The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was
held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, on Tuesday,
July 8, 2014, at 8:07pm.
Mayor Labrosse called the meeting to order and the City Clerk Deborah
Karlsson announced that the meeting was being held in accordance with the
Sunshine Law, notice having been published according to law, with a copy on
file in the City Clerk’s office, and a copy posted on the bulletin board in City
Hall.
Ms. Karlsson called the roll:
Present – Mayor John P. Labrosse, Jr., Deputy Mayor Canestrino,
Councilman Leonardo Battaglia, Councilman David Sims and Councilwoman
Greenman were in attendance, with Art Koster in attendance for Interim City
Manager Anthony Rottino and Attorney Joseph Morris was in attendance for
City Attorney Thomas P. Scrivo.
City Manager’s Report –
Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Alliance will meet on July 29, 2014 to
discuss main street revitalization update.
Columbus Park grant has been awarded.
Green Street soil has been tested where Polifly Towing was and we are awaiting
results.
Police Overtime grant has been awarded in the amount $14,000.
State housing meeting has been scheduled for July 16, 2014 at 10:30am. This
information will be listed on our website.
Introduction of Bond Ordinance on July 21, 2014 for the Police and Fire
Department 911console.
Paving will be done on Thursday and Friday on Beech Street from Summit
Avenue to Tracey Place weather permitting.
I have a statement regarding from Mr. Rottino - he will not be coming back to
the city as Economic Development Director and all payment from payroll has
ceased as of July 4, 2014.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
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Yes
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No
Abstain Absent Excused
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CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 234-14
FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-2014, A CAPITAL
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF
BERGEN, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE
PURCHASE OF TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND A METAL DETECTION SYSTEM FOR THE MUNICIPAL
COURT BUILDING AND APPROPRIATING $212,000 AND PROVIDING THAT
SUCH SUM SO APPROPRIATED SHALL BE RAISED FROM THE FUND
BALANCE OF THE GENERAL CAPITAL FUND OF THE CITY OF
HACKENSACK
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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
Councilmember Sims that there be a public hearing.
and
seconded
by
and
seconded
by
PUBLIC HEARING –
Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino
Councilmember Sims that the public hearing be closed.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County
of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 22-2014 has passed its
second and final reading and is hereby adopted.
CITY OF HACKENSACK
BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE #22-2014
CAPITAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN,
NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND A METAL
DETECTION SYSTEM FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING AND APPROPRAITING
$212,000 AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH SUM SO APPROPRIATED SHALL BE RAISED
FROM THE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL CAPITAL FUND OF THE CITY OF
HACKENSACK.
-------------------------------------------------BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, New Jersey, as follows:
Section
Bergen,
New
Jersey
1.
The
(the
City
of
"City")
is
Hackensack,
hereby
in
the
authorized
to
County
of
make
the
following acquisitions in, by, and for the City, including all work,
materials and appurtenances necessary and suitable therefor:
(A)
Police Department Telephone System
Upgrade the existing Toshiba CIX670 Telephone System for
the Hackensack City Police Department including all work
and materials necessary therefore or incidental thereto.
Estimated Cost:
(B)
$52,000
Police Department Radio Consoles
Upgrade the existing radio consoles in use by the
Hackensack City Police Department including all work and
materials necessary therefore or incidental thereto.
Estimated Cost: $130,000
(C)
X-Ray Inspection System / Metal Detection System
Acquisition of a Hi-Scan X-Ray Inspection System, Metal
Detector and Handheld Metal Detector for the Municipal
Court Building including all work and materials necessary
therefore or incidental thereto.
Estimated Cost: $30,000
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Section 2.
the
payment
of
The sum of $212,000 is hereby appropriated to
the
cost
of
the
improvements
and
acquisitions
authorized and described in Sections 1 hereof (hereinafter referred to
as "purpose").
Said appropriation shall be raised from the General
Capital Fund Balance of the City of Hackensack.
Section 3.
Said acquisitions / improvements are lawful
capital improvements of the City having a period of usefulness of at
least five (5) years.
Said improvements shall be made as general
improvements, no part of the cost of which shall be assessed against
property specially benefited.
Section 4.
The capital budget is hereby amended to conform
with the provisions of this capital ordinance to the extent of any
inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local
Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and
capital
program
as
approved
by
the
Director,
Division
of
Local
Government Services, is on file with the City Clerk and is available
for public inspection.
Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect at the time and
in the manner provided by law.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
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Yes
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No
Abstain Absent Excused
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CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 235-14
RESOLUTION AWARDING SECURITY CAMERAS
TO PACKETALK THROUGH STATE CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to purchase Security
Cameras from an authorized vendor under the State of New Jersey Cooperative
Purchasing Program 1-NJCP; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units
is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12; and
WHEREAS, Packetalk – 471 Valley Brook Ave. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 has
been awarded New Jersey State Contract No. 78440 for Security Cameras for
the period through contract year 2015; and
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WHEREAS, Qualified Purchasing Agent James A. Mangin recommends
the utilization of this contract on the grounds that it represents the best
available price; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of
funds for this contract,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Hackensack that Packetalk be awarded a contract for the purchase of
Security Cameras in accordance with their proposal of April 22, 2014 in an
amount not to exceed $40,608.90.
A36-2014
AFFIDAVIT
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27BB-10 and 40A: 4-57. I do hereby certify
that funds are available and the attached resolution can be adopted.
PURPOSE:
Purchase of Security Cameras for the
Main St / Hudson St Project
VENDOR:
Packetalk
471 Valley Brook Ave.
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
NJ CONTRACT:
78440
ACCOUNT:
4-01-44-901-901-263
AMOUNT:
$ 40,608.90
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Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Intro Second
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Yes
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No
Abstain Absent Excused
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x
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
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CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 236-14
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY FOR
THIRTY-SEVEN DAYS FOR ALEXIS SUMMER ABDELNOUR, KEYBOARDING
CLERK 1, BEGINNING JUNE 30, 2014 AND ENDING AUGUST 5, 2014
WHEREAS, Alexis Summer Abdelnour, Keyboarding Clerk 1, has requested a
Leave of Absence without pay for thirty-seven days for personal reasons under
the Family Leave Act, and
WHEREAS, Interim City Manager Anthony W. Rottino has determined that
this employee be granted a Leave of Absence for thirty-seven days, commencing
Monday, June 30,2 014 and terminating Tuesday, August 5, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the city of
Hackensack, that Alexis Summer Abdelnour, Keyboarding Clerk 1, be granted
a Leave of Absence for thirty-seven days, without pay, as requested; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution is
forwarded to the employee’s pension system by the Chief Financial Officer.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
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Yes
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No
Abstain Absent Excused
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CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 237-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF SEWER BILL
WHEREAS the Tax Collector is authorized to bill the Tax Exempt and Large Industrial
Users for sewer services effective in the year 1986 and each year thereafter per Resolution
#104 passed on March 17, 1986,
WHEREAS the Bergen County Utilities Authority provides an annual “Tier Two User
Report” to the City of Hackensack based on actual consumption for the prior year,
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WHEREAS the Tax Collector billed property located at 225 Ross Avenue, Hackensack,
Block 556 Lot 94 for 2014 sewer charges for 2013 consumption in the amount of $82.63,
WHEREAS the Tax Collector was unaware that ownership changed from a tax exempt
property to a taxable property in October 2012 and this property is no longer subject to receive a
separate sewer bill,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tax Collector be and is hereby permitted to cancel the
amount of $82.63 billed to 225 Ross Avenue, Hackensack, NJ for a 2014 sewer bill.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
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CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 238-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO GOLDEN PUB, INC., AND 295 POLIFLY REALTY, LLC,
FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY CONSISTING OF THE VACATED PORTIONS OF KIPP STREET AND
LODI STREET, AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER A CONTRACT FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR
THE PURCHASE PRICE OF $150,000.00.
WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, public rightsof-way identified as Kipp Street and Lodi Street, as shown on the Official Tax Map of the City of
Hackensack; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that a portion of Kipp Street and a portion of Lodi Street, both of
which border the property identified as Block 101, Lot 1-10, are no longer needed for public use; and
WHEREAS, the portion of Kipp Street to be vacated is delineated on a map entitled “R.O.W. Vacation
Exhibit,” dated October 25, 2013, prepared by Greg S. Gloor, N.J.P.L.S., Lic. No. 24GS03718900, of
Dresdner Robin (hereinafter the area to be vacated shall be referred to as the “Kipp Street Vacation
Area”); and
WHEREAS, the portion of Lodi Street to be vacated is delineated on a map entitled “R.O.W. Vacation
Exhibit,” dated October 25, 2013, prepared by Greg S. Gloor, N.J.P.L.S., Lic. No. 24GS03718900, of
Dresdner Robin (hereinafter the area to be vacated shall be referred to as the “Lodi Street Vacation
Area”) (the Kipp Street Vacation Area and Lodi Street Vacation Area shall be collectively referred to as
the “Vacation Area”); and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2014, the City adopted Ordinance No. 8-2014, vacating the City’s and the
public’s rights and interests in the Vacation Area, and authorizing the sale of same by private auction
among the contiguous property owners pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b) as such property is less than
the minimum size required for development under the applicant City zoning ordinances and is without
any capital improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City issued Notice of Private Sale of Real Estate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(5),
having same published in the official newspaper of the City, setting for the acceptance of bids for the
purchase of the Vacation Area for a period of twenty days, between May 5, 2014 through May 27, 2014;
and
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 19, 2014, the City received the only bid for the purchase of the Vacation
Area from Gregg Padovano, Esq., on behalf of Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, in the
amount of $150,000.00; and
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WHEREAS, a Contract of Sale of Real Property was prepared by the City and included in the
specifications for the private auction, which was reviewed and approved by representatives of the
Seller, and is attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the a Contract of Sale of
Real Property, and to authorize the City Administrator, City Clerk, City Chief Financial Officer, and City
Engineer to take all required actions to have the City satisfy all contingencies contained in the Contract
of Sale and close on the sale of the Vacation Area; and
WHEREAS, the closing on the purchase and sale of the Vacation Area is expressly conditioned on the
following:

The Contract be entered and executed by the City and the Golden Pub, Inc., and 295
Polifly Realty, LLC;

The City subsequently introducing and adopting - after holding a hearing with
opportunity for the public to comment - an ordinance authorizing and ratifying the
Contract and authorizing the sale of the Vacation Area; and

All contingencies and conditions of the Contract shall have been fulfilled, and the City or
its designated assignee shall obtain at closing of the transaction the full purchase price.
WHEREAS, the City finds it to be in the best interest of its citizenry and the public at large to award the
bid for the purchase of the Vacation Area to Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, and to
authorize the City to enter into the Contract for Sale of Real Property with Golden Pub, Inc., and 295
Polifly Realty, LLC, for the purchase and sale of the Vacation Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, in the
County of Bergen, State of New Jersey as follows:
1.
The City of Hackensack hereby awards the bid by private auction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:1213(b)(5) for the purchase and sale of the Vacation Area to Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly
Realty, LLC, for the purchase price of $150,000.00
2.
The City’s sale of the Vacation Area is expressly contingent upon the following conditions:

The Contract be entered and executed by the City and the Golden Pub, Inc., and 295
Polifly Realty, LLC;

The City subsequently introducing and adopting - after holding a hearing with
opportunity for the public to comment - an ordinance authorizing and ratifying the
Contract and authorizing the sale of the Vacation Area; and

All contingencies and conditions of the Contract shall have been fulfilled, and the City or
its designated assignee shall obtain at closing of the transaction the full purchase price.
3.
The City of Hackensack hereby authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Contract for Sale
of Real Property with Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, in substantially the form
attached hereto, which Contract shall be further authorized and ratified by subsequent
Ordinance of the City.
4.
The City of Hackensack hereby authorizes the City Administrator, City Clerk, City Chief Financial
Officer, City Engineer and appropriate staff and professionals to take all required actions to
enter the Contract and satisfy all contingencies contained therein, and to arrange to close the
transaction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law.
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Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
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Yes
x
No
Abstain Absent Excused
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x
CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 239-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RAFFLE LICENSES
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that
the following organizations be granted permission to conduct a Raffle in
accordance with the applications on file in the office of the City Clerk:
RA#2068
RA#2069
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
The Village School Parents Association, Waldwick, NJ
The Village School Parents Association, Waldwick, NJ
Intro Second
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Yes
x
No
Abstain Absent Excused
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x
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CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 240-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMPUTER PURCHASES TO DELL
MARKETING LP THROUGH STATE CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to purchase Computers from
an authorized vendor under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing
Program 1-NJCP; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units
is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12; and
WHEREAS, Dell marketing LP – One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682
has been awarded New Jersey State Contract No. 70256 for Computer
Purchases for the period through contract year 2014; and
WHEREAS, Qualified Purchasing Agent James A. Mangin recommends
the utilization of this contract on the grounds that it represents the best
available price; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of
funds for this contract,
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Hackensack that Dell Marketing LP be awarded a contract for the
purchase of 52 Computers in accordance with their proposal of July l, 2014 in
an amount not to exceed $44,818.28.
