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The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 8:08 p.m.

Mayor John Labrosse Jr. called the meeting to order and the City Clerk Deborah Karlsson announced that the meeting was being held in accordance with the Sunshine Law, notice having been published according to law, with a copy on file in the City Clerk’s office, and a copy posted on the bulletin board in City Hall. Attendance

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

Flag Salute

Proclamations - None

Approval of Minutes

A motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from July 20, 2015 was offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino, seconded by Councilman Battaglia, and approved by Deputy Mayor Canestrino, Councilman Battaglia, Councilman Sims, and Councilman Some. Mayor Labrosse abstained because he was absent during that meeting.

A motion to approve the Special Meeting Minutes from July 29, 2015 was offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and approved by Mayor Labrosse, Deputy Mayor Canestrino, Councilman Battaglia, Councilman Sims, and Councilman Some.

A motion to approve the C.O.W. and Regular Council Meeting Minutes from August 3, 2015 was offered by Councilman Battaglia, seconded by Councilman Some and approved by Mayor Labrosse, Councilman Battaglia, Councilman Sims, and Councilman Some. Deputy Mayor Canestrino abstained.

City Manager’s Report

As of October 5th, twice a week garbage pickup will be discontinued in the selected areas that were added in. They will receive a notice.

October 3rd is the Hackensack Street Festival with vendors, attractions, and food. Rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Building Department Update: 79 notices, 89 inspections, 62 properties were put into compliance, 21 C.C.O., and 3 summonses written.

The City was awarded two grants that will be processed. The first is from U.S.F.E.M.A. Grant for the assistance to firefighters in the amount of $21, 546 to fund 100 personal alert safety systems. The second is from the D.O.J. Edward Burn Jag Grant for $11,184.

A water main replacement has been schedule by Untied Water on Buckingham Drive and Winchester Place. The week of October 5 th the roads will be closed. Nixle messages will be made to inform the residents.

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N.Y.S.&W which is a freight line that runs through Main and State Streets will be closing the roads at different times and replacing the crossing at no cost to the City. The costs have been covered by the N.J.D.O.T, NJ Transit, and the N.Y.S.&W. There is also a crossing at Central that N.J. Transit will be doing. Resolutions

CITY OF HACKENSACK

RESOLUTION NO. 367-15

FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 37-2015 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II ENTITLED “GENERAL LEGISLATION,” CHAPTER 117,

ENTITLED “PARKS”

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

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

PUBLIC HEARING –

Motion offered by Councilman Some and seconded by Deputy Mayor Canestrino 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. 37-2015 has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted.

CITY OF HACKENSACKORDINANCE NO. 37-2015

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II ENTITLED “GENERAL LEGISLATION,” CHAPTER 117 ENTITLED “PARKS”

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:61-2, the governing body of a municipality may make and enforce rules and regulations for the government, use and policing of public parks; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack (“City”) wishes to amend Part II of The City of Hackensack Municipal Code entitled “General Legislation,” Chapter 117 entitled, “Parks,” to add a prohibited activity; and

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

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Council Member

Intro

Second Yes No

Abstain

Absent

Excused

Battaglia xDeputy Mayor Canestrino x xSims xSome x xMayor Labrosse x

SECTION 1. Part II of The City of Hackensack Municipal Code entitled “General Legislation,” Chapter 117 entitled, “Parks,” is amended, such that it states:

. . .

§117-6 Miscellaneous prohibited activities.

In public parks and public areas, no person shall:

. . .

A. Bring a grill or grilling device into a park, or grill or cook food in any location except where designated grills are located.

Section 2:

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

Introduced: September 1, 2015

CITY OF HACKENSACK


FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 43-2015 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 04-2015 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL

CLASS POSITIONS AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL AND NON-CONTRACTUAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF

HACKENSACK


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

PUBLIC HEARING –




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Council Member

Intro

Second Yes No

Abstain

Absent

Excused

Battaglia x xDeputy Mayor Canestrino x xSims xSome xMayor Labrosse x

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 04-2015 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITIONS AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL AND NON-CONTRACTUAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK

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

SECTION 1. The salary ranges per annum for the following non-contractual officers and employees shall be as follows:

TITLE MIN MAX

Recycling Coordinator (P/T) $7,500 $9,000

Personnel Director $65,000 $125,000

Section 2:

All portions of Ordinance 04-2015 not explicitly modified by this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect until such time as another salary ordinance is adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack.

Section 3:

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


CITY OF HACKENSACK


FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 44-2015 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATTACHMENT 107A ENTITLED “ENUMERATION OF

LICENSES,” AND ATTACHMENT 107B, ENTITLED “ENUMERATION OF PERMITS,” TO CHAPTER 107, ENTITLED “LICENSES AND PERMITS,”

OF PART II ENTITLED “GENERAL LEGISLATION” OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL CODE; AND AMENDING SECTION 5

ENTITLED “NON-LIFE-HAZARD USES,” OF CHAPTER 88, ENTITLED “GENERAL LEGISLATION” OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL

CODE”


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Council Member

Intro

Second Yes No

Abstain

Absent

Excused

Battaglia x xDeputy Mayor Canestrino xSims x xSome xMayor Labrosse x

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

PUBLIC HEARING –




AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATTACHMENT 107a ENTITLED “ENUMERATION OF LICENSES,” AND ATTACHMENT 107b, ENTITLED “ENUMERATION OF PERMITS,” TO CHAPTER 107, ENTITLED “LICENSES AND PERMITS,” OF PART II ENTITLED “GENERAL LEGISLATION” OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL CODE; AND AMENDING SECTION 5 ENTITLED “NON-LIFE-HAZARD USES,” OF CHAPTER 88, ENTITLED “FIRE PREVENTION,” OF PART II ENTITLED “GENERAL LEGISLATION” OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL CODE

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack (“Hackensack”) is in need of amending Attachments 107a and 107b to Chapter 107 and Section 5 of Chapter 88 such that the fees reflect the adjusted schedule.


SECTION 1. Attachment 107a, entitled “Enumeration of Licenses” of Chapter 107 is amended such that The City of Hackensack Municipal Code, Part II entitled “General Legislation,” states:

Type of License Fee Expiration Date

Licensing Authority

Approving Authority

BondRequired

Specific Provision

DPW: Showmobile

Health Dept. Cat: Neutered

Unneutered

Late Fee

Duplicate License

$150

$8

$11

$4

$4

1/31

1/31

1/31

1/31

Health Dept.Health Dept.Health Dept.Health Dept.

No

No

No

No

Ch. 52, Art. VICh. 52, Art. VICh. 52, Art. VICh. 52, Art. VI

Dog: Neutered

Unneutered

Late Fee

$8

$11

$4

1/31

1/31

1/31

Health Dept.Health Dept.Health Dept.

No

No

No

Ch. 52, Art. IICh. 52, Art. IICh. 52, Art. II

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Duplicate License

Emergency Death Cert. issued after hours

Personal Grooming Establishment Renewal – Late Fee

$4

$50

$15 per month

1/31 Health Dept.

No Ch. 52, Art. II

Police Dept: Alcoholic

Beverage Card

Ad Material/ Soliciting:

Owner Agent

$30

$30$15

Fingerprint Services

Gardener, landscaper, and horticulturist

$15

$125, plus $30 addl for each motor vehicle used in business

5/31 Police Dept.

