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COUNCIL CONFERENCE MEETING MINUTES MAY 5, 2009 CITY HALL – 5:00 PM A Conference Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, was held on the above date at 5:11 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Council President Paul M. Pintella. Council President 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 Meeting Act. FY 2008-2009 annual notice was mailed to the Times and the Trentonian Newspapers, posted on the first floor bulletin board in City Hall, and filed in the City Clerk’s Office on June 19, 2008 by Resolution No. 08-341. The agenda for this meeting was mailed, posted and filed on May 1, 2009. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue (arrived 5:17 pm), Mr. Melone, Mr. Segura (arrived at 5:15 pm), Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. ABSENT: None ADVICE & CONSENT: Appearance: Honorable Mayor Douglas H. Palmer Mr. Jerome Harris, Acting Director of Housing & Economic Development Mayor Douglas H. Palmer appeared before Council for advice and consent in appointing Mr. Jerome Harris as Director of the Department of Housing and Economic Development. Honorable Mayor Palmer gave a brief description of Mr. Harris’ work experience and background. Honorable Mayor Palmer distributed a written statement. Mr. Jerome Harris thanked the Mayor and stated that it was an honor and a privilege to be nominated for the position. He has enjoyed the work he has done serving as Acting Director for the Department of Housing & Economic Development and working with City Council. Council members asked Mr. Harris the following questions: • His views on Historic Reservation within the City of Trenton • Using the Abandoned Property Act • His views on Economic Development in the City of Trenton and the future • His views on education and how it affects the economic development of the City of Trenton • A requirement for developers to hire City of Trenton residents City Council Conference: Minutes May 5, 2009 1  Mayor Palmer stated that the City will continue to work hard and that President Obama and Congress had allowed an unprecedented amount of funds to go to urban cities all across America. Mayor Palmer also stated that the funds allocated for the City of Trenton would be used for the following: • Job Training • Projects within the City of Trenton • Weatherization Motion was made by Councilman Bethea, seconded by Councilwoman Lartigue, to adopt the following resolution by vote of City Council: RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JEROME HARRIS AS DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IT IS RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Trenton hereby consents to the appointment of Jerome Harris as Director of the Department of Housing & Economic Development of the City of Trenton, said term to expire on July 1, 2010. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella - 7 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council went into Executive Session at 5:46 pm. Adoption of the following resolution to go into Executive Session was moved by Council President Pintella, seconded by Councilwoman Staton. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 Hopewell Township, et al. v. City of Trenton (Water Rates Litigation), Docket No. MER-L-2626-08; and 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 May 5, 2009 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 disposition of said pending proceedings, which final disposition shall be memorialized appropriately and adopted at a public meeting as soon as practicable. Carried by the following vote of City Council. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella - 7 City Council Conference: Minutes May 5, 2009 2 Council reconvened in open session at 6:05 p.m. All members were present. DOCKET REVIEW: Appearance: Renee Haynes, Chief of Staff Dennis Gonzalez, Acting Business Administrator Council reviewed the docket items. PRESENTATION: A. TOWING: Appearances: Mr. Irving Bradley, Police Director Captain Fred Reister, Trenton Police Department Towing Ordinance Chapter 283 changes. Mr. Irving Bradley, Police Director stated that Captain Reister would give the update on the towing ordinance changes as he was the person that met with the towers. Captain Reister stated that in May 2008 the Police Department had submitted the recommended changes to the towing ordinance. The following was what they recommended. Amend the Ordinance to include the following: • Authorize Towing operators to increase towing storage fees • Increase fees for special services • Designed to develop revenue for the City by charging tow vehicle operators Police Department administrative fees for processing junk titles • Annual renewal fees • Resolve disputes and complaints that were registered by the public