A37-2014
AFFIDAVIT
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27BB-10 and 40A: 4-57. I do hereby certify
that funds are available and the attached resolution can be adopted.
PURPOSE:
Purchase of 52 Computers
VENDOR:
Dell Marketing LP
One Dell Way
Round Rock, TX 78682
NJ CONTRACT:
70256
ACCOUNT:
4-01-44-901-901-264
AMOUNT:
$ 44,818.28
Council
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. 241-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 911 SYSTEM UPGRADE TO
GOOSETOWN COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH STATE CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to upgrade our existing 911
System from an authorized vendor under the State of New Jersey Cooperative
Purchasing Program 1-NJCP; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units
is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12; and
WHEREAS, Goosetown Communications – 58 North Harrison Ave.
Congers, NY 10920 has been awarded New Jersey State Contract No. 83924 for
911 / Administrative Phone System Upgrades for the period through contract
year 2014; and
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WHEREAS, Qualified Purchasing Agent James A. Mangin recommends
the utilization of this contract on the grounds that it represents the best
available price; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of
funds for this contract,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Hackensack that Goosetown Communications be awarded a contract for
a Next Generation Upgradeable, 911 / Administrative Phone System in
accordance with their proposal of March 31, 2014 in an amount not to exceed
$214,329.36.
A38-2014
AFFIDAVIT
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27BB-10 and 40A: 4-57. I do hereby certify
that funds are available and the attached resolution can be adopted.
PURPOSE:
Upgrade of 911 System
VENDOR:
Goosetown Communications
58 North Harrison Ave.
Congers, NY 10920
NJ CONTRACT:
83924
ACCOUNT:
4-01-44-901-901-265
AMOUNT:
$ 214,329.36
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Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
Yes
No
Abstain Absent Excused
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CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 242-14
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following liquor
licenses be issued in the City of Hackensack, effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015,
applicants having complied with the ordinances of the City of Hackensack and any special
conditions which may be determined by the City Council, and having paid the required fee:
0223-33-006-001
Carvet Inc. Arena Rest.
250 Essex Street
$1,800.00
0223-33-003-009
Donn Pomodoro II Inc.
70 Hackensack Avenue
$1,800.00
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro
Second
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
Excused
x
x
x
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CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO.243-14
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-2014, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HACKENSACK’S SALE OF THE VACATED
PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IDENTIFIED AS KIPP
STREET AND LODI STREET TO GOLDEN PUB, INC., AND 295 POLIFLY
REALTY, LLC, PURSUANT TO PRIVATE AUCTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 23-2014
as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be
considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on July 21, 2014 at 8:00
p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached at the regular meeting
place of the City Council and at such time and place all persons interested be
given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance and that the City
Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance
according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading
and of the time and place when and where said ordinance will be further
considered for final passage.
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CITY OF HACKENSACK
ORDINANCE NO. 23-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
HACKENSACK’S SALE OF THE VACATED PORTIONS
OF THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IDENTIFIED AS KIPP
STREET AND LODI STREET TO GOLDEN PUB, INC.,
AND 295 POLIFLY REALTY, LLC, PURSUANT TO
PRIVATE AUCTION.
WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey,
public rights-of-way identified as Kipp Street and Lodi Street, as shown on the Official Tax Map
of the City of Hackensack; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that a portion of Kipp Street and a portion of Lodi Street,
both of which border the property identified as Block 101, Lot 1-10, are no longer needed for
public use; and
WHEREAS, the portion of Kipp Street to be vacated is delineated on a map entitled “R.O.W.
Vacation Exhibit,” dated October 25, 2013, prepared by Greg S. Gloor, N.J.P.L.S., Lic. No.
24GS03718900, of Dresdner Robin (hereinafter the area to be vacated shall be referred to as the
“Kipp Street Vacation Area”); and
WHEREAS, the portion of Lodi Street to be vacated is delineated on a map entitled “R.O.W.
Vacation Exhibit,” dated October 25, 2013, prepared by Greg S. Gloor, N.J.P.L.S., Lic. No.
