City Council

MINUTES April 19, 2007 Trenton Council Chamber 5:35 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, 2976. 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 April 13, 2007. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, was held on the above date at 5:35 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. Segura, Mr. Pintella – 5. The following members were absent: Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton – 2. (Mr. Melone entered the meeting at 5:40 p.m. Ms. Staton entered the meeting at 5:44 p.m.) The President at this time asked for a moment of silence as the nation morns the loss of several lives at the Virginia Tech University Campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. Also, to pray for a speedy recovery for Governor Corzine, who was injured in a car accident. And for a moment of silence for several Trenton residents, Gerald Ball, Vincent Sapp, and Alfred Rossi, of Rossi’s Restaurant, in Trenton. Motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Coston, that the minutes of the City Council meeting held on April 5, 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, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED. BY THE CLERK Proof of publication of an ordinance entitled “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”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Ms. Lartigue, 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, motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, 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. April 19, 2007 The said ordinance was then considered, passed and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. 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 “AN ORDINANCE TO RELEASE, VACATE AND EXTINGUISH ANY AND ALL PUBLIC RIGHTS IN AND TO A PORTION OF WOOLEY ALLEY”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Pintella, seconded by Coston, 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. 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, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. 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, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton -1. 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 A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND EVA CORDERO FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Bethea, 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, motion was made by Mr. Bethea, 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. (Ms. Staton entered the meeting at 5:44 p.m.) The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING CLOSED. April 19, 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 entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND PATRICIA WILLIAMS FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Ms. Staton, 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, motion was made by Mr. Segura, 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. 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 A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND JAMES DAVIS FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Ms. Lartigue, 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. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, 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. April 19, 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 entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND LORPUE SUAH FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING”. 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. Segura, 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 “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING “AN ORDINANCE CONTINUING CERTAIN POSITIONS, FIXING SALARY RANGES THEREFORE AND SETTING FORTH CERTAIN TERMS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTRACT WITH THE TRENTON FIRE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION” (ORDINANCE NO. 00-54 ADOPTED ON AUGUST 7, 2000)”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Pintella, 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, motion was made by Mr. Segura, seconded by Mr. Melone, 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. April 19, 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 Proof of publication of an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSTRUCTION, OFFICE OF REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1 JOHN FITCH WAY, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625-0229”. 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. Segura, 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 Communication from Clarence E. Woodland, 349 Oakland Street – 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 Joseph Zigleneski, 124 Woodside Avenue – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) RECEIVED AND FILED. April 19, 2007 Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Communication from Joseph T. Fishburne, 47 Christoph Avenue – 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 Rosario Rodas, 401 Commonwealth Avenue – 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 State of New Jersey Government Records Council – submitting Final Decision of the Government Records Council and the Findings & Recommendations of the Executive Director in the matter of GRC Complaint No. 2007- 58. RECEIVED AND FILED. Civil Action (Complaint) – in the matter of The Hibbert Group v. City of Trenton. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Civil Action – in the matter of Concetta Maiuri v. Capitol City Contracting, Inc. 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 Taxation – submitting Equalization Table for Mercer County for 2007. RECEIVED AND FILED. Civil Action (Summons) – in the matter of Darryl Young et al. v. City of Trenton. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Communication from Denise Bolt, 36 South Walter Street – 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. April 19, 2007 Civil Action (Summons) – in the matter of Aquanetta Harris v. City of Trenton. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Civil Action – in the matter of Istar 200-300 Riverview v. Trenton City (Real Property Tax Appeal) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Civil Action – in the matter of Istar 100 Riverview v. Trenton City (Real Property Tax Appeal) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Civil Action – in the matter of Brandywine Trenton Urban Renewal, LLC v. City of Trenton. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Civil Action – in the matter of Brandywine Trenton Urban Renewal, LLC v. City of Trenton. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Civil Action – in the matter of Brandywine Trenton Urban Renewal, LLC v. City of Trenton. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Communication from Michele R. Donato, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 145, Lavallette, NJ – submitting copy of letter submitted to Supreme Court of New Jersey on behalf of Frank Weeden. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. April 19, 2007 Communication from Arlindo B. Araujo, Esquire, Law Offices of Garces & Grabler, 235 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ – submitting letter requesting that the meeting scheduled for April 10, 2007, regarding Elm Tavern, Inc., t/a Tweet’s Elm Tavern, located at 28 Elm Street, holder of Plenary Retail Consumption License #1111- 33-079-004., be rescheduled to a later date. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and City Council. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-150 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION APPROVING A PERSON-TO-PERSON TRANSFER OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1111-33-079-005 The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Bethea and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 5. The following members voted nay: Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura – 2. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-151 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A WIRELESS DATA LINK FROM THE TRENTON LIBRARY, MAIN BRANCH, TO CITY HALL AND WIRELESS CAMERA LINKS BETWEEN FIVE CAMERAS LOCATED AROUND THE PERIMETER OF CITY HALL AND THE CITY HALL NETWORK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, in an amount not to exceed $33,408.80. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-152 – 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 TAFCO, INC., 50 VANDERVEER ROAD, FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY 07728 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR AN AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT THE MULTI PURPOSE FIELD ON WEST STATE STREET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE, DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, in an amount not to exceed $26,655.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. April 19, 2007 The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-153 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8) XTS2500 PORTABLE RADIOS WITH ACCESSORIES FROM MOTOROLA CORPORATION, INC., P.O. BOX 1335, BURLINGTON, NJ 08016, 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 $23,059.20. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-154 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF AN EMERGENCY CONTRACT WITH CWC MASON CONTRACTORS, 326 KLAGG AVENUE, TRENTON, NJ 08638 FOR EMERGENCY STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING REPAIRS AT 110-112 SOUTH WARREN STREET, in an amount not to exceed $32,250.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-155 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION CANCELING OLD OUTSTANDING EXPENDITURE CLEARING ACCOUNT CHECKS. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-156 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 FROM KABOOM! FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW GREG GRANT PARK The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Coston and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. April 19, 2007 The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-157 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #06-716 BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY SCHOOL OF NURSING, P.O. BOX 7718, EWING, NJ 08628 TO CHANGE THE ACCOUNT NUMBERS OF THE MONEY OWED FOR LESLIE RICE. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Coston and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-158 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A FISCAL YEAR 2007 STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT PROVIDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION TO THE CITY OF TRENTON, NEW JERSEY POLICE DEPARTMENT, in the amount of $15,572.75. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Coston and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-159 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY, CLICK IT OR TICKET SEAT BELT CAMPAIGN. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MESSRS. COSTON AND SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-160 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CAPITAL SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAM WORKPLAN FOR YEARS THREE TO FIVE TO ENABLE THE CITY TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAM, in the amount of $525,000. April 19, 2007 The said resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-161 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) GIS SERVERS FOR CITY HALL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, in an amount not to exceed $22,029.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MESSRS. SEGURA AND MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-162 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUB-GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND VARIOUS CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A JOB READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS ATTAINMENT PROGRAM FOR 25 OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16-21 YEARS OLD. The above resolution was seconded by Ms. Staton and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-163 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE BOND WITH ACSTAR INSURANCE COMPANY, 233 MAIN STREET, NEW BRITIAN, CT., 06050 FOR VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VoIP) SERVICES, PERFORMED BY NEXIRA ONE, LLC, in the amount of $152,172.