No Ch. 94

Letter of good conduct

Taxicab driver

Photo ID

Taxicab Owner, per

vehicle

$10

$30

$4

$100

6/30 Police Dept No Ch. 158

SECTION 2: Attachment 107b, entitled “Enumeration of Permits” of Chapter 107 is amended such that The City of Hackensack Municipal Code, Part II entitled “General Legislation,” states:

Type of Permit Fee Expiration Date(month/day)

Licensing Authority

Approving Authority

BondRequired

Specific Provision

Cultural Arts Center: 4 to 5 hours $150

SECTION 3: Section 5, entitled “Non-Life-Hazard Uses” of Chapter 88 is amended such that The City of Hackensack Municipal Code, Part II entitled “General Legislation,” states:

A. In addition to the registrations required by the Uniform Fire Code, the following non-life-hazard uses shall register with the Bureau of Fire Prevention. These uses shall be inspected once per year and shall pay an annual fee as set forth below:

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Use Group Annual Fee

Business Use Group B-1, 100 to 1,500 square feet $24B-2, 1,500 to 2,499 square feet $36B-3, 2,500 to 6,999 square feet $72B-4, 7,000 to 9,999 square feet $150B-5, over 10,000 square feet $210Factory Use Group F-1, under 4,000 square feet $120F-2, 4,000 square feet and over $180Mercantile Use Group M-1, under 4,000 square feet $60M-2, over 4,000 square feet $120Storage Use Group S-1, under 2,500 square feet $60S-2, 2,500 to 7,000 square feet $96S-3, over 7,000 square feet $180Residential Use Group R-A, non-owner-occupied 2-family units $36R-B, 3 to 6 units $54

. . .D. Occupancies requiring a "Certificate of Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Compliance" from the Fire Prevention Bureau, pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code 5:70-2.3 shall make application to the Bureau and pay a fee of $50.00 and receive an inspection of same. Inspection failure, or a no show of appointment shall result in an additional fee of $50.00 for re-inspection. Fees are non- refundable.

SECTION 4: All sections or fees in Attachments 107a and 107b and Chapter 88 not specifically

addressed in this Ordinance remain unchanged and are unaffected by this Ordinance.

SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage, adoption, and publication in the

manner prescribed by law.


CITY OF HACKENSACK


FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 45-2015 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART I, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION” OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADD CHAPTER 7,

ENTITLED “ACCESS TO ALL ADVISORY BOARD”


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

PUBLIC HEARING –

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Council Member

Intro

Second Yes No

Abstain

Absent

Excused

Battaglia xDeputy Mayor Canestrino xSims x xSome x xMayor Labrosse x

Motion offered by Councilman Some and seconded by Councilman Battaglia that the public hearing be closed.



AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART I, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION” OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADD CHAPTER 7, ENTITLED “ACCESS TO ALL ADVISORY BOARD.”

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:81-10, a municipal council may create and determine and define the powers and duties of such executive and administrative departments, boards, and offices, that it deems necessary for the proper and efficient conduct of the affairs of the municipality; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack (“City”) is committed to meeting the needs of residents and other individuals within the City who have disabilities; and

WHEREAS, the City has determined that the interests of the City will be served by creating an Access to All Advisory Board that will keep the City Council informed of developments regarding people with disabilities; advise, recommend, and arrange ceremonies honoring people with disabilities; and respond to any ordinances introduced by the City Council that may have an impact upon people with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack (“City”) wishes to amend Part II of The City of Hackensack Municipal Code entitled “General Legislation,” to add Chapter 7 entitled, “Access to All Advisory Board”; and


SECTION 1. Part I, entitled “Administrative Legislation,” is amended to add Chapter 7, entitled “Access to All Advisory Board,” such that The City of Hackensack Municipal Code, Part I entitled “Administrative Legislation,” states:

Chapter 7: ACCESS TO ALL ADVISORY BOARD

§7-1 Establishment

There is hereby established, within the City of Hackensack, an Access to All Advisory Board.

§7-2 Purpose

The purpose of the Board shall be to advise the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack with regard to the needs of residents and other individuals within the City who have disabilities and to advise the Mayor and Council with regard to compliance with laws and regulations concerning individuals with disabilities. Without limiting the powers and purposes of the Board, the Board shall:

A. Undertake such efforts as are necessary to improve community awareness as to the needs of residents with disabilities.

B. Propose measures that will promote a physically accessible environment within the City.

C. Communicate the City's willingness to attract persons with disabilities and promote public outreach programs designed to foster such communication.

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D. Develop ways to integrate residents with disabilities into all aspects of community life within the City.

E. Encourage cooperation and coordination with other organizations within the City in an effort to achieve the goals and objectives of the Board.

§7-3 Membership; terms; compensation

The membership of the Board shall consist of five persons who are residents of the City. At least two of the members shall be either persons with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities, or a resident family member who is a caregiver of a person with a disability. The members of the Board shall be appointed the City Manager with the advice and consent of the Mayor and Council. The Board members first appointed shall be appointed for the following terms: two members for three years, two members for two years and one member for one year. Following the initial appointments, all appointments shall be for three years, and vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only. The members shall receive no compensation for their services. With the exception of the Board members first appointed, the terms of office of each appointee shall commence on the first day of January and shall expire on the 31st day of December of the appropriate years. The Board members first appointed shall also serve from the date of their respective appointments through and including December 31, 2015, at which time the term of years of their full appointments shall commence.

§7-4 Organization

With the exception of the Chairperson, who shall be designated annually by the City Manager, the Board shall choose its own officers, make its own rules and regulations for the discharge of its duties and for the proper exercise of the powers conferred upon it by the Mayor and Council, and keep a record of its proceedings. The Chairperson shall serve as a liaison between the Board and the City Council. The Board shall meet at least quarterly, but as frequently as may be required in its rules and regulations and as circumstances may require.

§7-5 Attendance; removal

In the event that any member of the Board shall miss three consecutive meetings, the Board shall report said absences to the Mayor and Council. If the Mayor and Council, after due inquiry, are satisfied that the absences where not occasioned by reasonable cause, the Board Member may be removed by resolution of the Mayor and Council.

SECTION 2:

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

prescribed by law.

Introduction: September 1, 2015

CITY OF HACKENSACK


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Council Member

Intro

Second Yes No

Abstain Absent

Excused

Battaglia x xDeputy Mayor Canestrino xSims x xSome xMayor Labrosse x

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 46-2015, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II, ENTITLED “GENERAL LEGISLATION” CHAPTER

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

“PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED”

BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 46-2015 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on October 20, 2015 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.


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

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2, the governing body of a municipality may make, amend, repeal, and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this state or of the United States, as it may deem necessary and proper for the good of government, order and protection of person and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants, and as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this subtitle, or by any law; and

WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend Chapter 170 entitled “Vehicles and Traffic,” Section 49.2 entitled “Parking for the Handicapped”; and

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


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

§170-49.2. Parking for the handicapped.

. . .

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

Parking Lot or Street. . .

Side Location/Number of Handicapped

Parking Spaces

Ward Street South From a point 34 feet west from the southwest corner of State and Ward to a point 20 feet thereof.

. . .

