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CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 10, 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 4:22 p.m., at City Council Conference Room, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey. The meeting was called to order by President Pro Tem Annette H. Lartigue, 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 2008 annual notice was adopted by Trenton City Council by Resolution No. 08-341 on June 19, 2008. The agenda for the said meeting was mailed, posted and filed on July 7, 2008. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton (arrived at 4:28 p.m.) and Mr. Pintella (arrived 4:25 p.m.) Absent: None EXECUTIVE SESSION: (Council went into Executive Session at approximately 4:30 p.m.) Adoption of the following resolutions to go into Executive Session was moved by Mr. Coston, seconded by Mr. Bethea, to go into Executive Session. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO PERMIT DISCUSSION OF PENDING LITIGATION BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 et seq. the public is hereby excluded from the following discussions; • Concerning pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiations, specifically ABC appeals for M & M, Chappala and Sambucca • involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance of, promotion or disciplining of any specific prospective public officer or employee or current public officer or employee employed or appointed by the public body, unless all the individual employees or appointees whose rights could be adversly affected request in writing the such matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contents will be disclosed to the public when and if City Council determines that the need for confidentially no longer exists. City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 1  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCL TO PERMIT DISCUSSION OF PENDING LITIGATION WHEREAS the City Council deems it necessary and essential to conduct a discussion concerning pending litigation, specifically the case of: Sandra Gibson v. City of Trenton, et al. Docket Number MER-L-1825-05 WHEREAS the public disclosure of such discussion will be contrary to the interest of the City of Trenton and will not permit the fullest view of said matters; now therefore be it RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Trenton that a discussion be held on July 10, 2008, at or about 5:00 p.m., in the Council Conference Room at which session the public will be excluded pending the discussion of said matters only. The public shall be informed of the determination of the City Council with respect to the final disposal of said pending proceedings, which final disposition will be memorialized appropriately and adopted at a public meeting as soon as practicable. City Council reconvened in open session at approximately 5:45 p.m. Mr. Segura left the meeting at 5:55 pm. DISCUSSION OF THE RENEWAL OF DOOKIE’S BAR & GRILL, LLC, LOCATED AT 86 E. PAUL AVENUE Mr. Clifton Anderson, 86 E. Paul Avenue appeared on behalf of Dookie’s Bar & Grill, LLC. After much discussion, Mr. Anderson agreed to the following special conditions imposed on his license: 1. The maximum capacity shall be 49 2. There shall be a dress code after 9:30 p.m. No white tee shirts, no bandanas and proper attire. 3. Licensee shall provide for adequate security and maintain the exterior of their premises fee of litter and debris 4. The closing hours for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday shall be 1:00 a.m., and closing hours for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday shall be 12:00 a.m. (midnight) DISCUSSION OF THE RENEWAL OF RENE CALDERONE, T/A RENE’S PLACE, LOCATED AT 477 CHESTNUT AVENUE Mr. Rene Calderone, appeared on behalf of Rene’s Place. City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 2  After much discussion, Mr. Calderone agreed to the following special conditions imposed on his license. 1. Licensee shall not permit or allow the use of the licensed premises as a Go-Go Lounge. For the purpose of this license, a ‘Go-Go Lounge’ is defined as an establishment permitting a scantily clad person or persons to perform in a sexually suggestive, lascivious, wanton or salacious manner. 2. That no music of any nature or kind be played upon or in said licensed premises, excepting music furnished by radio, television, or juke box. 3. Closing hours for Sunday through Thursday shall be 12:00 a.m. On Fridays and Saturdays closing shall be 1:00 a.m. 4. The license holder shall provide security through a bona fide security company on each Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening between hours of 10:00 p.m. and closing. DOCKET REVIEW: Jane Feigenbaum, Business Administrator Docket items were reviewed and discussed by City Council. The meeting recessed at 7:47 p.m. and reconvened at 8:04 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Bethea, that the minutes of the City Council meeting held on June 5, 24 and 30, 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 ORDINANCE: Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-65(B)(1) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON ENTITLED “MUNICIPAL JUDGES, POWERS AND DUTIES”, 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. Bethea, seconded by Ms. Staton, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Mr. Segura City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 3 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: 2a - Henry Vincent, 1419 Princeton Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2b - Linda Ramsey and Estate of Amber Ramsey, 14 Ellison Avenue, Ewing – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2c - Tynishia Gilmore, 3 Mellon Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2d - Civil Action – in the matter of World Class Automotive & Truck Repair, Inc. v. City of Trenton, Trenton Police Department and Director of Public Safety. 