs shall be clearly visible to the public
and shall contain letters or a symbol which contrast in color with the sign, indicating that smoking
is prohibited therein. The sign shall also indicate that violators are subject to a fine.
2. Smoking shall be prohibited within a thirty-five-foot radius of the front entrance of all
Municipal Buildings. No-smoking signs or the international no-smoking symbol (consisting of a
pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a diagonal red line
through its cross section) shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously posted both on the
building and at the thirty-five-foot perimeter of the front entrance of all Municipal Buildings where
smoking is prohibited by this chapter. The signs shall be clearly visible to the public and shall
contain letters or a symbol which contrast in color with the sign, indicating that smoking is
prohibited therein. The sign shall also indicate that violators are subject to a fine.
3. Smoking shall be prohibited in all public parks and recreation facilities owned or leased
by the City of Hackensack and all property owned or leased by the City of Hackensack upon which
the public is invited or upon which the public is permitted and where individuals gather for
recreational activities, including all areas adjacent to such facilities, including, but not limited to,
any parking area, driveway or drive aisle, which have been designated with no-smoking signs. Nosmoking signs or the international no-smoking symbol (consisting of a pictorial representation of
a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a diagonal red line through its cross section) shall
be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously posted in all areas regulated by this chapter. The signs
shall be clearly visible to the public and shall contain letters or a symbol which contrasts in color
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with the sign, indicating that smoking is prohibited at the designated area. The sign shall also
indicate that violators are subject to a fine.
4. Smoking shall be prohibited in any vehicle registered to the City of Hackensack.
C.
Enforcement.
The enforcement authority of this chapter shall be the Police Department, Fire Department,
Recreation Department, Public Works Department and Health Department of the City of
Hackensack.
D.
Violations and penalties.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than
$250.00 for the first offense, $500.00 for the second offense and $1,000.00 for each subsequent
offense. Any municipal employee found in violation of this chapter may also be subject to
discipline in accordance with the provisions of the City of Hackensack’s policies and procedures.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 51-14
MAIN STREET BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. 2014 BUDGET
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56-84, the District Management Corporation
known as the “Main Street Business Alliance, Inc.” has submitted its proposed budget for
2014 to the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack in the amount of $360,595.00
for the purposes of introduction; and
WHEREAS, municipal approval of said budget may be conferred only upon
compliance with the requested statutory notices and procedures, and not prior to a public
hearing on said budget to be held not less than twenty-eight (28) days from the date of
introduction;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Hackensack as follows:
1.
2.
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The appropriate City Officials are hereby directed to undertake all
necessary procedures set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:56-84 prior to the
Public Hearing on the proposed budget; and
March 18, 2014 at 8:00 P.M., is hereby established as the date of the
public hearing on the proposed budget.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 52-14
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the
bills in the following accounts be and are hereby ordered paid:
Current Fund
Grants
Payroll
Public Parking System
Capital
Trust Account
Total Expenditures
$11,640,726.45
2,075.22
1,417,404.89
1,113.40
181.00
124,699.10
$13,221,846.39
Interfunds/Transfers
$120,061.04
The City Clerk announced that the following items are considered to be routine in
nature and will be enacted in one motion; any items requiring expenditure are
supported by a Certification of Availability of Funds; any item requiring discussion
will be removed from the Consent Agenda; all Consent Agenda items will be
reflected in full in the minutes including any exceptions and/or additions.
Council
Member
Intro Second
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 53-14
RESOLUTION SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2013, Resolution No. 391-13 qualifying and
assigning certain providers for professional services was passed; and
WHEREAS, McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP (“MDMC”) was
appointed City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, MDMC and the City of Hackensack (“City”) agree that for the routine
tasks associated with the position of City Attorney, including, but not limited to, attendance
at regularly scheduled City Council meetings, daily communications, general legal
research, preparation of resolutions and ordinances, and other services commensurate
with the duties and responsibilities of the City Attorney, MDMC’s fee will not exceed
$15,000.00 per month for the period of January 1, 2014, through June 30, 2014; and
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WHEREAS, MDMC and the City agree that MDMC shall be compensated at a rate
of $150.00 per hour for all litigated matters and extraordinary services that MDMC is
assigned to handle by the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of
Hackensack, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a revised contract with
MDMC that provides that MDMC’s fee will not exceed $15,000.00 per month for the period
of January 1, 2014, through June 30, 2014, for the routine tasks associated with the
position of City Attorney and that MDMC shall be compensated at a rate of $150.00 per
hour for all litigated matters and extraordinary services that MDMC is assigned to handle
by the City.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 54-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SALT THROUGH THE
BERGEN COUNTY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM – CARGILL,
INC.
WHEREAS, The City of Hackensack purchased salt for the Department of Public
Works from an authorized vendor of the Bergen County Cooperative Purchasing
Program Notice of award Contract 13-82, Resolution #1126-13 dated August 7, 2013
for Rock Salt; and
WHEREAS, these purchase of good and services by local contracting units is
authorized by the Local Public Contracts La N.J.S.A. 40A11-12; and
WHEREAS, Cargill Inc.-Deicing Technology P.O. Box 415927, Boston, MA
02241-5927 has been awarded the Bergen County Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works and the Director of Purchasing
concurs the utilization of the contract on the grounds that Cargill, Inc.-Deicing
Technology represents the best price available; and.
WHEREAS, the actual cost of these purchases of salt are $10,772.88; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in 4-0126-290-291-264; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City Of
Hackensack that Cargill Inc.-Deicing Technology P.O. Box 415927, Boston, MA 022415927 be paid therefore.
Council
Member
Intro Second
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
2/19/14
RESOLUTION NO. 55-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MITCHELL HUMPHREY & COMPANY FOR
ANNUAL COMPUTER MAINTENANCE FOR THE CITY OF HACKENSACK
BUILDING AND LAND USE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, The City of Hackensack Building, Housing and Land Use Department
requires an Annual Computer Maintenance Fee for Government Software Solutions for their
computer system for the period of 2/1/14 through 1/31/15; and
WHEREAS, the Proposal for the Annual Maintenance Fee for Government Software
Solutions for their computer system is designed specifically for their use and is hereby
recognized extraordinary in 5:3014C promulgated by the Local Finance Board, Division of Local
Government Services Inc.; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the proposal submitted by
Mitchell Humphrey & Company, 1285 Fern Ridge Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63141-4402 for the
Annual Computer Maintenance Fee for Government Software Solutions for their computer
system for the period of 2/1/14 through 1/31/15 which totals $6,850.00 is approved;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that
funds are available in current account 4-01-21-185-855-232.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 56-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASES FROM ATLANTIC TACTICAL BY
POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Atlantic Tactical of New Jersey Inc., 14 Worlds Fair Drive, Somerset, New
Jersey 08873 has been awarded the New Jersey State Contract Bid #A81297 for Police
and Homeland Security Equipment and Supplies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to utilize this state contract for the Police
Department authorized by the Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12); and
WHEREAS, the price for the Second Chance Vests, Pouch, etc., is $18,080.55
WHEREAS, the Police Director recommends and the Director of Purchasing agrees
that the utilization of the contract represents the best price available and is in the best
interest of the City of Hackensack;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council
Of the City of Hackensack authorizes the execution of this state contract for Police and
Homeland Security Equipment and Supplies with Atlantic Tactical of New Jersey Inc.,
14 Worlds Fair Drive, Somerset, New Jersey 08873: and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
Certified that the funds are available in grant account G-02-13-913-000-000 in the
amount of $6,171.96 and grant account G-02-11-914-000-000 in the amount of
$11,908.59.
Council
Member
Battaglia
2/19/14
Intro Second
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 57-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HARP HEALTH AWARENESS REGIONAL
PROGRAM FOR NURSING HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES 2014
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack publicly advertised requests for Qualifications for
Nursing Health Education Services 2014 through a fair and open process; and
WHEREAS, qualifications were received on January 14, 2014 for Nursing Health
Education Services 2014 to render services to the City’s Department of Health; and
WHEREAS, one qualification was received from HARP Health Awareness Regional
Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract for Nursing Health
Education Services 2014 be awarded to HARP Health Awareness Regional Program 25 East
Salem Street, 5th floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601 at Health promo $42.00 x 130 hours $5,460.00,
Director $46.00 x 24 hours $1,104.00, Public Health Nursing Director/Supervision $46.00 x 114
hours $5,244.00 for a total of $11,808.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that
funds are available in the current account of 4-01-27-330-330-208.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 58-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYEE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO CLINICAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT, P.C.
