Ms. Karlsson Called the Roll

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, August 18, 2014, at 8:10pm.

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 Battaglia, Councilman David Sims, and Councilwoman Greenman were present. Interim City Manager Art Koster and City Attorney Thomas P. Scrivo were both present.

A motion was made by Councilman Sims and seconded by Deputy Mayor Canestrino to accept the Meeting Minutes for May 20, 2014 and June 19, 2014 Council of the Whole and the Regular Meeting.

Children from the Kids Safety Awareness Program were in attendance. Each child asked a question about the governmental process with the Mayor and Council responding.

City Manager’s Report – Art Koster

I took a ride with Councilman Sims to Carver Park, we will be working with the DPW and Recreation Department to do a facelift, we will be making some improvements. Please remember that August 23, 2014 is Cabaret Night at the Cultural Arts Center. August 19 th at the Boys & Girls Club between 12:30 and 3:00 pm is Multicultural Day. The Summit Avenue curb pavement problem will be taken care of by putting a new catch basin for drainage there by the County and the City will take care of the curb. Update on 210, 214 Main and 210 Moore Streets there is a pre application meeting to be held on September 2, 2014. The Towing ordinance is in its final stages and hopefully we will have it ready for the next meeting. The Dupree’s will be performing tomorrow night on the Green.

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CITY OF HACKENSACK

RESOLUTION NO. 279-14

FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2014, BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ATLANTIC STREET PARK IMPROVEMENTS, BY AND IN THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $650,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $617,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF

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

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

PUBLIC HEARING –

1 8/18/14 Seymour Chase, 1 Atlantic Street – I feel this is an ill-conceived plan although better than the one prior. Most owners of the properties on both sides of the street are attorneys. On May 8, 2014 a litigation hold letter was sent to the city because of opposition to the plan. We have enough litigation in Hackensack. We are in objection to this as there won’t be enough parking for all those who will be using this park and the other businesses in the area. We are already with insufficient parking this will just make the problem worse. I urge you all to think again if it is necessary at this time to generate this money.

Victor Sassoon – Euclid Avenue – I find it shameful that lawyers are putting their own punitive interest before the city. There is plenty of parking at the old Record Building only a block away from your office. For you to threaten litigation, you should be interested in the good of the city.

Hackensack Riverkeeper Program Director– We have stressed that you need to go back to your towns and help make them aware of the parks and wetlands. Please pass this ordinance.

Steven Gelber, Clinton Place – In theory I believe in open space but I’m not sure that this is the space for a park. This is a commercial zone and if we cannot be accommodating to the commercial establishments then we may drive them out of the area. This does need to be a very well thought out decision. Both Mr. Sassoon and Mr. Chase have valid points. The council has a very difficult decision to make here. You have to weigh both sides of the argument very carefully.

Kathleen Salvo, Hudson Street – I do believe with everything that all have said before me but it has to be weighed on our priorities. I was very surprised that this came up again, I thought we would be giving it about a year. I am not against the park, just not now. Think about losing revenue for grass. We have a park a block away. Let’s wait until all the other redevelopment is on its way.

Richard Gelber, Clinton Place – You are going into this project, knowing that we are going to have litigation, that matching grant is going to be eaten up by legal fees. It is crazy.

Brothers Carpet owner – I would suggest you all act bravely. I think it is crucial to have Green Space. Property around parks goes up in value.

Christopher Coli, Prospect Avenue – You need to rethink the parking. You are going to be building more buildings and not have enough parking. You will be taking the parking away for the park. There are plenty of parks that are empty, you need to vote this down. Once the record building is sold you lose the parking there.

Larry Isen, Maple Avenue – The Council is right we are desperately short of park space. This is an ideal place for a park. Right across from the park is the Atlantic Parking Garage, so now they will have to pay to park. You shouldn’t be intimidated by threats of litigation. I endorse the plan to go ahead with the park.

Jerry Lombardo – Chairman of Upper Main Alliance – For eleven years we have been working on the downtown. Green Space is very valuable for development of downtown areas. There is no loss of spaces. 44 spaces are to be removed and 43 spaces will be put back. We have to move downtown forward. Now is not the time for the council to be weak. We brought in the experts and we know this is right. We support the park, this is open space which is necessary. The town is broke we need to build rateables. We have 3 new projects in the works. Parking will be built with all of these. Let’s get this done, we have a grant for this and the Upper Main Alliance will continue to support you.

Jason Somes, Prospect Avenue – I want to see Hackensack grow and this is best for the city.

