City Council

MINUTES March 1, 2007 Trenton Council Chamber 5:38 p.m. President Pintella announced that adequate public notice has been provided to the public specifying the time and place for this meeting in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, approved on October 21, 1975 and effective January 19, 1976. The FY 2006 annual notice was mailed to the Times and the Trentonian, posted on the first floor bulletin board in City Hall, and filed in the City Clerk’s Office on June 29, 2006. The agenda for the said meeting was mailed, posted and filed on February 23, 2007. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, was held on the above date at 5:38 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Pintella, and, on roll call, the following members were present: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President at this time asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of the passing of Margaret K. Ture, former City Clerk; City Inspector Debra Goins, the grandmother of Chief of Staff Renee Haynes and Trenton resident Ms. Rhonda Berry, a Cancer Advocate. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, that the minutes of the City Council meetings held on February 6 and 13, 2007, be approved and the reading thereof dispensed with, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED. BY THE CLERK Proof of publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER XIV, “TRAFFIC”. (Parking for the Handicapped – repeal Adeline Street, Beatty Street and Bellevue Avenue) RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, advanced to second reading, read by title, and announcement was then made by President Pintella of public hearing thereon. No one appearing to speak, motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that hearing on the above ordinance be closed, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING CLOSED. The said ordinance was then considered, passed and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. March 1, 2007 The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED. BY THE CLERK Proof of publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE LAMBERTON STREET REDEVELOPMENT AREA KNOWN AS 707 CENTRE STREET, BLOCK 11902, FROM JOHN GEORGE”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Ms. Staton, seconded by Mr. Coston, advanced to second reading, read by title, and announcement was then made by President Pintella of public hearing thereon. No one appearing to speak, motion was made by Mr. Pintella, seconded by Ms. Staton, that hearing on the above ordinance be closed, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING CLOSED. The said ordinance was then considered, passed and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED. BY THE CLERK Proof of publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE LAMBERTON STREET REDEVELOPMENT AREA KNOWN AS 709 CENTRE STREET, BLOCK 11902, LOT 14, FROM JOHN GEORGE”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, advanced to second reading, read by title, and announcement was then made by President Pintella of public hearing thereon. No one appearing to speak, motion was made by Ms. Staton, seconded by Mr. Coston, that hearing on the above ordinance be closed, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING CLOSED. March 1, 2007 The said ordinance was then considered, passed and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED. BY THE CLERK Proof of publication of an ordinance “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE LAMBERTON STREET REDEVELOPMENT AREA KNOWN AS 1010 LAMBERTON STREET, BLOCK 11902, PORTION OF LOT 7, FROM GASPER VITALE, JR.” RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Coston, seconded by Mr. Bethea, advanced to second reading, read by title, and announcement was then made by President Pintella of public hearing thereon. No one appearing to speak, motion was made by Mr. Pintella, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, that hearing on the above ordinance be closed, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING CLOSED. The said ordinance was then considered, passed and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED. BY THE CLERK Proof of publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE LAMBERTON STREET REDEVELOPMENT AREA KNOWN AS 739 CENTRE STREET, BLOCK 11903, LOT 7 FROM BROCHA EQUITIES, LLC.” RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, advanced to second reading, read by title, and announcement was then made by President Pintella of public hearing thereon. No one appearing to speak, motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, that hearing on the above ordinance be closed, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. March 1, 2007 The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING CLOSED. The said ordinance was then considered, passed and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED. BY THE CLERK Civil Action – in the matter of Bernice Ames vs. City of Trenton. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Alfred D. Powers vs. Eastern Home Inspection of New Jersey, Ray Hermo, Gerald Taranto and the City of Trenton. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Communication from Duane R. Marth, 98 Carroll Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Communication from Juliet K. Young, 832 Genesee Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Communication from Floyd Needham, 1 Carroll Court, Jackson, NJ – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Communication from Milinda B. Kasbekar, 18 Noa Court, Hamilton, NJ – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) RECEIVED AND FILED. March 1, 2007 Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Communication from Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation – submitting Agenda for February 21, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Mercer County Planning Board – advising of meeting scheduled for February 21, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – submitting meeting schedule for February, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Trenton Housing Authority – submitting meeting schedule for February 14, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Mercer County Improvement Authority – submitting agenda for February 13, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Rocky L Peterson, Esq., Hill Wallack LLP, Attorneys at Law, 202 Carnegie Center, Princeton, New Jersey – advising that their Petition for Certification to the New Jersey Supreme Court has been granted regarding the In Re Referendum Petition to Repeal Ordinance 04-75. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from State of New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – submitting copy of Notice of Charges preferred against Ransome Group LLC, t/a Championship Sports Bar and Grill, 931 Chambers Street, Trenton, NJ. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Comcast – advising of channel changes. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Capital City Redevelopment Corporation – submitting agenda for the Board of Directors Meeting to be held on February 27, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. BY THE CLERK Penelope S. Edwards-Carter, Acting Deputy City Clerk – advising that the following Raffle Licenses have been approved as of March 1, 2007: Holy Cross Post 417 Catholic War Veterans, 301 Grand Street, Trenton, NJ; Anthony J. Golowski Memorial Foundation, 39 Crescent Avenue, Trenton, NJ. RECEIVED AND FILED. March 1, 2007 Penelope S. Edwards-Carter, Acting Deputy City Clerk – submitting report of revenue collected by the City Clerk’s Office for the month of January, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-69 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE WITH BROAD PACKAGE PRIVILEGES NO. 1111-32-041-007. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-70 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.5 ET SEQ. TO J III ELECTRONICS, INC., 25359 MT. PLEASANT ROAD, COLUMBUS, NEW JERSEY 08022 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF DOOR ACCESS EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, in an amount not to exceed $17,650.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-71 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO RIPI CONCRETE, LLC, 11 MICHAEL MCCORRISTIN ROAD, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08690, FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR CONTRACT 2006-1 PHASE II CONSTRUCTION OF CURB RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF TRENTON, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION, in an amount not to exceed $147,662.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Coston and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. March 1, 2007 BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-72 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 94-498 WHICH APPROVED AN AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES WHICH LALOR URBAN RENEWAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW. Assistant Business Administrator Dennis Gonzalez explained that the above resolution is an amendment to a resolution that was adopted back in 1994 which authorized a payment in lieu of taxes for the Lalor Shopping Center. The reason for this amendment is that the primary owner of Lalor Shopping Center has some estate planning issues and wishes to adjust the structure of the ownership of the Lalor Shopping Center and in order to allow the pilot to continue with the new structure, it requires City Council‘s authorization. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-73 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND WARDING CONTRACT TO ALTCHEM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., 1300 INDUSTRIAL HIGHWAY, UNIT 5, SOUTHAMPTON, PA 18966, FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEMOLITION, SITE CLEARANCE AND ASBESTOS REMOVAL AT 891-925 EAST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NJ, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, in an amount not to exceed $286,665.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-74 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS (ASCAP) FOR THE YEAR 2007, for the annual fee of $681.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. March 1, 2007 BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-75 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO PKF- MARK III, INC., 170 PHEASANT RUN, NEWTOWN, PA 18940 FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE FILTRATION PLANT PRE-TREATMENT AND FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $52,927,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Coston and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-76 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO WINCHESTER ROOFING CORPORATION, 204 SCARLET OAK ROAD, TURNERSVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08012-2323, FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR ROOF RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS ON THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BUILDING, 707 (745) CALHOUN STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY, in an amount not to exceed $65,608.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-77 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE CITY OF TRENTON. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Pintella and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-78 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 06-193 TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE ELEVATOR INSPECTION AND SUBCODE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON, DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. March 1, 2007 The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MESSRS. BETHEA AND SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-79 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.5 ET SEQ. TO MWH AMERICAS, PARK 80 WEST, PLAZA II, 4TH FLOOR, SADDLE BROOK, NJ 07663 FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO ITS OUTSIDE WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, in an amount not to exceed $147,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MESSRS. BETHEA AND SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-80 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A_20.5 ET. SEQ. TO MCMANIMON & SCOTLAND, LLC, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ONE RIVERFRONT PLAZA, FOURTH FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102-5408 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND/OR NOTES, INCLUDING THE REVIEW OF PROCEDURES AND THE RENDERING OF LEGAL OPTIONS ACCEPTABLE TO THE FINANCIAL COMMUNITY, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON AND MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-81 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #06-424 BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES FOR THE PREVENTION ORIENTED SERVICES FOR CHILD HEALTH (PORSCHE) TO INCREASE THE GRANT AWARD FROM $69,667 TO $134,120.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. March 1, 2007 BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-82 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN THE PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY, in an amount not to exceed $41,262.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-83 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION HONORING PETER WISE ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE TRENTON AREA SOUP KITCHEN The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. At this time according to the docket, a resolution entitled “RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 3587 AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 27D OF TITLE 52 OF THE REVISED STATUES AND AMENDING P.L. 1985, c.222” was to be considered by City Council. Several members of City Council discussed the effect that RCA’s have on the community. Mr. Coston requested that the effect of affordable housing in the City of Trenton be discussed at the City Council meeting scheduled for April 10, 2007. Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, that the said resolution be withdrawn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-84 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH LAUFER, KNAPP, TORZEWSKI & DALENA, LLC, 23 CATTANO AVENUE, MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY 07960 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES WHICH WS AWARDED THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ., to increase the contract amount by $90,000.00 with the total contract amount not to exceed $180.000. March 1, 2007 The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Coston and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-85 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW MATTER IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $10,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-86 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A LOAN FROM THE NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PROGRAM. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. LARTIGUE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-87 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RONALD ZILINSKI AS DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MESSRS. BETHEA AND SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-88 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF SAMUEL FRISBY AS DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. March 1, 2007 The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-89 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE FERGUSON GROUP, 1130 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, SUITE 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES-FEDERAL MATTERS THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ, in an amount not to exceed $88,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-90 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 07-49 SOLELY WITH RESPECT TO THE SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR THE CONTRACT AUTHORIZED THEREBY WITH EMA, INC., 191 TERRY ROAD, HARTFORD, CT 06105, TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES THAT WILL INCLUDE THE ANALYSIS OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES AND EFFICIENCY IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES; RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES & CULTURE; PUBLIC WORKS; AND INSPECTIONS, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA Mr. Bethea introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading, publication as provided by law, and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. The Clerk then read said ordinance by title: ORDINANCE DESIGNATING LEEWOOD CP NORTH LLC, AS EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPER OF A PORTION OF THE HUMBOLDT-SWEETS REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTIES. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Trenton approved the Humboldt- Sweets Redevelopment Plan including amendments adopted on January 5, 2006 by Ordinance 06-001; and WHEREAS, the City Council designated Leewood CP North, LLC as exclusive developer of a portion of the Humboldt-Sweets Redevelopment Area on February 16, 2006 by Resolution 06-086; and March 1, 2007 WHEREAS, exclusive development rights have expired and the City desires to extend said designation; and WHEREAS, among the objectives of the Plan is to develop vacant lands and buildings into viable residential units and improve the City’s tax base; and WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law at N.J.S.A. 40A:12A- 8(g) authorizes the City of Trenton to convey city-owned property to any other party, without public bidding, and at such price and upon such terms as it deems reasonable in furtherance of the objectives of the Redevelopment Plan for the area; and WHEREAS, Leewood CP North, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company, located at 128 South Warren Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608, has proposed to develop a residential community for low, moderate and market rate homeownership on a portion of the properties located within the Humboldt-Sweets Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the city-owned properties to be conveyed to Leewood CP North, LLC, excluding a portion of Block 6810, Lot 9 are the following: ADDRESS BLOCK LOT 700 Calhoun Street 6810 9 726 Calhoun Street 6810 12 134 Fountain Avenue 6810 6 135 Fountain Avenue 6810 8 New Rose Street 7011 7 109-111 New Rose Street 7011 6 113 New Rose Street 7011 5 115 New Rose Street 7011 4 117 New Rose Street 7011 3 119 New Rose Street 7011 2 121 New Rose Street 7011 1 WHEREAS, said development is consistent with the objectives of the Humboldt- Sweets Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, Leewood CP North, LLC has offered to purchase the subject city- owned properties for the total amount of $15,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Trenton that 1. Leewood CP North, LLC, possesses the qualifications, and the financing mechanisms are in place that are necessary to acquire and redevelop the properties in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan for the area. 2. Leewood CP North, LLC, is hereby designated as exclusive developer of a portion of the Humboldt-Sweets Redevelopment Area, inclusive of all of the properties specifically identified herein, and any and all properties owned by the developer, for a period of one year from the date of the adoption of this ordinance. 3. The conveyance of the city-owned properties, identified herein, by negotiation, is the appropriate method of making said properties available for redevelopment. 4. The total purchase price of $15,000.00 for the acquisition of all of the city- owned properties identified herein is hereby deemed to be reasonable. March 1, 2007 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Disposition Agreement, as well as any and all documents necessary to convey the city-owned properties identified herein to Leewood CP North, LLC, or assignee, upon the written approval of the City of Trenton. 6. The City Clerk is hereby directed to attest to the execution of the Disposition Agreement, and to publish this Ordinance as required by applicable law. 7. This Ordinance shall take effect after final passage and publication in accordance with applicable law. On roll call, the above motion by Mr. Bethea was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Ms. Staton, that Thursday, March 15, 2007, be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place where said ordinance will be further considered on second reading and final passage and the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance and give public notice of its introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING MARCH 15, 2007 After the President had asked if anyone wished to speak on any matter, Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue, appeared and spoke regarding slum landlords in the City of Trenton. APPEARED. Steve Cooper, from West Trenton, appeared and spoke of the great job he feels the Director of Police Joseph Santiago is doing with regards to the City of Trenton. APPEARED. Nicholas Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, appeared and urged City Council to pass a resolution supporting Assembly Bill #3587. APPEARED. Anthony Tucker, 26 South Westfield Avenue, appeared and spoke regarding lack of parking at the Jennye W. Stubblefield Senior Center. APPEARED. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, appeared and spoke of affordable housing in the City of Trenton. March 1, 2007 Carlos Avilas, 622 Adeline Street, appeared and spoke with regards to affordable housing. APPEARED. Christian A. Born, 125 Second Street, appeared and spoke of his concerns regarding an accident that occurred on Lalor Street where a man was killed and a witness was told by a Trenton Police Officer to mind his own business. He also spoke of the effect of RCA’s on the City of Trenton. APPEARED. Frank Weeden, 256 Allen Street, appeared and spoke of his opposition of RCA’s because he feels they have an negative impact on minorities. APPEARED. Ms. Lartigue responded by saying that the issues regarding RCA’s are not up for debate, and there is a need for affordable housing for all in the City. Kenny Bullock, owner of Bullock’s Barber Shop, appeared and spoke regarding affordable housing. APPEARED. Alex Allen, representing ISLES, appeared and spoke regarding affordable housing and RCA’s. APPEARED. Zachary Chester, 1405 Stuyvesant Avenue, appeared and commended City Council and the Mayor for taking a second look regarding RCA’s and affordable housing in the City of Trenton. APPEARED. Donald Brokate, 104 Cornwall Avenue, appeared and spoke regarding redevelopment in the City of Trenton, and of his disappointment in the response that he receives when he advertises for his rental properties. APPEARED. Marjorie Pender, 575 Centre Street, appeared and spoke of her love of the City of Trenton; and of her concerns regarding RCA’s. APPEARED. March 1, 2007 No one else appearing to speak, motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, to adjourn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. There were approximately fifty (50) people in attendance at this meeting. President Acting Deputy City Clerk