2e - Joaquin Donis, 51 W. Washington Avenue, Stanford, CT – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (wrongful death) 2f - Civil Action – in the matter of Mooring Tax Asset Group LLC v. Theresa P. McLean, Armand L. Ferrara, Freda A. Ferrara, et als. 2g - Sharon Green, 506 Centre Street, Apt. #1, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2h - Civil Action – in the matter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local No. 11 and Trenton Superior Officers Association v. City of Trenton. 2i - Estate of David Donis, c/o Michael W. Krutman, Esq., Krutman & Eustace, 2525 Nottingham Way, Hamilton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. 2j - Civil Action – in the matter of Kelly Ramos v. Herbert Flowers, Trenton Police Division, City of Trenton, Trenton Police Director Joseph Santiago, et als. 2k - Civil Action – in the matter of Pamela Bush-Rogers v. City of Trenton. 2l - Malvin Melendez, 28 Turpin Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2m - Civil Action – in the matter of HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for WFMBS 2008-AR1 v. Daryl Johnson, et als. 2n - Civil Action – in the matter of Deborah Dixon v. Darla Picott, et als. 2o - NJ Transit – enclosing proposed bus stops on Centre Street, Mellon Street, Oakland Street and South Warren Street. City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 4 2p - NJ Transit – enclosing proposed bus stops on Chambers Street, Mulberry Street and Roebling Avenue. 2q - Civil Action – in the matter of Staple Sewing Aids Pension Money Purchase Plan for the Benefit of Jerome H. Zimmerman vs. Orland and Carmen Garcia, et als. 2r - Mercer County Board of Freeholders – enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 2008-3 entitled “Ordinance of the County of Mercer, New Jersey to establish and adopt a responsible contractor policy”. 2s - New Jersey Division of Taxation – enclosing copy of “Warrant of Execution” for Carroll Industries, Inc. 2t - New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – enclosing copy of Notice of Charges preferred against Club Fourteen LLC, t/a Club Fourteen, 1002-1004 No. Olden Avenue, holder of Plenary Retail Consumption License #1111-33-082-007. 2u - New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – enclosing copy of Notice of Charges preferred against Sambuca of New Jersey LLC, t/a Sambuca, 1200-1206 South Broad Street, holder of Plenary Retail Consumption License #1111-32-205-012. 2v - Township of Marlboro – enclosing copy of Resolution #2008-207 entitled “A Resolution authorizing the execution of an addendum amending the Regional Contribution Agreement (RCA) between the Township of Marlboro and the City of Trenton”. 2w - Comcast Cable Communications, LLC – submitting copy of its Reply to the Comments in Opposition to Comcast Cable Communications’ Petition for a Declaration of Effective Competition submitted by the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel. 2x - New Jersey Board of Public Utilities – informing of a petition submitted by Verizon of New Jersey, Inc. certifying that it is capable of providing cable television service to 60 percent or more of the households in the City of Trenton that are served by a cable television company operating under a municipal consent. 2y - New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities – submitting annual notice of the calendar of public meetings for 2008-2009. 2z - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – informing of a new and improved Known Contaminated Sites in New Jersey tool to assist in answering questions about contaminated sites. 2aa - Civil Action (Real Property Tax) – in the matter of Royal Realty Development, LLC, v. City of Trenton. 2bb - Trenton Public Schools – enclosing copy of Agenda for meeting scheduled for July 16, 2008. City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 5 2cc - Mercer County Division of Taxation – submitting Tax Rate Data for 2008. 2dd - Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 2008-4 which was adopted on June 26, 2008. 2ee - James P. Brady, P.A., 200 Main Street, Toms River – submitting copy of letter regarding the renewal of ADPC-City of Trenton contract dated June 26, 2006. 2ff - New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – enclosing copy of Notice of Charges preferred against Club West Indies Intl., Inc., t/a Blue Mountain Café, 13 N. Willow Street, holder of Plenary Retail Consumption License #1111-33-201-009. 2gg - New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – enclosing copy of Notice of Charges preferred against Jacqueline F. Phillips, EE of Frank J. Kovacs, t/a Dayton House Bar, 1237 South Broad Street, holder of Plenary Retail Consumption License #1111-33-128- 002. 2hh - Bruce G. Cassidy & Associates, P.A., 345 Witherspoon Street, Princeton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton on behalf of Leola Brewington. 