24GS03718900, of Dresdner Robin (hereinafter the area to be vacated shall be referred to as the
“Lodi Street Vacation Area”) (the Kipp Street Vacation Area and Lodi Street Vacation Area
shall be collectively referred to as the “Vacation Area”); and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2014, the City adopted Ordinance No. 8-2014, vacating the City’s
and the public’s rights and interests in the Vacation Area, and authorizing the sale of same by
private auction among the contiguous property owners pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b) as
such property is less than the minimum size required for development under the applicant City
zoning ordinances and is without any capital improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City issued Notice of Private Sale of Real Estate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:1213(b)(5), having same published in the official newspaper of the City, setting for the acceptance
of bids for the purchase of the Vacation Area for a period of twenty days, between May 5, 2014
through May 27, 2014; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 19, 2014, the City received the only bid for the purchase of the
Vacation Area from Gregg Padovano, Esq., on behalf of Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly
Realty, LLC, in the amount of $150,000.00; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.238-14, the City awarded the bid for the purchase of the
Vacation Area to Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, for the sale price of
$150,000.00; and authorized the execution of the Contract of Sale of Real Property, which
Contract sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s sale of the Vacation Area, along with
certain contingencies which must be satisfied prior to closing of title, including that the Contract
is expressly subject to the formal authorization, approval and ratification by Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires hereby to authorize, approve and ratify the Contract, and
the execution of the Contract by the Mayor and Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize the City Administrator, Clerk, Chief Financial Officer,
Attorney, Engineer, and staff members to take all required actions to satisfy all contingencies
contained in the Contract, and to arrange to close this transaction on behalf of the City at the
earliest possible time; and
WHEREAS, the City finds it in the best interest of the of its citizenry and the public at large to
sell the Vacation Area to Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, and desires to adopt
this Ordinance as the vehicle for purchase of the Property;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, in
the County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, as follows:
1.
This Ordinance shall, upon final adoption, authorize the City of Hackensack to sell the
vacated portions of Kipp Street and Lodi Street as set forth in Ordinance No. 8-2014 to
Golden Pub, Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, for the purchase price of $150,000.00. It
is anticipated that the Deed conveying the Vacation Area from the City will be formally
conveyed by the Seller at closing to the Township.
2.
The Mayor and Clerk of the City of Hackensack are hereby authorized to sign the Deed
and all related documentation to effectuate the sale of the Vacation Area to Golden Pub,
Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC. Upon receipt of the purchase price from Golden Pub,
Inc., and 295 Polifly Realty, LLC, at the closing, the City is authorized to transfer the
closing documents.
3.
The City Administrator, Clerk, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Attorney, Engineer
and appropriate staff and professionals are hereby directed to take all required actions to
satisfy all contingencies contained in the Contract and to arrange to close this transaction
on behalf of the City at the earliest possible time.
4.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication
according to law.
5.
If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, phrase or sentence is, for any reason, held to
be unconstitutional or invalid, said article, section, subsection, paragraph, phrase or
sentence shall be deemed severable.
Council
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. 244-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BERGEN COUNTY OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND
GRANT AWARD FOR COLUMBUS PARK ADA PLAYGROUND PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack wish to
enter into a Bergen County Trust Fund Project Contract (“Contract”) with the
County of Bergen for the purpose of using a $28,135.00 matching grant award
from the 2013 Funding Round of the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation,
Floodplain Protection, Farmland & Historic Preservation Trust Fund (“Trust
Fund”) for the municipal park project entitled Columbus Park ADA Playground
Project located in Columbus Park at 199 West Franklin Street, Block 36.01, Lot
13 on the tax maps of the City of Hackensack; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council hereby authorize Mayor John P.
Labrosse, Jr. to be a signatory to the aforesaid Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council hereby acknowledge that, in general,
the use of this Trust Fund grant towards this approved park project must be
completed by or about December 4, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council acknowledge that the grant will be
disbursed to the municipality as a reimbursement upon submittal of certified
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Trust Fund payment and project completion documents and municipal
vouchers, invoices, proofs of payment, and other such documents as may be
required by the County in accordance with the Trust Fund’s requirements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council
acknowledge that the grant disbursement to the municipality will be equivalent
to fifty (50) percent of the eligible costs incurred (not to exceed total grant
award) applied towards only the approved park improvements identified in the
aforesaid Contract in accordance with the Trust Fund’s requirements.
Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
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Yes
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Abstain Absent Excused
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CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 245-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE POLICEMEN’S
BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION LOCAL NO. 9
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack entered into
negotiations with the Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local No. 9 ( “PBA”) with regard to
the terms and conditions of the employment of the police officers of the Hackensack Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, after extensive discussions and negotiations, the City and the PBA reached
an agreement regarding the terms of employment of the City police officers for years 2013
through 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City and the PBA memorialized the agreement in a written contract
entitled “Agreement Between City of Hackensack and Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Local No. 9, January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2015 (“Contract”); and
WHEREAS, the Contract has been reviewed and approved by labor counsel for the City,
along with representatives of the PBA; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack find it to be in the best
interest of the City and its citizens to enter into an agreement with the PBA with the negotiated
terms and conditions as set forth in the attached Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Hackensack that the terms and conditions of the agreement negotiated with the PBA as set
forth in Contract are hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
Hackensack that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the Contract with the PBA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
Hackensack that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to retain a copy of the Contract for
public inspection and to publish notice of this action in The Record.
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Council
Member
Battaglia
Deputy
Mayor
Canestrino
Sims
Greenman
Mayor
Labrosse
Intro Second
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Yes
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No
Abstain Absent Excused
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CITY OF HACKENSACK
RESOLUTION NO. 246 -14
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that
the bills in the following accounts be and are hereby ordered paid:
Current Fund
Grants
Payroll
Public Parking System
Capital
Escrow
Trust Account
Total Expenditures
Interfunds/Transfers
$ 863,167.08
2,875.56
-015.96
513,909.33
-012,290.02
$1,392,257.95
$ 165,488.72
The City Clerk announced that the following items are considered to be
routine in nature and will be enacted in one motion; any items requiring
expenditure are supported by a Certification of Availability of Funds; any
item requiring discussion will be removed from the Consent Agenda; all
Consent Agenda items will be reflected in full in the minutes including
any exceptions and/or additions.
A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Canestrino seconded by
Councilman Battaglia to open the meeting to the public.
Mayor made a statement regarding decorum during the public portion of
the meeting.
Richard Salkin – An answer for Mrs. Battaglia, Mayor deferred to Interim City
Manager who asked for more time as there has been a change in labor
attorneys. Mr. Morris I’m sorry Mr. Scrivo isn’t here. By end of May we have
hit the ½ million dollar mark we are well on our way to the $600,000 mark.
Redevelopment ordinance was messed up from the beginning look at your
records and check the video but the City Attorney didn’t say anything.
Takvorian appointment violates pay to play. You could have done RFQ’s for 1
day. OPRA debacle it cost $20,000.00. Need to be careful you voted on the
SRO agreement there are conflicts of interest as Mr. Sims is a full time
employee of the school district and Mayor your wife is employed by the district.
Mr. Abolino - Questions about your sick policy on tonight’s leave of absence
which you authorized, I don’t remember seeing that for Mr. Rottino, was it
every applied and authorized? Interim City Manager stated that there was no
leave of absence. Attorney Morris stated that the Mayor and Interim City
Manager should be careful in what they say as this is an ongoing personnel
matter. Is he being paid and did he submit a doctor’s note. He is no longer
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being paid as of July 4, 2014. He was paid by using his sick time. How many
days did he have? You accrue sick and vacation 1 day per month and then on
January 1 you get your full 15 days.
Chuck McAuliffe – I saw that Chief Zisa settled his suit. Mayor stated in paper
he didn’t know what the settlement was, he then deferred to attorney. The
settlement is being paid with insurance money. Being handled with attorney
and insurance attorneys. Shouldn’t the Mayor and Council know how much
the settlement is for? Carrier wants to settle/resolve all pending cases
regardless of the cap. It is their contractual right. Mayor stated we have the
South Bergen JIFF now.
Earl Warden – You ran on a long list of items that were going to change and
one of them was the attorney fees and yet you recommended that I retain an
attorney. The City Manager works under the directive of the Mayor and
Council in this form of government. So under this – under your directive can
you tell him that I was not terminated from my job so I shouldn’t have to forfeit
my sick time. There is no language anywhere that you forfeit any days that are
earned. It is only done, as an unwritten rule, to the ones that you want. I’ve
been wronged so I am standing up for what I feel is right. As per the Mayor we
make the policy and the city manager enforces it. The manager and the clerk
work together for the council. Mayor stated he will go over his case again with
the City Manager
Jared Wexler -89 Byrne Street – Your group ran on the platform of
transparency and change. What has changed? Have they changed for the
better? Only applies after a judge ordered. You can no longer blame your
enemies for your failures. You have 3 years to go who is in charge? Are we
hiring a city manager? The legal fees will not recede any time soon. Let’s see
what year two bring.
Richard Cerbo – Springvalley Avenue – Our former city Police Chief while under
house arrest won a settlement against the city. Do we win any cases?