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Section 2:

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

prescribed by law.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 47-2015, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 30 YEAR TAX EXEMPTION FOR A MARKET RATE RENTAL APARTMENT AND RETAIL PROJECT TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY 150-170

MAIN STREET HACKENSACK URBAN RENEWAL LLC, AN URBAN RENEWAL ENTITY, PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION

LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1, ET SEQ.

BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 47-2015 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on October 20, 2015 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.


ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 30 YEAR TAX EXEMPTION FOR A MARKET RATE RENTAL APARTMENT AND RETAIL PROJECT

TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY 150-170 MAIN STREET HACKENSACK URBAN RENEWAL LLC, AN URBAN RENEWAL ENTITY,

PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 ET SEQ.

WHEREAS, 150-170 Main Street Hackensack Urban Renewal LLC (“the Entity”), is an urban renewal entity, formed and qualified to do business under the provisions of the Long Term Tax Exemption Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 et seq.); and

WHEREAS, on November 12, 2013, the governing body of the City directed the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation determining whether Block 302, Lots 4, 5.01, 5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, more commonly known by the street address of 150-170 Main Street could be determined to be an area in need of redevelopment; and

WHEREAS, on January 8, 2014, the Planning Board held a properly noticed public hearing at which the planner presented findings resulting in a determination to recommend that Block 302, Lots 4, 5.01, 5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 be designated as an area in need of redevelopment; and

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Council Member

Intro

Second Yes No

Abstain Absent

Excused


WHEREAS, on January 28, 2014, the governing body determined that Block 302, Lots 4, 5.01, 5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are an area in need of redevelopment; and

WHEREAS, on February 19, 2014, the governing body adopted the 150-170 Main Street Redevelopment Plan (“Redevelopment Plan”), including Block 302, Lots 4, 5.01, 5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10; and

WHEREAS, on August 13, 2014, consistent with the Redevelopment Plan, the Planning Board approved a site plan for the redevelopment of pre-existing vacated buildings to be demolished and redeveloped into 382 rental apartments, retail space and providing parking (“the Project”); and

WHEREAS, on July 23, 2015, the Entity filed a complete long term tax abatement application with the City; and

WHEREAS, the City hereby determines that the relative benefits of the Project outweigh the costs of the tax exemption, for the following reasons:

the current real estate tax generates revenue of only $228,277, whereas, the Annual Service Charge will generate revenue to the City of approximately $802,605 in year one and more thereafter;

it is expected that the this Project consisting of a $106 million capital investment in the City will create approximately 443 jobs during construction and 7 new permanent jobs;

the project should stabilize and contribute to the economic growth of existing local businesses and to the creation of new businesses, that serve the entire City;

the Project will further the redevelopment objectives of the Redevelopment Plan and Upper Main Street Rehabilitation Plan;

the City’s fiscal impact analysis indicates that the benefits of the Project greatly outweigh the projected costs to the City; and

WHEREAS, the City hereby determines that the tax exemption is important in obtaining development of the Project and influencing the locational decisions of the probably occupants for the following reasons:

1. the relative stability and predictability of the annual service charges will make the Project more attractive to investors and lenders needed to finance the Project; and

2. the relative stability and predictability of the annual service charges will allow the owner to stabilize its operating budget and rents while allowing a high level of maintenance to the building over the life of the Project, which will insure the likelihood of the success of the Project and insure that it will have a positive impact on the surrounding area; and

WHEREAS, on September 28, 2015, the City has duly adopted a Resolution designating the Entity as the Redeveloper of the Project and authorizing the entry of a Redevelopment Agreement for the designated Redevelopment Area known as Block 302, Lots 4, 5.01, 5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, more commonly known by the street address of 150-170 Main Street; and

WHEREAS, the City and the Entity have reached agreement with respect to, among other things, the terms and conditions relating to the Annual Service Charges and desire to execute a Financial Agreement reflecting the same.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that:

1. The application of 150-170 Main Street Hackensack Urban Renewal LLC, an urban renewal entity, formed and qualified to do business under the provisions of the Long Term Tax Exemption Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 et seq.), a copy of which shall be placed on file with the City Clerk, for Block 302, Lots 4, 5.01, 5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10,

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more commonly known by the street address of 150-170 Main Street, is hereby accepted and approved.

2. The Mayor or City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Financial Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto and made part hereof, for a term of 30 years upon the Project’s substantial completion pursuant to the following principal terms paying the City:

a. 10% of the Annual Gross Revenue from year 1 through year 15;

b. an amount equal to the greater of the Annual Service Charge or 20% of the amount of the taxes otherwise due on the value of the land and improvements from year 16 though year 21;

c. an amount equal to the greater of the Annual Service Charge or 40% of the amount of the taxes otherwise due on the value of the land and improvements from year 22 though year 27;

d. an amount equal to the greater of the Annual Service Charge or 60% of the amount of the taxes otherwise due on the value of the land and improvements from year 28 though year 29;

e. an amount equal to the greater of the Annual Service Charge or 80% of the amount of the taxes otherwise due on the value of the land and improvements for year 30 until expiration; and

f. administrative fees equal to 2% of the prior year’s Annual Service Charge.

3. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistencies.

4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication pursuant to law.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 48-2015, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 25 YEAR TAX EXEMPTION FOR A MARKET RATE RENTAL APARTMENT AND RETAIL PROJECT TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY 210 MAIN

STREET URBAN RENEWAL LLC, AN URBAN RENEWAL ENTITY, PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW, N.J.S.A.

40A:20-1, ET SEQ.

BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 48-2015 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on October 20, 2015 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

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Council Member

Intro

Second Yes No

Abstain Absent

Excused


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. 48-2015

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 25 YEAR TAX EXEMPTION FOR A MARKET RATE RENTAL APARTMENT AND RETAIL PROJECT TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY 210 MAIN STREET URBAN RENEWAL LLC, AN URBAN RENEWAL ENTITY,

PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 ET SEQ.

WHEREAS, 210 Main Street Urban Renewal LLC (“the Entity”), is an urban renewal entity, formed and qualified to do business under the provisions of the Long Term Tax Exemption Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 et seq.); and

WHEREAS, on April 7, 2014, the governing body of the City directed the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation determining whether Block 311, Lots 14 and 16, more commonly known by the street address of 210-214 Main Street, could be determined to be an area in need of redevelopment; and

WHEREAS, on June 11, 2014, the Planning Board held a properly noticed public hearing at which the planner presented findings resulting in a determination to recommend that Block 311, Lots 14 and 16 be designated as an area in need of redevelopment; and

WHEREAS, on October 7, 2014, the governing body determined that Block 311, Lots 14 and 16 are an area in need of redevelopment; and

WHEREAS, on October 21, 2014, the governing body adopted the 210-214 Main Street and 210 Moore Street Redevelopment Plan (“Redevelopment Plan”), including Block 311, Lots 14 and 16; and

WHEREAS, on July 14, 2015, the Entity filed a complete long term tax abatement application with the City; and

WHEREAS, on August 12, 2015, consistent with the Redevelopment Plan, the Planning Board approved an amended site plan for the redevelopment of two pre-existing office buildings to be converted into 132 rental apartments, retail space and providing parking (“the Project”); and

WHEREAS, on August 13, 2015, the Entity updated its long term tax abatement application with the City to reflect the amended site plan; and