Steve Mandero, Co-owner of Brothers Carpet – We know there are issues with parking all over. We all work around it. We support this project and Open Space. Business owners will enjoy this space as well, you need to move this forward. Laura Kirsch, Colonial Terrace – I live and work in Hackensack. I sit on the board of the Upper Main Alliance and we have been working on this for twelve years. We need to have commercial and residential space. The successful areas are both commercial and residential with open space. It has been proven that these areas thrive. We need to move forward with this and approve this plan. We will be providing for cultural activities not only open space. Please approve this park.

Director of New Jersey School of Architecture – I am here to speak in favor of this bond issue, in support of the park and I sent a letter to the Mayor and Council on June 4, 2014 regarding this issue. We held two meetings in the spring of 2012 with the residents. The proposed plan shows mixed residential and commercial uses and open space. This will be a green beltway to Hackensack. Mr. Chase asked for answers, I feel the answers can be found in the DMR Plan. To miss this opportunity I feel will set the community back.

Ed Lippiner – 9 Coles Avenue - I am in support of this initiative. This is not a brand new idea, the concept was developed several years ago. The park clearly is a critical piece of the puzzle to development of the downtown area.

Ruth Neustadter – 279 Hamilton Place – I have lived here for 40 years, Main Street was two ways and there was no charge to park when I moved here. I find it hard to shop on Main Street due to the parking. What will be charged for the parking? No one is talking about this. If you go ahead with this project you really need to look at the parking issues. You need to think of convenience and turning Main Street around.

Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by Councilman Sims that the public hearing be closed.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 25-2014 has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted.

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X

CITY OF HACKENSACK

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-2014, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 175 OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED ”ZONING” TO ADD NEW SECTION 175-6.10, ENTITLED “TRANSIT VILLAGE”

BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 26-2014 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 October 7, 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.

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X

3 8/18/14 Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 281-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD C. TAKVORIAN, ESQ. ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL JUDGE

WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to appoint a temporary municipal judge pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2B:12-5 for a term not to exceed one year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, that the City finds it in its best interest to appoint Richard C. Takvorian, Esq. as a temporary municipal judge pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2B:12-5 for a term not to exceed one year; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contracts for public inspection.

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X

CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 282-14 RESOLUTION TO RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 249-14 RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE 0223-44-046-008 (HACKENSACK WINES, INC.) WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack adopted Resolution No. 249-14 on July 21, 2014 renewing liquor licenses 0223-33-013-004 and 0223-44-046-008; and WHEREAS, the Council finds it necessary to rescind the renewal of liquor license 0223- 44-046-008 only, due to incomplete paperwork. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 249-14 has been rescinded regarding liquor license 0223-44-046-008 only.

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 283-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS CLASS 1 TO ATTEND THE POLICE ACADEMY AS PER NJS 14-146.10

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, New Jersey, that the following officers are hereby appointed as Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers to attend the Police Academy on September 2, 2014, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:146.10.

Najee Anderson Alicea Angelo Herman Aquero Gjebar Begiri Brianna Carlo Francesco Competiello Juda DeOliveira Joshea Jurik Nicholas Krentz Christhian Martinez Nicolas Mayer Jasmien Parra Selba Perez Tyler Perez Erick Regojo Laura Shakri Ariel Vollero Timothy Wanco Sam Zitomer

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK

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

$ 16,086.00 232 20.X Hackensack University 2014 Tax Exempt Medical Center Attn: General Accounting 30 Prospect Ave Hackensack, NJ 07601

5 8/18/14 Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X

CITY OF HACKENSACK

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 #2072 Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation RA #2073 Christ Episcopal Church RA #2074 Christ Episcopal Church RA #2075 Holy Trinity Church

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 286-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND FOR PARK PERMIT

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

$40.00 is a refund for Park Permit Refund to: Mrs. Elvia Rivera 179 Kansas Street Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601

Council Intro Second Yes No Abstain Excused Member Absent Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 287-14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HACKENSACK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF BERGEN TO SUPERSEDE THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT DATED JULY 1, 2000 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, certain Federal funds are potentially available to the County of Bergen under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended and HOME Investment Partnership Act of 1990, as amended; and Emergency Solutions Grant Act of 2012; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to supersede an existing inter-local services cooperative agreement for the County and its people to benefit from this program; and

WHEREAS, an agreement has been proposed under which the City of Hackensack and the County of Bergen in cooperation with other municipalities, will modify an Interlocal Services Program pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1 et.seq.; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Hackensack to enter into such an agreement,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the agreement entitled “Three Year Cooperative Agreement”: An Agreement Superseding the Cooperative Agreement dated July 1, 2000 – June 30, 2003, to clarify the planning and implementation procedures, and to enable the Municipality to make a Three Year irrevocable commitment to participate in the Community Development Program, the HOME Investment Partnership Act Program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for the Program Years: 2015, 2016, 2017 (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2018) to be executed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk in accordance with the provisions of law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately in accordance with law.