Captain Reister stated that there were some questions by local towers at the meeting back in May 2008 that the Police Department wanted to address. Captain Reister met with the towing companies and made some new recommendations. The changes were submitted to the Law Department for review. The recommendations were on the fees. Mr. Joseph Alacqua, Special Counsel stated that legally the only issue with the changes was who would execute the contract and who would approve it. By law all contracts have to be executed by the Mayor and approved by City Council, the policies could be addressed by the Police Department. Mr. Irving Bradley, Police Director stated that investigations will be done when complaints are filed against the towing company. The Police Department has a check and balance process. City Council Conference: Minutes May 5, 2009 3  After a brief discussion a question and answer period ensued. Mr. Alacqua stated that he has reviewed the ordinance and minor changes have to be made. He asked it City Council members had any changes they would like to make. Council is taking a week to review the recommendation and a discussion on the Towing Ordinance was scheduled for May 19, 2009. PRESENTATION: B. SUMMER PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES: Appearances: Irving Bradley, Police Director Lois Krause Mr. Bradley stated that the City had submitted to the Cop Grant for twenty-one police officers. The process will start in two weeks by reviewing the list of individuals and starting back ground checks. Mr. Bradley said that if everything works out they will start the academy in August. Council President commended Director Bradley for his initiative on the domestic violence issue. Director Bradley stated that they are working with the prosecutor’s domestic violence unit. Mr. Bradley stated that there were seven programs they were working on for this summer. 1. Curfew Out Reach Program (COP) – This program will involve City Churches and Pastors 2. Twilight Task Force – Working through the neighborhoods 3. Violence Crime Suppression Task Force – Started around March 27, 2009 4. Special Operation Task 5. Virtual Patrol Project - A Camera was installed downtown, this is the 1st project for virtual patrol. 6. Citizen Academy – Adults from 18 – 55 years of age or older 7. Youth Academy – Children 6 – 12 years of age (Police Department would like to hold three (3) two (2) week classes) Council members asked questions regarding the following: • Installing a Kiosk System downtown • Changing the curfew time from 12:00 am during the summer, and from 10:00 pm during the school year. Ms. Lois Krause gave a brief description of the new juvenile section and the staff working there. City Council Conference: Minutes May 5, 2009 4  Motion was made by Councilman Melone that all Communications, Petitions and Reports be accepted and referred to the proper departments, by a consent vote of City Council, seconded by Councilman Segura and carried by vote of City Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Absent: Ms. Lartigue (Ms. Lartigue was out of the room.) 2. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 2a - I’Asia Moreland, I’Maya Moreland, I’Zhir Moreland, Valarie Benning, 225 Pearl Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2b - Carmen M. Santiago, 28-66 Stokely Avenue, B-103, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2c - Civil Action (Final Judgment) – in the matter of S2 NJ, LLC vs. Emma Johnson, et al. 2d - Brian Russell Gooley, Sr., 101 S. Shore Drive, Little Egg, Harbor – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2e - Armonti Martinez, 318 Ardmore Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2f - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Life Center Academy vs. Lisko Holdings LLC, et al. 2g - Township of Hamilton – enclosing copy of proposed Hamilton Township Land Development Ordinance No. 09-015; and copy of Resolution 09-121. 2h - Township of Lawrence – enclosing copy of proposed amendment to Land Use Ordinance that is scheduled for adoption on May 5, 2009. 2i - New Jersey Division of Taxation – informing that on April 17, 2009, liquor license #1111-32-050-005 was seized; and that the license was then released on the same day. 2j - Patricia Gaines, 22 Barbara Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2k - Mercer County Improvement Authority – enclosing copy of agenda for April 14, 2009. 2l - Mercer County Planning Board – informing of meeting scheduled for May 13, 2009; and minutes of March 11, 2009. 2m - Comcast Cable Communications, LLC – informing of a petition to the Federal Communications Commission for Determination of Effective Competition in 107 Franchise Areas in New Jersey. 2n - PSE&G – informing of proposed increase in RAC charges for electric and gas customers. 