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COUNCIL CONFERENCE MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 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 5:10 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Councilman Melone. Councilman Melone 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 15, 2009. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue (via telephone 5:15 pm), Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton (arrived at 5:20 pm), Mr. Pintella (arrived at 5:14 pm) – 7. ABSENT: NONE EXECUTIVE SESSION: (Council went into Executive Session at 5:16 pm) Adoption of the following resolution to go into Executive Session was moved by Councilman Melone, seconded by Councilman Coston and carried by unanimous vote of Council. 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 discussions concerning pending litigation, specifically the cases listed below; Funding of the Water Sale Alfredo Fernandez v. City of Trenton, et al Docket No. MER-L-0312-07 Sonya Dennis-Cooper v. City of Trenton, et al Docket No. MER-L-1699-04 Anthony Parker, et al v. city of Trenton, et al Docket No. MER-L-3394-05 Ronda Oliver, v. City of Trenton, et al Docket No. MER-L-2507-05 WHEREAS the public disclosure of such discussion will be contrary to the interest of the City of Trenton and will not permit the fullest view of said matters; now therefore be it City Council Conference: Minutes May 19, 2009 1  RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Trenton that a discussion be held on May 19, 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. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Mr. Segura and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Ms. Staton Council reconvened in open session at 6:17 p.m. All members were present. PRESENTATION: A. PARKING AUTHORITY COMMISSION: Appearance: Mrs. Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk Mrs. Joyner notified City Council that she would submit a report on the Parking Authority Commission on May 21, 2009 providing the names and resumes of the individuals that responded to the City’s inquiry. She also stated that she had provided a copy of her recommendations for 2009-2010 Annual Notice. She notified Council that she had increased the number of doubleheaders for the upcoming year. Mrs. Joyner stated that Council had 56 meetings in 2007-2008. For the year 2008-2009 she reduced it to 40 meeting and if Council agrees they could reduce the meeting for the year 2009-2010 to 30 or 32 meetings. Her recommendation did not include any of the ABC Meetings or Special Meeting they may schedule. Council President Pintella welcomed Mr. James Allen, Assistant Public Works Director back to work after his surgery. Councilman Bethea asked for any update on the two City employees that had a problem last week. Mr. James Allen stated that the two employees were improving – one was home and the other remained in the hospital. B. BOARD OF SCHOOL ESTIMATE: Council President stated that he provided a copy of the 2008-2009 School Budget to Councilman Segura to discuss the school levy. Councilman Segura made a request to invite the following individuals to appear before Council: • Ms. Howard, School Business Administrator • Mrs. Kimberly Bray, Library Executive Director City Council Conference: Minutes May 19, 2009 2  Council President Pintella stated that the Audit was being worked on and should be completed in November. City Council members had a brief discussion on the School Budget followed by a question and answer period. Council members made the following comments; • The school district should not be making new positions when people are being laid-off. • Requested a copy of the table of organization for the School Board. • The City of Trenton does not qualify under State rules to have seven Assistant Superintendents – Trenton should only have three. C. TOWING: Appearance: Mr. Irving Bradley, Police Director Mr. Dellaira, Detective/Sergeant Mr. Dennis Gonzalez, Acting Business Administrator The following was discussed regarding the towing ordinance: • 283-13 - Storage fee schedule • 283-14 - Acquisition of Clear and Junk Titles The following individuals appeared before Council to discuss and give their opinion on the ordinance: • Mr. Brian Hawkins, owner of Hawks Towing • Mr. Michael Risoldi, from Risoldi Towing Council President Pintella asked Mr. Gonzalez to provide in writing the City’s procedures from when a car is towed to when it is sold at auction. City Council will discuss the towing issue at the next Council meeting. Council President Pintella asked Mrs. Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk to put Towing as a discussion item on the next Council meeting. D. UPDATE REPORT OF SUMMER PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES Appearance: Mr. Samuel Frisby, Director Recreation Natural Resources and Culture Mr. Frisby gave a break down of the summer programs the City will provide: • Summer Camp – City will not run (requesting proposals) • YWCA will run a camp out of PJ Hill School – at no cost to the City • Summer Camp price will vary – based on family income • 200 slots for summer camp (City will subsidize so that parents are paying about the same as last year) City Council Conference: Minutes May 19, 2009 3  • Summer food service program will be available (the State reimburses the City) • There will not be a summer park program • Five pools will be open this summer - from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm • Summer Camps that want to use City pools will have to pay for the life guards. • “Take it to the Streets” will stay the same • Chess Camp will be held at Joyce Kilmer School from August 10–14, 2009 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm • Soccer summer program will run this year through a grant Mr. Frisby stated that Heritage Days cost the City $237,000, last year – this year it will be held at Mill Hill Park for one day only. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue – Asked about the information he requested concerning pit bulls; spoke about an abandoned property in the Wilbur Section infested with cats; he felt that it was too expensive to have a Grand Master Chess Player come for a Chess Camp; AmTrak train tracks need to be cleaned. DOCKET REVIEW: Appearance: Renee Haynes, Chief of Staff Dennis Gonzalez, Acting Business Administrator Council reviewed the docket items. Motion was made by Councilman Melone that the reading of the minutes for Executive Sessions on February 19, 2009 and May 5, 2009, ABC Meeting on April 20, 2009, Conference and General meeting for April 16, 2009, and May 5, 2009 be dispensed with and accepted, seconded by Councilman Segura and carried by vote of City Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Mrs. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Motion was made by Councilman Melone that all Communications, Petitions and Reports including 3d and 3e on the addendum be accepted and referred to the proper departments, seconded by Councilman Segura and carried by vote of City Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Mrs. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None City Council Conference: Minutes May 19, 2009 4 2. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 2a - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Bank of America vs. Aleda Urban Renewal Associates L.P. 2b - Selester Morris, 255 Mercer Street, Apt. 1, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2c - De’Ane L. Clark, 894 Parkside Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2d - Hall M. White, 58 Tyrell Avenue, Trenton, - submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2e - Marcia Ponicsan, 813 So. Clinton Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2f - Civil Action – in the matter of Wachovia Custodian for Phoenix vs. Peter Chrzempiec, et als. 2g - Armonti Martinez, an infant, by his guardian ad litem, Armika Austin, and Armika Austin, 318 Ardmore Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2h - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Nancy S. Freedman and Robert Walker vs. City of Trenton. 2i - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Tamara Robinson, guardian ad litem for India Johnson vs. Richard O’Neill, Hop Real Estate Holdings, LLC, Ivo Pascucci, Jay Bailey, et als. 2j - The Borough of Pennington – enclosing copy of Resolution 2009-5.14. 2k - New Jersey Department of Transportation – advising that on or about June 8, 2009, work will commence on the Long Life Pavement Markings Contract, Central – 2009 project. 2l - Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation – enclosing copy of Agenda for May 13, 2009, and May 14, 2009. 2m - Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – enclosing copy of Agenda for May 12, 2009. 2n - The Township of Hamilton – enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 09-012 and 09-013. 2o - Township of Hopewell – enclosing copy of Resolution 09-144. 2p - Elovy Joseph and EJ Papy Do Grocery Variety, 370 S. Olden Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2r - Mercer County Improvement Authority – enclosing copy of Agenda for May 12, 2009. 2s - Township of Lawrence – enclosing copy of Ordinance 2009-9, 2013-09 and 2012-09. 2t - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – advising of final New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit issued for USPS Trenton Process and Distribution Center; and No Further Action Conditions for 965 Martin Luther King Blvd., Trenton, NJ. 2u - Capital City Redevelopment Corporation – advising of meeting scheduled for May 19, 2009. City Council Conference: Minutes May 19, 2009 5 2v - Trenton Housing Authority – advising of meeting scheduled for May 13, 2009. 2w - New Jersey Government Records Council - advising of the Final Decision of the Government Records Council and the Findings & Recommendations of the Executive Director in the matter of GRC Complaint No. 2008-103. 2x - New Jersey Department of the Public Advocate – enclosing copy of the Reply Comments on Behalf of The New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel for Comcast Communications. 2y - Melvin L. Kelly, 440 Martin Luther King Blvd., Trenton – sharing information regarding homelessness. 2z - Wilshire Credit Corporation – submitting copy of Notice of Intent to Foreclose on the following properties: 197 W. Hanover Street, 251 Euclid Avenue, 305 Spring Street, 1911 S. Clinton Avenue, 305 Spring Street, 58 Hudson Street, 632 N. Olden Avenue, 157 Sherman Street. 3. REPORTS 3a - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – submitting Application for Special Permit for Ryan’s Quest, P.O. Box 2544, Hamilton, NJ, for a special event to be held September 12, 2009 at Trenton War Memorial (Ballroom), 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ. 3b - Karen M. Marut, Purchasing Agent – submitting copy of Bid Report for April 29, 2009. 3c - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – submitting report of receipts of the City Clerk’s Office for the month ending April 30, 2009. (Total amount - $4,398.45) 3d - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – submitting Application for Special Permit for Puerto Rican Parade of Trenton, NJ, P.O. Box 1661, Trenton, NJ, for a special event to be held May 21 to May 24, 2009 at Lot 4 located on Cass Street and Rt. 29. 