REMOVED FROM DOCKET BEFORE MEETING

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia Deputy Mayor Canestrino Sims Greenman Mayor Labrosse CITY OF HACKENSACK

7 8/18/14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HACKENSACK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING THE PROVISION OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack (“City”) desires to enter into an agreement (“Agreement”) with the Hackensack Public School District (“District”) for the City to provide police officers from the City of Hackensack’s Police Department to the District for utilization as the school resource officer (“SRO”) for the 2014-2015 through 2018-2019 school years; and WHEREAS, the City has agreed to provide the SRO to the District for the 2014-2015 through 2018-2019 school years upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City and the District are authorized to enter into this Shared Services Agreement pursuant to the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Council finds it in the best interest of the City to enter this Agreement; and NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Hackensack, that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an Agreement with the appropriate authority of the Hackensack Public School District for the utilization of police officers from the Hackensack Police Department by the District for the 2014-2015 through 2018-2019 school years in the form of a school resource officer. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection.

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 289-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM THE HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE REMEDIATION FUND PUBLIC ENTITY PROGRAM THROUGH THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has applied for and has been awarded a grant in the amount of $85,512.00 from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund Municipal Grant Program through the Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for the Remedial Investigation along with report preparation of the 291- 295 State Street property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the above referenced grant is hereby accepted and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute grant documents as an authorized representative for the City of Hackensack. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 290-14 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:

0223-44-046-008 Hackensack Wines Inc. $1,350.00 3 Huntly Drive Princeton Junction, NJ 088550

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 291-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCRUED TIME PAYOUT

– WILBUR JOHNSON WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:30-15 established rules that govern how local government units manage and finance compensation for accumulated absence time for their respective employees, and WHEREAS, accumulated absence includes any sick days, vacation days, personal days, compensatory time or any other absence time authorized as part of an employer agreement,

9 8/18/14 which is not used by the employee during the allowed period and which is permitted to accumulate over time to the benefit of the employee, and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the funds and authority exists to pay Wilbur Johnson for owed vacation days, sick days and compensatory time, and WHEREAS, Acting City Manager Art Koster has authorized the payment of $18,709.33 to Wilbur Johnson for said days. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby approves payment to Wilbur Johnson in the amount of $18,709.33 for his accrued time payout in accordance with the rules and

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 292-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCRUED TIME PAYOUT

– LAMBERT DUFFUS

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:30-15 established rules that govern how local government units manage and finance compensation for accumulated absence time for their respective employees, and WHEREAS, accumulated absence includes any sick days, vacation days, personal days, compensatory time or any other absence time authorized as part of an employer agreement, which is not used by the employee during the allowed period and which is permitted to accumulate over time to the benefit of the employee, and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the funds and authority exists to pay Lambert Duffus for owed vacation days and sick days, and WHEREAS, Acting City Manager Art Koster has authorized the payment of $33,630.46 to Lambert Duffus for said days. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby approves payment to Lambert Duffus in the amount of $33,630.46 for his accrued time payout in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Local Finance Board for such payments.

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 293-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISED ACCRUED TIME PAYOUT

– MARC CUNICO WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:30-15 established rules that govern how local government units manage and finance compensation for accumulated absence time for their respective employees, and WHEREAS, accumulated absence includes any sick days, vacation days, personal days, compensatory time or any other absence time authorized as part of an employer agreement, which is not used by the employee during the allowed period and which is permitted to accumulate over time to the benefit of the employee, and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the funds and authority exists to pay Marc Cunico for owed vacation days, sick days and compensatory time, and WHEREAS, Acting City Manager Art Koster has authorized the payment of $38,865.32 to Marc Cunico for said days, and WHEREAS, the governing has previously adopted Resolution #267-14 on August 4, 2014 and now wishes to revise the dollar amount. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby approves payment to Marc Cunico in the amount of $38,865.32 for his accrued time payout in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Local Finance Board for such payments.