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. April 19, 2007 BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-164 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT THROUGH A NON-FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS WITH DENTAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION, INC., PLAZA 35, 1030 ST. GEORGES AVENUE, AVENEL, NEW JERSEY 07001-1327 TO PROVIDE DENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE TO THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF TRENTON. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-165 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION CANCELING PERMITS AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES, to Dee Wood Contracting - $43.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. COSTON Mr. Coston 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 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE LAMBERTON STREET REDEVELOPMENT AREA KNOWN AS 739 CENTRE STREET, BLOCK 11903, LOT 7 FROM BROCA EQUITIES, LLC. WHEREAS, there is within the City of Trenton and the Lamberton Street Redevelopment Area certain real property identified on the City of Trenton Tax Map as Block 11903, Lot 7, and commonly known as 739 Centre Street; and WHEREAS, the City of Trenton, pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, at N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-8(b) and 40A:12A-22(i), has the statutory authority to acquire the property upon such terms as are deemed reasonable in furtherance of the objectives of the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Trenton, pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, at N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-8(c) and the Eminent Domain Act of 1971, N.J.S.A. 20:3-1 et seq., has the statutory authority to “(a)cquire, by condemnation, any land or building which is necessary for the redevelopment project”; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Trenton to acquire said property from Brocha Equities, LLC, in order to achieve the redevelopment objectives in the Lamberton Street Redevelopment Area Plan; and April 19, 2007 WHEREAS, the City of Trenton has established the fair market value by way of negotiation at One Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00); and WHEREAS, funds are available in the FY 2005 Capital Budget, Account #C-04- 05-60-068H-000. NOW, THEREFORE, IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Trenton, as follows: 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to take all reasonable and necessary steps, including executing any and all documents, necessary to acquire 739 Centre Street from Brocha Equities, LLC in furtherance of the objectives of the Lamberton Street Redevelopment Area Plan. 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to make payment to Brocha Equities, LLC, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00). 3. In the event the City is not successful in acquiring said property by way of negotiation, the Mayor is hereby authorized to take such steps as are necessary to acquire said property through eminent domain proceedings, and to execute any and all necessary documents necessary to acquire said property for the appraised value for said property. 4. Any and all Ordinances previously adopted with respect to the acquisition of 739 Centre Street are hereby repealed. 5. The City Clerk is hereby directed to attest to the execution of all documents and to publish this Ordinance as required by applicable law. 6. This Ordinance shall take effect after final passage and publication in accordance with applicable law. On roll call, the above motion by Mr. Coston was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following voted nay: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Segura, seconded by Mr. Bethea, that Thursday, May 3, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, New Jersey, 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 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 MAY 3, 2007 April 19, 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. Melone. The Clerk the read said ordinance by title: ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE EWING, CARROLL, SOUTHARD STREETS REDEVELOPMENT AREA 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 Ewing, Carroll, Southard Streets Redevelopment Area Plan; and WHEREAS, an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Ewing, Carroll, Southard Streets Redevelopment Area Plan (attachment A) has been prepared and submitted to the City Council of the City of Trenton (herein called the “Governing Body”) for its review and approval; and WHEREAS, this amendment will further the objectives of the Redevelopment Plan 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 amendments to the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area prior to the adoption of said amendments; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Trenton: 1. That said amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the aforementioned project entitled “Ewing, Carroll, Southard Streets Redevelopment Area Plan” latest amendment February 2007, it 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. That 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 by Mr. Coston was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following voted nay: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Ms. Staton, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that Thursday, May 3, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, New Jersey, 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 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. April 19, 2007 The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING MAY 3, 2007 BY MS. STATON 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 ACCEPTING CITY STREET TO BE KNOWN AS INDEPENDENCE LANE. BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Trenton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, as follows: SECTION 1. The following street, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the point on the westerly sideline of Pennington Avenue (variable width), said point being located at the point of intersection of said sideline with the Southerly sideline of the Proposed New Road (variable width), and from said beginning point running; thence 1. In a westerly direction along Proposed Lot A S 67º 39’ 14” W, a distance of 76.21’ to a