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CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 5, 2008 Trenton Council Chamber 4:00 p.m. A joint Conference and Regular Public Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, was held on the above date at 4:23 p.m., at Council Chamber, 319 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey. The meeting was called to order by President Paul M. Pintella, who announced that adequate public notice had been provided to the public specifying the time and place for this meeting in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The FY 2007 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 21, 2007. The agenda for the said meeting was mailed, posted and filed on May 30, 2008. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Absent: Mr. Segura (arrived at 5:04 p.m.) Mr. Gregory E. Williams, Trenton Municipal Court Judge, was introduced and gave a brief statement regarding his appointment as Judge of the Trenton Municipal Court. Motion was made by Mr. Pintella, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF GREGORY E. WILLIAMS AS JUDGE OF THE TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Mr. Segura DOCKET REVIEW: Renee Haynes, Chief of Staff Jane Feigenbaum, Business Administrator Docket items were reviewed and discussed by City Council. City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2008 1  Police Director Joseph Santiago introduced Captain James Scaringelli and Detective James Dellaira who gave a brief presentation regarding the ordinance that will amend the Scrap Metal/Junkyards and Recycle Center Ordinance. Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Mr. Bethea, to postpone resolution items 5br through 5llr until June 10, but not to include the ordinances. Said motion was adopted by those Council members present. Council President Pintella stated that postponing the docket items is self-serving. Removing these items effects all of the wards in the City of Trenton. Ms. Lartigue asked that in the future, Mr. Coston give all of City Council the opportunity to discuss problems that he may have with the Administration. Ms. Staton understands the frustration that her colleagues have regarding receiving information from the Administration, but feels that holding up the docket is unconscionable, and would effect the business of the City of Trenton. Council President Pintella agrees with Ms. Staton and feels that postponing the docket will effect everyone. The meeting recessed at 6:48 p.m. and reconvened at 7:20 p.m. in the Council Chamber. President Pintella asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of the passing of Donald Jones, Jr. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, that the minutes of the City Council meetings held on April 29 and May 6 and 8, 2008, be approved and the reading thereof dispensed with. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE CONTINUING CERTAIN POSITIONS, FIXING SALARIES THEREFORE, AND SETTING FORTH CERTAIN TERMS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A CONTRACT WITH AFSCME LOCAL 2286” and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. No one appeared to speak nor were protests filed with the Clerk. The hearing was closed. A motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Ms. Staton, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2008 2  Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TRENTON APPROVING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE LAMBERTON STREET REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN”, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. No one appeared to speak nor were protests filed with the Clerk. The hearing was closed. A motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Mr. Pintella, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on 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”, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. No one appeared to speak nor were protests filed with the Clerk. The hearing was closed. A motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Segura, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: 2a - Stephanie Ryan, 400 Brielle Avenue, Brielle – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2b - Musu Perkins, 615 Adeline Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2c - James S. Radvany, 13 Dix Lane, Lawrenceville – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2d - Arthur P. Austin, 3 Monticello Avenue, Ewing – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2e - Civil Action (Complaint) – in the matter of P.B.A. Local No. 11 v. City of Trenton 2f - Melanie D. DeGardnuer, 1689 Brunswick Avenue, Lawrenceville – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damages) City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2008 3 2g - NJ Transit – submitting proposed bus stops on East State Street and West State Street; and request to review bus stops located at Greenwood Ave. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and South Broad Street. 2h - Edward M. and Anita S. Jackowski, 10 Woosamonsa Road, Pennington – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2i - Susan L. Miller, 434 Klockner Road, Hamilton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2j - Budd Larner, A Professional Corporation, 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills – submitting Construction Lien Claims regarding Trenton Town Center on behalf of claimants Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor, LLC and Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor Architecture, PC. 2k - Angie Cardin, 304 Union Lane, Brielle – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal damage) 2l - Mercer County Division of T.R.A.D.E. – advising of a hearing to be held on June 9, 2008 accepting input concerning the 2009 Application to New Jersey Transit. 