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 294-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEDICATION BY RIDER –

ACCUMULATED ABSENCES LIABILITY TRUST FUND WHEREAS, permission is required of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for approval as a dedication by rider of revenues received by a municipality when the revenue is not subject to reasonably accurate estimates in advance; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:30-15 provides for receipt of funds by the municipality to provide for the operating costs to administer this act; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-39 provides the dedicated revenues anticipated from the Accumulated Absences Trust Fund are hereby anticipated as revenue and are hereby appropriated for the purpose to which said revenue is dedicated by statute or other legal requirement. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack as follows:

11 8/18/14 1. The Governing Body does hereby request permission of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to pay expenditures of the Accumulated Absences Liability Trust Fund (N.J.A.C. 5:30-15). 2. The City Clerk of the City of Hackensack is hereby directed to forward two certified copies of this Resolution to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 295-14

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX APPEAL ATTORNEY TO SETTLE THE CASES ON THE ATTACHED LIST DATED AUGUST 18, 2014 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 assessments) for said Block and Lot(s) for the respective year(s); and

WHEREAS, the City's Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq., 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 City's Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq. 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 City's Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq. 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 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 City Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq. Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 296-14 RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE 2013 TAX ASSESSMENT WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE APRIL 16, 2014 “SETTLED CASE” LIST ATTACHED TO RESOLUTION NO. 199-14 DATED MAY 20, 2014

NMR REINGOLD/McDONALD’S CORP. AND EGA FOODS, LLC v. CITY OF HACKENSACK

WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack authorized the Tax Appeal Attorney to settle the 2010-2012 tax appeals captioned NMR Reingold/McDonald’s Corp. and EGA Foods, LLC v. City of Hackensack, Block 100.08, Lot 14.02 and Block 401 Lot 12.02 & 22, under Resolution No. 199-14 dated May 20, 2014; and

WHEREAS, a further review of the “Settled Case” list, after its approval, revealed that the revised assessments for the tax year 2013, for both Block and Lots, in the amount of $1,475,000 (Block 100.08, Lot 14.02) and $1,750,000 (Block 401, Lot 12.02 & 22), were inadvertently omitted from said list attached to Resolution No. 199-14; and

WHEREAS, the Tax Appeal Attorney deems it necessary to bring the 2013 omitted revised assessments to the Mayor and Council’s attention and request that this Resolution be approved to acknowledge the omitted 2013 revised assessments and to obtain its approval of the revised assessment for the 2013 tax year in the amounts of $1,475,000 (Block 100.08, Lot 14.02) and $1,750,000 (Block 401, Lot 12.02 & 22); and

WHEREAS, the City's Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq., and the offices of Marc A. Raso, Esq., Attorney at Law, LLC, have reviewed said settlement(s) with the City's Tax Assessor, Arthur Carlson, CTA and the City's Appraiser, McNerney & Associates, Inc., and have confirmed same; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack acknowledges and approves the omitted 2013 revised assessments in the amounts set forth above with respect to NMR Reingold/McDonald’s Corp. and EGA Foods, LLC v. City of Hackensack for the 2013 tax year pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey under Docket No.: 008062-2013 for Block 100.08, Lot 14.02 that contains the revised assessment for the 2013 tax year in the amount of $1,475,000 (Block 100.08, Lot 14.02) and $1,750,000 (Block 401 Lot 12.02 & 22); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of the Tax Court Judgment(s) for the appeal(s) set forth on the attached "Settled Case" 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 earlier of one (1) year from the date of the receipt of the last applicable Tax Court Judgment for each matter or within sixty (60) days of the City's receipt of bond proceeds obtained in connection with said matter; and

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

Council Intro Second Yes No Abstain Excused

13 8/18/14 Member Absent Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 297-14

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT FOR THE 2014 SETTLED TAX APPEALS THAT WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE APRIL 16, 2014 “SETTLED CASE” LIST ATTACHED TO RESOLUTION NO. 199-14 DATED MAY 20, 2014

WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack has approved a number of tax appeal settlements set forth on a “Settled Case” list dated April 16, 2014 attached to Resolution No. 199-14; and

WHEREAS, the 2014 settlement for each of the cases on the August 15, 2014 list attached hereto, have been reviewed with the City’s Tax Assessor, Arthur Carlson, C.T.A. and the City’s Appraiser’s office of Robert McNerney & Associates but were inadvertently omitted from “Settled Case” list dated April 16, 2014 attached to Resolution No. 199-14;

WHEREAS, the Tax Appeal Attorney deems it necessary to bring the omitted 2014 settlements to your attention and request that this Resolution be approved to acknowledge and approve the omitted 2014 settlements on the attached list; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of the Tax Court Judgment(s) for the appeal(s) set forth on the attached August 15, 2014 "Settled Case" 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 earlier of one (1) year from the date of the receipt of the last applicable Tax Court Judgment for each matter or within sixty (60) days of the City's receipt of bond proceeds obtained in connection with said matters; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution is to be provided to the City's Clerk, City's Tax Assessor, and City's Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq.