3e - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – advising that the following Raffle Application has been approved as of May 19, 2009: Holy Cross Post 417 Catholic War Veterans, 301 Grand St., Trenton, NJ 4. APPLICATIONS AND BONDS – None submitted 5. NEW BUSINESS Motion was made by Councilman Melone, that resolution 5hhr be withdrawn from the docket, seconded by Councilman Bethea and carried by vote of City Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Mrs. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None 5hhr - RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #1111-33-099-005 FROM EDWARD MENDEZ TO LAS ESTRELLAS BAR, LLC City Council Conference: Minutes May 19, 2009 6 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION Motion was made by Councilman Melone, seconded by Councilman Segura, that resolutions, 5ar to 5rrr be moved in unison, carried by vote of City Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None 5ar - RESOLUTION NO. 09-195 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (SNJDOT – FY09 – Discretionary Aid Program – Magic Marker Roadway Construction - $500,000) (Sponsored by Councilwoman Staton) 5br - RESOLUTION NO. 09-196 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (County of Mercer – Department of Human Services – Title XX - $173,532) (Sponsored by Councilwoman Staton) 5cr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-197 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (County of Mercer – Services for the Elderly $55,000) (Sponsored by Councilman Melone) 5dr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-198 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (U.S. Department of Justice – ATF Task Force -$16,330) (Sponsored by Councilman Segura) 5er - RESOLUTION NO. 09-199 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (2009 Transit Oriented Development Grant -$20,000) (Sponsored by Councilman Segura) 5fr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-200 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (County Of Mercer – 2009 Early Disposition Program - $57,750) (Sponsored by Councilman Segura) 5gr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-201 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (SNJ – SFY08 OHSP State Aid Regional Grant Program - $1,000,000) (Sponsored by Councilman Segura) 5hr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-202 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (Emergency Food And Shelter Program – DVUW - $102,037) (Sponsored by Councilman Segura) 5ir - RESOLUTION NO. 09-203 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (2009 Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation – Greenway Project - $15,000) (Sponsored by Councilman Melone) City Council Conference: Minutes May 19, 2009 7 5jr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-204 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (N.J.D.H.S.S. – Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC - $87,400) (Sponsored by Councilman Melone) 5kr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-205 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (State of NJ/DEP – Clean Communities -$112,564) (Sponsored by Councilman Melone) 5lr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-206 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (FY08 NJ State Parole Board – Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative - $222,580) (Sponsored by Councilman Melone) 5mr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-207 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (N.J.D.L.P.S. – Over The Limit Under Arrest 2008 Year End Crackdown - $5,000) (Sponsored by Councilman Melone) 5nr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-208 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (N.J.D.H.S.S. – HIV Prevention Services for Women & Latino HIV/AIDS Outreach Services - $5,250) (Sponsored by Councilwoman Staton) 5or - RESOLUTION NO. 09-209 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (County of Mercer – Mercer At Play – Calhoun Street Field Renovation - $250,000) (Sponsored by Councilman Segura) 5pr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-210 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (Trenton Board of Education - 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program - $22,516) (Sponsored by Councilman Melone) 5qr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-211 - RESOLUTION APPROVING A TITLE AND TEXT CHANGE TO THE FY 2009 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON, COUNTY OF MERCER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (Sponsored by Councilwoman Staton) 5rr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-212 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR ASHMORE ASSOCIATES, INC., T/A GOOD TIME TAVERN FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD (Sponsored by Councilman Melone) 5sr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-213 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING FORECLOSURE OF CERTAIN TAX SALE CERTIFICATES PURSUANT TO THE IN REM TAX FORECLOSURE ACT, FORECLOSURE ACTION #09-7 (17 Dickinson Street, etc.) (Sponsored by Councilman Bethea) 5tr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-214 - 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 ARCHONIX SYSTEMS, LLC, 17000 COMMERCE PARKWAY SUITE C, MT. LAUREL. NEW JERSEY 08054, TO PROVIDE LICENSE AND SUPPORT C-PLIMS, ASSOCIATED INFORMIX, AND AIX VER 4 SOFTWARE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE. (In an amount not to exceed $22,488) (Sponsored by Councilman Segura) City Council