Attorney stated that the insurance carrier exercised its right, city is not
ratifying that settlement. Our city attorney argues for the city correct? Yes.
Mr. Rottino just wanted to stand his ground on the cap is that correct? He
stood his ground on the state imposed cap. Last week I commend the Deputy
Mayor that she was fooled by an employee and I am glad that she did that. We
have no say in anything – you are elected, you make the decisions so where is
the democracy. There should be more referendums public should be more
involved. You won election on a reform agenda so let’s make some changes.
Why do we have to stick with all the old club roles? Why do we need a city
manager? It is our form of government. Why not change our form of
government? Why not change our city name? Liquor licenses there seem to
quite a few pocket licenses, can they just accrue and wait for some corporate
entity just come and then sell them?
Ms. Downs – 393 Parker Avenue – I am here tonight to bring to you some
issues that my family and a few neighbors are having regarding a fence which
separates our yards. In October 2013 we received a notice regarding our fence.
My family immediately went to the building department and showed them that
the fence doesn’t belong to you. The fence = the ugly side faces your property
and the good side faces your neighbor. I have pictures. We again received a
card to contact Mr. Borelli regarding our fence. We spoke with Mr. Borelli who
said our neighbor produced a survey that says the fence is yours. So we said
what can we do, remove the fence. I came off as don’t bother because you can’t
fight it. The issue isn’t over the fence, it is down, it is our neighbor Ms. Di
Pasqua who is on the planning board and she uses her connection to you. We
feel helpless and we can’t even fight. We feel like we have no voice, we just
want to live in peace. We pay our taxes and have updated our homes. I have
no problem with being involved just don’t use who you know against us. I just
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want my family to live peacefully. It has become too much. We are all
hardworking people. Something needs to be done. I’m not sure what can be
done.
Kathleen Salvo – Hudson Street – The building department is dysfunctional,
they need help. There are certain codes, you go by the book. I have property
maintenance issues in my area all the time. Summons are given for things
that don’t exist and no summons for those that do exist. You have been here a
year but we expected some change tonight. I thought we would see a new
manager by now, we need someone who is experienced. We need better
attorneys, look for replacements. We have a good CFO and a good clerk. We
need you to work together. Thank you for the cameras. Thank you for
updating the 911 system and the Police contract. Please clean house and work
together. I don’t’ understand how Mr. Koster doesn’t know how many days Mr.
Rottino had off. This has been asked three times.
Jason Nunnermacker – 235 Prospect Avenue – Glad that the Local 9 contract
has been resolved. Ms. Greenman you missed 3 meetings in 6 weeks. During
your comments at the end of June 24, 2014 I took offense that you called me a
bigot and a racist. Your comments entirely misstated what I said at the meeting
the night before. I am an adult and I have put myself in this fishbowl so I have
not taken any of the comments made about me personally. I said you are not a
Hackensack person, you never served this city before July 1, 2013. Tom
Dellatore was not born and raised here, but greatly respected. I stand by
everything I say.
Brownita Schariff - Thank you all for the prayers for my mother, Ms. Manning.
The Group Homes – many people don’t know that there are group homes in the
Fairmont section. Hackensack has a good group of officers. There has been
improved under Mike Mordaga. I wish we could all just get along. We have to
focus on the future and move forward. Looking forward to the multicultural
center for the kids and the seniors.
Blanche Stewart - 3rd Street – Flooding on 3rd Street from Quail Heights. I have
been told numerous times that a building inspector will come out. I have been
here for 16 years. Quail Heights did plug up the area of the waterfall, but the
next time it rained it came from another location. It is not just this council. I
feel there is no transparency, or diversity at the Board of Education. The
school board has reduced the amount of time that you can speak at a meeting.
Deborah Keeling Geddis – Hamilton Place - I would like to say blessings to Mr.
Koster and keep the residents in mind when you make decisions. What the
young lady from Parker Avenue is not new. Before you put her on the planning
board you knew about the issues with Ms. DiPasqua. Please replace Ms.
DiPasqua with someone who is qualified. I know it is public’s right for OPRA
but there is abuse.
Regina Di Pasqua – Parker Avenue- My qualifications for the planning board
can be found on my resume. This is a volunteer board, I am not getting
anything for this. The 2% cap is only on arbitration not contracts? It is about
time that you got the cameras on Hudson Street. Mr. Mordaga is doing a
fabulous job. Wasn’t there supposed to be a committee on the council to
streamline the process? The Mayor stated that there is a person in the clerk’s
office who works just on OPRA. Who detoured the OPRA to the attorneys?
