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CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 7, 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 4:27 p.m., in the City Council Conference Room, City Hall, 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 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 August 5, 2008. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Bethea, Coston and Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Absent: Ms. Lartigue (arrived at 4:29 p.m.), Mr. Melone (arrived at 6:50 p.m.) EXECUTIVE SESSION: (Council went into Executive Session at 4:29 p.m.) Adoption of the following resolution to go into Executive Session was moved by Ms. Staton, seconded by Mr. Coston, and carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF TRENTON REGARDING 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 discussion regarding: Pending litigation before BPU regarding sale of Water Utility assets This matter concerns pending or anticipated litigation and falls within the Attorney Client Privilege. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contents of these discussions will be disclosed to the public upon the determination of the City Council that the need for confidentiality no longer exists. City Council reconvened in open session at approximately 5:26 p.m. and was moved into Council Chambers. City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 1 ABC ISSUES Appearance: R & T Tavern, Inc., (Formerly Tweets) t/a Nuevo Ambiente Mango Owner introduced as Marino Manzanillo, 8 Uxbridge Drive, Robbinsville, NJ Mr. Coston informed City Council that he has received several complaints regarding R & T Tavern, Inc., and has recommended special conditions to be imposed on the license. Mr. John F. Vassalo, Jr. spoke on behalf of R & T Tavern, Inc. He does not agree with the special conditions being imposed on the license. Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, to withdraw resolution 5fr which imposed the special conditions on R & T Tavern, Inc. Motion carried. El Noa Noa, Inc., t/a Platinum Lounge Owner introduced as Franklyn A. Salcedo, 207 Perry Street, Trenton, NJ Mr. John F. Vassalo, Jr. spoke on behalf of El Noa Noa, Inc. Recommendations were made by ABC Detective Peroni to imposed special conditions on El Noa Noa, Inc. license. Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Mr. Lartigue, to withdraw resolution 5xxr which imposed the special conditions on El Noa Noa, Inc. Motion carried. INTERVIEWS FOR ZONING BOARD AND PARKING AUTHORITY There were no responses received for the Parking Authority. The following people were interviewed by City Council for the Zoning Board: Anthony L. Giordano, 557 Centennial Avenue Christine Donahue, 147 Grand Street Gary S. Lockhart, Sr., 942 W. State Street Kevin Moriarty, 3 Belmont Circle Kevin Williams, 244 Jackson Street City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on 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”, 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. Lartigue, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton, and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Mr. Melone Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE DESIGNATING URBAN WORD, LLC AS DEVELOPER OF 110-114 SOUTH WARREN STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID CITY OWNED PROPERTY”, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. Mr. Segura requested that this ordinance be postponed for further consideration and information. Mr. Roland Pott informed City Council that he is the manager of Urban Word, LLC, and explained his plans to renovate the building at 110-114 South Warren Street. Ms. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, expressed her concerns at the ordinance being withdrawn. She feels that Mr. Pott is an excellent developer and has done a wonderful job at renovating the city. No one else appeared to speak nor were protests filed with the Clerk. The hearing was closed. A motion to POSTPONE second reading until September 4, 2008, was made by Mr. Segura, seconded by Mr. Coston, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Absent: Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE POSITION OF MUNICIPAL CLERK, FIXING A SALARY RANGE THEREFORE, AND SETTING FORTH CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAME”, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 3  No one appeared nor were protests filed with the Clerk. The hearing was closed. A motion to adopt the ordnance was made by Mr. Pintella, seconded by Mr. Segura, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone DOCKET REVIEW: Appearance: Renee Haynes, Chief of Staff Jane Feigenbaum, Business Administrator Docket items were reviewed and discussed by City Council. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, commended Acting City Clerk Juanita M. Joyner on her efforts to preserve city documents. She also inquired as to what plans have been taken for the transition at the Trenton Police Department, and who has been assigned city owned vehicles. Paul Harris, 137 Centre Street, recommended there be a quarterly cleanup in the City. He also expressed concern with the amount of trash in the city. Zachary Chester, 1405 Stuyvesant Avenue, spoke about the Police Department working a four on and four off schedule. He also expressed concern at the raising of the water rates. Ms. Lartigue informed Mr. Chester that the impact of the raise of the water rates effects everyone, including City Council. Frank Weeden, 256 Allen Street, feels that the residency ordinance should be enforced. Lee Ingram, 39 Edgemere Avenue, expressed his concern at an assassination that happened in broad daylight on his street. He also asked for City Council’s help in waiving the time required to apply for a block party permit that he wants to have on August 17, 2008. Also feels that the city should provide more work for the people that live here. Ms. Lartigue said she will request a waiver. Monroe Larimore, 1446 Stuyvesant Avenue, feels that the city should hire people that live here to work here. Pamela Lopenetti, 102 Roebling Avenue, expressed her concerns about the Communications Director’s residency. City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 4 Herbert Gayman, 204 Home Avenue, Business Manager of Laborers Local #595 International Union and representing over 600 men and women that live in the City of Trenton, spoke of his concerns that there are not employment opportunities within the city for residents. Also questioned whether there was an agreement with Full Spectrum. Assistant Business Administrator Dennis Gonzales informed City Council that there is no written agreement with Full Spectrum. Full Spectrum and the city are continuing to discuss the potential project at the site. Antoinette Shelton, 74 Highland Avenue, expressed concern about the Champale Site and K. Hovanian Developers. Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Mr. Segura, to invite K. Hovanian to the September 16, 2008, City Council Conference to make a presentation. Motion carried. Joe Harrison, 15 Swan Street, spoke of city residents moving out, and feels that the school system and the gangs have a lot to do with it. Mike McGrath, 15 Kensington Avenue, spoke of the E-Path Communications agreement concerning wireless internet. He also spoke of his concerns with the selling of the Infrastructure. Chief of Staff Renee Haynes informed City Council that they voted down the agreement giving the City of Trenton the ability to have a contract with E-Path. Also, there is no agreement to permit E-Path to develop here. The meeting recessed at 9:21 p.m. and reconvened at 9:45 p.m. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Bethea, that the minutes of the City Council meeting held on June 17, 19 and July 10, 2008, be approved and the reading thereof dispensed with. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: 2a - Ronald D. Frost, 222 Sullivan Way, Apt. B10, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2b - Christopher A. Strasser, 46 Bordentown-Chesterfield Rd., Chesterfield - submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2c - Civil Action – in the matter of Life Center Academy v. Brocha Equities LLC. 2d - Civil Action – in the matter of William H. Boyd v. City of Trenton, Department of Public Works. 2e - Final Judgment – in the matter of Queen Equities, LLC v. Brocha Equities, LLC et als. City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 5 2f - James Radvany, 13 Dix Lane, Lawrenceville – adding information to his Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. 2g - Civil Action – in the matter of Danielle McNeil v. City of Trenton, et als. 2h - Beverly A. Hamilton, 213 Woodside Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2i - Leola Brewington, 237 Oakland Street, Apt. 703, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2j - Frances S. Young, 1212 Calhoun Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2k - David F. Corrigan, LLC, Counselors at Law, 54-B West Front Street, Keyport – enclosing copy of the decision of the Appellate Division in the matter of Forester et al. v. Palmer, et al. and City Council of the City of Trenton v. Palmer, et al. 2l - Civil Action – in the matter of Wachovia Bank, n.a. as custodian for Phoenix Funding, Inc. v. George Tobey et al. 2m - Civil Action – in the matter of Eugene F. Palazzi and Deborah Palazzi v. Bank of America, R. Berman Development Company, LLC, Capital View Urban Renewal Association, et als. 2n - Civil Action – in the matter of Antonio Feliciano v. Joseph Feliciano, et al. 2o - Civil Action – in the matter of Wachovia Bank v. Peter Chrzempiec, et als. 2p - Civil Action – in the matter of S2 LLC, Parke Bank as Custodian v. Steiner W. Williams, et als. 2q - Robert B. Mullany, c/o Carolyn Mullaney, 2819 Verona Ave., Linden – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2r - Anthony Stills, 26 LaClede Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2s - Marie Hall, 34 Wesley Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2t - Gloria Vanderbury, 22 Filmore Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2u - Catherine Parks Loevner, 73 Westcott Road, Princeton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 6 2v - Dulce S. Miguel, 93 Fairway Blvd., Monroe Township – submitting Claim of Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2w - Civil Action – Aurora Loan Services, LLC v. Giovanny Rodriquez-Santiago, et al. 2x - Edwin F. Melendez, 110 Centre Street, 2nd floor, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2y - Mercer County Office of the County Administrator – enclosing an executed copy of a recent Shared Service Agreement between the County of Mercer and City of Trenton for Shared Connectivity of the New Jersey State Police Garden State Network. 2z - Alman Group, LLC – advising that Nacirema is demolishing buildings at 1 River Road, West Trenton. 2aa - The Township of Hamilton – enclosing copy of Ordinance 08-048 which was introduced on July 15, 2008. 