WHEREAS, the City hereby determines that the relative benefits of the Project outweigh the costs of the tax exemption, for the following reasons:

the current real estate tax generates revenue of $122,500, whereas, the Annual Service Charge will generate revenue to the City of approximately $291,663 in year one and more thereafter;

it is expected that the this Project consisting of a $35 million capital investment in the City will create approximately 167 jobs during construction and 7 new permanent jobs;

the project should stabilize and contribute to the economic growth of existing local businesses and to the creation of new businesses, that serve the entire City;

the Project will further the redevelopment objectives of the Redevelopment Plan and Upper Main Street Rehabilitation Plan;

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the City’s fiscal impact analysis indicates that the benefits of the Project greatly outweigh the projected costs to the City; and

WHEREAS, the City hereby determines that the tax exemption is important in obtaining development of the Project and influencing the locational decisions of the probably occupants for the following reasons:

1. the relative stability and predictability of the annual service charges will make the Project more attractive to investors and lenders needed to finance the Project; and

2. the relative stability and predictability of the annual service charges will allow the owner to stabilize its operating budget and rents while allowing a high level of maintenance to the building over the life of the Project, which will insure the likelihood of the success of the Project and insure that it will have a positive impact on the surrounding area; and

WHEREAS, on September 28, 2015, the City has duly adopted a Resolution designating the Entity as the Redeveloper of the Project and authorizing the entry of a Redevelopment Agreement for the designated Redevelopment Area known as Block 311, Lots 14 and 16, more commonly known by the street address of 210-214 Main Street; and

WHEREAS, the City and the Entity have reached agreement with respect to, among other things, the terms and conditions relating to the Annual Service Charges and desire to execute a Financial Agreement reflecting the same.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that:

1. The application of 210 Main Street Urban Renewal LLC, an urban renewal entity, formed and qualified to do business under the provisions of the Long Term Tax Exemption Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 et seq.), a copy of which shall be placed on file with the City Clerk, for Block 311, Lots 14 and 16, more commonly known by the street address of 210-214 Main Street, is hereby accepted and approved.

2. The Mayor or City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Financial Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto and made part hereof, for a term of 25 years upon the Project’s substantial completion pursuant to the following principal terms paying the City:

a. 10% of the Annual Gross Revenue from year 1 through year 15;

b. the greater of 11% of the Annual Gross Revenue or 20% of the amount of the taxes otherwise due for year 16 through 17;

c. the greater of 12% of the Annual Gross Revenue or 20% of the amount of the taxes otherwise due for year 18;

d. the greater of 12% of the Annual Gross Revenue or 40% of the amount of the taxes otherwise due for year 19;

e. the greater of 13% of the Annual Gross Revenue or 40% of the amount of the taxes otherwise due for year 20 through 21;

f. the greater of 14% of the Annual Gross Revenue or 60% of the amount of the taxes otherwise due for year 22 through 23;

g. the greater of 15% of the Annual Gross Revenue or 60% of the amount of the taxes otherwise due for year 24;

h. the greater of 15% of the Annual Gross Revenue or 80% of the amount of the taxes otherwise due for year 25; and

f. administrative fees equal to 2% of the prior year’s Annual Service Charge.

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3. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistencies.

4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication pursuant to law.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION FORMALLY DESIGNATING REDEVELOPER AND AUTHORIZING REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH

210 MAIN STREET URBAN RENEWAL LLC

WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1, et seq., as amended and supplemented (“LRHL”), provides a process for municipalities to participate in the redevelopment and improvement of areas in need of redevelopment with a designated private Redeveloper; and

WHEREAS, the governing body serves as an instrumentality and agency of the City pursuant to the LRHL for the purpose of implementing redevelopment plans and carrying out redevelopment projects within the City (“Redevelopment Agency”); and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-8 authorizes the City to enter into contracts or agreements for the planning, construction or undertaking of any development project or redevelopment work in an area in need of redevelopment; and

WHEREAS, on April 7, 2014, the governing body of the City directed the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine whether Block 311, Lots 14 and 16, more commonly known by the street address of 210-214 Main Street (“Project Site”), was an area in need of redevelopment according to the criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5; and

WHEREAS, on June 11, 2014, the Planning Board held a properly noticed public hearing at which the planner presented findings resulting in a determination to recommend that Block 311, Lots 14 and 16 be designated as an area in need of redevelopment; and

WHEREAS, on October 7, 2014, the governing body determined that Block 311, Lots 14 and 16 are an area in need of redevelopment; and

WHEREAS, on October 21, 2014, the governing body adopted the 210-214 Main Street and 210 Moore Street Redevelopment Plan (“Redevelopment Plan”), including Block 311, Lots 14 and 16; and

WHEREAS, on August 12, 2015, consistent with the Redevelopment Plan, the Planning Board adopted a resolution approving an amended site plan (“Site Plan Approval”)for the redevelopment of two pre-existing office buildings to be converted into 132 rental apartments, retail space and providing parking (“the Project”); and

WHEREAS, the City has negotiated a Redevelopment Agreement with the designated Redeveloper (attached hereto and made part hereof in substantially final form) governing the delineated Redevelopment Area consisting of Block 311, Lots 14 and 16 for the Project approved by the Planning Board consistent with the Redevelopment Plan.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that:

1. The terms and conditions contained in the Redevelopment Agreement by and between the City of Hackensack and 210 Main Street Urban Renewal LLC are hereby accepted and approved.

2. The Mayor or City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Redevelopment Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto and made part hereof, immediately upon adoption of this Resolution by the governing body.

3. Upon the adoption of this Resolution and the Redeveloper’s execution of the Redevelopment Agreement, the Redeveloper shall hereby be deemed as the Redeveloper for Block 311, Lots 14 and 16 of the delineated Redevelopment Area for all purposes under the law.

4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately pursuant to law.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION FORMALLY DESIGNATING REDEVELOPER AND AUTHORIZING REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH 150-170 MAIN STREET HACKENSACK URBAN RENEWAL LLC

WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1, et seq., as amended and supplemented (“LRHL”), provides a process for municipalities to participate in the redevelopment and improvement of areas in need of redevelopment with a designated private Redeveloper; and

WHEREAS, the governing body serves as an instrumentality and agency of the City pursuant to the LRHL for the purpose of implementing redevelopment plans and carrying out redevelopment projects within the City (“Redevelopment Agency”); and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-8 authorizes the City to enter into contracts or agreements for the planning, construction or undertaking of any development project or redevelopment work in an area in need of redevelopment; and

WHEREAS, on November 12, 2013, the governing body of the City directed the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation determining whether Block 302, Lots 4, 5.01, 5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, more commonly known by the street address of 150-170 Main Street, could be determined to be an area in need of redevelopment; and

WHEREAS, on January 8, 2014, the Planning Board held a properly noticed public hearing at which the planner presented findings resulting in a determination to recommend that Block 302, Lots 4, 5.01, 5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 be designated as an area in need of redevelopment; and

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WHEREAS, on January 28, 2014, the governing body determined that Block 302, Lots 4, 5.01, 5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are an area in need of redevelopment; and

WHEREAS, on February 19, 2014, the governing body adopted the 150-170 Main Street Redevelopment Plan (“Redevelopment Plan”), including Block 302, Lots 4, 5.01, 5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10; and

WHEREAS, on August 13, 2014, consistent with the Redevelopment Plan, the Planning Board approved a site plan for the redevelopment of pre-existing vacant buildings to be converted into 382 rental apartments, related amenities, retail space and providing parking (“the Project”); and

WHEREAS, the City has negotiated a Redevelopment Agreement with the designated Redeveloper (attached hereto and made part hereof in substantially final form) governing the delineated Redevelopment Area consisting of Block 302, Lots 4, 5.01, 5.02, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 for the Project approved by the Planning Board consistent with the Redevelopment Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that:

1. The terms and conditions contained in the Redevelopment Agreement by and between the City of Hackensack and 150-170 Main Street Hackensack Urban Renewal LLC are hereby accepted and approved.