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 298-14 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENTS THAT WERE APPROVED UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 199-2014 OR 200-14 HOWEVER STIPULATIONS OF SETTLEMENT WERE NOT FINALIZED PRIOR TO THE 2014 BOND APPLICATION DEADLINE AND REQUIRE FUNDING BY EMERGENCY/BUDGET/ BOND APPROPRIATION

WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack authorized the Tax Appeal Attorney to settle tax appeals that were either on the April 16, 2014 “Settled Case” list attached to Resolution No. 199-14 or on the May 20, 2014 cases, “scheduled for trial or settlement” list attached to Resolution No. 200-14; and WHEREAS, certain cases from said lists require revisions to the source of the refund payment provision as the review and finalization of the Stipulation of Settlements were not completed prior to the July 16, 2014 deadline set by the City’s professionals to submit signed Stipulations of Settlements for the cases to be included in the 2014 bond application; and

WHEREAS, the City’s professionals have advised that the refunds that will be paid on the settled cases that did not make the 2014 bond application, will be paid by an emergency/budget/bond appropriation; and

WHEREAS, the Tax Appeal Attorney deems it necessary to bring the change in the source of refund payment to the Mayor and Council’s attention and request that this Resolution be approved to confirm the Governing Body’s knowledge that these cases will be funded through an emergency/budget/bond appropriation; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack agrees to authorize the Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq. to execute a Stipulation(s) of Settlement on behalf of the City of Hackensack with respect to the cases on the attached “Emergency/Budget/Bond Appropriation” 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 “Emergency/Budget/Bond Appropriation” 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 earlier of one (1) year from the date of the City of Hackensack’s receipt of the last Tax Court Judgment or within sixty (60) days of the City of Hackensack’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’s Clerk, City’s Tax Assessor, and City’s Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq.

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 299-14 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT FOR THE 2011-2014 TAX APPEALS CLARIFYING THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE 2009 & 2010 TAX APPEALS AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE WORD “EQUALIZED” WAS OMITTED AS THE DESCRIPTION OF THE TYPE OF ASSESSMENT SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION 276- 14 DATED AUGUST 4, 2014

STELLAR CAPITAL C/O MSNW CONTIN’L ASC v. CITY OF HACKENSACK (2009- 2014)

MSNW CONTINENTAL ASC C/O NORMANDY PTRS v. CITY OF HACKENSACK (2009-2012)

10 HACKENSACK AVENUE, LLC v. CITY OF HACKENSACK (2013-2014) v. CITY OF HACKENSACK

15 8/18/14 WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack authorized the Tax Appeal Attorney to settle the 2011-2014 tax appeals captioned, Stellar Capital (2009-2014), MSNW Continental (2009-2012), and 10 Hackensack Avenue, LLC (2013-2014) v. City of Hackensack, under Resolution No. 276-14 dated August 4, 2014; and

WHEREAS, a further review of said Resolution, after its approval, revealed that reference was made to the 2009 and 2010 tax years; and

WHEREAS, the 2009 and 2010 tax appeals were withdrawn prior to the settlement of the 2011-2014 tax appeals; and

WHEREAS, a further review of said Resolution revealed the word, “equalized” was inadvertently omitted in describing the agreed upon 2015, 2016 and 2017 assessments; and

WHEREAS, the Tax Appeal Attorney deems it necessary to clarify the status of the 2009 & 2010 tax appeals as being withdrawn prior to the settlement of the 2011-2014 tax appeals and to request that this Resolution be approved to acknowledge same; and

WHEREAS, Tax Appeal Attorney deems it necessary to further clarify that the total equalized assessment of the subject property shall be $78,000,000 for the 2015 tax year and the total equalized assessment of the subject property for both the 2016 and 2017 tax years shall be $75,000,000 and to request that this Resolution be approved to acknowledge said revision; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack acknowledges and approves the settlement of the subject property as set forth above under Docket Nos., 002277-2009, 001177-2010, 004043-2011, 005178-2012, 007209-2013 & 006886-2014; MSNW Continental Asc. C/O Normandy Ptrs. v. City of Hackensack tax appeals pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey for the 2009-2012 tax years under Docket Nos., 002279- 2009, 001175-2010, 005145-2011 & 005384-2012 and 10 Hackensack Avenue, LLC v. City of Hackensack tax appeals pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey for the tax years 2013 and 2014 under Docket Nos.: 007207-2013 and 006887-2014 for Block 512.01, Lot 6; Block 513, Lot 1; Block 513.01, Lot 22 and Block 514, Lot 1; and

