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CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 4, 2008 Trenton Council Chamber 1:00 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 1:21 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 29, 2008. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Absent: None EXECUTIVE SESSION: (Council went into Executive Session at 1:29 p.m.) Adoption of the following resolution to go into Executive Session was moved by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Melone, and carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 et seq. the public is hereby excluded from the following discussions; involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance of, promotion or discipling 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 adversely affected request in writing that such matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contents of these discussions will be disclosed to the public when Council no longer deems the information to be confidential. City Council reconvened in open session at approximately 2:05 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 1 ABC ISSUES: Appearance: R & T Tavern, Inc., t/a Nuevo Ambiente Mango Owner introduced as Marino Manzaniello Mr. John F. Vassalo, Jr. represented R & T Tavern, Inc. A brief discussion was held regarding R & T Tavern, Inc. Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, to have the following special condition imposed on R & T Tavern, Inc. liquor license: They are to close at 1 a.m. all evenings for a three month period, beginning September 5 through December 15. At the end of the three month period, the hours will revert to normal unless council notifies the owner that there had been problems. Any charges will be held in abeyance. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton Nays: Mr. Pintella Abstained: Ms. Staton Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, to rescind the previous motion, which was carried by unanimous vote of those Council member’s present. Appearance: El Noa Noa, Inc., t/a Platinum Lounge Owner introduced as Franklyn A. Salcedo Mr. John F. Vassalo, Jr. represented El Noa Noa, Inc. A brief discussion was held regarding El Noa Noa, Inc. Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Mr. Pintella, to adopt the following resolution, which was carried by the following vote of Council: RESOLUTION NO. 08-529 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR EL NOA NOA, INC., T/A PLATINUM LOUNGE FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Mr. Melone Appearance: Quil-To, Inc., t/a El Rancho Restaurante & Bar Owner introduced as Quilbio J. Torres Mr. John F. Vassalo, Jr. represented Quil-To, Inc. City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 2  Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Mr. Segura, to add the following special condition to Quil-To, Inc. license, which was 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 1. That their closing hour shall be 1:00 a.m. all evenings for a two month period from September 5 through November 5 DOCKET REVIEW: Appearances: Renee Haynes, Chief of Staff Jane Feigenbaum, Business Administrator There was discussion was held regarding the appointment of members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Pintella, to adopt the following resolution, which motion was adopted by the following vote of Council: RESOLUTION NO. 08-496 – RESOLUTION APPOINTING GARY S. LOCKHART SR., AS A MEMBER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Mr. Melone Motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Segura, to adopt the following resolution, which motion was adopted by the following vote of Council: RESOLUTION NO. 08-497 – RESOLUTION APPOINTING KEVIN J. WILLIAMS AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Mr. Melone City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 3  Motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Ms. Staton, to adopt the following resolution , which motion was adopted by the following vote of Council: RESOLUTION NO. 08-498 – RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING KEVIN MORIARTY AS MEMBER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: Mr. Coston Absent: Mr. Melone The following resolution was lost with the following vote of Council: RESOLUTION NO. 08-498 ½ (LOST) - RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING ANTHONY L. GIORDANO AS MEMBER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella Nays: Messrs. Coston and Segura Absent: Mr. Melone Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, 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. 08-491 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR J & J LIQUOR BAR, INC., T/A SAME FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 225 Brunswick Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 08-492 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR QUIL-TO, INC., T/A EL RANCHO RESTAURANTE & BAR FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 200 Fulton Street. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 08-493 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR JET WINES & LIQUORS CO., INC., T/A SAME FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 274 N. Willow Street. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 4  4. RESOLUTION NO. 08-494 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR EARL’S ENTERPRISES, INC., T/A WILLIE’S LOUNGE FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 1133 E. State Street. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 08-495 - RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION #06-289 “ENTITLED RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING PATRICIA C. STEWART AS A MEMBER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT”. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 08-499 - RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A REVISED FUNDING PERCENTAGE FOR THE SENIOR CITIZEN AND DISABLED RESIDENT TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SCADRTAP) ASSEMBLY BILL 2046 & SENATE BILL 1830. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton and Mr. Segura) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 08-500 - 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 INNOVATIVE RISK SOLUTION, INC., 3168 FIRE ROAD, SUITE B, EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY 08234 TO PROVIDE DENTAL INSURANCE BROKER/CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 08-501 - 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 RIKER, DANZIG, SCHERER, HYLAND & PERRETTI, 50 WEST STATE STREET, SUITE 1010, TRENTON, NJ 08608 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN TAX FORECLOSURES AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW, in the amount not to exceed $300,000.00. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 5  9. RESOLUTION NO. 08-504 - 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 LAUFER, KNAPP, TORZEWSKI & DALENA, LLC, 23 CATTANO AVENUE, MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY 07960 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING LABOR RELATED MATTERS, in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 08-505 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO LVI/MAZZOCCHI WRECKING, INC., 32 WILLIAMS PARKWAY, EAST HANOVER, NEW JERSEY 07936 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL FOR THE DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE OF 2-4 WHITTLESEY ROAD, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, in an amount not to exceed $26,700. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 08-506 - 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 DONALD ROSCOE BROWN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.O. BOX 7411, WEST TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08628 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES AT THE TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, in an amount not to exceed $41,600. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 08-507 - 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 H. LEE WEARING, ESQ., 836 WEST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08618 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES AT THE TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, in an amount not to exceed $53,370. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 13. RESOLUTION NO. 08-508 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO BCHG, INC., DBA LORIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, 747 CHERRY STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW JERSEY 08088 TO PROVIDE LOADING, TRANSPORTATION AND APPROVED BENEFICIAL REUSE/DISPOSAL OF STOCKPILED WATER TREATMENT RESIDUALS, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $180,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 6  14. RESOLUTION NO. 08-509 - RESOLUTION REJECTING THE FOUR PROPOSALS RECEIVED TO PROVIDE A HUMAN RESOURCE AND PAYROLL SOFTWARE SYSTEM (HRIS) FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 15. RESOLUTION NO. 08-510 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO AUTOMATIC DOOR SYSTEM, LLC, 86 PORETE AVENUE, NORTH ARLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 07031 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT TO REPLACE AND INSTALL ALUMINUM DOORS IN CITY HALL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY, in an amount not to exceed $44,745. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 16. RESOLUTION NO. 08-511 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF CHEMICALS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $476,912. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 17. RESOLUTION NO. 08-512 - 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 PIVOT3, INC., 6605 CYPRESSWOOD DRIVE, SPRING, TEXAS 77379 TO PROVIDE ADD- ON STORAGE OF EXISTING PIVOT3 STORAGE ARRAY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, in an amount not to exceed $28,987. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 18. RESOLUTION NO. 08-513 - 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 NICE SYSTEMS, INC., 301 ROUTE 17 NORTH, 10TH FLOOR, RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY 07070 TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE REPAIR SERVICES FOR A NICE FREEDOM RECORDING SYSTEM FOR THE DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS, in an amount not to exceed $28,523.85. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 7  19. RESOLUTION NO. 08-514 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF RUGGEDIZED LAPTOPS AND MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR FIRE VEHICLES AND INSPECTORS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FROM COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND METHODS, 15 MAPLE STREET, SOMERVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08876 THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, in an amount not to exceed $136,729.80. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 20. RESOLUTION NO. 08-515 - RESOLUTION REJECTING THE EIGHT (8) BIDS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 ET. SEQ. TO PROVIDE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE HVAC EQUIPMENT APPURTENANCE AT TEN LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF TRENTON FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 21. RESOLUTION NO. 08-516 - RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO THE SFY 2009 TEMPORARY BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TRENTON CURRENT FUND. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 22. RESOLUTION NO. 08-517 - RESOLUTION MAKING TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR INTEREST AND DEBT REDEMPTION CHARGES PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE FY2009 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 23. RESOLUTION NO. 08-518 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH TED DOLCI, INC., 340 PATTERSON AVENUE, HAMILTON, NJ 08610 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE REPAIR OF WATER SERVICE LEAKS, in an amount not to exceed $36,960. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 24. RESOLUTION NO. 08-519 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDERS NUMBER 1, 2 ND 3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH PKF – MARK III FOR THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER FILTRATION PLANT PRETREATMENT PROJECT, in the amount of $96,054.91. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 8  25. RESOLUTION NO. 08-520 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF A CONTRACT AND ACCEPTANCE OF A RELEASE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH AT&T, ROOM 2C224E, 1 AT&T WAY, BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY 07921 TO PROVIDE MOBILE ELECTRONIC REPORTING AND PERSONNEL SCHEDULING SOFTWARE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, in an amount of $50,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 26. RESOLUTION NO. 08-521 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COUNTY OF MERCER MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT A NEW PARK AT THE CORNER OF NORTH MONTGOMERY AND FEEDER STREETS. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 27. RESOLUTION NO. 08-522 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FY 2009 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN, in an amount not to exceed $439,075.64. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 28. RESOLUTION NO. 08-523 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A $150,000 GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, FOR FUNDING OF THE GREATER DONNELLY WEED & SEED AREA (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea and Ms. Staton) 29. RESOLUTION NO. 08-524 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION CONCERNING FURNISHING OF MEALS FOR THE 2008 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM, in an amount not to exceed $300,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura and Ms. Staton) 30. RESOLUTION NO. 08-525 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT WITH BERTHA L. SCOTT, 101 KENSINGTON AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE PROSECUTORIAL SERVICES IN TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 9  31. RESOLUTION NO. 08-526 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT WITH ALFRED B. VUOCOLO, 1083 LAWRENCE ROAD, LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE PROSECUTORIAL SERVICES IN TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ, in an amount not to exceed $20,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 32. RESOLUTION NO. 08-527 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT WITH ASHLEY BOSTIC HUTCHINSON, 15 HAGEMOUNT AVENUE, HIGHTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE PROSECUTORIAL SERVICES IN TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ, in an amount not to exceed $20,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 33. RESOLUTION NO. 08-528 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT WITH ROBERT H. YOSTEMBSKI, 205 CORNWALL AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE PROSECUTORIAL SERVICES IN TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 34. RESOLUTION NO. 08-529 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR EL NOA NOA, INC., T/PLATINUM LOUNGE FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 35. RESOLUTION NO. 08-530 – RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR FRIAS, INC., T/A SAME FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD, located at 1001-1003 S. Clinton Avenue. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 36. RESOLUTION NO. 08-531 – RESOLUTION TO PERMIT THE SALE, DISPENSING, CONSUMPTION AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 6TH ANNUAL CAPITAL RAINBOWFEST PRIDE CELEBRATION ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2008. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea and Ms. Staton) 37. RESOLUTION NO. 08-532 – 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. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 10  38. RESOLUTION NO. 08-533 – RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING ANDREW R. WOREK AS A MEMBER OF THE TRENTON PARKING AUTHORITY. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 39. RESOLUTION NO. 08-534 – RESOLUTION HONORING TRENTON PRESERVATION HOUSE. (Sponsored by Messrs. Pintella and Bethea) Motion was made by Mr. Pintella, seconded by Mr. Coston, to withdraw the following resolutions, which motion was carried by the unanimous vote of those Council members present. 