2o - Arena 129 Associates, LLC, 120 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton – enclosing copy of Biennial Certification Monitoring Report Form for a Deed Notice & Engineering Control. 2p - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of Termination of Memorandum of Agreement for Universal Process Equipment, 601 Cass Street, Trenton. City Council Conference: Minutes May 5, 2009 5 2q - City of Trenton Planning Board – enclosing copy of agenda for April 23, 2009. 2r - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue for 2221 Route 33, Trenton. 2s - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of Permit-By-Rule Approval for Capital Health Systems & Fuld Campus, 750 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton. 2t - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of Surface Water GPA Renewal for Exxon Mobile Oil – Trenton Terminal. 2u - Township of Ewing – informing that there will be a meeting on May 7, 2009, to discuss the Olden Avenue Redevelopment Plan. 2v - U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard – informing that effective May 14, 2009, the Coast Guard will be changing the drawbridge operation regulations of the Route 30 Bridge, Atlantic City. 2w - Mercer County Chosen Freeholders – informing of Executive Session scheduled on April 21, 2009. 2x - PSE&G – enclosing copy of Supplemental Remedial Investigation Work Plan for the Former South Warren Street Gas Works Site. 2y - EcolSciences, Inc. – informing that Mercer County Improvement Authority is applying to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Land Use Regulation for a Letter of Interpretation to verify the delineated limits of wetlands within Block 12401, Lot 2.01. 3. REPORTS 3a - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – advising that the following Raffle Application has been approved as of May 5, 2009. 4. APPLICATIONS AND BONDS – None Submitted 5. NEW BUSINESS ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION Motion was made by Councilman Melone, seconded by Councilman Segura, that resolutions 5ar to 5ccr including the walk on resolution for IPS/PAYALL Solution be moved in unison with the exceptions of resolutions 5ar, 5cr, 5er, 5gr and 5lr which will require a roll call that will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2009. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Absent: Ms. Lartigue, (Ms. Lartigue was out of the room.) 5br - RESOLUTION 09-169 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO RIPI CONCRETE, LLC, 11 MICHAEL MCCORRISTIN ROAD, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08690, FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR CONTRACT 2008-4 PHASE III CONSTRUCTION OF CURB RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF TRENTON, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS. (In an amount not to exceed $65,660.86) (Sponsor by Councilman Melone) City Council Conference: Minutes May 5, 2009 6 5dr - RESOLUTION 09-170 - RESOLUTION REJECTING THE THREE BIDS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:11-13.2 EQ. SEQ. FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF COLD WATER METERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY. (Sponsor by Councilman Bethea) 5fr - RESOLUTION 09-171 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH LANGAN ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. LOCATED AT 50 WEST STATE STREET, 10TH FLOOR, SUITE 1002, TRENTON, NJ 08608 TO PROVIDE FOR THE WETLANDS DESIGN WORK AT THE CLINTON COMMERCE CENTER AND STORCELLA SITES, LOCATED AT 780 NORTH CLINTON AND 21 NOTTINGHAM WAY. (The amount of this change order is $11,500) (Sponsor by Councilman Bethea) 5hr - RESOLUTION 09-172 - RESOLUTION CANCELING OLD OUTSTANDING EXPENDITURE CLEARING ACCOUNT CHECKS. (Sponsor by Councilwoman Staton) 5ir - RESOLUTION 09-173 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS TO BE MADE BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OF THE FY 2009 APPROPRIATIONS. (Sponsor by Councilman Melone) 5jr - RESOLUTION 09-174 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:5-113 TO EDNA VERDIEU. (Sponsor by Councilman Bethea) 5kr - RESOLUTION 09-175 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING FORECLOSURE OF CERTAIN TAX SALE CERTIFICATES PURSUANT TO THE IN REM TAX FORECLOSURE ACT, FORECLOSURE ACTION #09-5 (44 Chestnut Avenue, etc.) (Sponsor by Councilman Melone) 5mr - RESOLUTION 09-176 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PLANNING BOARD TO HEAR AND REVIEW PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LAMBERTON STREET REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN. (Sponsor by Councilman Coston) 5nr - RESOLUTION 09-177 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 07-395 TO AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE IN HOME PROGRAM FUNDS COMMITTED TO ISLES, INC. FROM $238,026 TO $415,244 FOR THE OLD TRENTON NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT. (Sponsor by Councilman Bethea) 5or - RESOLUTION 09-178 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION IN THE VALUE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR THE COOPERS CROSSING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (REDUCTION REQUEST #4) (Sponsor by Councilman Coston) 5pr - RESOLUTION 09-179 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TARA DEVELOPERS, LLC AS DEVELOPER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STORM WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM TO SERVICE BLOCK 8005 LOTS 19-26 THE 10 HOMES ON BRUNSWICK AVENUE REHABILITATED AS PART OF THE NORTHWARD HOMEOWNERSHIP PROJECT ON BRUNSWICK STREET AND AUTHORIZING $100,000 IN CAPITAL FUNDS. (Sponsor by Councilman Bethea) 5qr - RESOLUTION 09-180 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON PARKING UTILITY TO ACCEPT PUBLIC AUTHORITY TICKETING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT FROM THE NEW JERSEY JUDICIARY. (Sponsor by Councilman Coston) 5rr - RESOLUTION 09-181 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO APPLY AND OBTAIN FUNDS FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION BALANCED HOUSING PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF LEGACY DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR THE STUYVESANT AVENUE RESTORATION HOMEOWNERSHIP PROJECT PHASE II. (Sponsor by Councilwoman Lartigue) City Council Conference: Minutes May 5, 2009 7 5sr - RESOLUTION 09-182 - RESOLUTION SUSPENDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE NO. 1111-33-034-007 OF CAPITAL PUB, INC., T/A LADY LUCK LOUNGE, 841 GENESEE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY. (Sponsor by Councilman Coston) 5tr - RESOLUTION 09-183 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO PARTICIPATE IN A JOINT APPLICATION WITH MERCER COUNTY FOR NATIONAL CLEAN DIESEL FUNDING ASSISTANCE. (Sponsor by Councilwoman Staton) 5ur - RESOLUTION 09-184 - RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF TRENTON 2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 07-290. (Sponsor by Councilman Coston) 5vr - RESOLUTION 09-185 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO ENTER INTO A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, FOR THE RIPARIAN RESTORATION IN CADWALADER PARK. (Sponsor by Councilwoman Lartigue) 5aar - RESOLUTION 09-186 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE A $25,000 SUSTAINABLE JERSEY GRANT FUNDED BY WAL-MART. (Sponsor by Councilwoman Staton) 5bbr - RESOLUTION 09-187 - RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONTRACT WITH 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 $140,112.96) (Sponsor by Councilman Bethea) 5ccr - RESOLUTION 09-188 - 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 NEW 2009 MODEL FORD EXPLORERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE. (In an amount not to exceed $311,490) (Sponsor by Councilman Segura) Walked On Resolution RESOLUTION 09-189 – RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO IPS/PAYALL SOLUTIONS, LLC, 160 EAST ESSEX AVENUE, PO BOX 476 SEWELL, NJ 08080 FOR PAYROLL AND HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON (Sponsor by Councilman Bethea) The following resolutions 5ar, 5cr, 5er, 5gr and 5lr will require a roll call vote that will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2009. 5ar - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH WINCHESTER ROOFING CORPORATION, 204 SCARLET OAK ROAD, TURNERSVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08012-2323 TO PROVIDE FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE BUILDING, 410 WEST HANOVER STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY. (The amount of this change order is $22,119) 5cr - RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONTRACT WITH MARK GIALLELLA, 2061 PENNINGTON ROAD, EWING, NEW JERSEY 08618 TO PROVIDE INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SERVICES AS NEEDED FOR GENERAL CABLING, COMPUTER CABLING, THE CENTREX TELEPHONE SYSTEM, CISCO VOICE OVER IP TELEPHONE SYSTEM AND ALARM SYSTEMS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. (In an amount not to exceed $85,296) City Council Conference: Minutes May 5, 2009 8 5er - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS TYPES OF OFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE (ACCOUNTS & CONTROL, TAX OFFICE AND TREASURY OFFICE), FROM AFFORDABLE INTERIOR SYSTEMS (AIS), 4 BONAZOLI AVENUE, HUDSON, MA 01749 AND GROUPE LACASSE, 99 ST. PIERRE, Q JOH 1WO, CANADA JOH 1WO THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING. (In an amount not to exceed $65,829.87) 5gr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. TO WANDA E. ALLEN, 1835 STALLION