Attorney addressed this issue. Special service charge was charged and the
court disagreed. You were paid and now we have to pay the other attorney.
Steven Gelber – Clinton Place – I agree with Mr. Nunnermacker. Next year my
family will have been here 100 years. We care about our city. Surprised at Ms.
Geddis’s comments on Ms. DiPasqua. January 1 we put in the cap of
$15,000.00 Mr. Morris’s firm has put OPRA back on the general ledger. The
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extra billing is gone. We are here, we care, we will continue to care and we will
continue to come.
Mr. Marchasani – Davis Avenue - I haven’t heard anything about city cars. I
want to ask about the cameras, is there a master plan that these video feeds
will be seen in headquarters? Art Koster will address. Redactions what are
they? Someone in the clerk’s office has to make the decision to turn it over to
the attorney’s office. Was curious how this process works. Mayor stated that
the city clerk is versed in the OPRA laws. Yard waste is comingled with the
garbage and no longer separated. As per Art Koster it should be picked up
separately and I will look into that issue. We just want to see good contracts
negotiated. There is a lot for taxpayers to think about. We shouldn’t fall into
the trap that anyone who questions a contract, especially for police or fire that
they are unpatriotic. I would rather you take your time in hiring a city
manager. Keep up the good work.
Mary Gelber – Clinton Avenue - The OPRA issue, I don’t understand it.
A motion was offered by Councilman Sims and seconded by Deputy
Mayor Canestrino to close meeting to the public.
Council Comments:
Councilman Battaglia – Thank you for all working together for the 4th of July.
Thank you for coming and get home safe.
Deputy Mayor Canestrino- Fourth of July great job done by all. Enjoyed the
evening. Glad we settled the PBA contract. We appreciate their efforts every
day. Mr. Salkin RFQ deadline was today. We have formed a committee that
will go through them and have decision for the first meeting in August. Does
not include the City Manager. We are still receiving resumes. Legal bills from
the attorney firm. That firm has a lot of lawyers (300) in the organization. In
the past we had a small firm and had to farm out some of the other litigation
now we can use the same firm. It is not a fair comparison. OPRA process we
have been working hard on getting a grip on this process. Our clerk and her
assistant has been working closely with the law firm to better stream line the
process.
Councilman Sims –Want to thank Art Koster for settling the contract. Thank
the DPW for getting the park ready for the fourth of July.
Councilwoman Greenman – I want to express thanks to Mr. Marchasani for
standing up for me. I would also like to express my support for the police
department, I did try to speak with the PBA and Mr. Mordaga to find out why
they were treating me that way. There were some glaring irregularities in the
police negotiations. This contract is going to create a problem for us to go out
and bond. We sent a delegation to the local finance board to ask their advice
as to how to proceed to get the best interest on the bonding. With what we
have done now we will not get the same response at this point. I just want to
address the Parker Avenue issues. Thank you for coming, you were very
fearful about coming to the meeting. There is screaming coming from the
audience now, Mayor states that Ms. Greenman is out of line for singling out a
particular resident. We were advised by our attorney not to place her on the
planning board – attorney stated that there should be no discussion on this
matter at this time.
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Mayor Labrosse –Mr. Wexler it is one year and we are more transparent then
the last administration. We actually like the participation whether it is good or
bad. OPRA requests yes we were sued and lost to Mr. Nunnermacker, I must
note we have had a lot of request and this is the only one so far to go to court.
Mr. O’Toole, I have met him twice in my life. Prayers out to Sissy’s mom and
the information on the group homes. Let’s take a look at 3rd Street issue with
Quail Heights Mr. Koster. Planning board she was qualified to be appointed.
Mr. Cerbo we have made a lot of changes, we have fixed things that have
happened in the past and we are still fixing things. All RFQ’s will be in today,
committee has been formed and a decision will be made. The cameras in the
first ward are hopefully making a difference in the crime in that area. Mr.
Takvorian has done a good job. The sick leave question we will get that answer
for Mr. Abolino. Very happy the police contract has settled. Comments about
the state denying us to bond for our tax appeals yes it is a possibility but we
have done things to change and hopefully we won’t have a problem with our
bonding. We wish the police the best, thank you for coming out.
Mr. Koster – Thank you to the PBA regarding the negotiations.
There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Approved by Mayor and Council on October 7, 2014.
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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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