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

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 300-14 RESOLUTION PROHIBITING ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS AND PART-TIME CITY EMPLOYEES FROM RECEIVING CITY-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack are entrusted with prudently managing limited public resources and controlling property taxes; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack strives to make its practices consistent with the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (“DCA”) Best Practices; and WHEREAS, the DCA included the following on its Best Practices Worksheet CY 2013/SFY2014: “Does your municipality exclude from healthcare coverage part-time elected and appointed officials (less than 35 hours per week)?”; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack strives to exceed the minimum percentage of the DCA’s Best Practices checklist items required in order for all or part of the City’s State Aid payment to be released; and

WHEREAS, City representatives appeared before the Local Finance Board (LFB) of the Division of Local Government Services of the DCA on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, concerning the City’s application to issue bonds related to the funding of tax appeal judgments and settlements; and

WHEREAS, the LFB noted that elected City officials receiving health insurance benefits is not consistent with DCA Best Practices; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack have determined that it is in the City’s best interest to eliminate health insurance benefits for part-time City employees and elected City officials.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that elected City officials and part-time City employees are prohibited from receiving City-funded health insurance benefits, effective November 1, 2014; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby directed to amend the City Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual to reflect this change as needed.

Council Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent Excused Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 301-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX APPEAL ATTORNEY TO SETTLE THE CASES SET FORTH ON THE “SETTLED CASE” LIST DATED AUGUST 18, 2014 ATTACHED HERETO

WHEREAS, the name(s) set forth on the attached “Settled Case” list is/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 “Settled Case” list has/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 City’s Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq., and the offices of Marc A. Raso, Esq., Attorney at Law, LLC, has/have conducted a review of the prior

17 8/18/14 settlement(s) that were purportedly entered into, but inexplicably not finalized by and between the City's PRIOR Tax Appeal Attorney and the respective Plaintiff(s); and

WHEREAS, the City’s Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq., and the offices of Marc A. Raso, Esq., Attorney at Law, LLC, has/have reviewed said settlement(s) with the City’s Tax Assessor, Arthur Carlson, CTA and the City’s Appraiser, McNerney & Associates, Inc., and has/have requested the respective attorneys for the taxpayers to confirm said settlement(s); and

WHEREAS, the parties have been able to confirm the settlement(s) that were purportedly negotiated, but inexplicably not finalized, by the City's PRIOR Tax Appeal Attorney, for the revised assessment(s) set forth on the attached “Settled Case” list; and

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

WHEREAS, the City’s Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq. and the City’s Appraiser, McNerney & Associates, Inc. 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 “Settled Case” list; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack agrees to authorize the City’s Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq. to execute Stipulation(s) of Settlement on behalf of the City of Hackensack with respect to the cases on the attached “Settled Case” 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 “Settled Case” 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 earlier of one (1) year from the date of the receipt of the last applicable Tax Court Judgment for each matter or within sixty (60) days of the City’s receipt of the funds obtained through an emergency/budget/bond appropriation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution is to be provided to the City's Clerk, City's Tax Assessor, and City's Tax Appeal Attorney, Marc A. Raso, Esq.

Council Excu Member Intro Second Yes No Abstain Absent sed Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X

CITY OF HACKENSACK

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 $ 611,666.61 Grants 101,068.60 Payroll 1,699,954.18 Public Parking System 9,754.13 Capital 176,076.87 Escrow 24,539.66 Trust Account 128,233.12 Total Expenditures $2,751,293.17 Interfunds/Transfers $ 103,318.73

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 Councilman Sims and seconded by Deputy Mayor Canestrino to open the meeting to the public.

Chris Coli – I went on the city website and I could not find the meetings listed, it says this page cannot be found. Can Mr. Dib please correct this problem? The Mayor stated that with certain mobile devices you can’t get on the website. Mr. Dib is in the process of updating the website. When will certain Councilmembers cease the spying on employees at the parks? The parks are open to all the residents. I think there is someone running a tennis business at the tennis courts. It looks like these councilmembers are making the city employees do things they don’t want to do. Does the employee listen to the councilmember or his foreman?

Daniel Corolla – I like the website. I have a question – what is the process for a nixel message? Mr. Koster answered it goes through John Niland in the Fire Department/OEM and Albert Dib. Even though I don’t agree with everything you do, I don’t think you are out to do harm. The Economic Development position, you are not going to fill this position at this time is that correct Mayor? Mayor stated not at this time. If it such an important position why not fill it? You can all say you didn’t bring in the proper person for the position. Why not just admit that you created the job or fill the position to help the city?

