City Council

MEMBERS CITY COUNCIL ALEX BETHEA OFFICE: (609) 989-3147 MARGE CALDWELL-WILSON FAX: (609) 989-3190 ZACHARY CHESTER PHYLLIS HOLLY-WARD CITY CLERK KATHY MCBRIDE OFFICE: (609) 989-3187 GEORGE MUSCHAL FAX: (609) 989-3190 VERLINA REYNOLDS-JACKSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 319 EAST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012 AT 5:30 P.M. AGENDA – AMENDED 12-18-12 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 Newspaper, posted on the first floor bulletin board in City Hall, and filed in the City Clerk’s Office on December 14, 2012. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III INVOCATION IV FLAG SALUTE V PUBLIC COMMENT (Comments should be limited to 3 minutes) VI CIVIC COMMENTS VII DOCKET REVIEW VII ADJOURN ACTION MAY BE TAKEN AT THIS MEETING Phyllis Holly Ward, Council President Leona Baylor, City Clerk  DOCKET TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012 1. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1a Tort Claim – Stark & Stark, 993 Lenox Drive, Lawrenceville, representing Nymirah S. Collin in a claim against the City of Trenton for personal injury. 1b Tort Claim – Pellettieri Rabstein and Altman, 100 Nassau Park Boulevard, Suite III, Princeton, NJ filing a claim notice on behalf of James Hoagland for personal injury. 1c Civil Action – Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, 200 Sheffield Street, Suite 301, P.O. Box 1024, Mountainside, NJ representing Midfirst Bank vs David W. Atimon, et al 1d Civil Action – Kaalavruzos, Mumola, Hartman & Lento, 2681 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, NJ representing Deairah Whitfield, a minor by her guardian Ad Litem, Rashida Reynolds vs the City of Trenton, Trenton Housing Authority, ABC Corporation 1-10 and John Doe 1-10 1e Civil Action – United Stated District Court sending the City of Trenton a Summons in a Civil Case Amilcar Florian vs The City of Trenton. 1f Complaint – Gary C. Zeitz, LLC, 1105 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 136, Voorhees, NJ representing Mooring Tax Asset Group, LLC vs The City of Trenton and State of New Jersey 1g Civil Action – Michael T. van der Veen, Kats, van der Veen & Associates, 1 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville, PA representing Mack Williams vs the City of Trenton, City of Trenton Public Works, Trenton Water Works, et al 1h Environmental Alliance submitting a Response Action Outcome for a property located at 939 Parkside Avenue 1i State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection Office of Engineering & Construction, Bureau of Dam Safety & Flood Control, PO Box 420, Trenton, NJ – Submitting a letter regarding the Trenton Reservoir Dam approving proposed work. 1j Honig & Greenberg, LLC, 1949 Berlin Road, Suite 200, Cherry Hill, NJ - Submitting a notice for a Sheriff’s Sale on a property located at 408 Walnut Avenue, Trenton, NJ 1k PSE&G Company – Submitting a copy of an application to the State of New Jersey for NJDEP Modified Freshwater Wetlands statewide general permits #1, #2, & #21 for maintenance and repair of existing and installation of new underground and overhead electric distribution facilities in electric distribution and public rights-of-way 2. REPORTS 2a City Clerks Office report on raffle application that have been filed for City Councils’ approval by MVC Social Activities Club, 225 E. State Street, P.O. Box 2166, Trenton, NJ 08607, 50/50 Raffle (7 bi-weekly raffles) from January, 2013 to March, 2013, Trenton Irish Heritage Association, 217 Kensington Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey, for an On Premise 50/50 Raffle to be held on May 5, 2012 and St. Josephs’ Catholic Church, 540 North Olden Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08638, for a cash and merchandise raffle on May 12, 2013 3. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL 2011 Regular Meeting February 1, 2011 Regular Meeting March 1, 2011 ABC Meeting May 10, 2011 ABC Executive Session May 24, 2011 Regular Meeting August 18, 2011 ABC Meeting August 30, 2011 Executive Session September 1, 2011  Executive Session September 13, 2011 Regular Meeting September 1, 2011 Regular Meeting September 15, 2011 Executive Session October 4, 2011 Regular Meeting October 4, 2011 Regular Meeting October 18, 2011 Regular Meeting October 20, 2011 Executive Session October 20, 2011 Executive Session November 1, 2011 Regular Meeting November 1, 2011 Regular Meeting November 3, 2011 Regular Meeting November 22, 2011 Executive Session December 1, 2011 Regular Meeting December 1, 2011 Regular Meeting December 13, 2011 Regular Meeting December 15, 2011 Executive Session December 13, 2011 Executive Session December 15, 2011, part I Executive Session December 15, 2011, part II ABC Meeting December 20, 2011 ABC Executive Session December 20, 2011 4. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL 2012 Special Meeting January 9, 2012 Special Meeting January 26, 2012 Budget Meeting January 31, 2012 Regular Meeting March 13, 2012 Regular Meeting March 15, 2012 Mayor’s Work Shop Meeting March 15, 2012 Regular Meeting March 19, 2012 Budget Meeting November 15, 2012 Executive Session November 20, 2012 Regular Meeting November 27, 2012 Regular Meeting December 4, 2012 5. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION 12-672 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE GREENWOOD-MARKET –S. CLINTON INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS 12-673 RESOLUTION REJECTING PROPOSALS RECEIVED TO PROVIDE INTERPRETING AND/OR TRANSLATING SERVICES APPROVED BY THE NEW JERSEY SUPREME COURT FOR THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT 12-674 RESOLUTION REJECTING PROPOSALS RECEIVED TO PROVIDE TELEPHONE INTERPRETING SERVICES AS NEEDED FOR THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT 12-675 RESOLUTION REJECTING PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM CERTAIN ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS IN  ACCORDANCE WITH THE METHODS PRESCRIBED FOR THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT 12-676 RESOLUTION REJECTING BID RECEIVED PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2.d ET. SEQ. FOR PROVISION OF GROUNDSKEEPING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY BID NO. 110-R3- 01032 12-677 RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY F.O.B. THE CLEANING OF THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT MAIN PUMP WET WELL AND REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) INCH MAIN PUMP STATION, PUMP ISOLATION VALVES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, TRENTON SEWER UTILITY 12-678 PULLED – DUPLICATE OF 12-643 12-679 RESOLUTION REJECTING PROPOSALS RECEIVED TO PROVIDE CLEANING SERVICES AT 218 NORTH BROAD STREET, TRENTON NEW JERSEY FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH 12-680 PULLED 12-681 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUB-GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS, DISABLED INDIVIDUALS, AND FAMILIES IN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS ($1,573,163.00) 12-682 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH CARROLL DEMOLITION LLC, 4 YOUNGS ROAD, HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY 08610, WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 19 CHAMBERS STREET AVENUE AND ONE SIDE WALL REPAIRS TO ALLEVIATE A DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS CONDITION $23,905.00) 12-683 RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE 1111-33-140-003, MATUCHECK MICHAEL, 801 ANDERSON STREET, FOR THE 2012-2013 LICENSING PERIOD 12-684 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A CIVIL SUIT IN THE MATTER OF RASHEED ZAREEF V. CITY OF TRENTON, ET AL IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $55,000.00 12-685 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ESTIMATED TAX LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ISSUING 2013 1st QUARTER TAX BILLS 6. ORDINANCES: Public Hearing and Second Reading - NONE Introduction and First Reading - NONE