WHEREAS, there exists a need for The City of Hackensack to provide Employee
Assistance Program for certain city employees; and
WHEREAS, Clinical Services Management, P.C. can provide said Services; and
WHEREAS, the local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq) requires that the
resolution authorizing the award of contract for professional service without
competitive bid and the contract itself must be available for public inspection; and
WHEREAS, the amount for said services is $9,840.00; and
WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available in the current account 401-23-220-220-288 in the amount of $9,840.00 by the Chief Financial Officer; and
2/19/14
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council and City of Hackensack
that;
1. Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an
agreement with Clinical Services Management, P.C. 107 Martha Road,
Harrington Park, New Jersey 07640 to perform the aforementioned services
effective January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
2. The contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with
(N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq) of the Local Public Contract Law.
3. That a notice of this resolution be published once in The Record.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 59-14
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO ROBERT SUEDE GATSIK/SUEDE
TV FOR VIDEO RECORDING OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
WHEREAS, pursuant to LPCL 40A:11-6.1 two quotes were received from Robert Suede
Gatsik/Suede TV and World Sound Communications #1-Inc., for the Video Recording of (30)
City Council meetings (not COW meetings) for the City of Hackensack.
WHEREAS, the City Manager advised the Director of Purchasing that he had reviewed such
quotes and found that Robert Suede Gatsik/Suede TV 693 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey
07601 is reasonable and satisfactory; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by that the Mayor and Council of the City of
Hackensack award the contract for the Video Recording of (30) City Council Meetings (not
COW meetings) to Robert Suede Gatsik/Suede TV 693 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey
07601, for the total amount of $10,500.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the funds are
available in current account 4-01-20-100-100-204 in the amount of $10,500.00.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 60-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY REPAIR OF SALT TRUCK #257
BY DG AND SONS LLC
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been advised that an emergency
affecting the safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Hackensack and the general public
existed when emergency repairs were needed when Salt Truck #257 became in-operable; and
2/19/14
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works notified the City Manager setting forth the
circumstances regarding the emergency; and
WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency exists and that immediate action
is necessary to restore the aforementioned.
WHEREAS, the total cost of the repair was $25,931.64, which was a fair and reasonable
quotation, and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Current account
3-01-26-300-300-272; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that
pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A: 11-6 which authorizes the governing body to award contracts without
benefit of public bidding in emergency situations that the vendor
DG And Sons LLC, 53 Woodland Avenue, Rochelle Park, New Jersey, 07662 be paid therefore.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 61-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO USE
DAVID WEBER OIL COMPANY TO PURCHASE LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
FOR VEHCILES
WHEREAS, David Weber Oil Company, has been awarded New Jersey State Contract #81519
automotive lubricants, engine/gear oils, greases, ATF, tractor fluid & hyd. oils and #80762
antifreeze and windshield washer fluids; and
WHEREAS, The Superintendent of Public Works needs to purchase automotive lubricants,
engine/gear oils, greases, ATF, tractor fluid & hyd. oils and antifreeze and windshield washer
fluids, pursuant to the Local Public Contract Laws (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12); and
WHEREAS, The Superintendent of Public Works recommends and the Director of Purchasing
agrees that the utilization of the contract represents the best price available and is in the best
interest of the City of Hackensack;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council
Of The City of Hackensack authorizes the purchase of automotive lubricants, engine/gear oils,
greases, ATF, tractor fluid & hyd. oils and antifreeze and windshield washer fluids from David
Weber Oil Company, 601 Industrial Road, Carlstadt New Jersey 07072.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has Certified that the funds are
available in current account 3-01-31-460-460-253 in the Amount of $6,607.08.
Council
Member
Battaglia
2/19/14
Intro Second
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 62-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF HARP HEALTH AWARENESS
REGIONAL PROGRAM FOR MANTOUX TESTING 2014
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack publicly advertised requests for Qualifications for
Mantoux Testing 2014 through a fair and open process; and
WHEREAS, qualifications were received on January 14, 2014 for Mantoux Testing 2014 to
render services to the City’s Department of Health; and
WHEREAS, one qualification was received from HARP Health Awareness Regional Program;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract for Mantoux Testing 2014 be
awarded to HARP Health Awareness Regional Program 25 East Salem Street, 5th floor,
Hackensack, NJ 07601 at Tuberculosis exposure control plan $575.00, 2 step skin test $100.00
per employee, one step test $50.00 per employee, follow up: Counseling for positive reactors
$40.00 per employee referral and follow up documentation $40.00 per employee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are
available in the current account of 4-01-27-330-332-29X.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 63-14
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE FOR
THE CITY OF HACKENSACK TO STANDARD ELEVATOR
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on January 9th,
2014 for Elevator Maintenance for the City of Hackensack for a Two Year Term; and
WHEREAS, one bid was received from Standard Elevator for $45,990.00 total per year and an
hourly rate of $170.00 per hour; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that
the contract for Elevator Maintenance be awarded to Standard Elevator 68 Union Avenue, P.O.
Box 2204, Clifton, NJ 07015;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are
available in accounts 4-01-26-130-130-204, 4-05-55-502-000-276 and will be available in
accounts 5-01-26-130-130-204, 5-05-55-502-000-276 effective February 2, 2014 through
February 2, 2016.
2/19/14
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
RESOLUTION NO. 64-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RAFFLE LICENSES
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the
following organizations be granted permission to conduct a Raffle in accordance
with the applications on file in the office of the City Clerk:
RA#2053
Bergen Community College Foundation
RA#2054
Rotary Club of Hackensack
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 65-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HEALTH OFFICER TO APPLY TO NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF CITY AND COUNTY HEALTH OFFICERS FOR TRAINING
GRANT PERTAINING TO POINT OF SALE TOBACCO CONTROL EFFORTS
WHEREAS the City of Hackensack maintains the Hackensack Health
Department as per the New Jersey Practice Standards for Public Health at
N.J.A.C. 8:52; and
WHEREAS the National Association of City and County Health Officials
(NACCHO) is offering a grant of $3,335 to allow two (2) health departments to
send representatives to a training conference located in Chapel Hill, North
Carolina to discuss Point of Sale Tobacco Control efforts; and
WHEREAS the Hackensack Health Department has maintained an active
tobacco control program built around Tobacco Age of Sale Enforcement; and
WHEREAS the Hackensack Health Department could use the training as an
opportunity to investigate the potential of expanding tobacco control programs
for Hackensack; and
WHEREAS the grant would cover the cost of attendance and travel to this
conference; and
WHEREAS the training conference would occur on April 24-25, 2014 in Chapel
Hill, North Carolina; and
2/19/14
WHEREAS the Health Officer, Steven Peters, would attend the conference, and
participate in further requirements of the grant of teleconferences after the
conference, as supported the grant, should Hackensack be awarded the grant;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Hackensack Mayor and the City
Council of the City of Hackensack that:
1. The Hackensack Health Officer is authorized to apply to
NACCHO for this grant to pursue attendance at the training
conference.
Council
Member
Intro Second
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 66-14
RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL GRANT FOR MUNICIPAL ALLIANCES FOR THE
PREVENTION OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
WHEREAS, the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse established
the Municipal Alliances for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in
1989 to educate and engage residents, local government and law enforcement
officials, schools, nonprofit organizations, the faith community, parents, youth
and other allies in efforts to prevent alcoholism and drug abuse in communities
throughout New Jersey.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen,
State of New Jersey recognizes that the abuse of alcohol and drugs is a serious
problem in our society amongst persons of all ages; and therefore has an
established Municipal Alliance Committee; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further recognizes that it is incumbent upon not
only public officials but upon the entire community to take action to prevent
such abuses in our community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has applied for funding to the Governor’s Council
on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse through the County of Bergen;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Hackensack, County of
Bergen, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes the following:
1. The City Council does hereby authorize submission of a strategic plan
for the Hackensack Municipal Alliance grant for fiscal year 2014 in the
amount of:
DEDR
$15,279.00
Cash Match
$ 3, 819.00
In-Kind
$ 11,459.00
2. The City Council acknowledges the terms and conditions for
administering the Municipal Alliance Grant, including the
administrative compliance and audit requirements.