Conference: Minutes May 19, 2009 8 5ur - RESOLUTION NO. 09-215 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ELEVEN (11) 2009 DODGE CHARGERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE FROM WARNOCK AUTOMOTIVE, INC., DBA/WARNOCK IND., 175 ROUTE 10, EAST HANOVER, NEW JERSEY 07936 THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING. (In the amount of $206,184) (Sponsored by Councilman Segura) 5vr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-216 - 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 $66,060) (Sponsored by Councilman Bethea) 5wr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-217 - RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONTRACT WITH ALL CLEAN BUILDING SERVICES, INC., 990 SPRUCE STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08648 TO PROVIDE CLEANING SERVICES FOR THE WEST AND EAST POLICE DISTRICTS. (In an amount not to exceed $27,106) (Sponsored by Councilman Segura) 5xr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-218 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A $150,000 GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM, FOR A GPS ACCOUNTABILITY EMERGENCY RESOURCE PERSONNEL TRACKING SYSTEM (Sponsored by Councilman Melone) 5yr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-219 - RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF TRENTON 2008 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 08-415 (Sponsored by Councilwoman Staton) 5zr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-220 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMMITMENT OF HOME FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $240,000 TO LEGACY DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR THE STUYVESANT AVENUE RESTORATION HOMEOWNERSHIP PHASE II PROJECT (Sponsored by Councilwoman Staton) 5aar - RESOLUTION NO. 09-221 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT ENTITLED MAGIC MARKER ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION PROVIDED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FISCAL YEAR 2009 DISCRETIONARY AID PROGRAM (Sponsored by Councilwoman Staton) 5bbr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-222 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS TO BE MADE BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OF THE FY 2009 APPROPRIATIONS (Sponsored by Councilwoman Staton) 5ccr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-223 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WHICH WAS AWARDED THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. TO KNAPP, TRIMBOLI, & PRUSINOWSKI, 210 PARK AVENUE, THIRD FLOOR, FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY 09732 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING LABOR RELATED MATTERS. (In an amount not to exceed $65,000) (Sponsored by Councilman Coston) 5ddr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-224 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH USA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC., 344 WEST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NJ 08618 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF TWO COLLAPSED STRUCTURES CONTAINING ASBESTOS LADEN MATERIALS AT 128 & 130 BOUDINOT STREET. (In the amount of $50,741.80) (Sponsored by Councilman Coston) City Council Conference: Minutes May 19, 2009 9 5eer - RESOLUTION NO. 09-225 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACTS TO THREE (3) CONTRACTORS FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE OF VARIOUS PROPERTIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTION. (In an amount not to exceed $238,490) (Sponsored by Councilman Coston) 5ffr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-226 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO SEEK ANTICIPATED UEZ ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000 IN FUNDS FROM THE NEW JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY’S FY2010 UEZ ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET (Sponsored by Councilman Coston) 5ggr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-227 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO GEO SPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 3130 S. HARBOR BOULEVARD, SUITE 430, SANTA ANA, CA 92704 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT GST MAPPER SOFTWARE LICENSES, NAVTEQ MAP DATA, MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. (In an amount not to exceed $22,040) (Sponsored by Councilman Segura) 5iir - RESOLUTION NO. 09-228 - RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #1111-33-082-008 (Sponsored by Councilman Bethea) 5oor - RESOLUTION NO. 09-229 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH RUSLING PAVING AND CONCRETE, 8 IRVEN STREET, EWING, NEW JERSEY 08638, WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR EMERGENCY ROADWAY RESTORATION SERVICES. (In the amount of $17,741.70) (Sponsored by Councilwoman Staton) 5ppr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-230 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH JOSEPH JINGOLI, 100 LENOX DRIVE, SUITE 100, LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08648 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE ALLEVIATION OF THE EXTRAORDINARY INCREASE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MAIN LEAKS. (In the amount of $78,326.49) (Sponsored by Councilwoman Staton) 5qqr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-231 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #001 TO THE CONTRACT WITH USA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC. TO PROVIDE FOR CONCRETE REMOVAL ASSOCIATED WITH THE HAZARDOUS SOIL REMOVAL AND BANK STABILIZATION AT THE