2bb - New Jersey State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – advising that an application had been filed by Waterford Hotel Group seeking approval of an Annual State Concessionaire Permit. 2cc - New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – enclosing copy of Order entered by the Director staying the Special Condition (s) imposed upon Rene Calderone’s liquor license #1111-33-254-003, for the 2008-2009 license term pending Appeal. 2dd - New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – enclosing copy of Notice of Charges preferred against Gemini Restaurants LLC, t/a Antigua Bar and Grill, located at 629 Whittaker Avenue, holder of Plenary Retail Consumption License #1111-33-037- 007. 2ee - Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission – enclosing copy of brochure on Municipal Tree Management. 2ff - Kearns, Vassallo & Kearns – enclosing copy of Appeal from Imposition of Special Condition – Chapala II Mexican Grill, Inc., t/a Chapala II Mexican Grill (License No. 1111-33-065-007) v. City Council of the City of Trenton. 2gg - Balanced Environmental Management Systems – enclosing copy of UST Closure Report Addendum for the Trenton Justice Complex, 25 Market Street, Trenton, NJ. 2hh - Sadat Associates, Inc. – enclosing copy of Application for Stream Encroachment Permit for Rear of 125 West State Street that was submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 7 2ii - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of Notice of Deficiency for Blake’s Security, Inc., 1664 E. State Street, Hamilton, NJ. 2jj - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of Notice of Deficiency for Trenton Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ. 2kk - Public Service Electric and Gas – advising of proposed increases. 2ll - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of No Further Action Letter regarding 242 Rutgers Avenue, Trenton, NJ. 2mm - Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1919 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC – enclosing copy of Petition for Special Relief in the matter of Comcast Cable Communications, LLC 2nn - Zietz & Stein LLC, 201 Barclay Pavilion West, Cherry Hill, NJ – advising of Tax Sale Certificate issued to 53 Daymond Street, Trenton, NJ. 2oo - Education Foundation, Inc. – informing of a statewide conference regarding “The New Education Order: School Consolidation, Construction, Funding and Preschool Expansion” to be held September 19, 2008, at Middlesex County Community College. 2pp - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue regarding 25 Cadwalader Terrance, Trenton, NJ. 2qq - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of Vapor Intrusion Report for Childcare Facility Kids “R” First located at 415 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, NJ. 2rr - Civil Action – in the matter of Nytasha Sheffield v. The City of Trenton. REPORTS: 3a - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – advising that the following raffle applications have been approved as of August 7, 2008: Our Lady of the Angels Holy Name Society, 21-23 Bayard Street, Trenton, NJ; Capital Health System Auxiliary at Mercer, 446 Bellevue Avenue, Trenton, NJ. 3b - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – submitting money report for the City Clerk’s Office for the month ending July 2008. APPLICATIONS AND BONDS – None submitted. City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 8 NEW BUSINESS: Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, to WITHDRAW the following resolutions, which motion was carried by the unanimous vote of those Council members present. 5fr - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR R & T TAVERN, INC., T/A NUEVO AMBIENTE MANGO FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 28 Elm Street. 5xxr - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR EL NOA NOA, INC., T/A PLATINUM LOUNGE FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 677-679 S. Broad Street. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Coston, to adopt the following resolutions by a consent vote of City Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-439 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR COLUMBUS LOUNGE & RESTAURANT, INC., T/A COSTA RICAS BAR & RESTAURANT FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 302 Franklin Street. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 08-440 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR TIMOTHY’S, INC., T/A ILUSIONES BAR & RESTAURANT FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 700 Roebling Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 08-441 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION LICENSE FOR ADRIANO’S LIQUOR, INC., T/A SAME FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 634 N. Clinton Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 9  4. RESOLUTION NO. 08-442 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR GEORGE C’S TAVERN LLC, T/A SAME FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 1849 S. Clinton Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 08-443 - RESOLUTION APPROVING A PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #1111-33-025-002, FROM BLUE NOTE ENTERPRISES, TO SC RUSSO EQUITIES, LLC, located at Formerly 90 Pennington Avenue -pocket license. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 08-444 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #08-397, DATED JULY 10, 2008, ENTITLED “RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR JAI MAKALI, INC., T/A PROSPECT LIQUORS FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD”. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 08-445 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS TO BE MADE BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OF THE FY 2008 APPROPRIATION RESERVE. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 08-446 -RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TRENTON MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:3-1 et seq. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 08-447 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO KRAFT POWER CORPORATION, 241 WEST PARKWAY, P.O. BOX 605, POMPTON PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07444 TO PROVIDE NATURAL GAS ENGINE MAINTENANCE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $92,320. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 08-448 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION (K.M.E.), ONE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, NESQUEHONING, PA 18240 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ONE (1) EACH CURRENT YEAR AND MODEL 1500 GPM PUMPER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, in an amount not to exceed $424,998. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton and Mr. Segura) City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 10  11. RESOLUTION NO. 08-449 - 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 STOLTMAN GROUP, 677 PAXSON AVENUE, MERCERVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08619 TO PROVIDE URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE MARKETING SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, in an amount not to exceed $19,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 08-450 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY, 30 TWOSOME DRIVE, SUITE 4, MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 TO PROVIDE ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY, in an amount not to exceed $33,300. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 13. RESOLUTION NO. 08-451 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ALLIED CONTROL SERVICES, INC., 611 GARFIELD AVENUE, P.O. BOX 234, WEST POINT, PA 19486 TO PROVIDE CHLORINE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $63,380 (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 08-452 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ALLIED CONTROL SERVICES, INC., 611 GARFIELD AVENUE, P.O. BOX 234, WEST POINT, PA 19486 TO PROVIDE INSTRUMENTATION, CALIBRATION AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $136,032. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 15. RESOLUTION NO. 08-453 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ARMANDO’S CONSTRUCTION, INC., 311 DICKINSON STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08638 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR CONTRACT 2008-I PHASE II & III CONSTRUCTION OF CURB RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, in an amount not to exceed $254,756. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 11  16. RESOLUTION NO. 08-454 - RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONTRACT WITH MATRIX IMAGING SOLUTIONS, INC., 6341 INDUCON DRIVE EAST, SANBORN, NEW YORK 14132 TO PROVIDE PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES AS NEEDED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER BILLING OFFICE, in an amount not to exceed $140,198.43. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 17. RESOLUTION NO. 08-455 - RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 07-171 THAT AWARDED A CONTRACT TO MALL CHEVROLET, INC., 75 HADDONFIELD ROAD, CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY 08002 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF FOUR (4) 2008 MODEL CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VANS AWD 1500 CH13405 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 18. RESOLUTION NO. 08-456 - RESOLUTION REJECTING THE ONE BID RECEIVED PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 ET. SEQ. FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS COLD PATCH, D.G.A.B.C., BANK RUN, SAND AND GRAVEL AND CONCRETE SAND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 19. RESOLUTION NO. 08-457 - RESOLUTION REJECTING THE TWO 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 DRAINAGE REPAIR AT THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BUILDING, 707 (745) CALHOUN STREET, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 20. RESOLUTION NO. 08-458 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO R.W.V. LAND & LIVESTOCK SOUTH, INC., P.O. BOX 1323, JACKSON, NEW JERSEY 08527, FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $89,250. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 21. RESOLUTION NO. 08-459 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBERS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton and Mr. Coston) 22. RESOLUTION NO. 08-460 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND WOMANSPACE, INC. TO PROVIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCACY. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton and Mr. Coston) City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 12  23. RESOLUTION NO. 08-461 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE FIRM OF NET EYES SECURITY, LLC, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS FOR THE VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, the amount of this change order is $13,047.62. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 24. RESOLUTION NO. 08-462 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND PREPAREDNESS (OHSP) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1.5 MILLION TO IMPLEMENT A MOBILE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IN THE NORTHWEST REGION. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 25. RESOLUTION NO. 08-463 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUB-GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS TO RENDER CHILD GUIDANCE AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, AND CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL AND SPECIFIABLE SERVICES, PURSUANT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, in the total amount of $426,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 26. RESOLUTION NO. 08-464 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE TO THE CONTRACT WITH WESTFIELD ARCHITECTS AND PRESERVATION CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE EXTERIOR RESTORATION OF THE DOUGLASS HOUSE, the amount of this change order is $4,473.17. (Sponsored by Messrs. Bethea and Coston) 27. RESOLUTION NO. 08-465 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUB-GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS TO PROVIDE OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME RECREATION AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL AND SPECIFIABLE SERVICES, PURSUANT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, in the total amount of $127,450. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 13  28. RESOLUTION NO. 08-466 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER ONE TO THE CONTRACT WITH MASONRY PRESERVATION GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE FOR MASONRY REPAIRS TO THE 1719 WILLIAM TRENT HOUSE MUSEUM COMPLEX, the amount of this change order is $4,700. (Sponsored by Messrs. Bethea and Coston) 29. RESOLUTION NO. 08-467 - RESOLUTION CANCELING PERMITS AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES, issued to T.P. Bryan Elec. Co., in the amount of $40. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 30. RESOLUTION NO. 08-468 - RESOLUTION CANCELING CERTIFICATE OF HOUSING CODE COMPLIANCE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES, issued to Karen Pollar, in the amount of $125. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 31. RESOLUTION NO. 08-469 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH RIPI CONCRETE LLC, 11 MICHAEL McCORRISTIN ROAD, TRENTON, NJ FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR CONTRACT 2007-1 PHASE II CONSTRUCTION OF CURB RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF TRENTON FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, the amount of this change order is $33,070.69. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 32. RESOLUTION NO. 08-471 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF SEWER CHARGES AT 152 BROWN STREET (ACCOUNT #618-1288.300) DUE TO NON-ENTRY OF WATER INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 33. RESOLUTION NO. 08-472 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 08-211 THAT AWARDED A CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET. SEQ. TO RIKER, DANZIG, SCHERER, HYLAND & PERRETTI, 50 WEST STATE STREET, SUITE 1010, TRENTON, NJ 08608 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING WATER SYSTEMS. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 34. RESOLUTION NO. 08-473 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 MUNICIPAL AID PROGRAM. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 14  35. RESOLUTION NO. 08-474 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE GERALDINE R. DODGE FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FOR A TRAIL PLAN TO LINK THE ASSUNPINK GREENWAY WITH THE TRAIN STATION. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 36. RESOLUTION NO. 08-475 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TO ENABLE THE CITY TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF A REGION-WIDE TRANSPORTATION GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 37. RESOLUTION NO. 08-476 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 08- 22 TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL WORK AT THE FISHER SITE LOCATED AT 101 HART AVENUE. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 38. RESOLUTION NO. 08-477 - RESOLUTION COMMITTING $352,955 IN HOME PROGRAM FUNDS TO LEEWOOD CP NORTH, LLC FOR LEEWOOD RENAISSANCE AT TRENTON HOMEOWNERSHIP PROJECT. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea and Ms. Lartigue) 39. RESOLUTION NO. 08-478 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH HOLT MORGAN RUSSELL ARCHITECTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE COMFORT STATION AT CADWALADER PARK, in amount of this amendment is $17,080. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 40. RESOLUTION NO. 08-479 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TO ENABLE THE CITY TO RECEIVE $20,200 IN FUNDS TO CONDUCT VARIOUS TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE CITY’S LOCAL AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) 41. RESOLUTION NO. 08-480 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH LANGAN ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. AT 50 WEST STATE STREET, 10TH FLOOR, SUITE 1002, TRENTON, NJ 08608 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL WORK AT THE PUKALA SITE LOCATED AT 121 POPLAR STREET, in an amount not to exceed $115,135.71. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 15  42. RESOLUTION NO. 08-481 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR BOWENS, ALVIN, T/A BLACK JACK’S LOUNGE FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 428 Bridge Street. (Sponsored by M s. Staton and Mr. Coston) 43. RESOLUTION NO. 08-482 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR FRANKYES RESTAURANT, INC., T/A SAME FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 1500 S. Clinton Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 44. RESOLUTION NO. 08-483 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR NANO GOMEZ, INC., T/A CARIBBEAN BAR & GRILL FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD. (328-330 Mulberry Street) 45. RESOLUTION NO. 08-484 - 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 HMR ARCHITECTS, 350 ALEXANDER STREET, PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 08540 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE RESTORATION OF THE CADWALADER PARK COMFORT STATION, in an amount not to exceed $12,347.93. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, to ROLL CALL the following resolution, which motion was carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-470 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE FIRM OF HATCH MOTT MACDONALD FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE TWW-EWC EMERGENCY INTERCONNECTION FOR THE TRENTON WATER WORKS, the amount of this change order is $53,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton, and Mr. Pintella Nays: Ms. Lartigue City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 16 FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: Ms. Lartigue introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE REVISING WATER RATES FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF EWING, HAMILTON, HOPEWELL AND LAWRENCE”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bethea, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: Mr. Segura Mr. Bethea introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DISPOSITION AGREEMENT AND THE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO J.G. PETRUCCI COMPANY, INC. IN THE ENTERPRISE AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT AREA”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Mr. Pintella introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS IN THE CITY OF TRENTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $600,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Segura, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Mr. Pintella introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS IN THE CITY OF TRENTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $750,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $750,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Segura, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 17  Mr. Bethea introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 102 NORTH OLDEN AVENUE, BLOCK 15601, LOTS 4 AND 5”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Ms. Lartigue introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, :”TRAFFIC, NO PARKING”, AS IT APPLIES TO GREENWOOD AVENUE”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Segura, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None LATE ENTRY: 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-485 – RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 752. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Pintella 2. RESOLUTION NO. 08-486 – RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ASSEMBLYMAN REED GUSCIORA ENFORCEMENT OF TRUCK WEIGHT LIMITS ON STATE HIGHWAYS – A-792. (Ms. Lartigue) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton Nays: Mr. Pintella 3. RESOLUTION NO. 08-487 – RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FOR 2008 FUNDING FROM THE DRUNK DRIVING ENFORCEMENT FUND, PROVIDED BY THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 18  4. RESOLUTION NO. 08-488 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR THE FY 2008 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Motion was made by Mr. Pintella, seconded by Mr. Melone, to Postpone the following resolution until September 4, 2008, which motion carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUB-GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNING THE RENOVATION AND OPERATION OF EMERGENCY SHELTERS, PURSUANT TO THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM. CIVIC MATTERS Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, to have the September 4, 2008, conference begin at 1 pm, with the public meeting to begin at 5:30 p.m. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura and Ms. Staton Nays: Mr. Pintella Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, to amend the annual notice to change the time of the doubleheaders so that the conference will begin at 1 p.m., with the public meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton Nays: Mr. Pintella Mr. Coston requested a copy of the draft budget that was submitted to the State of New Jersey. He also questioned whether Director Bradley signed a residency affidavit, and whether he has an apartment at the Broad Street Apartments. City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 19  Chief of Staff Renee Haynes was asked to question Director Bradley as to whether he has residency in the city. A discussion was held regarding the use of city vehicles. Ms. Lartigue requested that city vehicles only be used in the city and not taken home. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ____________________________ _______________________________ PAUL M. PINTELLA JUANITA M. JOYNER President Acting City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008 20