Council
Member
Battaglia
2/19/14
Intro Second
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 67-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY REPAIR OF FIRE
DEPARTMENT’S ENGINE 1
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been advised that an emergency
affecting the safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Hackensack and the general public
existed when Engine 1 of the Fire Department became in-operable and in need of repairs; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief notified the City Manager setting forth the circumstances regarding
the emergency; and
WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency exists and that immediate action
is necessary to restore the aforementioned.
WHEREAS, the total cost of the repair is $5,635.04, which was a fair and reasonable; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Current account
4-01-25-265-265-272; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that
pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A: 11-6 which authorizes the governing body to award contracts without
benefit of public bidding in emergency situations that the vendor Borough of Paramus-DPW,
One Jockish Square, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 be paid therefore.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 68-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JMS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT HUMC TO
PROVIDE PEDIATRIC SERVICES 2014
WHEREAS, The City Health Department publically advertised requests for Qualifications
to provide Pediatric Services for 2014 and two bids were received on January 14, 2014; and
WHEREAS, JMS Children’s Hospital at HUMC can provide Pediatric Services three times
per month for $100.00 per hour, not to exceed $10,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the maximum amount for such service will not exceed $10,000.00; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract for Pediatric
Services 2014 be awarded to JMS Children’s Hospital at HUMC 30 Prospect Avenue,
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601; and
2/19/14
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a certificate establishing the funds are available
from current fund account #4-01-27-330-330-208 has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 69-14
RESOLUTION TO RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 419-13 RENEWAL OF
LIQUOR LICENSE 0223-44-066-004 (88 CAPITAL, INC.)
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack adopted Resolution No. 419-13 on October
8, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds it necessary to repeal this Resolution due to the
inadvertent granting of a Liquor License renewal by the prior City Clerk.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 419-13 has been
rescinded.
Council
Member
Intro Second
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 70-14
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO 418-13 AND REPLACING WITH
RESOLUTION NO 70-14 REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE BARBARA
EDWARDS, ESQ. FOR BACKRUPTCY ESTATE OF 88 CAPITAL, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack adopted Resolution No. 418-13 on October
8, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Council now finds it necessary to repeal this Resolution in full
and replace with the following.
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2012, Plenary Retail Distribution license No. 0223-4466-004 formerly owned by 88 Capital, Inc. and previously operating as Frontier Liquors
at 500 River Street, Hackensack, NJ, was sold at auction by the United States
Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, previous to that date, a Notice of Appointment of Trustee was issued
by the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey appointing Barbara A.
Edwards, Esq., c/o Muscarella, Bochet, Edwards & D’Alessandro, 10-04 River Road,
Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410 as interim chapter 7 trustee of the bankruptcy estate of 88
Capital, Inc., which includes Plenary Retail Distribution license No. 0223-44-66-004;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to statute, when a licensee goes into bankruptcy,
receivership or similar court-supervised insolvency proceedings, the license must be
2/19/14
extended to the trustee, receiver or other court-appointed person by the issuing
authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Plenary Retail Distribution license
No. 0223-44-66-004 issued by the City of Hackensack is hereby extended to Barbara A.
Edwards, Esq., c/o Muscarella, Bochet, Edwards & D’Alessandro, 10-04 River Road,
Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410 nunc protunc effective June 30, 2013.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 71-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH BAY
FIREWORKS/PYRO ENGINEERING INC FOR 2014
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is desirous of obtaining a Fireworks
display for the City of Hackensack festivities on July 4th, 2014; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to engage the services of
Bay Fireworks to perform this service; and
WHEREAS, such service, being specialized and qualitative in nature, and
which requires expertise, extensive training and proven reputation in the field
of endeavor, are “Extraordinary unspecifiable services” as that term is defined
in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2 (7) and are, therefore, exempt from public bid; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds will be
available in the 2014 budget, current account 4-01-30-420-420-29W, in the
amount not to exceed $15,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the resolution
authorizing the award of contracts for extraordinary, unspecifiable services
without competitive bidding and the contract must be available for public
inspection;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City
of Hackensack that:
1)
2)
The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and
directed to execute a contract with Bay Fireworks/Pyro Engineering,
Inc., for the performance of the aforedescribed extraordinary,
unspecifiable services.
This contract is awarded without competitive dibbing as an
extraordinary, unspecifiable service in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40A:11-5 (i)(a)(1) of the Local Public Contract Law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and is hereby
directed to retain a copy of the contract, upon execution for public inspection
and to publish a notice of this action once in The Record.
2/19/14
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 72-14
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, COUNTY OF
BERGEN, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO FULLY COMPLY WITH ITS
MOUNT LAUREL OBLIGATIONS VOLUNTARILY AND SEEKING TO
SECURE THE BENEFITS THAT OUR LAWS PROVIDE TO
MUNICIPALITIES THAT COMMIT TO COMPLY VOLUNTARILY -PROTECTION FROM MOUNT LAUREL LAWSUITS.
WHEREAS, in Southern Burlington County N.A.A.C.P. v. Tp. of Mount Laurel, 92 N.J.
158 (1983) (“Mount Laurel II”), the New Jersey Supreme Court emphasized its desire to promote
voluntary compliance by municipalities: “[o]ur rulings today have several purposes. First, we
intend to encourage voluntary compliance with the constitutional obligation. . .”; and
WHEREAS, based upon the Supreme Court’s desire to promote voluntary compliance,
Judge Serpentelli devised the doctrine of “immunity” to enable municipalities to achieve
compliance under the protection of any immunity order free from the costs, burdens and
distractions of builder’s remedy lawsuits; and
WHEREAS, the immunity doctrine enables municipalities to devote the public’s finite
resources exclusively to compliance, and not litigation, in accordance with the Supreme Court’s
desire to limit excessive litigation; and
WHEREAS, in Hills Dev. Co. v. Tp. of Bernards, 103 N.J. 1, 64 (1986) (“Mount Laurel
III”), the New Jersey Supreme Court openly praised the three Mount Laurel trial judges, which
included Judge Serpentelli, for their “innovative refinement of techniques for the process of
litigation,” and temporary immunity constituted just such a refinement; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature enacted the New Jersey Fair Housing Act (‘FHA”) in 1985
in response to a plethora of builder’s remedy suits precipitated by Mount Laurel II; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature, like the Supreme Court in Mount Laurel II, sought to
encourage voluntary compliance by providing a process by which municipalities could bring
themselves into COAH’s jurisdiction and comply voluntarily under the protective umbrella of
COAH’s jurisdiction free from the burdens of Mount Laurel lawsuits; and
WHEREAS, indeed, the Legislature clearly stated that it enacted the FHA to create an
alternative to builder’s remedy litigation: “[T]he State's preference for the resolution of existing
and future disputes involving exclusionary zoning is the mediation and review process set forth in
this act and not litigation, and that it is the intention of this act to provide various alternatives to
the use of the builder's remedy as a method of achieving fair share housing.” See N.J.S.A. 52:27D303; and
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2001, Judge Serpentelli had the opportunity to reevaluate the
immunity doctrine following the enactment of the FHA in a case entitled, K. Hovnanian Shore
Acquisitions, Inc. v. City of Hackensack, Docket No OCN-L-1120-01; and
WHEREAS, in that case, the plaintiff-developer argued that the FHA extinguished the
need for temporary immunity by creating a means by which municipalities could voluntarily
comply through an administrative process; and
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WHEREAS, Judge Serpentelli rejected this argument, even though the FHA had created
an administrative alternative to voluntary compliance preferred by all three branches of
government; and
WHEREAS, in an opinion entitled K. Hovnanian Shore Acquisitions v. Tp. of
Hackensack, 2003 WL 23206281, (App. Div. Jul 01, 2003), the Appellate Division upheld Judge
Serpentelli’s ruling and declared that “voluntary compliance is preferred, should be
encouraged, and that a builder's remedy action should be considered a remedy of last
resort;” and
WHEREAS, trial judges have routinely used the immunity doctrine to protect
municipalities that have expressed a commitment to comply voluntarily; and
WHEREAS, Fair Share Housing Center has brought a motion in aid of litigant’s rights in
a case entitled In re Adoption Of N.J.A.C. 5:96 and 5:97 By New Jersey Council On Affordable
Housing, 416 N.J.Super. 462 (App. Div. 2010), affirmed, 215 N.J. 578 (2013) and sought relief
which could expose Hackensack City, as well as over three hundred other municipalities under
COAH’s jurisdiction, to Mount Laurel lawsuits; and
WHEREAS, more specifically, FSHC asked the Appellate Division, among other things,
to direct trial judges throughout the state to establish the affordable housing standards with which
municipalities must comply in lieu of COAH; and
WHEREAS, such a ruling would expose Hackensack to Mount Laurel suits if the
Appellate Division, as part of any procedures it may require, does not give Hackensack immunity
as it completes the process of voluntary compliance in the court arena that it initiated in the COAH
arena; and
WHEREAS, builder’s remedy suits are very expensive and the City intends to take the
actions necessary (a) to avoid such costs if the Appellate Division does not incorporate immunity
into its rulings and (b) to devote the public’s finite resources to compliance with whatever
obligations may be assigned; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to direct Special Mount Laurel Counsel to move quickly on
behalf of the City to obtain immunity, if the need arises from the rulings issued by the Appellate
Division; and
WHEREAS, to this end, the City wishes to direct counsel to bring a declaratory relief
action and to simultaneously seek an immunity order so that the City may comply with whatever
reasonable requirements the trial judge may deem appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1.