CRESCENT WIRE SITE. (The amount of this change order is $20,246.25) (Sponsored by Councilman Bethea) 5rrr - RESOLUTION NO. 09-232 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO ENTER INTO A PROJECT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. ARMY CORPS. OF ENGINEERS FOR THE LOWER ASSUNPINK PROJECT. (In an amount not to exceed $164,000) (Sponsored by Councilman Bethea) City Council Conference: Minutes May 19, 2009 10 Walk on Resolutions: The following walk on resolutions required a roll call: RESOLUTION NO. 09-233 - 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. R. & A. ADVISORS, INC., 99 HUDSON STREET, 3RD FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10013-2815 TO PROVIDE A TECHNICAL ANALYSIS REPORT-ASSESSMENT OF THE BEST STRUCTURE AND STRATEGY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF PLANNING. (Sponsored by Councilman Bethea) Roll Call: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 6 Abstain: Ms. Lartigue - 1 RESOLUTION NO. 09-234 - 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 NEW JERSEY FUTURE, 137 WEST HANOVER STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08618 TO SERVE AS A FACILITATOR FOR THE NEWLY FORMED TRAIN STATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF PLANNING (Sponsored by Councilman Melone) Roll Call: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Mrs. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 7 Nays: None 1st reading of the following ordinances: (second reading on or about June 4, 2009) Councilman Bethea moved to introduce, present and authorize publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 07-68 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF THE PORTION OF MLK/JEFFERSON SCHOOL SITE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION FROM THE TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION KNOWN GENERALLY ON THE TAX MAPS OF THE CITY OF TRENTON AS BLOCK 8903, LOT 35”. The motion was seconded by Councilman Melone. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Mrs. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 7 Nays: None City Council Conference: Minutes May 19, 2009 11  Councilman Bethea moved to introduce, present and authorize publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND EVA CORDERO & CARLOS ORTIZ FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING”. The motion was seconded by Councilman Segura. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Mrs. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 7 Nays: None Councilman Staton moved to introduce, present and authorize publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND PATRICIA WILLIAMS FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY- OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING”. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pintella. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Mrs. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 7 Nays: None Councilman Bethea moved to introduce, present and authorize publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND WILLIE M. YOUNG FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING”. The motion was seconded by Councilman Segura. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Mrs. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 7 Nays: None Councilman Bethea moved to introduce, present and authorize publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE NORTH CLINTON AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN”. The motion was seconded by Councilman Segura. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Mrs. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 7 Nays: None City Council Conference: Minutes May 19, 2009 12 Walk on Resolutions resulting from Executive Session: RESOLUTION NO. 09-235 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A CIVIL SUIT IN THE MATTER OF ANTHONY PARKER, ET AL. V. CITY OF TRENTON, ET AL. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 (Sponsored by Councilman Pintella) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Mrs. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 7 Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 09-236 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A CIVIL SUIT IN THE MATTER OF RONDA OLIVER V. CITY OF TRENTON, ET AL. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $17,500.00 (Sponsored by Councilman Pintella) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Mrs. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 7 Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 09-237 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A CIVIL SUIT IN THE MATTER OF SONYA DENNIS-COOPER, ET AL. V. CITY OF TRENTON, ET AL. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $190,000.00 (Sponsored by Councilman Pintella) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 6 Nays: Mrs. Lartigue - 1 RESOLUTION NO. 09-238 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A CIVIL SUIT IN THE MATTER OF ALFREDO FERNANDEZ V. CITY OF TRENTON, ET AL. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 (Sponsored by Councilman Pintella) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Mrs. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella - 7 Nays: None CIVIC MATTERS: Councilwoman Staton – Asked for an explanation concerning a letter Council received regarding the Fire Department. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted ___________________________ __________________________ PAUL M. PINTELLA JUANITA M. JOYNER CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ACTING CITY CLERK City Council Conference: Minutes May 19, 2009 13