Earl Warden – I have been coming to these meetings for a long time, chapter 1 is now closed and we are ready for chapter 2. Mayor I would like to speak to Mr. Sims directly. Do you run the Hackensack Basketball and it is a 501C3. It is legal to pay. Your payments should be documented. I can’t find it. On your Financial Disclosure Form you left Hackensack Basketball off. I was at the Rec for 16 years, I have never seen any councilperson come down to get permits, pay for permits, etc except for you guys. All others have removed themselves from the sports except to watch the games. I am unemployed and I feel it is not right that you are using your political ties to enhance your programs. Give something back to the city, give to the Hackensack Recreation programs.

Jason Nunnermacker – I proudly accepted your Bucket Challenge last week and yes I did it along with my Board of Education colleagues, we raised about $2,000.00. It is a good cause. Last meeting I spoke about Mr. Catania. Resolution 287-13 appointing Mr. Catania at the pleasure of the City Council. No RFQ was received. Ordinance 14-9 shows that he is a part time city employee. I sent in an OPRA request for his RFQ submission. I did not receive anything for Mr. Catania but I did receive two for Mr. Gray. Mr. Catania got health benefits but Mr. Gray wasn’t even offered benefits. I am not questioning Mr. Gray’s appointment and he is good at what he does. Why are they being treated differently? Who is Mr. Catania friends with that Mr. Gray isn’t. Mayor stated – I wasn’t aware that the Public Defender was an employee. Mr. Scrivo stated that the prosecutor serves at the pleasure of the council and the Public Defender serves a one year term.

Richard Salkin – The State statue trumps the ordinance. Has Mr. Catania been reappointed? Is there a lawsuit? You are willing to look past an expungement. It is on the New Jersey Courts website. A charge is pending. I didn’t support you so I didn’t expect anything from you. Mr. Battaglia what are we doing about the money and your wife? I want to know before I go to prosecutor’s office. Mayor stated this is a personnel matter and the council can not speak on this. Her rate has been reduced but she has been paid Mr. Salkin stated. Mr. Scrivo stated he will do a memo with a legal opinion. Since this is a personnel matter is should be discussed in executive session. Mr. Salkin stated you must protect the city money. All of this is public record.

19 8/18/14 Steven Gelber – Clinton Place – On a good note, I think it was a great thing for the city to come together on this issue, the bucket challenge. If you are a Comet you have been nominated for the challenge. Health insurance thank you for that. No one is being grandfathered in correct? Mayor stated yes. I think an ethics violation should be disclosed to you. I hope at the next meeting we have a new prosecutor. I know a memo has gone out in the past about our form of government and your duties as council members. We got a second round of lawsuits. Let the City Manager do his job. Ms. Heck’s lawsuit – Ms. Greenman I really wish I could be a fly on the wall when you are disposed.

Jared Wexler – Byrne Street – Ms. Greenman I know you weren’t born in this country but I have nothing but respect for those that came here and live the American Dream. You have sworn an oath to defend the constitution. The 1st amendment gives us the right to stand up and speak. That is part of being a councilperson, if you don’t like it maybe you should resign.

Stephen Neustadter 279 Hamilton Place – This doesn’t belong in a council meeting and it doesn’t belong in the public sector. Personal and derogatory claims should not be said here in this chamber and the mayor and council should say this.

Deborah Keeling Geddis – Hamilton Place – I am a concerned and scared home owner regarding the tax appeals. This large bill is left over from the previous council. 8.6 million dollars for the first year will cost tax payers $65-70 dollars, the second bond will be about 10 million which will be a substantial hit to the residents and a third bond in the amount again of about 10 million dollars. No one here is anti-police, they have been nothing but professional, but with this looming tax appeal pending how can you pay them 22%? If you can find a way to give them this raise without affecting our taxes give it to them, but I feel this was a reckless decision. How are you going to explain this to the senior citizens of the city? All the other contracts that are coming up will expect the same. I supported you on your strong stance on transparency, what happened? You are being dishonest about how much things are going to cost us.

Mayor explained the steps in the contract, you cannot include the steps in the raise, and it was 1- 1/2%. All the teachers, fireman and police go through a step process. It is only 22% if you count the steps.

Ms. Haverty – Berry Street – I wanted to speak about the 22% raise. Hackensack is under dire circumstances and I just want to make sure that the taxpayers understand that their taxes are going to be inflated. The Governor gave the tools for municipalities to keep taxes down. Everyone has to sacrifice for the good of the city. This is my feeling. I think going above the 2% cap is reckless. That is my opinion and I am entitled to it.

Emil Canestrino – I was a paid police officers for over 35 years and you are mis-informed about the police contract. It takes six steps to get to the top step and top pay, this has been in existence for years. The new contract has extended the steps to nine (9). Those in the step process do not get the 1-1/2% until they reach the top step and beyond. You are wrong with saying that they are getting more than the 1-1/2%.