5cr - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR OZ JUAN, INC., T/A PASSIONS RESTAURANT & NIGHT CLUB FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD. 5fr - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLACE-TO-PLACE TRANSFER OF PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE #1111-44-055-007, ISSUED TO BEACHWOOD RESTAURANT INC. (EXTENSION OF PREMISES) ROLL CALL: RESOLUTION NO. 08-502 - 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 ADAMS, REHMANN AND HEGGAN ASSOCIATES, INC. (ARH), CIVIL SOLUTIONS, 850 S. WHITE HORSE PIKE, P.O. BOX 579, HAMMONTON, NJ 08037-2019 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO AUGMENT AND MAINTAIN THE CITY’S ENTERPRISE GIS SYSTEM – 2007- 2008 GIS WORK PLAN FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, in an amount not to exceed $115,000.00. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: Ms. Lartigue RESOLUTION NO. 08-503 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO THE DAVIS GROUP, INC., 309 MARKET STREET, CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY 08102 TO PROVIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $125,099.25. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: Ms. Lartigue City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 11 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: 2a - Civil Action – in the matter of Bryant Gilliam vs. City of Trenton, Ashshakir and Ashacker Campfield, et als. 2b - Barbara Scott-Womack, 621 Brunswick Avenue, Apt. 8, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2c - Shakespeare White, 333 W. State St., Apt. 105, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2d - Wayne Council, 225 Beechwood Avenue, Apt. #104, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2e - Ruth Beaudry, 312 East Bay Avenue, Apt. 203, Manahawkin – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2f - Civil Action – in the matter of Jeffrey Bastien vs. City of Trenton, Benito Bella et als. 2g - New Jersey Board of Public Utilities – informing of a petition filed by Verizon of New Jersey, Inc. 2h - NJ Transit – informing of Proposed Bus Stop Relocation on Calhoun Street. 2i - New Jersey State League of Municipalities – advising of meeting scheduled on November 21, 2008, at Sheraton Convention Center Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey. 2j - Public Service Electric and Gas – advising of proposed increase in rates. 2k - New Jersey Department of Community Affairs – enclosing copy of resolution reflecting the action the Board took at the meeting held on June 13, 2007. 2l - Mercer County Improvement Authority – advising of meeting scheduled for August 12, 2008. 2m - New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – advising of Notice of Charges preferred against Dookies Bar and Grill, Inc., t/a Jam Rock USA Bar and Grill, located at 86 E. Paul Ave., and holder of Plenary Retail Consumption License #1111-33-256-004. 2n - Borough of Carlstadt – enclosing copy of Resolution #2008-170, which was adopted on July 21, 2008. 2o - Township of Union – enclosing copy of Resolution #2008-136, which was adopted on August 6, 2008. City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 12 2p - Township of Princeton – enclosing copy of Resolution in support of Assembly Bill 792, which was adopted on August 11, 2008. 2r - Pellegrino & Feldstein, LLC, 290 Route 46 West, Denville – enclosing copy of Sheriff’s Sale notice for 14 Atterbury Avenue, Trenton, which is scheduled for September 24, 2008. 2s - Rena Moaning, 119 Sweets Avenue, Trenton – submitting complaint against the Landlord for the property at 121 Sweets Avenue. 2t - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of Termination of Memorandum of Agreement for Granville Academy, 363 W. State Street, Trenton. 2u - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue for Kids “R” First, 415 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton. 2v - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of No Further Action Letter and Convenant Not to Sue for Bajka Daycare, 958 Pennsylvania Avenue, Trenton. 2w - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of No Further Action Letter and Convenant Not to Sue for Trenton Justice Complex, 25 West Market Street, Trenton. 2x - NJLM Educational Foundation, Inc. – advising of a statewide conference to be held September 19, 2008, at Middlesex County College. 2y - James Mahon, Attorney at Law, 9 Gordon Avenue, Lawrenceville – inquiring about the status of the lien for J. G. Nasile Painting Co. 2z - Tahila S. Coefield, 216 Virginia Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2aa - Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., - Municipal Notification of NJPDES/DSW/B4B Permit Application for 144 Sanhican Drive, Trenton, NJ. 2bb - State of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities – Petition for Certification Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 14:18-15.7 for the City of Trenton. 2cc - Mercer County Improvement Authority – Amendment to the Mercer County Solid Waste Management Plan. 2dd - Civil Action – in the matter of Nytasha Shefield v. City of Trenton, Municipal Corporation of State of New Jersey. City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 13 REPORTS: 3a - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – advising that the following Raffles Application has been approved as of September 4, 2008: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 151 N. Willow Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 and Holy Cross Post 417 Catholic War Veteran, 301 Grand Street, Trenton, NJ 08611. APPLICATIONS AND BONDS – None Submitted CIVIC MATTERS: Ms. Lartigue requested that the Administration prepare an ordinance regarding vicious dogs. Mr. Coston requested the Administration detail their plans for the transition of the Police Director. Ms. Staton requested a workshop on affordable housing. The meeting recessed at approximately 6:35 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. President Pintella asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of the passing of the following individuals: Tom Malloy, Cora King, Bobby Gates, Angelo Naly, mother-in-law of Kent Ashworth, and Malaky Wilson. Mr. Kyle Ledford was interviewed for the Trenton Housing Authority. Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Mr. Segura, to reappoint Mr. Ledford as a member of the Trenton Housing Authority, which motion was carried by the following vote of Council: RESOLUTION NO. 08-535 – RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING KYLE P. LEDFORD AS A MEMBER OF THE TRENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton, and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Abstained: Ms. Lartigue City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 14 UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: 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 CITY OWNED PROPERTY”, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. Rafael Valentine, 225 Kensington Avenue, spoke against the ordinance. Renee Hayes, Chief of Staff, gave a brief explanation of what the project will do for the downtown area of Trenton. Patricia Stewart, spoke in support of the ordinance. Zachary Chester, spoke in support of the ordinance. No one else 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, 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 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”, 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 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 City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 15  Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on 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”, 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. Pintella, 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 Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on 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”, 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 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 THE ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 102 NORTH OLDEN AVENUE, BLOCK 25601, LOTS 4 AND 5”, 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 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 City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 16  Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE REVISING WATER RATES FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF EWING, HAMILTON, HOPEWELL AND LAWRENCE”, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. Richard Krawczun, Lawrence Township Manager, 2207 Lawrence Road, Lawrence, NJ, spoke against the ordinance which would raise the water rates 40 percent. Mayor Jack Ball, Mayor of Ewing Township, spoke against the ordinance as it would raise the water rates 40 percent. He asked that this ordinance be tabled and suggested a meeting between the townships and the city to find a better solution. Mayor Vanessa Sandom, Mayor of Hopewell Township, asked City Council to table this ordinance and spoke against the raising of the water rates. Hazel Stewart, 90 Alden Avenue, spoke against this ordinance and the raising of the water rates. Morton Rosenthal, 50 Lexington Drive, Pennington, NJ, spoke against this ordinance and the raising of the water rates. Falk Engel, Attorney for Lawrence Township, spoke against this ordinance. David Perez, 41 Montgomery Place, spoke against this ordinance. Joseph McIntrye, General Superintendent of Water and Sewer, gave a brief description of the ordinance, and explained the increase is based on water consumption, and has nothing to do with sewer. Sam Roth, 343 Watkins Road, Pennington, spoke against this ordinance. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, spoke against this ordinance and the raising of the water rates. Dorothea Malina, Brandon Falls, Hopewell Twp., spoke against this ordinance. Michael McGrath, 3 Kensington Avenue, spoke against this ordinance. No one else 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. Pintella, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella Nays: Messrs. Bethea and Segura Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 17 THE CITY OF TRENTON, “TRAFFIC, NO PARKING”, AS IT APPLIES TO GREENWOOD AVENUE”, 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 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 PUBLIC PRESENTATION: Ms. Elsie Utley, 63 Ward Avenue, spoke of her concern with her neighborhood, and of the condition of the house attached to her home. Bea Perry, Trenton, thanked City Council for addressing the traffic issues that have effected Trenton. Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue, spoke of his concerns regarding his neighborhood, and the abandoned properties on Walnut Avenue. Paul Harris, 137 Centre Street, spoke of the proposed ordinance to increase litter fines. Monroe Larimore, 1446 Stuyvesant Avenue, spoke of his concern at the increase of the water rates. He is also concerned about the litter on Stuyvesant Avenue. Joe Harrison, 15 Swan Street, questioned the budget being deficient of $7 million. He also asked about the status of the Champale Site. 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 Meeting Minutes September 4, 2008 18