2ii - Mercer County Board of Freeholders – enclosing copy of meeting schedule for July 2008. REPORTS: 3a - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – advising that the following Raffle License has been approved as of July 10, 2008: American Legion Post 182, Mitchell A. Davis, 1406-08 Princeton Avenue, Trenton. 3b - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – submitting report of the receipts of the City Clerk’s Office for the month ending June 2008, and for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. APPLICATIONS AND BONDS – None submitted NEW BUSINESS: Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Bethea, to WITHDRAW the following resolutions, which motion was carried by the unanimous vote of those Council members present. 5or - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO WINNER FORD, 250 HADDONFIELD-BERLIN ROAD, CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY 08034 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF TEN (10 EACH MARKED 2008 FORD EXPLORERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE. (In an amount not to exceed $239,210) City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 6 5ccr - RESOLUTION CANCELING NON OCCUPANT OWNER LICENSE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES. (William Hodge – in the amount of $1,265) 5hhr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 TO THE NEW JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY FOR THE REHABILITATION OF 110-114 SOUTH WARREN STREET. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, to adopt the following resolutions by a consent vote of City Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Mr. Segura 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-387 - RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE #1111-33-140-003 FOR MATUCHECK, MICHAEL P. FOR LICENSING PERIOD 2008-2009. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 08-388 -RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR CALDERONE, RENE, T/A RENE’S PLACE FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 477 Chestnut Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 08-389 -RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR DOOKIES BAR & GRILL, LLC, T/A JAM ROCK USA BAR & GRILL FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 86 E. Paul Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 08-390 - 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 R.E. CARROLL, INC., 1570 NORTH OLDEN AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08638 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF 30 EACH 4” MEASURING CHAMBERS COMPLETE WITH ECR REGISTERS IN 10,000 CUBIC FOOT READS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $25,723.80. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 7  5. RESOLUTION NO. 08-391 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR WITH LOCKWOOD’S ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE, INC., 2239 NOTTINGHAM WAY, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08619 TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL MOTOR SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $22,253. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 08-392 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT WITH SCOTT TESTING, INC., 604 NEW YORK AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08638 TO PROVIDE INSPECTION, TESTING AND PREVENTATIVE REPAIR MAINTENANCE SERVICES OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in the amount of $49,975. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 08-393 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO SABRE HEALTH & SAFETY, 88 2ND AVENUE, RARITAN, NEW JERSEY 08869 TO PROVIDE PEOSHA SAFETY TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $18,955. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 08-394 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE COMPANY, 1352 TAYLORS LANE, CINNAMINSON, NEW JERSEY 08077 TO PROVIDE ALTITUDE VALVE MAINTENANCE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $42,340. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 08-395 - 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 ENVIROTACTICS, INC., 1625 HIGHWAY 71, WALL, NEW JERSEY 07719 TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS TO CONDUCT A SITE INVESTIGATION AT A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 368-384 UNION STREET FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, in an amount not to exceed $7,158. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 8  10. RESOLUTION NO. 08-396 - 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 WINDSOR MEDICAL CENTER PEDIATRICS, INC. (DR. NESTOR YEPES, MD), 339 PRINCETON HIGHTSTOWN ROAD, BLDG. B, CRANBURY, NJ 08512 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF TRENTON IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLIANCE OF MEDICAL POLICIES AND DIRECTIVES IN THE CARE OF CHILDREN FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH, in an amount not to exceed $24,960. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 08-397 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR JAI MAKALI, INC., T/A PROSPECT LIQUORS FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 08-399 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACTS TO TWO (2) CONTRACTORS FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE OF VARIOUS PROPERTIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, to Carroll Demolition, LLC., in an amount not to exceed $85,240 and to Robert T. Winzinger, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $12,500. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 13. RESOLUTION NO. 08-400 - 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 NICHELLE R. HODGES, RN, 164 ROSEDALE AVENUE, EWING, NEW JERSEY 08638 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL REGISTERED NURSING SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH, in an amount not to exceed $24,500. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 08-401 - RESOLUTION REJECTING THE FOUR BIDS 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 WINDOW REPAIR AND PAINTING AT TRENTON CITY HALL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 9  15. RESOLUTION NO. 08-402 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO BRIAN HOSKINS ROAD, 2601 E. LINCOLN HIGHWAY, COATESVILLE, PA 19320 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ONE (1) 2009 CHEVROLET RACK TRUCK MODEL C7500 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE, DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, in an amount not to exceed $57,300. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 16. RESOLUTION NO. 08-404 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE MOTOROLA 800 MHZ SZOLAR SMART ZONE UNIX BASE RADIO OPERATING SYSTEM FOR MOTOROLA CORPORATION, INC., P.O. BOX 1335, BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 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 $71,064.90. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) 17. RESOLUTION NO. 08-405 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ARMANDO’S CONSTRUCTION, INC., 242 GEORGETOWN ROAD, COLUMBUS, NEW JERSEY 08022 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS, DRIVEWAYS AND HANDICAPPED RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton and Mr. Melone) 18. RESOLUTION NO. 08-406 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS TO BE MADE BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OF THE FY 2008 APPROPRIATION RESERVE. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 19. RESOLUTION NO. 08-407 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $231,000 FROM THE COUNTY OF MERCER FOR THE 2008 TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT EARLY DISPOSITION PROGRAM. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 10  20. RESOLUTION NO. 08-408 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH BLACK AND VEATCH FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EMPLOYEE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MUNICIPAL STORMWATER REGULATION PROGRAM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, for the maximum amount of $9,500. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 21. RESOLUTION NO. 08-409 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH ARMANDO’S CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE INTERSECTION OF PERRY STREET-LINCOLN AVENUE AND NORTH CLINTON AVENUE, the amount of this change order is $56,775. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 22. RESOLUTION NO. 08-410 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO ACCEPT PASS THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE COUNTY OF MERCER DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AS PART OF THE CITIES READINESS INITIATIVE (CRI) (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 23. RESOLUTION NO. 08-411 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF WENDY SANTOS AS CUSTODIAN OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PETTY CASH FUND, REPLACING AMIA CAMPBELL. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 24. RESOLUTION NO. 08-412 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH CHARLES MARANDINO, LLC, P.O. BOX 2357, VINELAND, NEW JERSEY 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, the amount of change order is $36,188.56. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 25. RESOLUTION NO. 08-413 - RESOLUTION CANCELING CERTIFICATE OF HOUSING CODE COMPLIANCE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES, issued to Rem Real Estate Investors, LLC, in the amount of $125 for the property at 54 Mechanics Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 11  26. RESOLUTION NO. 08-414 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 TO THE NEW JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY FOR THE REHABILITATION OF 110-114 SOUTH WARREN STREET. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 27. RESOLUTION NO. 08-415 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF TRENTON 2008 ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AS THE CITY’S COMBINED APPLICATION FOR THE 2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT YEAR, THE 2008 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT YEAR, AND THE 2008 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP YEAR. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 28. RESOLUTION NO. 08-416 - 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 ALL CLEAN BUILDING SERVICES, INC., 990 SPRUCE STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08648 TO PROVIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $28,831. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 29. RESOLUTION NO. 08-417 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CISCO NETWORKING EQUIPMENT FROM NEW JERSEY BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC., 7C MARLEN DRIVE, ROBBINSVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08691 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, for a total cost not to exceed $43,715. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 30. RESOLUTION NO. 08-418 - RESOLUTION CANCELING CERTIFICATE OF HOUSING CODE COMPLIANCE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES, issued to Rem Real Estate Investors, LLC, in the amount of $125 for property located at 33 Wayne Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 31. RESOLUTION NO. 08-419 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO TRI-R COMPANY, 3229 SYLONE BOULEVARD, HAINESPORT, NEW JERSEY 08036 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF OFFICE FURNITURE AT THE ACADEMY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, in an amount not to exceed $25,576. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 12  32. RESOLUTION NO. 08-420 - 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 DR. LARRY PETTIS, M.D., 204 DALE ROAD, WESTHAMPTON, NEW JERSEY 08060-5516 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF TRENTON IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLIANCE OF MEDICAL POLICIES, DIRECTIVES, AND IS THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY ON MEDICAL ISSUES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH, in an amount to exceed $70,776.16. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 33. RESOLUTION NO. 08-421 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH ALTEC BUILDING SYSTEMS, LOCATED AT 904 ATLANTIC AVENUE, POINT PLEASANT, NEW JERSEY TO PROVIDE FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE BRIDGE TENDER’S HOUSE RENOVATION AND ADDITIONS, 233 WEST HANOVER STREET, the amount of the change order is $20,501.34. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 34. RESOLUTION NO. 08-422 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLACE-TO-PLACE TRANSFER OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #1111-33- 025-003, ISSUED TO BLUE NOTE ENTERPRISES, from 90 Pennington Avenue to Formerly 90 Pennington Avenue (pocket status). (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 35. RESOLUTION NO. 08-423 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR BLUE NOTE ENTERPRISES T/A BLU-NOTE ENTERPRISES FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at Formerly 90 Pennington Avenue (pocket status). (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 36. RESOLUTION NO. 08-424 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR EASTSIDE LOUNGE, INC., T/A SAME FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 107 Klagg Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 37. RESOLUTION NO. 08-425 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR THE MUNDY’S TAVERN, INC., T/A MUNDY’S FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 11 W. Front Street. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 13  38. RESOLUTION NO. 08-426 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CLUB LICENSE FOR TRENTON CLUB T/A SAME FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 479 W. State Street. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 39. RESOLUTION NO. 08-427 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO PROVIDE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE TO THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, issued to Medco Health Solutions, Inc. – in an amount not to exceed $7,200,000 for two years. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 40. RESOLUTION NO. 08-428 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR GEMINI RESTAURANTS LLC T/A ANTIGUA BAR & GRILL FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 629 Whittaker Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 41. RESOLUTION NO. 08-429 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR ROSE’S CORNER, INC., T/A SAME FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 1449 S. Clinton Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 42. RESOLUTION NO. 08-430 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #1111-33-196-002 FROM ROSE’S CORNER, INC., TO P & D ASSOCIATES, LLC, located at 1449 S. Clinton Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 43. RESOLUTION NO. 08-431 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR VJDB LLC, T/A QUINN’S FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 701-703 Cass Street. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 44. RESOLUTION NO. 08-432 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR ROMAN HALL, INC., T/A SAME FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 100 Whittaker Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 45. RESOLUTION NO. 08-433 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION LICENSE FOR NSKHOKUAL LLC T/A EZ LIQUORS FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at Formerly 5 Pennington Avenue (pocket license). (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 14  46. RESOLUTION NO. 08-434 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND THE MERCER COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY FOR CURBSIDE COLLECTION OR RECYCLABLES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012, in the amount of $1,482,842. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 47. RESOLUTION NO. 08-435 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY ACT ENGINEERS, INC., WHICH WAS AUTHORIZED FOR CONTINUING ENGINEERING SERVICES AT ENTERPRISE AVENUE, for the maximum amount of $58,645. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 48. RESOLUTION NO. 08-436 - RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONTRACT AND ISSUING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE WITH ASSOCIATED DATA PROCESSING CONSULTANTS, INC., 1255 LAKEWOOD ROAD, SUITE A-13, TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08753 TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON’S INFORMATION SYSTEM, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, in an amount not to exceed $936,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, to roll call the following resolutions, which motion was carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present: RESOLUTION NO. 08-398 - 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 JOSEPH A. ALACQUA, ESQUIRE, 112 JOHNSON ROAD, TURNERSVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08012 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING MUNICIPAL LAW, in an amount not to exceed $95,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) A brief discussion was held concerning this resolution. Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella Nays: Mr. Coston Absent: Mr. Segura City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 15  RESOLUTION NO. 08-403 - 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 AGGLETON & ASSOCIATES, 580 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, SUITE 670, TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK 10591 TO PROVIDE SECURITY CONSULTING SERVICES AT THE FILTRATION PLANT, MECHANICAL DEWATERING FACILITY, GATE HOUSE, RESERVOIR AND CENTRAL PUMPING STATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $47,550. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella Nays: Mr. Coston and Ms. Lartigue Absent: Mr. Segura FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: Mr. Bethea introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE DESIGNATING URBAN WORD, LLC AS DEVELOPERS OF THE 110-114 SOUTH WARREN STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID CITY OWNED PROPERTY”. The motion was seconded by Ms. Lartigue, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Absent Mr. Bethea introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CHENEY FLASHING COMPANY, LLC, AS DEVELOPER OF A PORTION OF THE KRAMER SITE AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID CITY OWNED PROPERTY”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Mr. Segura Mr. Pintella introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING THE POSITION OF MUNICIPAL CLERK, FIXING A SALARY RANGE THEREFORE, AND SETTING FORTH CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAME”. The motion was seconded by Ms. Lartigue. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Mr. Segura City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 16 LATE ENTRY: RESOLUTION NO. 08-437 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A CIVIL SUIT IN THE MATTER OF SANDRA GIBSON V. CITY OF TRENTON, ET AL. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $18,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, and Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella Nays: Ms. Lartigue Absent: Mr. Segura PUBLIC PRESENTATION: Paul Harris, 137 Centre Street, stated that the lights on Center and Bridge are a nice addition. He feels that it is important that the new Director of Police attend the City Council meetings. Thanked Director Jackson for installing a trash can in front of his home. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, asked what kind of injury Ms. Sharon Green had. Also had a complaint against a police officer. Monroe Laremore, 1446 Stuyvesant Avenue, feels that city employees should have small cars to do their city business. Joe Harrison, 15 Swan Street, inquired when information would be available regarding K. Hovanian. He also inquired when road repair would start on his street, and what the legal fees were for the Mayor and Santiago litigation. Rafael Valentin, 225 Kensington Avenue, feels that since council is looking at fiscal responsibilities, they should look at the settlement agreement resolution giving the developer $165,000 dollars. He also asked what the appraised value of the downtown properties were. Ms. Lartigue informed that anyone is welcomed to purchase any abandoned or boarded up building. Stephen Doyle, 228 Mercer Street, read that STA is funding three schools in Trenton for 250 million dollars. President Pintella informed that the State has made a commitment to fund these schools, and that there will be a facilities meeting next Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Trenton Board of Education. Phil DeRose, 19 Greenwood Avenue, spoke on behalf of the Mill Hill Society, and is in support of the State police patrolling the City streets. Ms. Lartigue asked the Administration to research how much it would cost to have the State police patrol the City streets. City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 17 Tamera Williams, 244 Jackson Street, feels that the City of Trenton needs the presence of the State police. She also expressed concern that with the current funding for the library, they can only keep the Academy Street one branch open. Ayesha DeMond, 247 Clay Street, expressed her concern with the crimes in the City and feels we need to have the State police patrol the city streets. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ______________________________ __________________________ PAUL M. PINTELLA JUANITA M. JOYNER President Acting City Clerk City Council Minutes July 10, 2008 18