2. The Mayor or City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Redevelopment Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto and made part hereof, immediately upon adoption of this Resolution by the governing body.

3. Upon the adoption of this Resolution and the Redeveloper’s execution of the Redevelopment Agreement, the Redeveloper shall hereby be deemed as the Redeveloper for the delineated Redevelopment Area for all purposes under the law.

4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately pursuant to law.

CITY OF HACKENSACK

RESOLUTION NO.376 -15

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PLANNING BOARD TO UNDERTAKE AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE

DELINEATED AREA OF BLOCK 407.01, LOT 2 (22-32 CAMDEN STREET), BLOCK 407.01, LOT 5 (316 STATE STREET), BLOCK 407.01, LOT 6.01 (322 STATE STREET), BLOCK 407.01, LOT 6.02 (309 MAIN STREET), BLOCK 407.01, LOT 7 (320-324 STATE STREET), BLOCK 407.01, LOT 34 (311-321 MAIN STREET), BLOCK 407.01, LOT 36.01 (307 MAIN STREET), BLOCK 407.01, LOT 36.02 (305 MAIN STREET), BLOCK 407.01,

LOT 37 (301-303 MAIN STREET), BLOCK 407.01, LOT 38 (299 MAIN STREET), BLOCK 407.01, LOT 39 (295 STATE STREET), AND BLOCK 407.01, LOT 40 (289-291

MAIN STREET) SATISFY THE CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT

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

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

WHEREAS, the City’s governing body desires to authorize its planning consultant, DMR Architects (“DMR”), to assist the Planning Board in its preliminary investigation of Block 407.01, Lot 2 (22-32 Camden Street), Block 407.01, Lot 5 (316 State Street), Block 407.01, Lot 6.01 (322 State Street), Block 407.01, Lot 6.02 (309 Main Street), Block 407.01, Lot 7 (320-324 State Street), Block 407.01, Lot 34 (311-321 Main Street), Block 407.01, Lot 36.01 (307 Main Street), Block 407.01, Lot 36.02 (305 Main Street), Block 407.01, Lot 37 (301-303 Main Street), Block 407.01, Lot 38 (299 Main Street), Block 407.01, Lot 39 (295 State Street), and Block 407.01, Lot 40 (289-291 Main Street) to help guide its determination whether the delineated areas are qualified as an area in need of redevelopment, for condemnation purposes, if necessary, pursuant to the criteria set forth under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 and 40A:12A-3.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. The Planning Board is hereby authorized and requested to undertake a preliminary investigation of Block 407.01, Lot 2 (22-32 Camden Street), Block 407.01, Lot 5 (316 State Street), Block 407.01, Lot 6.01 (322 State Street), Block 407.01, Lot 6.02 (309 Main Street), Block 407.01, Lot 7 (320-324 State Street), Block 407.01, Lot 34 (311-321 Main Street), Block 407.01, Lot 36.01 (307 Main Street), Block 407.01, Lot 36.02 (305 Main Street), Block 407.01, Lot 37 (301-303 Main Street), Block 407.01, Lot 38 (299 Main Street), Block 407.01, Lot 39 (295 State Street), and Block 407.01, Lot 40 (289-291 Main Street) to determine whether the delineated areas of investigation constitute being designated as an “area in need of redevelopment” for condemnation purposes, if necessary, according to the criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 and 40A:12A-3.

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

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

4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

CITY OF HACKENSACK

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RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH PLANNING BOARD’S INVESTIGATION AND DESIGNATING BLOCK 401.01, LOT 1.01 (18 EAST CAMDEN STREET) AS A NON-

CONDEMNATION AREAIN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6, on July 7, 2015, the governing body authorized and requested the Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation (“the Investigation”) to determine whether Block 401.01, Lot 1.01 (“the Area of Investigation”) constitutes an area in need of redevelopment according to the criteria set forth under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (“LRHL”), specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 and N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-3; and

WHEREAS, consistent with the requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6, the Planning Board specified and gave notice that on September 9, 2015 a hearing would be held for the purpose of hearing persons who are interested in or would be affected by a determination that the property in the Area of Investigation is an area in need of redevelopment as that term is defined under the LRHL, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, Francis Reiner, LLA, PP of DMR Architects publicly presented a “Report of Preliminary Investigation for Determination of an Area in Need of Redevelopment” for the designated Area of Investigation dated August 2015 (“the Investigation Report”) which is attached hereto and made part hereof as Exhibit A; and

WHEREAS, the Investigation Report opines that the Area of Investigation evidences conditions and characteristics that qualify the Area of Investigation as an “area in need of redevelopment” because it collectively satisfies the “a” “b” and “d” criteria of the LRHL under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5; and

WHEREAS, the Investigation Report found conditions meeting the “a” criteria within the Area of Investigation evidencing conditions, such as but not limited inoperable HVAC systems, exposed wiring, falling ceilings, exposed beams, water damage, cracks in structural walls, as well as unsafe and unsanitary conditions created by water damage, mold, debris and garbage; and

WHEREAS, the Investigation Report found conditions meeting the “b” criteria upon the Area of Investigation evidencing conditions, such as but not limited to a discontinuance of the use of buildings previously used for commercial, manufacturing or industrial purposes, the abandonment of such buildings, or the allowing of them to fall into such disrepair that their future use is untenable for any such purpose due to significant structural and other damage; and

WHEREAS, the Investigation Report found conditions meeting the “d” criteria upon the Area of Investigation evidencing conditions, such as but not limited to conditions exhibiting dilapidation, obsolescence, faulty arrangement and design with a lack of ventilation, light and sanitary facilities, as well as excessive land coverage with various uses, deleterious land use and obsolete layout that are detrimental to the safety, health and welfare of the community; and

WHEREAS, in its entirety, the Investigation Report demonstrates that the cumulative effects of the negative conditions existing upon the property located within the Area of Investigation is having a decadent effect on the surrounding properties, which is demonstrated through the pictures, narrative, City records and uncontested testimony of Francis Reiner, LLA, PP of DMR Architects showing that many of the properties in the immediate vicinity are in visual need of repair, vacant and/or have already been declared as areas in need of redevelopment and rehabilitation too for these reasons; and

WHEREAS, on September 9, 2015, the Planning Board held a properly noticed public hearing pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6 concerning the Area of Investigation, with Joseph Mecca, Esq., representing the Planning Board being present; and

WHEREAS, the hearing was opened to all persons from the public who were generally interested in or would be affected by a finding that the property within the Area of Investigation

