City Council

MINUTES March 15, 2007 Trenton Council Chamber 5:37 p.m. President Pintella announced that adequate public 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 March 9, 2007. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, was held on the above date at 5:37 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, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Ms. Staton, that the minutes of the City Council meeting held on February 15, 2007, be approved and the reading thereof dispensed with, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED. BY THE CLERK Proof of publication of an ordinance entitled “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”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Pintella, seconded by Ms. Staton, advanced to second reading, read by title, and announcement was then made by President Pintella of public hearing thereon. No one appearing, motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that hearing on the above ordinance be closed, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 5. Ms. Lartigue was absent from the room at the time of voting. The following was absent: Mr. Segura – 1. ADOPTED – HEARING CLOSED. The said ordinance was then considered, passed and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 5. Ms. Lartigue was out of the room at the time of voting. The following was absent: Mr. Segura – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED. March 15, 2007 BY THE CLERK Communication from Mayor Douglas H. Palmer – advising that he has made the following appointments and reappointments to the Trenton Landmarks Commission: Thomas Phillips, Carol Rogers, Andrew Carten, John Hatch, Wendy Nardi, Cathleen Crown, Art Hill, Patricia Madrigal. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Angelo M. Valente, Executive Director of Partnership For A Drug-Free New Jersey – advising of a state-wide study to evaluate whether or not local municipalities have adopted P.L. 2000, Chapter 33, which prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on private property by persons under legal drinking age. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Andrea Lea Quinty, Borough of Princeton Clerk – acknowledging receipt of letter submitted to the Borough of Princeton regarding safety and territorial issues with unlicensed taxicabs in the City of Trenton. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Natalie Rivera, 405 Liberty 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 Kimberly Ferguson, 21 Summer 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 Cheryl Williams, 145 Trent St.-Apt. 3, 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 Tonya R. Couch, 123 Cleveland Avenue, 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 Gino L. Testa, 125 Kent Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) RECEIVED AND FILED. March 15, 2007 Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Communication from Michael L. Loschiavo, 169 Churchill Avenue, Hamilton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (other) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Communication from Antoinette L. Molder, 1053 S. Broad St., Apt. 2nd, 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 Linda LaBella, 9 Thackery Lane, Cherry Hill – 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. Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Teodora Fernandez vs. Edward A. Jones, et als. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Mooring Tax Asset Group, LLC vs. Annie L. Wilson, et als. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Communication from Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 2007-1 adopted at their meeting on February 8, 2007; enclosing notice of Budget Meetings on February 27 and March 1, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Township of Lawrence – advising of public hearing scheduled on February 26, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss amendments to the Land Use Element. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Mercer County Improvement Authority – advising of reorganization meeting to be held on February 27, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. March 15, 2007 Communcation from New Jersey Division of Taxation – advising of release of levy upon liquor license #1111-33-140-002 owned by Hulse Enterprises, Inc., t/a Millie’s Place, 801 Anderson Street, Trenton, NJ. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Grady A. Blue, 1516 Greenwood Avenue, 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 Karen Faydalla, 142 Tindall Avenue, Hamilton – 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 Floyd K. Needham, 1 Carroll Court, Jackson – 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 Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission – advising of an audio seminar to be held on March 14, 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Verizon, CMR Claims Department, P.O. Box 60770, Oklahoma City, OK - 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 Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission – enclosing information regarding building/construction permits. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Rabinowitz, Lubetkin & Tully, LLC, Attorneys at Law, 293 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 100, Livingston, NJ – submitting information regarding an OPRA Update. RECEIVED AND FILED. March 15, 2007 BY THE CLERK Penelope S. Edwards-Carter, Acting Deputy City Clerk – advising that the following Raffle Applications have been approved as of March 15, 2007: North Trenton Little League, 1 Cadwalader Drive, Trenton, NJ; Divine Mercy Parish, 201 Adeline Street, Trenton, NJ. RECEIVED AND FILED. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-91 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION RENEWING PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1111-33-025-001, issued to Blue Note Enterprises, t/a Blu-Note Enterprises, 90 Pennington Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Pintella and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Pintella – 4. The following voted nay: Ms. Staton. Ms. Lartigue was absent from the room during voting. ADOPTED. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-92 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION RENEWING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE, issued to VJDB, LLC, t/a Quinn’s, 701-703 Cass Street, License No. 1111-33-009-003. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 5. Ms. Lartigue was absent from the room during voting. ADOPTED. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-93 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION INVALIDATING PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1111-33-206-003, ISSUED TO 149 CLUB, INC. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Pintella and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 5. Ms. Lartigue was absent from the room during voting. ADOPTED. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-94 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION INVALIDATING PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1111-33-106-004, ISSUED TO H & M ACQUISITIONS, INC. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Bethea and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-95 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION INVALIDATING PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1111-33-160-004, ISSUED TO CONCETTA FINE DINING, INC. March 15, 2007 The said resolution was seconded by Mr. Bethea and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-96 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION INVALIDATING PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1111-33-090-004, ISSUED TO CLINTON-HUDSON, INC. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Lartigue and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-97 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION INVALIDATING PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1111-32-230-005, ISSUED TO TREMONT LOUNGE, INC. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Lartigue and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-98 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING FORECLOSURE OF CERTAIN TAX SALE CERTIFICATES PURSUANT TO THE IN REM TAX FORECLOSURE ACT, FORECLOSURE ACTION #07-2 (Monmouth Place, etc.) The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Lartigue and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-99 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 07-55 WHICH AWARDED A CONTRACT TO CARROLL INDUSTRIES, 4 YOUNGS ROAD, TRENTON, NJ 08619, FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE BUILDING AND SITE DEMOLITION AT THE STORCELLA SITE, 21 NOTTINGHAM WAY, TRENTON, NJ. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Lartigue and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. March 15, 2007 BY MS. LARTIGUE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-100 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A MULTI-YEAR GRANT AND ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES OFFICE OF CANCER CONTROL AND PREVENTION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NJ COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL PLAN AT THE COUNTY LEVEL, in the amount of $65,000 per year for a total of $195,000 for the period July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2010. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-101 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, DIVISION OF HIV/AIDS SERVICES FOR THE PROVISIONS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE TRENTON HEALTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR WOMEN (HIP4W) AND PROJECT LISTOS IN THE AMOUNT OF $316,100.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-102 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $91,186.00 FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) MERCER COUNTY LOCAL BOARD TO OPERATE THE PURCHASE OF SERVICE PROGRAM. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-103 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE RESCUE MISSION OF TRENTON, 98 CARROLL STREET, TRENTON, NJ FOR EXTRAORDINARY, UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICES IN THE FORM OF PROVIDING TEMPORARY EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR INDIGENT, HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN IN THE CITY OF TRENTON, in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00; for the period from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. March 15, 2007 BY MR. PINTELLA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-104 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF SEWER CHARGES AT 473-475 MLK BLVD. (ACCOUNT #615-1992.301) DUE TO NON-ENTRY OF WATER INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Lartigue and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MS. LARTIGUE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-105 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF SEWER CHARGES AT 413 SANHICAN DRIVE (ACCOUNT #614-0242.301) DUE TO NON- ENTRY OF WATER INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-106 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF SEWER CHARGES AT 18 PASSAIC STREET (ACCOUNT #615-1291.301) DUE TO NON-ENTRY OF WATER INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-107 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF SEWER CHARGES AT 539 SECOND STREET (ACCOUNT #617-1627.300) DUE TO NON- ENTRY OF WATER INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON AND MS. LARTIGUE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-108 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION HONORING REVEREND DONALD R.A. TOUSSAINT, SR. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. March 15, 2007 BY MS. LARTIGUE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-109 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION HONORING REVEREND SIMEON D. SPENCER. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON AND MS. LARTIGUE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-110 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ON TARGET, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY CONSULTANTS, 933 BIRCH DRIVE, BRIELLE, NEW JERSEY 08730 TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES WITH REGARD TO GANGS AND AT RISK YOUTH 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 $91,000. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 4. The following abstained from voting: Mr. Bethea – 1. The following voted nay: Mr. Coston – 1. Mr. Coston feels that Barry Colicelli has done good work with the children, and with gang issues, but he doesn’t feel that the city should pay for his commute. Ms. Lartigue asked that a discussion be held in November regarding this contract. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-111 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) COMCENTREX 911 CONSOLES WITH ALI MONITORS FROM VERIZON, 6000 HADLEY ROAD, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07080 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, in an amount not to exceed $32,556.50. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-111 ½ 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 LAWRENCEVILLE ROAD LINCOLN MERCURY, 2920 BRUNSWICK PIKE, LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08648 FOR LEASING A 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FOR THE MAYOR’S OFFICE, in an amount not to exceed $28,836.00. Ms. Lartigue requested that there be a workshop at the end of the three year lease, so that City Council has a better understanding of leasing and purchasing an entire fleet for the city. March 15, 2007 The said resolution was seconded by Mr. Pintella and lost with the following voting aye: Ms. Lartigue, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 3. The following abstained from voting: Mr. Bethea, Mr. Coston, Mr. Melone – 3. The following was absent: Mr. Segura – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution lost. LOST. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-112 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE COMMITMENT OF RCA FUNDS FROM WEST WINDSOR I TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM THEREBY AMENDING RESOLUTION 06-050 AND REDUCING THE TOTAL COMMITMENT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM FROM $748,228 TO $720,721. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Lartigue and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-113 – 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 THE MUSIAL GROUP, P.A., 191 MILL LANE, MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE RENOVATIONS OF THE EXISTING FORMER FIRE HOUSE LOCATED AT 503 SOUTH BROAD STREET, BLOCK 10202 LOT 8 IN THE TRENTON, NEW JERSEY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, in an amount not to exceed $38,450.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-114 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION SUPPORTING WOODROSE PROPERTIES APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NJEDA) FOR A LOW INTEREST LOAN TO SUPPORT THE GOLDEN SWAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 101-107 SOUTH WARREN STREET. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. March 15, 2007 BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-115 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PROPOSED CITY HALL REDEVELOPMENT AREA IS AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, C.79, P.L. 1992. The said resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-116 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:2-7(d) AND N.J.S.A. 40A:3- 1 ET SEQ. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-117 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH EMMETT E. PRIMAS, JR., THE HEARD BUILDING, 20 EAST CENTRE STREET, WOODBURY, NEW JERSEY 08096, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES WHICH WAS AWARDED 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 $30,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-118 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH DECOTIIS, FITZPATRICK, COLE & WISLER, LLP, 500 FRANK W. BURR BOULEVARD, TEANECK, NEW JERSEY 07666, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES WHICH WAS AWARDED 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 $30,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Bethea and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. March 15, 2007 BY MR. PINTELLA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-119 - MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH HILL WALLACK, 202 CARNEGIE CENTER, PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 08543 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES WHICH WAS AWARDED 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 $40,000.00. The said resolution was seconded by Mr. Coston and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-120 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH SINGER & GOGER, 111 MULBERRY STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES WHICH WAS AWARDED 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 $30,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA AND MS. STATON Mr. Bethea and Ms. Staton 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 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TRENTON APPROVING THE CITY HALL REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN. WHEREAS, the City of Trenton, pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.), is actively engaged in the execution and administration of the City Hall Redevelopment Area Plan; and WHEREAS, there has been prepared and submitted to the City Council of the City of Trenton (herein called the “Governing Body”) for its review and approval the City Hall Redevelopment Area Plan (Attachment A); and WHEREAS, the plan will further the objectives within the Redevelopment Area and will be in the interest of the People of the City of Trenton; and WHEREAS, consistent with the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law the Planning Board of the City of Trenton, the duly designated and official planning body of the City of Trenton, has submitted to the Governing Body its recommendations respecting the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area; March 15, 2007 NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Trenton as follows: 1. Said Redevelopment Plan for the aforementioned project entitled “City Hall Redevelopment Plan” dated January 2007, is hereby approved, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file said copy of the approved Redevelopment Plan with the minutes of this meeting. 