City Council
Regular MeetingTrenton, NJ · February 7, 2008
Minutes
DOCKET REVIEW
February 7, 2008
1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
2. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
2a - Pedro A. Avcopina, 12-68 S. Broad Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the
City of Trenton. (property damage)
2b - Barbara Ann Glanton, 116 Ardsley Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the
City of Trenton. (property damage)
2c - Michael Williams, 1828 Greenwood Avenue #2, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages
against the City of Trenton. (personal injury)
2d - Wanda White, 22B Wood Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of
Trenton. (personal injury)
2e - Ameal and Lillian Carter, 36 Lauren Place, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the
City of Trenton. (property damage)
2f - Barry T. Johnson, 1628 13th Street, Ewing – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of
Trenton. (property damage)
2g - Josephus T. Y. Nyema, 47 Klagg Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the
City of Trenton. (personal injury)
2h - Winifred D. Morris, 681 Rutherford Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against
the City of Trenton. (personal injury)
2i - Starlet R. Wilson, 42 Randall Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City
of Trenton. (property damage)
2j - Renee M. Fillo, 210 Elmore Avenue, Hamilton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City
of Trenton. (personal injuries)
2k - Civil Action – in the matter of Gregory J. Forester, William Kearney, Jr., Joseph A. Harrison,
Hoggarth Stephen, Nicholas I. Stewart, Carolyn Nicolai, peter Wagner, Frank Sasso and James
Fouse vs. Douglas H. Palmer, Joseph J. Santiago and the City of Trenton.
2l - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Eugene Parisien, et al.
2m - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Aubrey Cicci vs. ABC Corporation 1 through 5 et als.
2n - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Maryann Killingsworth vs. City of Trenton.
2o - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
vs. Janie Jones, et als.
2p - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
vs. Rickita Ellis, et als.
2q - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. vs.
Jose and Esther Gonzalez, et als.
2r - Comcast – advising of changes in the channel line-ups.
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2s - Trenton Parking Authority – advising that the meeting scheduled for February 14, 2008, has been
rescheduled for February 21, 2008.
2t - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Eugene Parisein, et als.
2u - Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – enclosing copy of Resolution No. 2008-12 and
2008-36, adopted January 10, 2008, and copy of Ordinance No. 2007-28, adopted December 20,
2007.
2v - CenterOne Financial Services LLC, P.O. Box 91060, Mobile, AL – enclosing Proof of Claim for
Monica Gray.
2w - PSE&G Services Corporation – enclosing the results of the 1-mile well search for the Biennial
Certification Monitoring Report for a Ground Water Classification Exception Area for the
Former Brunswick Avenue Gas Works.
2x - Elm Environmental Liability Management, Inc., 218 Wall Street, Princeton – submitting copies
of the Final Deed Notice for the Argus International Facility.
2y - Mayor Douglas H. Palmer – submitting to City Council for their advice and consent the
following names for reappointment on the Trenton Construction Board of Appeals: Todd Geter,
Rich Soltis, Jr., Scott Ricker, and Michael Fink.
2z - Civil Action (subpoena duces tecum) – in the matter of Angelene I. Mullings vs. Chanzie R.
Washington.
2aa - New Jersey State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – advising of charges preferred against
John Don, Inc., t/a SoHo, 142 Mott Street, Trenton, New Jersey, holder of Plenary Retail
Consumption License #1111-33-053-008.
2bb - New Jersey State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – advising of charges preferred against
Dee Dees Lounge, Inc., t/a Dee Dees Lounge and Liquor Store, 549-551 Brunswick Avenue,
Trenton, New Jersey, holder of Plenary Retail Consumption License #1111-32-105-003.
2cc - New Jersey Department of Transportation – advising of the New Jersey Department of
Transportation’s (NJDOT) federal-aid Safe Routes to School Program.
2dd - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Linda and Anthony LaBella vs. City of Trenton,
Trenton Department of Law and Public Safety and Mercer County, et als.
2ee - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of Classification
Exception Area Biennial Certification Report for 314 Dickinson Street, Trenton, New Jersey.
2ff - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of Notice of Approval of
Extension Request for J.J. Doherty Service Station, 1406 Chambers Street, Trenton, New Jersey.
2gg - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of No Further Action
Conditions for 212-220 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey.
2hh - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of Notice of Deficiency
for 354 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey.
2ii - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing year-end Community Forestry
Status Report for the year 2007.
2jj - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of No Further Action
Conditions for 123 Tremont Street, Trenton, New Jersey.
2kk - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of No Further Action
Conditions for 2011 Calhoun Street, Trenton, New Jersey.
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3. REPORTS
3a - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – advising that the following Raffle Applications have been
approved as of February 7, 2008: Special Olympics NJ, 3 Princess Road, Lawrenceville, NJ;
Arthritis Foundation New Jersey, 200 Middlesex Tpke, Iseline, New Jersey.