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constitutes an area in need of redevelopment under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 and N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-3; and

WHEREAS, on September 9, 2015, the Planning Board received uncontested testimony from Francis Reiner, LLA, PP of DMR Architects, providing a first-hand account of the conditions that he observed during his exhaustive examination of the property within the Area of Investigation, which confirmed the description of the conditions and his findings contained in the Investigation Report; and

WHEREAS, on September 9, 2015, the Planning Board unanimously adopted a resolution recommending that the governing body of the City of Hackensack designate the Area of Investigation as a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment due to the substantial evidence that the Area of Investigation meets the criteria enumerated in the Investigation Report pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that it hereby adopts the above recitals, findings of the Planning Board and the Investigation Report attached hereto as Exhibit A prepared by DMR Architects as if set forth fully herein, therefore, determining and hereby declaring that the Area of Investigation consisting of Block 401.01, Lot 1.01 is hereby determined to be a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment according to the criteria set forth under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 and N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-3.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6(b)(5)(c), the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs for review.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6(b)(5)(d), the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution upon all record owners of the properties located within the delineated Area of Investigation as those names are listed within the official Tax Assessor’s records within ten (10) days of the adoption hereof.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6(b)(5)(d), the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution upon each person, if any, who filed a written objection and stated in such submission and address to which notice of this determination may be sent.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that that a certified copy of this Resolution and underlying documents shall be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately pursuant to law.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND AUTHORIZINGREIMBURSEMENTS FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES

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WHEREAS, federal law prohibits the non-profit ambulance service provider Hackensack University Medical Center (“HUMC”) from providing free or “insurance only” billing for emergency medical services provided to residents; and

WHEREAS, to address this issue for residents, the City of Hackensack (“the City”) has established an Ambulance Service Reimbursement Program (“Program”); and

WHEREAS, the Program is available to any Hackensack resident transported by an HUMC ambulance from a location within the City regardless of the individual’s insured status or ability to pay; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Chief Financial Officer has certified that there are funds available for the Program; and

WHEREAS, the governing body believes that this program is in the best interest of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the City’s residents so as not be fearful of calling for emergency medical services out of concerns relating to the costs that may be incurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that it hereby approves and adopts the Program rules attached hereto and made part hereof.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to make reimbursements pursuant to the Program rules with individually approved requests for reimbursement being placed on the governing body’s regular bill list.

CITY OF

HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AS IT RELATES TO THE NEW JERSEY

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - SAFE STREETS TO TRANSIT GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to apply for and obtain funding through the New Jersey Department of Transportation – Safe Streets to Transit grant program for the completion of the Pedestrian Safety Enhancements project.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack do hereby authorize the submission of such a grant application, for the said project, titled SST-2016-Pedestrian Safety Enhacements-00005.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of a grant award that Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement and that their signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement.

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CITY OF HACKENSACK

RESOLUTION NO. 380 -15

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AS IT RELATES TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – MUNICIPAL AID

GRANT PROGRAMWHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to apply for and obtain funding

through the New Jersey Department of Transportation – Municipal Aid grant program for the completion of the Main Street Phase II project.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack do hereby authorize the submission of such a grant application, for the said project, titled MA-2016-Main Street Phase II-00043.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of a grant award the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement and that their signature constitute acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUNDS FOR HACKENSACK RECREATION DEPARTMENT

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to make the following refunds for the reason stated:

$50.00 Foschini Park Permit

Refund to: Mr. Milton Jones 327 Sutton Avenue

Hackensack, NJ 07601

Refund to: Ms. Christie Moss179 Main StreetHackensack, NJ 07601

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CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following liquor licenses be issued in the City of Hackensack, effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, applicants having complied with the ordinances of the City of Hackensack and any special conditions which may be determined by the City Council, and having paid the required fee:

0223-33-011-005 Yoshida Enterprises (Myoshi) $1,800.0021 Mercer Street

0223-33-055-00 Thai Chef Riverside, Inc. $1,800.00Montclair, NJ (Pocket License)

CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 383-15

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RAFFLE LICENSE

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 #2101 Fairleigh Dickinson University

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CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUNDS FOR HACKENSACKMUNICIPAL COURT

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 reason stated:

$35.00 Bail RefundRefund to: Ms. Nicole Parker

168 Elm AvenueHackensack, NJ 07601S-2013-1863

CITY OF HACKENSACK

RESOLUTION NO. 385 -15

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 BLOCK LOT NAME YEAR REASON

$22,264.11 309 1 Zipp & Tannenbaum LLC 2015 CBJ ASSR CORR For East Salem 2011 280 Raritan Center Parkway Edison, NJ 08837

$669.84 321 1C004A Corelogic Refunds Dept 2015 CBJ For Santa, Derly One Corelogic Dr Westlake, TX 76262

$420.53 326 6 Corelogic Refunds Dept 2015 CBJ

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For Jersey Brewery One Corelogic Dr Westlake, TX 76262

$1,713.34 434 15 C001D Dimick, Dylan 2015 Overpayment 245 Anderson St # 1D Hackensack, NJ 07601

$405.69 435 42 C0113 Corelogic Refunds Dept 2015 CBJ For Khan, Muhammed One Corelogic Dr Westlake, TX 76262

$598.50 454 8 Corelogic 2015 Overpayment For Soranno, Dominic & Carmela Attn: Refunds Dept Mail Code DFW 1-3 One Corelogic Dr Westlake, TX 76262

$7,693.51 557 21 Eihab Human Services 2015 Tax Exempt 168-18 So. Conduit Ave Springfield Gardens, NY 11434

$2,707.94 576 1.02 Eihab Human Services 2015 Tax Exempt 168-18 So. Conduit Ave Springfield Gardens, NY 11434

$3,398.42 617.01 1.05 Corelogic Refunds Dept 2015 Dupl Pymt For Mirea, Robert C Etal One Corelogic Dr Westlake, TX 76262

$5,629.18 618 1 Eihab Human Services 2015 Tax Exempt 215 Allen St Hackensack, NJ 07601

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF HACKENSACK TO ENTER INTO GRANT AGREEMENT WITH BERGEN COUNTY FOR

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR ROAD RESURFACING

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack wishes to enter into a Grant Agreement with the County of Bergen for the purpose of using $292,029 in 2015-2016 Community Development Block for Road Resurfacing; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council hereby authorizes John P. Labrosse, Jr. to be a signatory to aforesaid Grant Agreement; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council hereby authorizes James Mangin, CFO, to sign all county vouchers submitted in connection with the aforesaid project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council recognizes that the City of Hackensack is liable for any funds not spent in accordance with the Grant Agreement; and that the liability of the Mayor and Council is in accordance with HUD requirements.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX APPEAL ATTORNEY TO SETTLE THE CASES ON THE ATTACHED LIST DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 THAT WERE

SCHEDULED FOR TRIAL OR SETTLEMENT

WHEREAS, the name(s) on the attached list are owner(s) of real estate of the Block and Lot(s) specified on said list; and

WHEREAS, the owner(s) set forth on the list have filed tax appeal(s) challenging the assessment(s) for the referenced tax year(s) as more specifically set forth on said list; and

WHEREAS, each Block and Lot(s) listed therein was/were assessed at the amount(s) stated therein for the noted tax year(s); and