point of curvature; thence 2. Along the same in a westerly direction along a curve to the right having a radius of 1011.66 and an arc length of 393.91 to a point of tangency; thence 3. In a westerly direction along proposed Lot A S 89º 57’ 47” W, a distance of 53.92’ to a point of curvature; thence 4. In a westerly direction along Proposed Lot A and Lot 158 in Block 28-1A and along a curve to the right having a radius of 980.37’ and an arc length of 312.97 to a point and corner on the easterly sideline of Prospect Street (variable width); thence 5. Along said sideline N 28º 12’ 00” E, a distance of 50.79’ to a point and southwest corner of Lot 93 in Block 398-A; thence 6. Along the southerly line of Lots 93 and 94 in Block 398-A in an easterly direction along a curve to the left having a radius of 930.37’ and an arc length of 199.63’ to a point and southeast corner of Lot 94 in Block 398- A; thence 7. Along the easterly line of Lot 94 N 22º 28’ 03” E, a distance of 10.48’ to a point and southwest corner of Proposed Lot B; thence 8. Along the southerly line of Proposed Lot B in an easterly direction along a curve to the left having a radius of 920.37 and an arc length of 84.59’ to a point of tangency; thence 9. Along the same N 89º 57’ 47” E, a distance of 53.92’ to the point of curvature; thence April 19, 2007 10. Along the same in a easterly direction along a curve to the left having a radius of 951.66 and an arc length of 370.55’ to a point of tangency; thence 11. Along the same N 67º 39’ 14” E, a distance of 81.88’ to a point on the westerly sideline of Pennington Avenue; thence 12. Along said sideline S 19º 08’ 54” E, a distance of 16.23’ to an angle point; thence 13. Along the same S 16º 07’ 53”, a distance of 44.05’ to the point and place of beginning. Containing 1.075± acres of land. having been dedicated to the City of Trenton by the making and filing of a map entitled “Minor Subdivision Prepared for Pennington Town Village” prepared by Van Cleef Engineering Associates on March 31, 2003, File No. 205066. Deed of Subdivision, Lot Consolidated and Dedication of Remainder, dated October 6, 2004, filed in the Mercer County Clerk’s Office of Deeds on February 2, 2005, Volume 4953, Page 082, is hereby accepted as a public street to be known as Independence Lane. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take thirty (30) days after final passage by Council or twenty (20) days after approval by the Mayor, whichever comes first. On roll call, the above motion by Mr. Coston was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following voted nay: Ms. Lartigue – 1. 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 Mr. Melone, that Thursday, May 3, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, New Jersey, 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 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 MAY 3, 2007 BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-166 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE FY 2007 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. April 19, 2007 The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-167 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED CIVIL ACTIONS IN THE MATTERS OF EQUITY ONE, INC. V. CITY OF TRENTON AND CITY OF TRENTON V. 91 BELLEVUE AVENUE, ET ALS., IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $15,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. After the President had asked if anyone wished to speak on any matter, Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue, appeared and spoke of the negative effects of affordable housing and of the slum landlords their lack of interest in the upkeep of their properties. Marjorie Pinder, 575 Centre Street, appeared and asked if summons were issued to 759, 761,763,742,752 Centre Street for having their garbage left out over the Easter weekend. Leonard Pucciatti, Director of Inspections, responded by saying that summons were issued to people who failed to comply with the regulations regarding garbage being left out overnight. Also, he informed City Council that 80 summons were issued over the holiday weekend. Mr. Coston responded by saying that he received several phone calls from people complaining that they had received a summons for having their garbage out over the Easter weekend. Also, that Administration did a reverse 911 call to inform residents of the fact that garbage would not be picked up. Mike Torres, 309 Walnut Avenue, appeared and asked when the demolition of the two properties next to his would happen as several pieces of the building are falling on his property. Also, he would like to know if it would be possible to have a four way stop installed on the corner of Hampton Avenue and Cook Street. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, appeared and asked if the city has a list regarding city owned properties and whether the property is a two family dwelling or not. Leonard Pucciatti, Director of Inspections, responded by saying that the Department of Inspections has a general inventory of all the properties in the City of Trenton that are residential or commercial, and that have been legally converted. Ms. Lartigue asked Mr. Pucciatti if the Department of Inspections could involve the community in some outreach in terms of where the two family houses are. In the West, every spring, on the Listening Tour, they do a boarded up property forum. They have asked the civic associations in the west ward to report any and all boarded up properties. Ms. Lartigue informed Carolyn Lewis-Spruill, Director of Health and Human Services, that the Child Welfare League of America is sponsoring a National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy on May 2, and asked that the city participate. April 19, 2007 Carolyn Lewis-Spruill, Director of Health and Human Services reminded City Council that there will be an Open House at 218 North Broad Street, on Saturday, April 21, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., to highlight our clinical services. 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, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED. The meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m. There were approximately forty-five (45) people in attendance at this meeting. President Acting Deputy City Clerk