4. APPLICATIONS AND BONDS
None submitted.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5ar - RESOLUTION RESCINDING #07-429 AND GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY
RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #1111033-125-005 FOR 2007-2008 LICENSING TERM.
(Mundy’s Tavern, Inc., 11 West Front Street)
5br - RESOLUTION REJECTING A BID PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 ET SEQ. FOR
THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF SPRINGFIELD ARMORY XD HANDGUNS FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE.
5cr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO USA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 344 WEST STATE STREET, TRENTON,
NEW JERSEY 08618 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR,
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE REMEDIATION OF IMPACTED SOIL AT THE
FORMER YOUNGS RUBBER CORPORATION, 310-354 ENTERPRISE AVENUE, FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (In an amount not to exceed $542,194)
5dr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO SAMZIE’S
UNIFORMS, 28 SCOTCH ROAD, EWING, NEW JERSEY 08628 FOR THE FURNISHING
AND DELIVERY OF POLICE UNIFORMS FOR NEW RECRUIT CLASS 98 AND 99 FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE. (In an amount not to exceed $76,612.50)
5er - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO BUCKS COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL, INC., 134 OLD OXFORD VALLEY ROAD, LANGHORNE, PA 19047
FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF TWO (2) EACH 2008 DIAMOND 7500 SFA
6X4 WITH CUSTOM 15’ 16-18 CUBIC YARD ALUMINUM DUMP BODY WITH SNOW
PLOW AND TAILGATE SPREADER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS,
DIVISION OF STREETS. (In an amount not to exceed $280,896)
5fr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF DIESEL FUEL LOW SULFUR AND
WINTER MIX AS NEEDED FOR THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS OF THE CITY OF
TRENTON, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNTY OF MERCER COOPERATIVE
PRICING AGREEMENT. (In an amount not to exceed $166,226.76)
5gr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO GOLDMAN, BEALE
ASSOCIATES, 45 NURSERY ROAD, TITUSVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08560 TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES AS AN INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR REGARDING THE PLANNING, TIMING, STRUCTURING, APPROVALS,
RATINGS, INSURANCE, AND ALL OTHER MATTERS AS IT RELATES TO THE
ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND/OR NOTES DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2008 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 $57,500)
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5hr - 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 SPG3,
1524 DELANCEY STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CADWALADER PARK
PICNIC GROVE PLAYGROUND/CANAL BRIDGE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE, DIVISION OF NATURAL
RESOURCES. (In an amount not to exceed $248,627)
5ir - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) BOATS AND A MODIFIED
TRAILER FROM NASSAU MARINA HOLDINGS, LLC, DBA BAY HEAD MARINE, 1715
BAY AVENUE, POINT PLEASANT, NEW JERSEY 08742 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
FIRE THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT
COMPETITIVE BIDDING. (In an amount not to exceed $29,637.77)
5jr – RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS TO THREE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE
VARIOUS SERVICES FOR THE TRENTON MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE COMMITTEE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION/EDUCATION PROGRAM (T.M.A.C.) FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH.
(David Ponton - $48,477; Campfire USA - $35,000; Princeton Deliverance Center, Inc. -
$35,000; for a total amount not to exceed $118,477)
5kr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO HERTRICH FLEET
SERVICES, INC., 1427 BAY ROAD, MILFORD, DE 19963 FOR THE FURNISHING AND
DELIVERY OF TWO (2) 2008 MODEL JEEP LIBERTY KJJH74 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
VEHICLES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY.
(In an amount not to exceed $41,980)
5lr - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MAIN ACCESS SYSTEMS, INC.,
900 BEATTY STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08611 FOR THE FURNISHING AND
DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION OF
VIDEO CAMERAS AND A VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM AT THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. (In an amount not to exceed $89,999)
5mr - 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 $40,625)
5nr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT
ENTITLED PERRY AND BANK STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROVIDED BY THE NEW
JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FISCAL YEAR 2008 MUNICIPAL AID
PROGRAM. (In an amount not to exceed $603,600)
5or - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN
SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS (ASCAP) FOR THE YEAR
2008.
5pr - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #07-648 TO AUTHORIZE THE CHANGE OF
THE CONTRACT AMOUNT.
5qr - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #07-647 TO AUTHORIZE THE CHANGE OF
THE CONTRACT AMOUNT.
5rr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO APPLY FOR A GRANT
FROM THE SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE FOUNDATION FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE AGING AND LEARNING BREAST CANCER PROGRAM WITH
RESPECT TO BREAST HEALTH AND/OR BREAST CANCER EDUCATION FOR OLDER
ADULTS (65+).
February 7, 2008, Page 5
5sr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUB-GRANT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
TRENTON AND VARIOUS CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO
PROVIDE PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO JUVENILES.
(In an amount not to exceed $60,000)
5tr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUB-GRANT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
TRENTON AND VARIOUS CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO
PROVIDE PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO JUVENILES.