The City of Hackensack hereby reaffirms its commitment to satisfy any obligations
a court may reasonably require.
2.
The City hereby directs its Mount Laurel professionals to draft a declaratory
complaint in accordance with applicable law.
3.
In the event that the Appellate Division in In Re 5:96 and 5:97 rules that trial judges
shall define the affordable housing responsibilities in lieu of COAH and does not provide
the City immunity as part of its rulings, the City directs its Mount Laurel professionals to
immediately (1) file a declaratory action, (2) simultaneously seek temporary immunity
from all Mount Laurel lawsuits; and (3) to take whatever actions are reasonable and
necessary to maintain immunity and to assist the City in securing a formal judgment of
constitutional compliance by the Court.
4.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
2/19/14
Intro Second
X
Yes
X
X
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 73-14
RESOLUTION
AFFIRMING
THE
CITY
OF
HACKENSACK’S ROLE IN THE PREPARATION OF THE
CITY’S WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack (“City”) is governed under the 1923 Municipal-Manager
Form of Government, N.J.S.A. 40:82-1, et. seq.; and
WHEREAS, the City has received notification from the Bergen County Utilities Authority in
a letter dated December 23, 2013, that the City is responsible for wastewater management planning
under N.J.A.C. 7:15-5.13(B); and
WHEREAS, the Bergen County Utilities Authority in the same letter indicated its willingness
to prepare a wastewater management plan for the portion of the City in the Bergen County Utilities
Authority service area, provided the City waives its responsibility for wastewater management
planning within that area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Hackensack that the City will not request the planning responsibility for the City in the updating
and amending of the Wastewater Management Plan from the New Jersey Department of
Environment Protection.
Council
Member
Intro Second
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 74-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF ARCADIS-US, INC FOR EPA
ENGINEERING SERVICES PART 1
WHEREAS,
pursuant to an advertisement in The Record July 8, 2013,
Requests for Qualifications were received on July 18, 2013, for Professional
Service Providers; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Hackensack has passed resolution #361-13
and entered into contract for Consulting Municipal Engineer with Arcadis-US,
Inc., 17-17 Route 208 North, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, 07410; and
WHEREAS,
the amount for the EPA Engineering Services Part 1 is
$42,200.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the Chief Financial Officer
has certified that funds will be available in current account 4-01-26-311-311204.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Mayor and
City Council, authorizes the execution of the EPA Engineering Services Part 1
with Arcadis-US, Inc., 17-17 Route 208 North, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, 07410.
2/19/14
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 75-14
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NORTHERN BRANCH
LIGHT RAIL PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack (“City”) is governed under the 1923 Municipal-Manager
Form of Government, N.J.S.A. 40:82-1, et. seq.; and
WHEREAS, the City received a letter dated January 31, 2014, from Senator Loretta Weinberg
and Assemblyman Gordon M. Johnson seeking the City’s support of the Northern Branch Light
Rail Project, requiring construction of the proposed Northern Branch Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Northern Branch Light Rail Project will extend the Hudson-Bergen Light
Rail from the current Tonnelle Avenue terminus to a terminus located at Englewood Hospital and
Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, the Northern Branch Light Rail Project was repetitively studied and has
undergone years of planning; and
WHEREAS, the Hudson Bergen Light Rail Line does not have a station in Bergen County;
and
WHEREAS, the Northern Branch Light Rail Project will provide more mass transit options
for residents; and
WHEREAS, the Northern Branch Light Rail Project will reduce traffic and provide economic
benefits for our region; and
WHEREAS, building the Northern Branch Light Rail Corridor will take considerable effort
and coordination from all government levels; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the City’s best interest to support Northern
Branch Light Rail Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Hackensack that the City support the construction of the Northern Branch Light Rail Corridor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to our
representative in the New Jersey State Legislature and New Jersey Transit.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 76-14
2/19/14
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AN APPLICATION OF
JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 (TAX COURT FREEZE ACT)
THOMAS F. DiLULLO v. HACKENSACK CITY (2012)
WHEREAS, Thomas F. DiLullo is the owner of real estate known as Block 543, Lot 1,
at 123 Clarendon Place, Hackensack, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the owner filed a tax appeal challenging the tax assessment for the tax year
2012 that resulted in a Judgment in an assessment of 398,000; and
WHEREAS, the taxpayer is seeking relief for the 2013 and 2014 tax year under N.J.S.A.
54:51A-8 (Tax Court Freeze Act); and
WHEREAS, a Judgment was entered by the Tax Court of New Jersey for the tax year
2012 on or about August 9, 2013 determining the assessment to be 398,000; and
WHEREAS, the language contained in N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 permits the 2012 Judgment to
be binding for the 2012 assessment year and the two succeeding assessment years (2013 and
2014); and
WHEREAS, the tax assessment for 2013 is 450,000 and the assessment for the 2014 tax
year has been changed to 398,000; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq. and the City’s Tax
Assessor, Arthur Carlson are in agreement with the assessment amount set forth in the 2012
Judgment and the Freeze Act Language set forth in N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 that warrants the revised
assessment of 398,000 for the 2013 tax year ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the City of
Hackensack agrees to authorize the City’s Tax Appeal Attorney to execute an Application for
Judgment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54-51A-8 on behalf of the City of Hackensack as it relates to the
final judgment that has been entered by the Tax Court for the 2012 tax year under Docket No.