WHEREAS, the owner(s) is/are seeking a reduction in the total assessment(s) for said Block and Lot(s) for the respective year(s); and

WHEREAS, the office of the City's Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq., Attorney at Law, LLC, has completed discovery/inquiry with respect to these matters and has consulted with the City's Tax Assessor, Arthur Carlson, CTA and the City's Appraiser, Robert McNerney, MAI and has conducted extensive negotiations with counsel for the taxpayer; and

WHEREAS, the parties have agreed that prejudgment interest shall be waived as a condition of any and all settlements; and

WHEREAS, the office of the City's Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq., Attorney at Law, LLC and the City's Appraiser, Robert McNerney, MAI and the City's Tax Assessor, Arthur Carlson, CTA are in agreement with the terms of said settlement(s) and believe that it would be in the best interests of the City to settle said cases in accordance with the terms as stated on the attached list;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack agrees to authorize the office of the City's Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq., Attorney at Law, LLC, to execute a Stipulation of Settlement on behalf of the City of Hackensack with respect to the cases on the attached list, pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey for the tax year(s) and at the new assessment(s) stated on said list; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of the Tax Court Judgment(s) for the appeal(s) set forth on the attached list, the City of Hackensack's Tax Collector is authorized to calculate the amount of the refund and cause same to be paid by the

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earlier of one (1) year from the date of the receipt of the last applicable Tax Court Judgment for each matter or sixty (60) days of the City's receipt of the funds obtained through an emergency/budget/bond appropriation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution are to be provided to the City Clerk, City Tax Assessor, and the office of the City Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq., Attorney at Law, LLC.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AN APPLICATION OF JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 (TAX COURT FREEZE

ACT) WITH 60 DAY PAYMENT TERM

DENIS N. & KATHLEEN FERRARO v. CITY OF HACKENSACK (2010)

WHEREAS, Denis N. & Kathleen Ferraro, are/were the owners of real estate known as Block 9.01 Lot 15 at 25 Henry Place, Hackensack, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, the owners filed a tax appeal challenging the tax assessment for the 2010 tax year; and

WHEREAS, the taxpayer is seeking relief from the 2010 tax appeal 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 2009 tax year on or about October 29, 2010 determining the assessment to be $900,000; and

WHEREAS, the tax assessment for 2010 is $1,677,600; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq., Attorney at Law, LLC and the City’s Tax Assessor, Arthur Carlson are in agreement with the assessment amount set forth in the 2009 Judgment and the applicability of the Freeze Act to the 2010 tax year;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack agrees to authorize the 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 with respect to the Denis N. & Kathleen Ferraro v. City of Hackensack tax appeal pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey for the 2010 tax year being made at the 2009 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 judgment; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution are to be provided to the City Clerk, City Tax Assessor, and Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq.

CITY OF HACKENSACKRESOLUTION NO. 389-15

RESOLUTION QUALIFYING ALEXANDER H. CARVER IIIAS CITY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE

CONTRACT

WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage the services of a City Attorney; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to appoint such professional by a “fair and open” process pursuant to NJSA 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 July 20, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the qualification statements by professionals were submitted to the City by August 5, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.; and

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

WHEREAS, the City finds it in its best interests to now qualify certain professional service providers on September 28, 2015.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen that the City finds it in its best interests to assign Alexander H. Carver III of Harwood Lloyd, LLC as City Attorney.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a professional service agreement with the above, in accordance with NJSA 40A:11-5(a)(i).

CITY OF HACKENSACK


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RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT TO ALEXANDER H. CARVER III AS CITY ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage the services of a City Attorney; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. exempts professional service services from certain requirements of public bidding provided a notice of the appointment be printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality; and

WHEREAS, the City did undertake a competitive process to select a City Attorney and solicited Requests for Qualifications on July 20, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the City has determined that Alexander H. Carver III of Harwood Lloyd, LLC will be the most advantageous to the City, all relevant factors considered; and

WHEREAS, the City has qualified Alexander H. Carver III as City Attorney for the year 2015/2016; and

WHEREAS, the City has received a Business Registration Certificate and Stockholder Disclosure from the firm prior to entering into a contract; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has prepared and attached a certification of available funds to this resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that said City Attorney be and is hereby appointed for the year 2015/2016; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for said City Attorney for the year 2015/2016 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:5-18 and pursuant to a professional service agreement to be entered between the parties; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for the routine tasks associated with the position of City Attorney will not exceed $15,000 per month and $150 per hour for all litigated matters and extraordinary services, without the written consent of the governing body.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause a notice of the adoption of this resolution to be printed in a qualified newspaper within ten (10) days after passage hereof. .

CITY OF HACKENSACKRESOLUTION NO. 391-15

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF BALANCES IN THE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TRUST I &

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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TRUST II ACCOUNTS

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack was responsible for providing General Assistance services for its residents prior to 2014; and

WHEREAS, to effectuate such services the City of Hackensack maintained two (2) Public Assistance Trust Funds; and

WHEREAS, the City Auditor has conducted an audit of the City’s Public Assistance funds for the years 2012 to 2014 and submitted said audit to the Division of Family Development in the State Department of Human Services; and

WHEREAS, the Division of Family Development has determined that the City of Hackensack has received an excess of General Assistance State Aid in the amount of $392,005; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack consolidated it General Assistance Program with Bergen County effective January 1, 2014.

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby directed to remit a payment to the State of New Jersey for the excess General Assistance State Aid; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that once payment has been made to the State, the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to cancel any remaining balances in the PATF I and PATF II accounts.

CITY OF HACKENSACK


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the bills in the following accounts be and are hereby ordered paid:

Current Fund $1,696,702.85Grants 2,500.00Payroll 3,168,898.19Public Parking System 7,069.42Capital 737,077.91Escrow -- 0 --Trust Account 25,024.10Total Expenditures 5,637,272.47Interfunds/Transfers 6,603,636.87

Public Comment

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

Dora May Davis- Stanley Place- I am here this evening as a concern for the children on that end of Stanley Place. People speed up and down that end of Stanley Place and we have children that play in that area and it concerns me that one day children are going to get hurt. If you could just please implement that. Mayor comments on issue. City Manager asks what time of day is the problem? It is usually when I am home in the evening, I do see it and I hear it even before I see it. City Manager comments they will correct the situation Thank you.

Reverend Carolyn Davis - Stanley Place- We need a sign on that street that says slow children playing or something. They come down

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Railroad Avenue and they forget children are out there on their scooters. All the resolutions that were just read, these are now already law because you voted on them? There is no discussion beforehand. To me it would be more democratic if there were discussion first and public views and opinions and then a vote. Mayor comments there is a Committee of the Whole meeting before this meeting that you can come and speak at. We can come to that and speak? Mayor comments yes absolutely.

Larry Eisen- Maple Hill Drive- We have an election coming up for an open council seat. Two weeks before will be hosting a debate amongst the four candidates. Everyone can come and we invite everyone to be there. I would like the council’s permission to have Albert Dick to send out the word through the City’s email system. Mayor comments we will look into that. The date will be approximately two weeks before the election on a Wednesday or Thursday night. We would get a much wider publicity if we could get it out through email. Thank you.