Regina DiPasqua – Parker Avenue – It has been an interesting couple of weeks. There has been a lot of negative attention. A councilperson has filed police reports against me. You might want to look this up 2C:28-4A. I can go where I want to go and say what I want to say. You are flip flopping on the bond issue. I can’t understand why you went to the local finance board, you tried to make the city look bad. You voted against the police contract, stating irregularities, but at the next meeting you stated that you never saw the contract. Going to the local finance board along with some residents was just wrong especially bringing up the police contract, this was not in the best interest of the city. Without the Local Finance Board’s approval the citizens of Hackensack will be looking at tough nut to crack. It was irresponsible of you to throw mud on the city. Please stop the negative attention to the city Ms. Greenman.

Richard Gelber – Ms. Greenman went to the Bergen County Police and left paper on me there. It is outrageous that this group went to Trenton. Police Officers with families making $33,000.00, this contract was a win win for the city. It’s a disgrace that this sat on the previous city manger’s desk. The patching on the Central Avenue project is terrible. Great City spirit on the ALS challenge. Homeless shelter has turned around, thank you for going there. Is the accounting complete on the monies that Mr. Rottino owes the city? It is being looked into stated the Mayor. I have attended another municipalities meeting and their Municipal Attorney had a laptop, maybe we can see if this is possible for our City Attorney so he has everything he needs at his fingertips.

Kathleen Salvo – Hudson Street – I visited the Health Department today, they are short staffed. I don’t see a big city like Hackensack sharing services. There is a lot of paperwork within this department. We are short inspectors and office staff. Building Department needs help also. As per interim City Manager we have a part time person coming in for a one year contract.

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

Mayor asked the CFO Mangin to comment on the police contracts. CFO Mangin commented on the police contracts and explained the step increases.

Council Comments:

Councilman Battaglia – I started the team for my sons to be able to play. Everyone has a key that gets a permit. Yes it is true that I go around and check the fields, it is only for the benefit of the kids

Deputy Mayor Canestrino- We have a few board openings, we will be advertising them on the web site as well. We need a resident of the housing authority, we have an opening on the recreation board and an alternate on the planning board. This is a great positive way to be involved in the city. The best way to overcome some of our problems is to bring in rateables and the best way to get them is redevelopment. It is critical to market what we have in a positive way. We have to think out of the box, get out of our comfort zone, we have to encourage the city to grow. Please continue to support this growth. We will have a full evaluation on the parking expectations of the city with it redevelopment. I know that Mr. Reiner has made changes to the plan to put more parking in the park area. I respect Mr. Chase, but all you will have to do is walk across the street, it is a covered garage. Change in difficult but we have to open our eyes and be willing to change if we are going to grow. Political cronyism, so if someone contributes to our campaign and they are the most qualified person for the job, you cannot use that as a weapon to say that they are not allowed to work for the city. We have kept the position of economic director open because it is an important position. Right now we are looking for a qualified city manager and we will discuss this with the manager when he is on board as to whether to fill the position. The contract, we cannot speak about this as it is in litigation. They are complex contracts. I don’t want anyone to be frightened by things that were said tonight. I spoke about our many accomplishments that we made this year to the local finance board. We will always make decisions in the best interest of the city’s residents. I think it went well, I feel it was a positive meeting. We have a lot to be thankful and al lot to be hopeful for.

Councilman Sims –I want to thank everyone for coming out tonight. Last Friday was last day of summer camp and this week we start sign up for the fall camps.

Councilwoman Greenman – I think the most telling thing was that the CFO was not allowed to speak during at any of the public hearing directly to the residents. He was in Trenton, it is clear that the police are getting over 20%. The residents went on their own. I commend them for their love of the city and they were applauded.

Mayor Labrosse – The park, we have been going over this for such a long time, it is part of a plan. Just think if we buckled we would never move forward. This park is necessary, green space is necessary. This is the only way to move the city forward. You will be able to use the parking garage across the street and it is covered. The Finance Board, reckless was the word that was used, if the board made a decision to decline that bond, it would be catastrophic to the residents of the city. I think it is sad that people from the city went down there with a separated

21 8/18/14 agenda. Tomorrow is the Dupree’s, hope that the weather will cooperate. Thank you all for coming out.

There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 10:37p.m.

Approved by Mayor and Council on November 10, 2014.

______Mayor John P. Labrosse, Jr.

______Deputy Mayor Kathleen Canestrino

______Councilwoman Rose Greenman

______Councilman David Sims

______Councilman Leonardo Battaglia

______Deborah Karlsson, City Clerk