019652-2012, Block 543, Lot 1, at the 2012 assessment set forth above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of the Tax Court Judgment that the Tax
Collector is authorized to calculate the amount of the refund and cause same to be paid within sixty
(60) days of the date of entry of the Tax Court Judment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution are to be provided to the
City Clerk, City Tax Assessor, and City Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 77-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SALT FOR DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS FROM BERGEN COUNTY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, The City of Hackensack purchased salt for the Department of Public Works from
an authorized vendor of the Bergen County Cooperative Purchasing Program Notice of award
contract 13-82, Resolution #1126-13 dated August 7, 2013 for Rock Salt; and
WHEREAS, this purchase of goods and services by local contracting units is authorized by the
Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12) and;
2/19/14
WHEREAS, Cargill Inc.-Deicing Technology P.O. Box 415927, Boston, MA 02241-5927 has
been awarded the Bergen County Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of The Department of Public Works recommends and the
Director of Purchasing agrees that the utilization of the contract represents the best price
available and is in the best interest of the City of Hackensack;
WHEREAS, the actual cost of this purchase of salt is $25,948.21; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the funds are available in the current
account #4-01-26-290-291-264; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of
The City of Hackensack that Cargill Inc.-Deicing Technology P.O. Box 415927, Boston, MA
02241-5927 be paid therefore.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
RESOLUTION NO. 78-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX REFUNDS
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the
proper officers be and are hereby authorized to make the following refunds for
the reasons stated:
AMOUNT
$228.41
BLOCK
74
LOT/QUAL
NAME
YEAR
REASON
12C003D
Corelogic
Attn: Refund Department
2013
CBJ
2013
CBJ
For Muriel, Gregory
P.O. Box 961250
Fort Worth, TX 76161
$1,849.78
115
9
Flagstar Bank
For Ulysse, Virgil
One Corelogic Dr
Westlake, TX 76262
$736.69
237
2C002D
CitiMortgage, Inc
For Rowan, Scott
and Lizardo, Glennis
P.O. Box 23689
Rochester, NY 14692
2013
CBJ
$1,933.42
237
2.BC002C
Valley National Bank
For Eberson, Betty
1445 Valley Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
2013
CBJ
$1,293.23
321
1C001F
Mohr-Gardner, Edeltraud
300 Park St 1F
Hackensack, NJ 07601
2013
CBJ
2/19/14
$842.85
341
8C004F
CitiMortgage
For Czubaruk, Karen
95 Methodist Hill Suite 100
Rochester, NY 14623
2013
CBJ
$414.99
341
8CS10J
Seidman, Bernard & Aline
316 Prospect Ave #S10J
Hackensack, NJ 07601
2013
CBJ
$208.00
341
8CS10J
Seidman, Bernard & Aline
316 Prospect Ave #S10J
Hackensack, NJ 07601
2014
CBJ
$913.63
343
14C003E
Rosen, Carol
235 Prospect Ave #3E
Hackensack, NJ 07601
2013
CBJ
$1,486.25
434
15C003J
CitiMartgage Inc
For Pichard, Gary
P.O. Box 23689
Rochester, NY 14692
2013
CBJ
$733.48
344
16C004H
Schachtel, Deborah
307 Prospect Ave #4H
Hackensack, NJ 07601
2013
CBJ
$595.15
435
1C0N3D
CitiMortgage Inc
For Chapman, Betty
208 Anderson N3D
P.O. Box 23689
Rochester, NY 14692
2013
CBJ
$608.01
435
1C0S5H
Chase Refund Department
For Ruberti, Marion Palser
208 Anderson St
P.O. Box 961227
Fort Worth, TX 76161
2013
CBJ
$1,582.00
540
1C00H6
BAC/Corelogic
For Finnegan, Elizabeth
P.O. Box 961230
Fort Worth, TX 76161
2013
CBJ
$952.23
541
1C005C
Indy Mac Bank/One Est
Bank
For Romagnino, Paul
Attn: Chris Meyers
6900 Beatrice Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
2013
CBJ
$4,873.51
$4,907.74
$4,949.38
$5,000.82
$5,154.29
$4,566.38
$5,885.24
$5,993.67
$41,331.03
106
13C00D3
Advance Housing
100 Hollister Street
Teterboro, NJ 07608
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Order for
Final Judgment
Granting Tax
Exemption Status
$5,282.34
$5,319.78
$5,363.16
$5,420.37
$5,585.64
219
25C004A
Advance Housing
100 Hollister Street
Teterboro, NJ 07608
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Order for
Final Judgment
Granting Tax
Exemption Status
2/19/14
$5,581.97
$5,668.73
$5,752.58
$43,974.57
2007
2008
2009
$3,750.82
$3,777.32
$3,841.15
$3,882.14
$3,993.96
$5,260.98
$4,445.41
$4,506.70
$33,458.48
351
113C0004
Advance Housing
100 Hollister Street
Teterboro, NJ 07608
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Order for
Final Judgment
Granting Tax
Exemption Status
$5,457.52
$5,496.25
$5,542.50
$5,600.14
$5,771.97
$7,124.74
$7,230.11
$7,344.44
$49,567.67
537
1C004E
Advance Housing
100 Hollister Street
Teterboro, NJ 07608
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Order for
Final Judgment
Granting Tax
Exemption Status
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent
Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 79-14
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 424-13 AND
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE LEASE FOR SIX 2014 DODGES FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM TD EQUIPMENT FINANCE, INC. UNDER NJ
STATE CONTRACT #82927
WHEREAS, by Resolution #424-13 dated October 22, 2013, the Mayor and City Council of the
City of Hackensack authorized the execution of a new lease for (6) six new 2014 Dodge Chargers
for the Police Department from Ford Motor Credit Company; and
WHEREAS, upon further investigation and due diligence, the Interim City Manager has
determined that the terms offered by Ford Motor Credit Company for the lease of the 2014 Dodge
Chargers did not represent the most advantageous price available in the marketplace; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council of The City of Hackensack hereby rescind and revoke
Resolution #424-13 dated October 22, 2013, in its entirety because more advantageous financial
terms have been offered by TD Finance, Inc. (TD Finance, Inc. has offered a lease rate of 2.75%
as opposed to a lease rate of 5.75% from Ford Motor Credit Company) for the purchase of six (6)
new Dodge Chargers under New Jersey State Contract #82927 Carman Dodge, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack still wishes to lease (6) six 2014 Dodge Chargers for the
Police Department for a three year period with an option to purchase pursuant to a lease purchase
agreement authorized by the Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12); and
WHEREAS, the Interim City Manager agrees that the utilization of the contract represents the
best price available and is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack.
2/19/14
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
Hackensack that the Interim City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a new lease for six (6)
new 2014 Dodge Chargers for the Police Department from TD Equipment Finance, Inc., 1006
Astoria Blvd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are
available in account T-03-56-850-836-801 for the amount of $51,218.58 and will be available in
5-01-25-240-240-261, 6-01-25-240-240-261 subject to appropriation by the governing body.
Council
Member
Intro Second
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 80-14
RESOLUTION REJECTING PRINTING REQUIREMENTS BID
WHEREAS, bids were advertised to be received on January 9, 2014 for Printing
Requirements for the City of Hackensack; and
WHEREAS, three bids were received; and
WHEREAS, after review by the City Manager and Director of Purchasing, it has
been determined that these bids should be rejected due to revising the scope of the
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council that the
Director of Purchasing is directed to advertise for Request for Proposals.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 81-14
RESOLUTION FOR PEDIATRIC SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY
M.E.JONES FOR 2014
WHEREAS, The City Health Department publically advertised requests for Qualifications
to provide Pediatric Services for 2014 and two bids were received on January 14, 2014; and
WHEREAS, M.E. Jones can provide Pediatric Services two times per month for $110.00
per hour, not to exceed $7,600.00; and
WHEREAS, the maximum amount for such service will not exceed $7,600.00; and
2/19/14
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract for Pediatric
Services 2014 be awarded to Dr. Marjorie E. Jones 35 Brinkerhoff Avenue, Teaneck, N.J. 07666;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a certificate establishing the funds are available
from current fund account #4-01-27-330-330-208 has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 82-14
RESOLUTION QUALIFYING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH SUCH QUALIFIED
PROFESSIONALS (PARKING CONSULTANT)
WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage
various professional service providers, specifically, a parking consultant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to appoint such professionals by a “fair and
open process” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the City issued and advertised requests for qualifications (“RFQ’s”) on the
City’s website and in official newspapers on Monday, January 10, 2014; and
WHEREAS, qualification statements by professionals were submitted to the City by
January 21, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, the City received one (1) response for the position of parking consultant:
1. Bier Associates
144 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
WHEREAS, the qualification statements were reviewed to determine applicants that have
met the minimum professional, administrative and financial criteria described in the RFQ and
based upon the totality of the information contained in the qualification statements, including
information about the reputation and experience of each applicant and ability to best serve the
needs of the City of Hackensack; and
2/19/14
WHEREAS, the City found it in its best interests to qualify certain professional service
providers on February 19, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the City finds it in its best interests to now assign certain professional service
providers to handle the above referenced 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
providers:
1. Parking Consultant
Bier Associates (Compensation will not exceed $75,000.00 without the express written
authorization of the City)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute contracts
with the above professional service providers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a
copy of the contracts for public inspection.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 83-14
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ENDORSEMENT OF BERGEN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
WHEREAS, Bergen County Community Development Grants have been
proposed by the following organizations located in the municipality of
Hackensack, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Inter-local Services Act, Community
Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by
the Mayor and City Council; and
WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the
municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid
Community Development Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Hackensack hereby confirms endorsement of the following projects;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent
to the Director of the Bergen County Community Development Program so that
implementation of the aforesaid projects may be expedited.