Mr. Malerma- Lodi Street- I buy this house ten years ago and I have a small business. My neighbor Manuel lives on Lodi Street also. We received a ticket for commercial van parking on residential home. We pay the ticket after this where can we park our vans? My house has two numbers. What can I do for this land? I pay for the fees and permits also. Can you help or change the ordinance was signed long time ago. Thanks for your time. Mayor Comments when you received the ticket where were you parked?

Father Laffler-Lodi Street- These are people who work very hard. This was a complete surprise to them. They have been there since 2006 and it has never been an issue before. It has not been enforced before. What they have asked for this evening is if the Mayor and Council could revisit that ordinance, they have paid already for the tickets. They are members of our community and they keep the south end of our neighborhood strong. We need not create a burden for people that didn’t exist until someone decided to enforce an ordinance. Mayor comments it will be discussed and it is something we can look into.

Kathleen Salvo- Hudson Street- We have buses parking in this neighborhood. It’s not being enforced all around and they were targeted. People take buses home from their jobs and leave them there on Pink Street and a couple of garden trucks are parked around the corner. This ordinance was not enforced equally in the neighborhood. These places are already there and now you’re doing this. City Manager comments. I would love to see that analysis on State Street. My question is on State Street is that going to be adopted? We need that left turn lane now more than ever now. My third question is last month it was all ready to go and it was pulled the apparatus to fix pot holes why was it pulled from the agenda? City Manager comments it will be on the Tuesday agenda October 6.

Perry Jackson- Central Ave- Thank you Mrs. Canestrino for sitting in for the Mayor you did a very good job last time. Mayor thank you for electing and selecting David Sims who is a good candidate who makes sure everything stays equal. I think there has to be a balance. I am not happy the other person left the council board but I wanted to share a verse in the scriptures. Set out to achieve and we shall accomplish all.

Noah Zakum- Morris Street- I am here tonight with another traffic safety issue, which would be the crosswalk across River Street. I park there every day in the Municipal Lot C across from the ice house. My 70 year old secretary parks there as well and the crosswalk is very dangerous. Cars do not slow down and the mornings and evenings leaving work its getting dark out. Everyone who is parking in that lot is using that crosswalk. I am here tonight to ask the City Council to see what could be done to alleviate the danger. Flashing lights may be very useful for cars to see pedestrians crossing the street. Mayor comments on crosswalk. The flashing lights would

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be greatly appreciated. City Manager comments that it is a county road. My secretary is 70 years old and she is crossing the street at 6 o clock at night and it is very dangerous. City Manager comments on parking garage being built.

Richard Cerbo- Spring Valley Avenue- I just want to thank the young lady for Stanley Place for mentioning there is no public involvement. I am just going to start on the abatements and the tax giveaways. That tax burden has to be made up somewhere so home owners or small business owners will make it up. There should be at least a cap and there is no public input on that. What about a limit can I get an answer? There is just so much about it and it really needs to be discussed. It’s a giveaway and you know it. What about the pilot payments? Are you holding on to it, or is it all for you. Mayor comments its revenue for the City. There are lots more about the abatements that should be discussed in public. Why does the municipal government have to take care of the abatements? Mayor comments on abatements. What about political contributions from these developers to officials. Mayor comments that this is controlled by state guidelines. Are the negotiations done in public? Mayor comments they cannot be done in public. City Manager comments. Brian Nelson comments on tax abatements. Let’s win some victories for everyone not just the people on top. We need a balance.

Lance Powell- Golf Place- I have a quick question about the pool. The kids have been using it and I remember last time I was here we were told the pool was open until October and then we went to a school board meeting and they said the pool was open until December. I have heard it is now changed and moved back to October. We reached out to the Board of Education and they said we have to reach back to the Rec Center. We can’t play ping pong with our kids. Our kids come first so what is going on? Mayor Labrosse commented he never heard it was extended until December. The Board of Education told us it was extended. Why can’t our kids enjoy the pool? City Manager comments it sounds like a good idea. Mayor comments they will call the board tomorrow. I was just trying to get it right. Thank you.

Richard Salkin- Hackensack- Just a suggestion, would it be possible to direct Mr. Carlson to do a work up of the two development projects? It would be helpful to see apples to apples. Mayor comments he doesn’t see an issue with that. City Manager comments. You’re not required to but if you can. Would you consider doing that and having it available for the night it’s voted on. I would like to know. Brian Nelson and Deputy Mayor comment.

Victor Sasson –Euclid Avenue- I was just wondering about the huge tax exempt entities. I was wondering if more can be done to get them to contribute to the City. I know the Police Director has some county sheriff’s officers riding with City Police for crime patrol. Can the City think of some ways for the tax exempt entities to give back to the City? Mayor comments. Brian Nelson comments on PILOT agreements.

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

Council Comments

Councilman Battaglia – Welcome Judge Carver. In regards to speeding around the Cities, my suggestion is to install speedbumps. The sanitation trucks are in decent shape and we have a second shift with two mechanics. Thank you for coming.

Deputy Mayor Canestrino – I think I spoke too much tonight so I will just say than you to Mr. Visconi and Mr. Scrivo. Welcome Judge Carver.

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Councilman Sims- We experienced two historical events this week: the Pope visited for the first time since 2008 and there was a lunar eclipse yesterday. It’s Hispanic Historic Month. Hopefully you go out and visit different cultural events. This past Saturday, I was able to attend the dedication of the First Street High School Bridge to my high school principal in his name. Judge Carver, welcome to the team.

Councilman Some- Thank you Mr. Visconi for service. Welcome Judge Carver. When you walk down Main Street and hear the piles being slammed into the ground at 50-71 Main Street, that is dollar signs coming into the City. I am just really excited to see how this City is progressing. With the agreements on the Docket today and the Oritani Field Club being deemed an area in nee d of redevelopment, we are really doing something special here. The crosswalk on River Street the speed limit is too high. I see people run through lights all the time. Hopefully the County can help us out.

Mayor Labrosse- Welcome Judge Carver. John, we appreciate all the work you and Mr. Scrivo have done. The Street Festival is Saturday. We celebrated the 5th Anniversary of the Keeling-Manning Center on Newman Street with the Boys and Girls Club. The Fire Department was there and they did a great job. I hope we can resolve the pool issue for the children and families who want to use it. There was a lot of redevelopment topics on the agenda tonight. The Record property is still out there and it’s right around the corner. 150-170 Main Street we are looking at 382 units, 321 Main Street is close to 400 units, 210 and 214 Main Street is about 140 units, and the Oritani Field Club is about 244 units. So we have 900 units approved. (Deputy Mayor said there are 1,700 in the pipeline, and if The Record site gets approved it will be a total of about 3,300 units.) There will be kids and we will deal with it. This is how we are going to build out down town and our City. The proof is in the pudding. Look at Jersey City and Hoboken. I’m happy these P.I.L.O.T. programs are available to entice these developers to get the fire started like the Deputy Mayor said. See you next Tuesday.

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

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

Approved by Mayor and Council on November 10, 2015.

______________________________________Mayor John P. Labrosse, Jr.

______________________________________Deputy Mayor Kathleen Canestrino

______________________________________Councilman David Sims

______________________________________Councilman Leonardo Battaglia

______________________________________ Councilman Jason Some

_________________________________Deborah Karlsson, City Clerk

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