City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 319 EAST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012 AT 5:30 P.M. AGENDA STATEMENT: Adequate notice of this meeting has been given in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, pursuant to Public Laws 1975, Chapter 231. The Agenda for this meeting was sent to the Trenton Times and the Trentonian Newspapers, posted on the first floor bulletin board in City Hall, and filed in the City Clerk’s Office on, April 27, 2012. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III INVOCATION and FLAG SALUTE IV PUBLIC COMMENT - Comments should be limited to 3 minutes V CIVIC COMMENTS VI DOCKET REVIEW VII EXECUTIVE SESSION- RESOLUTION 12-205:Personnel – Public Works VIII ADJOURN  DOCKET TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012 1. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1a Tort Claim – Public Service Electric & Gas, 24 Brown Avenue, Springfield, NJ - Submitting a claim against the City for property damages. 1b Tort Claim – Verizon, CMR Claims TPA, 615 N. Classen Blvd., OKC, OK - Submitting a claim against the City for property damages. 1c Tort Claim – Rayshawn James Duren, 518-520 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Trenton, NJ - Submitting a claim against the City for personal injury. 1d Tort Claim – Dawn Smith, 756 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ – Submitting a claim against the City for personal injury. 1e Tort Claim – Szaferman Lakind, 101 Grovers Mill Rd., Suite 200, Lawrenceville, NJ – Representing Richard Thompson, 325 W. Upper Ferry Rd., Scudder Falls East, W. Trenton, NJ on a claim against the City for personal injury and property damages. 1f Tort Claim – Edward Jarosz, 693 S. Broad Street, Trenton, NJ – Submitting a claim against the City for property damages. 1g Tort Claim – Stark & Stark, 401 Route 73 North, 40 Lake Center Executive Park, Suite 130, Marlton, NJ – Representing Jose Centeno Lopez, 785 E. State Street, 1st floor, Trenton, NJ on a claim against the City for personal injury. 1h Tort Claim – Abraham Mejia, 1020 W. Bristol Rd., Apt. A, Warminster, PA – Submitting a claim against the City for property damages. 1i Civil Action – Joseph D. Kaplan & Son, P.C., 70 N. Montgomery Street, Trenton, NJ – Representing Kiaya Williams and James Williams v Johnny L. Andrews and City of Trenton. 1j Civil Action - Gary C. Zeitz, L.L.C., 1105 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 136, Voorhees, NJ – Representing Sass Muni V, L.L.C. through its custodian U.S. Bank N.A. v Candida Solivan, et al 1k Civil Action -Pellegrino & Feldstein, LLC, 290 Route 46 West, Denville, NJ – Representing Edison Tax Services LLC v Robert J. Sloposky, as executor of the Estate of Henry Brown; Patrick Brown, Mrs. Patrick Brown, Wife of Patrick Brown, City of Trenton, et al 1l Civil Action – Powers Kirn, LLC, 728 Marne Highway, Suite 200, Moorestown, NJ – Representing New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency v Audrey Stewart, et al 1m Tax Appeals – One submission for this time period 1n County of Mercer Equalization Table for 2012 1o Woodard & Curran – Submitting a Notice to notify the City that environmental investigation and cleanup activities at 430-440 & 526 New York Avenue are currently ongoing. 1p State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Submitting a No Further Action Letter for Trenton Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ 1q State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Submitting a Conditional No Further Action Letter with requirements for Biennial Certifications for a property located at Cass and Hudson Street, Trenton, NJ 1r State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Submitting Soil Remediation Permit issued for a property located at Cass & Hudson Street, Trenton, NJ 1s PSE & G – Submitting a requested for the City’s road resurfacing and reconstruction program. 1t PSE & G – Submitting a notice to Public Service Electric and Gas Company customer to notify them of a petition for approval of electric and gas base rate adjustments. 1u Sadat Associate, Inc., Engineering & Environmental Services – submitting a letter to notify the City that an application for flood hazard area permit will be submitted to the State of New Jersey for the stabilization of Petty’s Run Excavation. 2. REPORTS 2a Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing submitted a Bid Report for April 18, 2012. 2b Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing submitted a Bid Report for April 25, 2012. 2c Raffle Application was submitted by the Church of Our Lady of the Angels, 21-23 Bayard Street, Trenton, NJ for a 50/50 raffle to be held on November 16, 2012. 3. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL December 14, 2010, Council Meeting April 17, 2012, Council Meeting April 19, 2012, Council Meeting April 19, 2012, Executive Session 4. RESOLUTIONS FOR REVIEW 12-203 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FY 2012 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR THE CHILDREN (Grant Amount $348,383.72) 12-206 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS INA ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. TO SADAT ASSOCIATES, INC., 1545 LAMBERTON ROAD, P.O. BOX 4129 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08610 FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED SITE REMEDIATION PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT FILE REVIEWS, ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS, GROUNDWATER SAMPLING, PERMITTING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AT THE FORMER YOUNGS RUBBER SITE, ENTERPRISE AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (Not to exceed $19,579.00) 12-207 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO FLEMINGTON DEPARTMENT STORE, 151 ROUTE 31, FLEMINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08822 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF UNIFORMS FOR THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS OF THE CITY OF TRENTON FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013. (Not to exceed $82,491.00) 12-208 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO FLEMINGTON DEPARTMENT STORE, 151 ROUTE 31, FLEMINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08822 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY F.O.B. DESTINATION WORK SHOES AS NEEDED DIRECTLY TO THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 30, 2013. (Not to exceed $54,261.70) 12-209 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TRENTON MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:3-1 ET SEQ (BOND ORDINANCES 12-20 AND 12-21) 12-210 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO RUDERMAN & GLICKMAN, P.C., 675 MORRIS AVENUE, SUITE 100, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE GENERAL MUNICIPAL DEFENSE LITIGATION THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ AND N.J.SA. 40A:11-5(1)(A) (Not to exceed $90,000) 12-211 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ZARWIN BAUM DEVITO KAPLAN SHAER TODDY, P.C., 1818 MARKET STREET 13TH FLR., PHILADELPHIA, PA, TO PROVIDE GENERAL MUNICIPAL DEFENSE LITIGATION THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ AND N.J.SA. 40A:11-5(1)(A) (Not to exceed $75,000) 12-212 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO FLORIO PERRUCCI STEINHARDT & FADER, L.L.C., 218 ROUTE 17 NORTH ROCHELLE PARK, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE GENERAL MUNICIPAL DEFENSE LITIGATION THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ AND N.J.SA. 40A:11-5(1)(A) (Not to exceed $55,000) 12-213 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CONNELL FOLEY, LLP, 85 LIVINGSTON AVENUE, ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL  SERVICES REGARDING SPECIALIZED INSURANCE MATTERS THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ AND N.J.SA. 40A:11-5(1)(A) (Not to exceed $15,000) 12-214 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO HILL WALLACK, LLP, 202 CARNEGIE CENTER, 2ND FLR., PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE GENERAL MUNICIPAL DEFENSE LITIGATION THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ AND N.J.SA. 40A:11-5(1)(A) (Not to exceed $7,500) 12-215 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO KNAPP, TRIMBOLI & PRUSINOWSKI, LLC, FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY TO PROVIDE GENERAL MUNICIPAL DEFENSE LITIGATION THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ AND N.J.SA. 40A:11-5(1)(A) (Not to exceed $16,000) 12-216 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO JOHN MORELLI, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 203 WEST SOMERDALE ROAD, VOORHEES, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE GENERAL MUNICIPAL DEFENSE LITIGATION THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ AND N.J.SA. 40A:11-5(1)(A) (Not to exceed $8,000) 12-217 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO NERWINSKI, DEMBER & FOX, LLC, 600 LAWRENCE ROAD, LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE GENERAL MUNICIPAL DEFENSE LITIGATION THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ AND N.J.SA. 40A:11-5(1)(A) (Not to exceed $5,000) 12-218 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT AWARDED THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS TO THE LAW OFFICES OF SAPONARO & SITZLER, THE NEWBOLD HOUSE, 27 CEDAR STREET, MOUNT HOLLY, NJ 08060, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING GENERAL MUNICIPAL AND DEFENSE LITIGATION MATTERS FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000 5. ORDINANCES: Public Hearing and Second Reading 12-17 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE LEASING OR GRANTING RIGHTS OF USE AND OCCUPANCY PRIVILEGES IN CITY OWNED LANDS AND BUILDINGS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS SERVING PUBLIC GOOD AND PROTECTING EXISTING OCCUPANTS AGAINST CERTAIN TERMINATION NOTICES PENDING OPPORTUNITY FOR REVIEW AND HEARING Introduction and First Reading 12-18 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND EVA CORDERO & CARLOS ORTIZ FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING (335-341 Academy Street) 12-19 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND LORPUE SUAH FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING (50 Hayes Avenue) 12-20 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER UTILITY OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $5,843,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,843,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF. 12-21 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SEWER UTILITY OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $370,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $370,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.