2/19/14
APPLICANT
PURPOSE
Alliance Against Homeless
Bergen County
AMOUNT
Maintenance & Operation
of homes at 266 Spring Valley Ave
$31,355
Alliance Against Homeless
Bergen County
To obtain permanent housing
for homeless individuals
$60,000
Family Teen Center
Operations
$ 5,327
Family Teen Center
Project Expenses
$21,045
Family Teen Center
Cosmetic Renovations
$250,000
Council
Member
Intro Second
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 84-14
TRANSFER OF 2013 APPROPRIATION RESERVES
WHEREAS, various Year 2013 bills have been presented for payment this year,
which bills were not covered by Year 2013 Budget Appropriations; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-58 provides that amounts in excess of appropriations
over and above the amounts deemed to be necessary to fulfill the purpose of such
appropriations may be transferred to appropriations deemed to be insufficient
during the last two months of the year and the first three months of the reserve.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Hackensack that the transfers in the amount of $268,800.00 be made between
the Year 2013 Budget Appropriations as follows:
FROM
DEPARTMENT
3-01-25-240-240-122
Police S/W
$268,800.00
Total
$268,800.00
TO
DEPARTMENT
3-01-23-210-210-284
Group Insurance – Health Benefits
$258,000.00
3-01-26-305-305-272
Garbage & Trash O/E
$1,000.00
3-01-28-370-370-21B
Recreation O/E
$1,000.00
3-01-28-375-375-271
Parks & Playgrounds O/E
$3,600.00
3-01-31-445-445-247
Utilities – Water
$5,200.00
Total
$268,800.00
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
2/19/14
Intro Second
X
Yes
X
X
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 85-14
EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATION
Prior to the Adoption of the budget
Per N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20
WHEREAS, an emergency condition has arisen with respect to the need to make
payments for operating expenses prior to the adoption of the budget, and no
adequate provision has been made in the 2014 temporary budget for the
aforesaid purpose; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency
temporary appropriations for the purpose above mentioned; and
WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary appropriations adopted in the year
pursuant to the provision of N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 (Chapter 96, P.L. 1951 amended)
including this resolution total $435,200.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, (not less than two-thirds of all members
therefore affirmatively concurring) that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20:
1. An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby made
for:
TEMPORARY BUDGET APPROPRIATION
S&W
O/E
TOTAL
Financial Admin O/E
4-01-20-130-130-232
$6,900
$6,900
Tax Collector O/E
4-01-20-145-145-232
$9,300
$9,300
General Insurance O/E
4-01-23-220-220-285
$167,000
$167,000
Public Buildings O/E
4-01-26-130-130-204
$10,000
$10,000
Streets & Roads S/W
4-01-26-290-290-101
$22,000
$22,000
Snow Removal S/W
4-01-26-290-291-116
$60,000
$60,000
Snow Removal O/E
4-01-26-290-291-264
Accumulated Wages
4-01-30-415-416-119
$110,000
Total
$192,000 $243,200 $435,200
$50,000
$50,000
$110,000
2. That said emergency appropriation will be provided for in the 2014
operating budget in full.
3. That three certified copies of this resolution be filed with the Director of
the Division of Local Government Services
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
X
X
Yes
X
No
Abstain Absent Excused
X
X
X
X
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 86-14
2/19/14
TRUST FUND APPLICATION
RECREATION IMPROVEMENT.
FOR
OUTDOOR
MUNICIPAL
PARK
WHEREAS, the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and
Historic Preservation Trust fund (“County Trust Fund”), provides matching
grants to municipal governments and to nonprofit organizations for assistance
in the development or redevelopment of municipal recreation facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to further the public interest by
obtaining a matching grant of $268,085.00 from the County Trust Fund to fund
the following project: “Cultural Arts Center Open-Air Venue Park; “ and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the County Trust Fund Program
Statement, and the Trust Fund Municipal Program Park Improvement
application and instructions and desires to make an application for such a
matching grant and provide application information and furnish such
documents as may be required; and
WHEREAS, as part of the application process, the City Council received
public comments on the proposed park improvement in the application on
February 19, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the County of Bergen shall determine whether the application is
complete and in conformance with the scope and intent of the County Trust
Fund; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is willing to use the County Trust Fund in
accordance with such rules, regulation and applicable statues, and is willing to
enter into an agreement with the County of Bergen for the above named project
and ensure its completion on or about the project contract expiration date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Hackensack Mayor
and Council:
1. That it is hereby authorized to submit the above completed project
application to the County; and
2. That, in the event of a County Trust Fund award that may be less than the
grant amount requested above, the City of Hackensack has, or will secure,
the balance of funding necessary to complete the project, or modify the
project as necessary; and
3. That the City of Hackensack is committed to providing a dollar for dollar
cash match for the project; and
4. That only those park improvements identified and approved in the project
application, its Trust Fund Contract, or other documentation will be
considered eligible for reimbursement; and
5. That the City of Hackensack agrees to comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its performance of the
project; and
6. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
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CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 87-14
2/19/14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE
GUARANTEE POSTED BY AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.
WHEREAS, in connection with the subdivision approval received for the property
identified as Block 504.02, Lot 13.02, located at 414 Hackensack Avenue, in the City of
Hackensack (the “Property”), Avalon Bay Communities, Inc. (the “Developer”) posted a
performance guarantee in the form of a Subdivision Performance Bond, issued by Travelers
Casualty and Surety Company of America, dated September 9, 2011, Bond No. 105657552, in the
amount of One Million, Seven Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand, Four Hundred Twenty Seven and
96/100 ($1,799,427.96) Dollars, along with a cash deposit in the amount of One Hundred Ninety
Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Thirty Six and 44/100 ($199,936.44) Dollars (the “Performance
Guarantee”); and
WHEREAS, the Developer has requested the release of the Performance Guarantee; and
WHEREAS, Neglia Engineering Associates, City Engineer, reviewed the Developer’s
request, and, by letter dated December 16, 2013, determined that the Developer has completed the
improvements and recommended the release of the Performance Guarantee subject to the posting
of the required maintenance guarantee; and
WHEREAS, as required by the conditions of approval, and pursuant to the City Engineer’s
December 16th letter, the Developer shall submit a two (2) year maintenance guarantee in the
amount of Two Hundred Eighty Three Thousand, Two Hundred Forty Three and 29/100
($283,243.29) Dollars (“Maintenance Guarantee”); and
WHEREAS, the Maintenance Guarantee is subject to review and approval by the City
Attorney; and
WHEREAS, on the basis of the recommendation of the City Engineer, and subject to the
submission of an approved Maintenance Guarantee, the City Council finds it to be appropriate to
release the Performance Guarantee and accept the Maintenance Guarantee to be posted by the
Developer.
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 Performance Guarantee posted by Developer is hereby released, subject to the
submission and approval of the Maintenance Guarantee.
2.
The City of Hackensack reserves the right to seek relief against the Developer in
the event subsequent circumstances should reveal defects in the workmanship and maintenance of
the improvements installed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
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CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 88-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH
OTTERSTEDT AGENCY FOR RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 1st day of January 1, 2014, between the City
of Hackensack (hereinafter referred to as GOVERNING BODY) and Otterstedt Insurance Agency,
Inc. of Hasbrouck Heights (hereinafter referred to as the CONSULTANT); and
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WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT has offered to the GOVERNING BODY
professional risk management consulting services as required in the bylaws of the South Bergen
Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Funds; and
WHEREAS, the GOVERNING BODY desires these professional services
pursuant to the resolution adopted by the governing body of the GOVERNING BODY at a meeting
held January 28, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the parties in consideration of the mutual
promises and covenants set forth herein, agree as follows:
1.