2. It is hereby found and determined that said Redevelopment Plan for said Project Area conforms to the Master Plan and local objectives of the City of Trenton. On roll call, the above motion of Mr. Bethea and Ms. Staton was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Ms. Staton, that Thursday, April 5, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., at Mott School located at 45 Stokely Avenue, Trenton, NJ, be and the same 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 it 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, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING APRIL 5, 2007 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: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE GEORGE PAGE/HETZEL FIELD IMPROVEMENT AND EXPANSION IN AND BY THE CITY OF TRENTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,600,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $800,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: March 15, 2007 Section 1. The several improvements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are hereby respectively authorized to be undertaken by the City of Trenton, New Jersey as general improvements. For the several improvements or purposes described in Section 3, there are hereby appropriated the respective sums of money therein stated as the appropriation made for each improvement or purpose, such sums amounting in the aggregate to $1,600,000, including a $400,000 grant from the State of New Jersey Green Acres Program for George Page and a $400,000 grant from the State of New Jersey Green Acres Program for Hetzel Field (collectively, the “State Grants”) and a $400,000 loan from the State of New Jersey Green Acres Program for George Page and a $400,000 loan from the State of New Jersey Green Acres program for Hetzel Field. No down payment is required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-11(c) as the improvements are being partially funded by the State Grants. Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the several improvements or purposes, negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $800,000 pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Section 3. The several improvements hereby authorized and the several purposes for which the bonds are to be issued, the estimated cost of each improvement and the appropriation therefore, the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for each improvement and the period of usefulness of each improvement are as follows: Estimated Appropriation Maximum Amount and Estimated of Bonds or Period Purpose Cost Notes Usefulness a. George Page The rehabilitation and redevelopment of sites currently known as Block 22101, Lot 3, Block 22101, Lots 1 and 2, and Block 22201, Lot 2, including all work and materials necessary therefore and incidental $800,000 $400,000 15 years (to be financed as the $400,000 loan from the State of New Jersey Green Acres Program) March 15, 2007 Estimated Appropriation Maximum Amount and Estimated of Bonds or Period Purpose Cost Notes Usefulness a. Hetzel Field The rehabilitation and redevelopment of sites currently known as Block 25601, Lot 6, Block 25501, Lot 7, Block 25501, Lot 5, Block 25501, Lot 6, and Block 25501, Lot 8, including all work and materials necessary therefore and incidental thereto. $800,000 $400,000 15 years (to be financed as the $400,000 loan from the State of New Jersey Green Acres Program) TOTALS $1,600,000 $800,000 The excess of the appropriation made for each of the improvements or purposes aforesaid over the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued therefore, as above stated, is the amount of the down payment for each purpose. Section 4. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as may be determined by the chief financial officer; provided that no note shall mature later than one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the chief financial officer. The chief financial officer shall determine all matters in connection with notes issued pursuant to this ordinance, and the chief financial officer’s signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of the Local Bond Law. The chief financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The chief financial officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to this ordinance is made. Such report must include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold, the prices obtained and the names of the purchaser. Section 5. The City hereby certifies that it has adopted a capital budget or a temporary capital budget, as applicable. The capital or temporary capital budget of the City is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. To the extent that the purposes authorized herein are inconsistent with the adopted capital or temporary capital budget, a revised capital or temporary capital budget has been filed with the Division of Local Government Services. Section 6. The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated: (a) The purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are not current expenses. They are all improvements that the City may lawfully undertake as general improvements, and no part of the costs thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby. March 15, 2007 (b) The average period of usefulness, computed on the basis of the respective amounts of obligations authorized for each purposes and the reasonable life thereof within the limitations of the Local Bond Law, is 15 years. (c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such statement shows that the gross debt of the City as defined in the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided in this bond ordinance by $800,000, and the obligations authorized herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by that Law. (d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $320,000 for items of expense listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated costs indicated herein for the purposes or improvements. Section 7. Any grant moneys received other than the State Grants for the purposes described in Section 3 hereof shall be applied either to direct payment of the cost of the improvements or to payment of the obligations issued pursuant to this ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized but not issued hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are so used. Section 8. The chief financial officer of the City is hereby authorized to prepare and to update from time to time as necessary a financial disclosure document to be distributed in connection with the sale of obligations of the City and to execute such disclosure document on behalf of the City. The chief financial officer is further authorized to enter into the appropriate undertaking to provide secondary market disclosure on behalf of the City pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Rule”) for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of obligations of the City and to amend such undertaking from time to time in connection with any change in law, or interpretation thereof, provided such undertaking is and continues to be, in the opinion of a nationally recognized bond counsel, consistent with the requirements of the Rule. In the event that the City fails to comply with its undertaking, the City shall not be liable for any monetary damages, and the remedy shall be limited to specific performance of the undertaking. Section 9. The full faith and credit of the City are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the City, and the City shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the City for the payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitations of rate or amount. Section 10. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law. On roll call, the above motion by Mr. Bethea was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. March 15, 2007 Motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, New Jersey, 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 introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING APRIL 19, 2007 BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-121 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA, INC., FOR PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO RECONFIGURATION PROJECT AS MANDATED BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Lartigue and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MS. LARTIGUE - RESOLUTION NO. 07-122 – 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 THE WHITMAN COMPANIES, 116 TICES LANE, UNIT B- 1, EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE MAGIC MARKER SITE, 467 CALHOUN STREET, TRENTON, NJ, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, in an amount not to exceed $104,825.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-123 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH WINZINGER, INC. TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF ADDITIONAL DEMOLITION DEBRIS FROM THE THROPP SITE (960-964 EAST STATE STREET), for the additional $30,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. March 15, 2007 BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-124 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVED CITY LIGHTING. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Lartigue and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. BY MS. LARTIGUE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-125 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,273,563 FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR RESTORATION OF A STREAM BETWEEN CALHOUN AND MARION STREET. Alan Greenwald, Director of Housing and Economic Development, appeared to speak regarding the grant. Mr. Greenwald advised City Council that the money will help to clean the swell and restore it to an acceptable condition which will help reduce flooding. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. After the President had asked if anyone wished to speak on any matter, Zachary Chester, 1405 Stuyvesant Avenue, appeared and spoke in favor of the Mayor having a car, and that is should be the best. Also, with regards to the contract for Barry Colicelli, he feels that a presentation should be made to the residents so we can see what Mr. Colicelli is doing. APPEARED. Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue, appeared and spoke regarding his concerns regarding the mounds of dirt at a gas station. He would also like to know if its legal to have three electrical boxes on a single building. Also, were there any violations issued on 319 Elmer Street that caught fire. Mr. Clark feels that the Mayor deserves the best car available. APPEARED. Alphonso Nicolas, of Burlington, appeared and spoke of his support of Dr. Alexander Nicolas being appointed as a principal within the school district of the City of Trenton. APPEARED. Vasti Garcia Nicolas, 912 Parker Street, appeared and spoke of her support of her husband, Dr. Nicolas, being appointed as a principal within the school district of the City of Trenton. APPEARED. March 15, 2007 Dr. Alexander Nicolas, 4 Sanhican Drive, appeared and requested City Council’s help in obtaining a position within the Trenton Board of Education. APPEARED. Ms. Staton informed Dr. Nicolas that City Council does not have control over the hiring process at the Board of Education. James Fouse, 13 Covell Avenue, appeared and asked when the Superintendent of Schools will be before City Council. He feels that there are several serious issues that need to be addressed. APPEARED. Kathy McBride, 46 Laurel Street, appeared and spoke regarding alarming news that an employee working at the filtration plant was observed on January 25 urinating in the filtration bed. She said that the employee was suspended for six months, after which time he will be allowed to return to work. Ms. McBride is concerned that this man may have a contagious disease and was OSHA called in. APPEARED. Eric Jackson, Director of Public Works, responded by saying that this claim has been unfound, and that there has not been an intrusion to the water system. He said that the water is of the highest of quality. Mr. Pintella requested that that matter be discussed at the following Tuesday Council meeting. Ms. Lartigue responded by saying that the 4th Tuesday in April has been scheduled for the Superintendent of Schools to appear before City Council. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, appeared and spoke of several concerns, including if it was a conflict for a City Clerk to have a real estate license. She doesn’t feel that the Mayor should have a car, but not a Lincoln Town Car. Ms. Stewart also thanked Leonard Pucciatti, Director of Inspections, for the quality of life hearing that was held on Lamberton Street. APPEARED. Paul Harris, 137 Centre Street, appeared and said that he doesn’t feel that the Mayor should have a luxury car. Also, he recommended that uniforms imposed for public schools. APPEARED. Kenny Bullock, 341 Monmouth Street, appeared and spoke in support of the Mayor receiving a car. APPEARED. Ms. Staton congratulated Captain Juniak for receiving an award at the Trenton PAL. March 15, 2007 No one else appearing, 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, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ADOPTED. The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m. There were approximately fifty (50) people in attendance at this meeting. Respectfully submitted, President Acting Deputy City Clerk