COURT, WILLIAMSTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08094 TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES OF A CANCER COALITION COORDINATOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH. (In an amount not to exceed $19,195) 5lr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CERTIFICATION BY BOARD OF SCHOOL ESTIMATE OF 2009- 2010 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING $21,115,662 FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES. PRESENTATION: C. YOUTH STAT: Appearances: Irving Bradley, Police Director Barry Colicelli Lois Krause Mr. Barry Colicelli stated that the City’s Youth Stat program may be used as a model by the State. Mr. Colicelli distributed a quarterly report for his presentation. He gave a brief description of what has taken place since December, 2008 to present. Ms. Lois Krause, spoke on problem with children that come from a domestic violence background. Mr. Colicelli stated that this Youth Stat program was going to be connecting with other programs through out the City. Councilman Melone left the meeting at 8:25 pm. 1st reading of the following ordinances: (second reading on or about May 21, 2009) On behalf of Councilman Bethea, Council President Pintella moved to introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 400 EAST STATE STREET, BLOCK 903, LOT 16 TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(1)“. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Staton. Ayes: Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 4 Nays: None Absent: Mr. Melone, (Mr. Bethea and Mr. Segura were out of the room.) - 3 City Council Conference: Minutes May 5, 2009 9  Councilman Coston introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 132 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, ENTITLED “HOUSING STANDARDS”. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pintella. Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 6 Nays: None Absent: Mr. Melone - 1 Councilman Coston introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE DELAWARE INN TO THE PORT OF TRENTON MUSEUM, INC., PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-15(g) AND (i)“. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pintella. Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Mr. Coston, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 5 Nays: Ms. Lartigue - 1 Absent: Mr. Melone - 1 Councilman Bethea introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO THE HENRY J. AUSTIN CENTER, INC. PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-15(b) (218 North Broad Street)”. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pintella. Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 6 Nays: None Absent: Mr. Melone - 1 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Brian Hawkins, 401 New York Avenue – Spoke regarding his concerns with the changes to the towing ordinance. Cynthia Grier, 58 Dunham Street – Voiced concern about the Magic Market Area Development site contractor, the moving of telephone poles, parking signs, and sidewalks. Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue – Asked about the status of the individuals that caused the fire that occurred on Walnut Avenue a year ago; asked for an update on the pit bulls situation and how many are in the animal shelter; thanked Inspection Director Mr. Pucciatti for the work being done on Walnut Avenue with the abandoned properties. City Council Conference: Minutes May 5, 2009 10 Paul Harris, 137 Centre Street – Complained about the condition of the paving done on E. State Street; talked about the stop and frisk program in New York; spoke about the $21 million for the school district. CIVIC MATTERS: Councilwoman Staton – 1. Asked Police Director Bradley to look into doing something with ATV’s on the streets. 2. Asked Councilwoman Lartigue for an update on the Sherman Avenue School report. 3. Spoke about Schools serving cold lunches. Councilman Segura – 1. Thanked, Police Director Bradley for the work being done on the corner of Hamilton and Cuyler Avenues and asked him to look into problem bars in the City. Councilwoman Lartigue stated the Attorney General’s office decided not to investigate the incident at the Sherman Avenue School and asked what the pleasure of Council was. Councilwoman Lartigue made a motion to move further and send the school report to the Legislators and have them review it, seconded by Councilman Segura. Mr. Joseph Alacqua, Special Counsel notified Council that the Special Committee meeting had to be advertised. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted ___________________________ __________________________ PAUL M. PINTELLA JUANITA M. JOYNER CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ACTING CITY CLERK City Council Conference: Minutes May 5, 2009 11 City Council Conference: Minutes May 5, 2009 12