For and in consideration of the amount stated hereinafter, the CONSULTANT
shall:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
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b)
c)
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Review the loss and engineering reports and generally assist the
safety committee in its loss containment objectives. Also, attend no
less than one (1) municipal safety committee meeting per annum to
promote the safety objectives and goals of the GOVERNING BODY
and the FUND.
Assist where needed in the settlement of claims, with the
understanding that the scope of the CONSULTANT's involvement
does not include the work normally done by a public adjuster.
Perform any other risk management related services required by
the FUND's bylaws.
In exchange for the above services, the CONSULTANT shall be compensated in
the following manner:
a)
3.
Assist the GOVERNING BODY in identifying its insurable Property
& Casualty exposures and to recommend professional methods to
reduce, assume or transfer the risk or loss.
Assist the GOVERNING BODY in understanding the various
coverages available from the South Bergen Municipal Joint
Insurance Fund and the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance
Fund.
Review with the GOVERNING BODY any additional coverages that
the CONSULTANT feels should be carried but are not available
from the FUND and subject to the GOVERNING BODY's
authorization, place such coverages outside the FUND.
Assist the GOVERNING BODY in the preparation of applications,
statements of values, and similar documents requested by the
FUND, it being understood that this Agreement does not include
any appraisal work by the CONSULTANT.
Review Certificates of Insurance from contractors, vendors and
professionals when requested by the GOVERNING BODY.
Review the GOVERNING BODY's assessment as prepared by the
FUND and assist the GOVERNING BODY in the preparation of its
annual insurance budget.
The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the GOVERNING BODY a fee
as compensation for services rendered, an amount equal to six
percent (6%) of the GOVERNING BODY's annual assessment as
promulgated by the FUNDs. Said fee shall be paid to the
CONSULTANT within thirty (30) days of payment of the
GOVERNING BODY's assessment.
For any insurance coverages authorized by the GOVERNING
BODY to be placed outside the FUND, the CONSULTANT shall
receive as compensation the normal brokerage commissions paid
by the insurance company. The premiums for said policies shall
not be added to the FUND's assessment in computing the fee
outlined in 2 (a).
If the GOVERNING BODY shall require of the CONSULTANT extra
services other than those outlined above, the CONSULTANT shall
be paid by the GOVERNING BODY a fee at the rate of N/A per
hour, in addition to actual expenses incurred.
The term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year. However, this Agreement may
be terminated by either party at any time by mailing to the other written notice,
certified mail return receipt, calling for termination at not less than thirty (30) days
thereafter. In the event of termination of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT's fees
outlined in 2 (a) above shall be prorated to date of termination.
Council
Member
Intro Second
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
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CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 89-14
RESOLUTION CONCERNING AMENDMENT TO BERGEN
COUNTY DISTRICT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE PROSPECT HEIGHTS
CARE CENTER STERIMED SYSTEM 70 MEDICAL
WASTE TREATMENT UNIT LOCATED AT LOT 10,
BLOCK 341, 336 PROSPECT AVENUE, HACKENSACK,
NEW JERSEY, 07601
WHEREAS, on July 31, 2013, the Bergen County Utilities Authority received an application
to amend the Bergen County District Solid Waste Management Plan from Prospect Heights Care
Center located at Lot 10, Block 341, 336 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601
(“Prospect Heights”) to operate a SteriMed System 70 Medical Waste Treatment Unit which:
[T]reat[s] and destroy[s] Regulated Medical Waste generated by
Prospect Heights Care Center, Franklin Care Center, Medford Care
Center, Regent Care Center and West Caldwell Care Center. The
treatment process shall treat and destroy a maximum of .025 tons
per day not to exceed .125 tons per week of Regulated Medical
Waste in accordance with all permits, approvals, consent orders,
registrations and/or certificates issued by the governmental
subdivisions/agencies exercising jurisdiction upon Prospect Heights
Care Center. The resulting Type 10 Solid Waste must be disposed
of in accordance with the Bergen County District Solid Waste
Management Plan.
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2013, the Bergen County Utilities Authority passed
Resolution 13-6-006 which adopted the proposed amendment to the Bergen County District
Solid Waste Management Plan for Prospect Heights to operate a SteriMed System 70 Medical
Waste Treatment Unit subject to the following pertinent conditions: Prospect Heights would be
permitted to treat and destroy .025 tons per day of Regulated Medical Waste and is limited to
processing Regulated Medical Waste that is generated at the Prospect Heights Care Center only;
and
WHEREAS, the Resolution of the Bergen County Utilities Authority dated December 19,
2013, recommends that Prospect Heights’ proposed amendment to the Bergen County District
Solid Waste Management Plan be adopted by the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders;
and
WHEREAS, Prospect Heights’ proposed amendment to the Bergen County District Solid
Waste Management Plan is presently before the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders for
consideration; and
WHEREAS, if the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopts the proposed
amendment to the Bergen County District Solid Waste Management Plan, it will be presented to
the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for final approval; and
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack have serious
reservations and concerns regarding the proposed amendment to the Bergen County District
Solid Waste Management Plan including:
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Plans and methods to monitor the treatment of the medical waste.
How is the disposal of needles handled.
The treatment of medical waste on Prospect Avenue in a R-3 Zone which is primarily a
residential neighborhood and is one of the most dense neighborhoods in Bergen County.
No other Bergen County medical facility is utilizing the SteriMed System.
The possibility that Prospect Heights will revisit the ability to bring in medical waste
from other sites outside of Hackensack.
The possibility that Prospect Heights will seeks to utilize the SteriMed System at other
sites in Hackensack in the future.
A determination as to whether the medical waste should be incinerated.
Potential radioactivity of the medical waste.
Plans and methods to address potential radioactivity of the medical waste before it is
disposed of as Type 10 solid waste.
Plans and methods to operate and maintain the SteriMed System.
The potential for “mistreated” medical waste to enter the Type 10 solid waste stream.
Prospect Heights’ use and development of the SteriMed System is not a permitted or
conditional use at 336 Prospect Avenue pursuant to the City’s Zoning Code or Prospect
Height’s Variance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Hackensack that the Mayor and Council strongly urge that for the reasons set forth above the
Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders deny the proposed amendment to the Bergen County
District Solid Waste Management Plan for Prospect Heights to operate a SteriMed System 70
Medical Waste Treatment Unit.
A motion was made by Councilman Sims and seconded by Councilwoman
Greenman to open the meeting to the public.
Mayor Labrosse read a statement before opening the meeting to the public.
Jason Nunnamacker – 235 Prospect Avenue - Is there an OPRA policy that all
OPRA requests be reviewed by the City Attorney? Answered by the City Attorney
– there is no policy at this time for the city attorney to review all requests. Mr.
Nunnamacker stated that he had made a request on 1/17/14 for City Attorney
bills, have made this request before, and received them. Now there is a charge
for them ($450.00) which should be a public record. Thought this city council
was going to be more open dialogue and accessible to residents. Attorney replied,
prior to our enactment of the OPRA Ordinance I believe that the prior city clerk
had on occasion released these documents without attorney review, since that
time we have instituted a policy that anything that might possibly contain
attorney client information should be reviewed by the attorney. Case law is clear
that matters that are still in litigation or where attorney client privilege still
resides these matters that would have to be looked at by the attorney. Matters
involving the best interest of the city need to be protected. In the matter of
attorney client privilege being destroyed there is no way of getting it back.
Attorney time can be billed as per law. Can quote estimated time to review. This
will be the policy henceforth no matter what happened in the past.
Richard Salkin- Hackensack - Consent agendas are not legal in this form of
government. Every resolution needs to be read. Will you please look at that
portion of the statute. Attorney addressed this, there are items that can be on
the consent agenda, we will be addressing the issue with the clerk going forward.