(In an amount not to exceed $13,102)
5ur - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GIFT FROM LEEWOOD CP NORTH, LLC IN THE
AMOUNT OF $32,811.06 FOR P.S.E.&G. STREET LIGHTS FOR THE LEEWOOD
RENAISSANCE HOMES AT TRENTON PROJECT.
5vr - RESOLUTION CANCELING CERTIFICATE OF HOUSING CODE COMPLIANCE
APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES. (John
Crawford - $125)
5wr - RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF NEW YORK
AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT AREA IS AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT
WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW,
C.79, P.L. 1992.
5xr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO BUSINESS
AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 162 EAST NEWMAN SPRINGS ROAD,
RED BANK, NEW JERSEY 07701 TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND
INSTALLATION OF A 45 MBPS DS3 CIRCUIT TO THE INTERNET, WITH ROUTER AND
MONTHLY SERVICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. (In an amount not to exceed $147,400)
5yr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH REMINGTON AND VERNICK FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE REVISION OF BID DOCUMENTS
AND PREPARATION OF BID PACKAGE FOR THE EAST HANOVER PROJECT
BETWEEN MONTGOMERY AND STOCKTON STREETS. (In an amount not to exceed
$11,940)
5zr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH DEWCON, INC.,
P.O. BOX 439, BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07920 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN
EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE EMERGENCY MAIN REPAIRS ON THE 48 INCH
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TRANSMISSION WATER MAIN. (In an amount not to exceed
$55,843.04)
5aar - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH LORD, WORRELL & RICHTER,
INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE REVISION OF BID
DOCUMENTS AND PREPARATION OF BID PACKAGE FOR THE WEST END AVENUE
SCHOOL SAFETY PROJECT. (In an amount not to exceed $12,825)
5bbr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT PURSUANT TO THE BODY ARMOR
REPLACEMENT FUND ACT, P.L. 1997, c.177 (N.J.S.A. 52:17B-4.4) BY THE NEW JERSEY
DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
(In an amount not to exceed $39,561.71)
5ccr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE STATIONHOUSE ADJUSTMENT GRANT
ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, GOVERNOR’S JUVENILE JUSTICE
AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION COMMITTEE. (In an amount not to exceed $56,383)
5ddr - RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO THE SFY 2008
TEMPORARY BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TRENTON CURRENT FUND. ($2,040,846.72)
February 7, 2008, Page 6
5eer - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO CHARLES
MARANDINO, LLC, P.O. BOX 2357, VINELAND, NEW JERSEY 08362 FOR THE
FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR
THE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS AND CURBS AS NEEDED ON
OAKLAND STREET (BETWEEN PARKSIDE AND HOFFMAN AVENUES), FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS. (In an amount not to exceed $173,377)
5ffr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT
FUND PROGRAM (SAFE CORRIDORS) FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION.
5ggr - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE #1111-32-
092-007 FOR 2007-2008 LICENSING TERM. (Caridad’s LLC, 725-727-729 South Broad St.)
5hhr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ON TARGET LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY CONSULTANTS, LLC, 933 BIRCH DRIVE, BRIELLE,
NEW JERSEY 08730 TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES 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 $59,500)
5iir - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO TRAP ROCK
INDUSTRIES, INC., P.O. BOX 419, KINGSTON, NEW JERSEY 08528 TO FURNISH
VARIOUS BITUMINOUS CONCRETE MIXTURES TO BE PICKED UP AS NEEDED FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF STREETS. (In an amount not to
exceed $100,000)
1st Hearing of the following Ordinances:
5jjo - ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE NEW YORK AVENUE
REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN.
5kko - ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE #06-97 WHICH AUTHORIZED A LEASE OF
CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES TO BAYVILLE HOLDINGS, LLC FOR TEMPORARY
PARKING.
5llo - ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN
AS BLOCK 4502, LOTS 87, 88 AND 89 IN THE CITY OF TRENTON.
5mmo- ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 272 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON
REGULATING TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES.
Agenda
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Juanita M. Joyner
Acting City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE/REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL, 319 EAST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008, AT 4:00 P.M.
AGENDA
In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey, adequate
notice of this meeting has been provided to the public specifying the time and place of this
meeting. The FY 2007 Annual Notice was mailed to the Trenton Times and the Trentonian
Newspapers, posted on the first floor bulletin board in City Hall, and filed in the
City Clerk’s Office on June 21, 2007. The agenda for this meeting was mailed, posted and
filed on February 4, 2008. (N.J.S.A. 10:1 et seq.)
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. DOCKET REVIEW
Appearances: Renee Haynes, Chief of Staff
Jane Feigenbaum, Business Administrator
IV. DOCKET ACTION
V. CIVIC MATTERS
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VII. ADJOURN
FORMAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS MEETING.
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