2m - Civil Action (summons) – Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as trustee for Morgan Stanley Abs Capital I Inc., Trust 2006-HE6, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-HE6 v. Jason Lewis and Mrs. Jason Lewis; New Century Mortgage Corporation, et als. REPORTS – None submitted APPLICATIONS AND BONDS – None submitted NEW BUSINESS: Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Mr. Bethea, to POSTPONE until Tuesday, June 10, 2008, items under new business, 5br to 5llr, which motion was carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone and Segura Nays: Ms. Lartigue, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Ms. Lartigue asked that those docket items in the West Ward be excluded from the items to be postponed. Mr. Coston stated that the motion stands. Ms. Staton feels that this is not doing the work of the people, and is a selfish act done by Mr. Coston. City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2008 4  Council President Pintella then read resolution 5br through 5llr in its entirety. He also thanked the Administration for getting the information together. 5br - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLACE-TO-PLACE TRANSFER (EXPANSION OF PREMISES) OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #1111-33-124-006, ISSUED TO LARRY’S TAVERN, INC. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 5cr - RESOLUTION REJECTING THE ONE BID RECEIVED PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 ET. SEQ. FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ORIENTATION EXHIBIT IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE AT THE 1719 WILLIAM TRENT HOUSE MUSEUM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE, DIVISION OF CULTURE. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 5dr - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO WILLIAM F. MCLAUGHLIN, 118-F STOKELY AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08611 TO PERFORM THE SERVICES OF WEED & SEED SITE COORDINATOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE, in an amount not to exceed $45,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston and Ms. Staton) 5er - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO REIVAX CONTRACTING CORPORATION, 46 WASHINGTON STREET, HARRISON, NEW JERSEY 07029 FOR THE REMOVAL, TRANSPORT AND TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF NON-HAZARDOUS SOIL THAT REMAINS STOCKPILED AT THE CANAL PLAZA SITE AT 226 NORTH BROAD STREET AND 312 NORTH MONTGOMERY STREET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, in an amount not to exceed $216,314. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 5fr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO AWT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., P.O. BOX 128, SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08871 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR SOIL REMEDIATION (EXCAVATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND DISPOSAL) AT THE FORMER GAS STATION LOCATED AT 102 SOUTH WARREN STREET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, in an amount not to exceed $31,644. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2008 5 5gr - 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, NEW JERSEY 08816 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE CLINTON COMMERCE CENTER, 780 NORTH CLINTON AVENUE AND THE STORCELLA SITE, 21 NOTTINGHAM WAY, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, in an amount not to exceed $38,900. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea and Ms. Coston) 5hr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO BRIAN HOSKINS FORD, 2601 E. LINCOLN HIGHWAY, COATESVILLE, PA 19320 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ONE (1) 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB MODEL K3500HP 4X4 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE, DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, in an amount not to exceed $32,100. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 5ir - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET. SEQ. TO MWH AMERICAS, PARK 80 WEST, PLAZA II, 4TH FLOOR, SADDLE BROOK, NJ 07663 FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE SALE OF A PORTION OF THE TRENTON WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, in an amount not to exceed $223,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 5jr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO LUCAS ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., DBA/LUCAS DISPOSAL, 415 MERCER STREET, HIGHTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08520 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE OF 25,27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41 AND 43 STOKELY AVENUE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, in an amount not to exceed $73,210. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 5kr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT COMPANY, INC., 116 MAIN STREET, W. COLLINGSWOOD HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY 08059 TO PROVIDE VARIOUS BITUMINOUS CONCRETE MIXES AND ASPHALT CEMENT AS NEEDED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF STREETS, in an amount not to exceed $500,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2008 6 5lr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO GLENN ROOFING, LLC, 215 GARFIELD STREET, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY 07922 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF A ROOF ON THE COTTAGE BUILDING LOCATED AT CADWALADER PARK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE, DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, in an amount not to exceed $20,650. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 5mr - 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 BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION, 601 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 550W, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SUPPORT TO THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT IN THE AREA OF WATER AND SEWER CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 5nr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS, INC., 3218 CLINTON PARKWAY COURT, SUITE 1, LAWRENCE, KANSAS 66047 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF APPROXIMATELY 400,000 GALLONS OF LIQUID FERRIC CHLORIDE AS NEEDED FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $478,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 5or - 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 LANNING ENGINEERING CO., INC., 3123 KLOCKNER ROAD, HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY 08690 TO PROVIDE SUPERVISION OF ENGINEERING DESIGN WIDENING OF DUNHAM STREET AND ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC AND ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE MAGIC MARKER SITE, CALHOUN STREET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF HOUSING PRODUCTION, in an amount not to exceed $17,500. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 5pr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2008 PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY, in the amount of $39,932. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton and Mr. Segura) City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2008 7 5qr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH LAUFER, KNAPP, TORZEWSKI & DALENA, LLC, 23 CATTANO AVENUE, MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY 07960 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES – LABOR ISSUES WHICH WAS AWARDED THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROFESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET. SEQ, in an amount not to exceed $70,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 5rr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDERS NUMBER 1, 2 AND 3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH PKF – MARK III FOR THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER FILTRATION PLANT PRETREATMENT PROJECT. The amount of this change order is $96,054.91. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton and Mr. Segura) 5sr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH SCHTILLER & PLEVY FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE COMFORT STATION AT CADWALADER PARK. The amount of the change order $22,076.96. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 5tr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A RAPID ASSESSMENT GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (NJDCA), in the amount of $8,500. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) 5ur - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO ACCEPT AN AWARD OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $200,000 FOR ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY AND MARKETING ANALYSIS OF THE ROUTE 29 BOULEVARD PROJECT. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue and Mr. Bethea) 5vr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH LANGAN ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, 50 WEST STATE STREET, SUITE 1002, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08608 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR ENGINEERING OVERSIGHT RELATED TO THE CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF FIVE RELICT UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND RELATED SOIL REMEDIATION SERVICES. Maximum amount of the contract was $21,811.12. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 5wr - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 08-24 AUTHORIZING AN ADJUSTMENT IN HOME FUNDS COMMITTED TO LEEWOOD IN TOWN, LLC. FROM $100,000 TO $109,000 FOR LEEWOOD RENAISSANCE NORTH AT TRENTON HOMEOWNERSHIP PROJECT. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2008 8 5xr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #001 TO THE CONTRACT WITH EARLE ASPHALT COMPANY TO PROVIDE FOR THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL WORK FOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AND LINEAR PARK AT ENTERPRISE AVENUE INDUSTRIAL PARK. The amount of this change order is $92,148. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 5yr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS TO BE MADE BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OF THE FY 2008 APPROPRIATIONS. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 5zr - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #04-365 WHICH AUTHORIZED A REGIONAL CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF MARLBORO. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 5aar - RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 TO GENERATE 2008 3RD AND 4TH QUARTER TAX BILLS. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton and Mr. Segura) 5bbr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH CARROLL DEMOLITION, LLC, 4 YOUNGS ROAD, MERCERVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08619, WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 476 NORTH CLINTON AVENUE TO ALLEVIATE A DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS CONDITION. The maximum amount of the contract was $36,850. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton and Mr. Segura) 5ccr - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (Lopez Law Foundation – The Capital City Chess Club 2008 - $15,000) (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 5ddr - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (2008 Susan G. Komen for the Cure - $10,000) (Sponsored by Ms. Staton and Ms. Lartigue) 5eer - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (NJDCA – Neighborhood Housing Rehab 2008 - $300,000) (Sponsored by Ms. Staton and Mr. Segura) City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2008 9 5ffr - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (State of NJ/DEP – Clean Communities - $87,789) (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue and Mr. Melone) 5ggr - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (N.J.D.H.S. – 2008 Primary Prevention of Alcohol & Drug Abuse - $1,579) (Sponsored by Mr. Segura and Ms. Staton) 5hhr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FOR 2008 FUNDING FROM THE DRUNK DRIVING ENFORCEMENT FUND, PROVIDED BY THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY, in the amount of $54,101.81. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 5iir - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR 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. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 5jjr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FUND PROGRAM (SAFE CORRIDORS) FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, in the amount of $27,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 5kkr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENHANCED 9-1-1 EQUIPMENT GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, in the amount of $994,054.87. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 5llr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENHANCED 9-1-1 GENERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, in the amount of $78,520. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2008 10 FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: Ms. Lartigue introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING 06-052 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE DESIGNATION OF A DEVELOPER AND THE EXECUTION OF A DISPOSITION AGREEMENT AND THE SALE OF PROPERTIES TO MONMOUTH MANAGEMENT AT TRENTON, LLC AND CORRECTING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR THE MAGIC MARKER HOUSING PROJECT SITE LOCATED IN THE CANAL BANKS REDEVELOPMENT AREA”. The motion was seconded by Ms. Staton, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Mr. Bethea introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DEEDS RELATING TO PUBLIC SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coston, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Bethea, to POSTPONE first reading of the following ordinance until June 19, 2008. Said motion carried with the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura and Pintella Nays: Ms. Staton ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 137 (SALE OF SCRAP METALS/JUNKYARDS AND RECYCLE CENTERS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON. City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2008 11  Ms. Staton introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled: “ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 06-81 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE CHAMPALE REDEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS 1014 LAMBERTON STREET, BLOCK 11902, PORTION OF LOT 5 FROM YUSEF B. TAFARI”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. Said ordinance was DEFEATED with the following vote of Council: Ayes: Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella Nays: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Abstained: Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton Mr. Bethea introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 08-05 DESIGNATING LEEWOOD IN TOWN, LLC, AS A DEVELOPER IN THE HUMBOLDT SWEETS REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTIES”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Segura. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None LATE ENTRY: 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-264 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW CASE IN THE MATTER OF OLUYOMI ODUMOSU V. CITY OF TRENTON DOCKET NUMBER CSV-4325-05 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $117,500.00. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone and Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton, and Mr. Pintella Nays: Ms. Lartigue PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: James Fouse, 13 Cavell Avenue, informed Council that this is the first time an African American has run for president, and the first time that Trenton City Council has ridiculed each other publicly. He would like to see the State police help with crime. Also questioned the reverse 911 system. Mr. Melone stated a resolution was passed in October 2007 requiring that the Administration begin dialog with the State police to include them in our daily patrols. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, questioned the adoption of an ordinance in 2005 regarding gangs. Ms. Lartigue stated that there is State legislature to help with gang problems. City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2008 12 Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue, complained about the vicious dogs in his neighborhood; whether the Rental Advisory Board had been appointed; and questioned the lack of police presence; and whether 225 Walnut Avenue had a smoke detector in the house when it caught fire. Mr. Melone informed Mr. Clark that police presence has been removed from Walnut Avenue, and several other posts in the City. John Scarpati, 871 Edinberg Road, thanked City Council for postponing the first reading of the ordinance to amend the scrap metal/junk yard ordinance. Marjorie Pinder, 757 Centre Street, spoke about the recycling issue in the City. John Lonchar, 12 Independence Way, Titusville, thanked City Council for postponing the first reading of the ordinance to amend the scrap metal/junk yard ordinance. Zachary Chester, 1405 Stuyvesant Avenue, informed City Council of a code enforcement car that has been parked on Stuyvesant Avenue for six months; disappointed that the Administration did not answer the questions that City Council had; feels that the citizens of the City of Trenton should have a say on the police schedule. Ms. Lartigue feels that it was disrespectful to include items from different wards in the items that were postponed from the docket, and feels that City Council needs to work together. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ______________________ ________________________ PAUL M. PINTELLA JUANITA M. JOYNER President Acting City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2008 13