Mr. Salkin stated that he had been 40 years practicing law and it is not that
difficult to submit a bill where attorney client privilege is not jeopardized. Have
you succeeded in getting city attorney bills under control? I don’t think so. Are
you aware that as we speak Mr. Scrivio’s firm has billed $285,000.00. I will be
happy to share my calculations. You are about to exceed if you already haven’t
exceeded the $200,000. Is the resolution on the agenda tonight the appropriate
action? Attorney addresses this by saying this has not been done prior in this
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city. We came in and tried to institute certain controls and those controls would
be coordinating with clerk and CFO so bills wont’ be paid without knowing how
much they are. Not to exceed resolutions will be on agenda at the appropriate
times. This council doesn’t have a policy for time limits of meetings, Mayor
Melfi’s name is on it. Most of my time was taken up by a verbose attorney.
Ms. Buttafucco - Fairmont Ave and Mr. Jared Wexler – Both members of the Rec
Board. Questions on how things have been handled. Mr. McKenna should have
been extended more courtesy since he had been on the board for such a long
time, not just a letter thanking him for his service. The City has a very good rec
program, numbers have increased, we take issue about a press release that was
put out last week, with a Councilman taking credit for saving the girls basketball
games. Past practice was that council members have stepped away from issues
with the recreation.
Frank Rodriquez - Clinton Place Congratulations to Nellie K Parker, it is a great
school. My granddaughter loves school, thank you to the board of education for
its support of the teachers and staff. Contract for marketing and public
relations- Write Associates, is Mr. Ammirato submitting detailed invoices for his
service? City manager answered – monthly bill is submitted with overall
statement of what was done. Where actual services are rendered, does he get
into specifics of what he does. Press releases are attached.
Miguel Maldenado – 250 Parker Ave - All the praise for the DPW, I didn’t think
they did a good job. A number of us got ticketed on Thursday, on Parker Avenue
between Polifly and Prospect Ave. I have left messages for the city manager.
Never received a call about the street cleaning. Mayor asked if there was a sign
regarding parking when the road is snow covered. There are no signs. The city
does have a policy in the city to enforce this. Mayor stated he will have to speak
with the police director. Got a message to move cars off the street till 7am. I
told all on the street about this and then the street was never cleaned. Numerous
people got ticketed. City manager spoke on this. Allowed cars to be parked until
7am in the lots, we tried to get to as many streets as we could. We did move our
cars. Mayor stated that we had a tough 2 storms. We have to get the cars off the
streets to properly plow.
Howard Hurowitz – 326 Prospect Ave. – The State of New Jersey requires that
all officials file financial disclosure statements. The forms need to be filed by
April 30th except newly elected who are to file within 30 days of taking office.
None of you have filed. Attorney stated that paper forms should be filled out,
and then summit to the state. I don’t know if it had been done after you were
elected but if not, it can be done as soon as possible. Filing was done
electronically last year. Mayor does recall filing electronically but not getting a
receipt but yes to filing.
Karen Bloomenthal – Thank you for the no smoking in the parks and public
places Ordinance that was passed tonight. We have the signs ready for the city.
Mr. Gaylord - Standish Ave – Standish Avenue is classified as an Emergency
Street. Snow all goes to one side when it is plowed if this is a snow Emergency
Street shouldn’t you be cleaning both sides? Have requested a stop sign on
Hopper and Standish which is at the crest of the hill. You cannot see anyone till
the last possible moment. In a snow emergency you have three options, ticket,
tow or bury it. Are the emergency room and hospital garages taxed? Mayor some
of the garages are taxed due to having retail. The Emergency room is
outsourced? Mayor was not aware of that. Hospital too much property tax free.
Seniors school taxes, no easy way to deal with this, must talk to the board of
education. Cameras on buildings do we have then and does the city pay for
them? Mayor stated that if a business has cameras the city doesn’t pay. Red
light cameras the city doesn’t have. The city could possibly use confiscated
funds, which wouldn’t be a tax issue for the residents.
Resident at 345 Railroad Ave – Had questions about James Street plowing and
street cleaning. City manager stated that we are going street by street. With the
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rain coming we are now taking care of the catch basins. Will the west side of
Railroad Avenue have street cleaning this week. Manager stated there will be no
street cleaning if snow is still there.
Mr. Taylor -70 Anderson Ave – Holy Trinity Church parking lot had a lot of cars
parked there during the storm. All the cars got ticketed and some were towed.
How do you find out where to go? We did move our car to Atlantic Street.
Residents are wondering where to park. Towing companies were charging
between $400 and $800 to get your car back. How are you going to get the
information out to the residents in the future. Mayor answered we did start late
with the reverse 911 as we had just signed up for the program but it was on the
website also. Mayor would like the city manager to look into the price gauging
by the towing companies. It is important that we clear this up. Will be sitting
down after the winter season to see what could be done in the future to make
this better.
Eric Anderson – Bergen Street – Would like to congratulate all of you on the
redevelopment on Main Street. Downtown is very excited. I have had the
occasion to work with the city manager, he is very professional.
City Manager – Reverse 911 please sign up tonight so we can add you to the list.
Apologize if you were missed this last time.
Ms. Russell – Central Ave – Is there any other way to be put on the list using the
website or email. The City manager stated he will speak to our IT person about
an email blast.
Mayor stated we should be able to get one city hall email to take the information
that is needed.
A motion was offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by
Councilwoman Greenman to close meeting to the public.
Councilman Battaglia Thank you all for coming out and we are doing the
best that we can. Hopefully we will do better the next time. It is difficult to make
everyone happy but we need to be patient.
Deputy Mayor Canestrino thanked everyone for coming out tonight and it
was nice to start the evening with a commendation for one of our schools and
the promotion of our first African American Police Lieutenant. Everyone knows
that I am the finance girl. We have to face facts, when we took office we said we
were going to tackle the legal bills. We knew it would take work to get control of
the situation and knew that there would be a significant investment, I am proud
to say we are on the other side of that now. Well on the way to righting the
course of the legal bills. Leases missing and not paid in years, contracts missing.
Maintenance agreements not documented. Ordinances out of date or not
instituted properly. Inherited lawsuits. We are a city of 500 employees and did
not have documented job descriptions. No performance reviews were ever done.
Did this cost us in the beginning yes, but there has been a 20% reduction in
fees. Just fees no litigation. Payments have been reduced and will be eliminated.
Well on our way of gaining control of the legal fees. Thankful for Mr. Scrivo and
his firm.
Councilman Sims thanked everyone for coming out and please be patient
with us. Thank you to the DPW.
Councilwoman Greenman said that she appreciated everyone coming and
that the meeting started out on a high note. We inherited a lot of problems and
we are very fortunate that we have a fine, talented firm working for us. I think
we are doing well. Thank you to all the departments that have worked hard for
the clearing of the snow.
Mayor Labrosse thanked all for coming out. DPW did an unbelievable job,
especially with the emergency routes. We need stay on top of keeping these
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routes open. Tip my hat to Mr. Rottino, it was a very tough storm, I have driven
through other towns and they all are looking the same. We are going to have a
sit down session to see how we can do better the next time. After we meet we will
sit down with the public. Hopefully no more storms. Main Street Alliance thank
you for working with the council. You can see what is going to happen on Main
Street, two way in the works for Main and State Streets. Proclamations tonight,
I have a soft spot for Parker School my kids went to school there. James Prise,
Jr. is a great guy just perfect for the job. Legal bills, the Deputy Mayor covered
that issue, moving forward we have lowered the bills. Very pleased with that.
Wish all a safe trip home.
CITY OF HACKENSACK
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
Yes
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No
Abstain Absent Excused
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A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN EXECUTIVE MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack deem it necessary to
discuss certain actions under Section 7b7 & 7b8 of the Open Public Meetings Act which pertains
to matters falling within attorney-client privilege, on-going litigation and personnel matters
concerning the employment of a current or prospective public employee(s).
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack is of the opinion that such
circumstances may presently exist; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to discuss the following issues:
1. Personnel Matters – Police Department
2. On-going Litigation
3. Matters involving attorney/client privilege
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of
Hackensack deem it necessary to exclude the public from this discussion. The outcome of the
discussion will be disclosed within 90 days or at such time as the interests of the City do not
require confidentiality.
There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Approved: March 18, 2014
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Mayor John P. Labrosse, Jr.
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Deputy Mayor Kathleen Canestrino
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Councilwoman Rose Greenman
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Councilman David Sims
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Councilman Leonardo Battaglia
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Deborah Karlsson, City Clerk
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