CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 2, 2009 Trenton Council Chamber 1:00 p.m. A joint Conference and Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, was held on the above date at 1:32 p.m., in City Council Chamber, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, New Jersey. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Cordelia M. Staton, 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 March 30, 2009. In the absence of Acting City Clerk Juanita M. Joyner, Helen R. Serben sat. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Bethea, Mr. Coston (1:55 via conference call), Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton Mr. Pintella DOCKET REVIEW Appearance: Dennis Gonzalez, Acting Business Administrator Docket items were reviewed and discussed. Mr. Melone left the room at 2:00 p.m. Motion was made by Mr. Segura, seconded by Mr. Bethea, to adopt the following resolutions by a consent vote of City Council: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton Messrs. Melone (was absent during vote) and Mr. Pintella. City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2009 1
1. RESOLUTION No. 09-126 - 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 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PARTNERSHIPS (EPP), 552 N. FIRST ROAD, SUITE 102, HAMMONTON, NEW JERSEY 08037 TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CONSULTING SERVICES AS IT RELATES TO EMERGENCY PLANNING, PUBLIC SAFETY NEEDS, ASSESSMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, in an amount not to exceed $125,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 09-127 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION IN THE VALUE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR THE COOPERS CROSSING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (REDUCTION REQUEST #3) (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 09-128 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUSTAINABLE NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (Sponsored by Messrs. Melone and Segura) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 09-129 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE NJ BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY AUDIT PROGRAM 5. RESOLUTION NO. 09-130 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A CONSOLETTE CONTROL STATION, ASTRO DIGITAL SOFTWARE AND RELATED ACCESSORIES TO REPLACE A DISPATCHER CONTROL SYSTEM FROM MOTOROLA CORPORATION, INC., P.O. BOX 1335, BURLINGTON, NJ 08016, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SEWER UTILITY, THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, in an amount not to exceed $4,309.20. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 09-131 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBERS 1 AND 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH GOLDEN CROWN CONTRACTORS, INC., 4099 SOUTH BROAD STREET, YARDVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08620 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PHASE II ALTERATIONS TO TRENTON CITY HALL, FINANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, in an amount not to exceed $3,402. City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2009 2
7. RESOLUTION NO. 09-133 - RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 08-98 WHICH COMMITTED FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $390,000 IN HOME COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION FUNDS TO THE EAST STATE STREET HOMES PROJECT (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 09-134 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 04 729 AUTHORIZING AN ADJUSTMENT IN HOME PROGRAM FUNDS COMMITTED TO ISLES, INC. FORM $153,805 TO $306,113 FOR YOUTH BUILD II (ACADEMY COURT II) FOR SALE HOUSING PROJECT (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 09-135 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO A.C. SCHULTES, INC., 664 SOUTH EVERGREEN AVENUE, WOODBURY HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY 08097 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TO INSTALL TWO (2) EACH NEW FIBERGLASS STORAGE TANKS AT THE RESERVOIR GATEHOUSE, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $38,750. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 10 RESOLUTION NO. 09-136 - 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 $34,126.26. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 09-139 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH JOSEPH JINGOLI, 100 LENOX DRIVE-SUITE 100, LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE ALLEVIATION OF THE EXTRAORDINARY INCREASE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MAIN LEAKS, in an amount not to exceed $34,163.44. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 09-140 - RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH SPRINT TOGETHER WITH NEXTEL, P.O. BOX 4181, CAROL STREAM, IL 60197-4181 TO PROVIDE WIRELESS SERVICES FOR AIR CARDS AND BLACKBERRIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, in an amount not to exceed $8,509.61. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2009 3
13. RESOLUTION NO. 09-141 - 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 $31,938.87. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 09-142 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF A TMAC GRANT FROM THE MERCER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, GOVERNOR S COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (GCADA) FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS (Sponsored by Ms. Staton, Ms. Lartigue, and Mr. Segura) 15. RESOLUTION NO. 09-143 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FUND PROGRAM (SAFE CORRIDORS) FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 16. RESOLUTION NO. 09-144 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY, AGGRESSIVE DRIVER ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 17. RESOLUTION NO. 09-145 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY, PEDESTRIAN SAFETY EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROJECT (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 18. RESOLUTION NO. 09-146 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING FORECLOSURE OF CERTAIN TAX SALE CERTIFICATES PURSUANT TO THE IN REM TAX FORECLOSURE ACT, FORECLOSURE ACTION #09-4 (50 Atterbury Avenue, etc.) (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2009 4
Motion was made by Ms. Staton, seconded by Mr. Bethea, to Withdraw the following resolutions, which motion carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. 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 SYSTEMS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, in an amount not to exceed $85,296. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO ENTER INTO A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, FOR RIPARIAN RESTORATION IN CADWALADER PARK. Motion was made by Mr. Segura, seconded by Ms. Staton, to accept all communications, petitions, reports, applications and bonds. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 2a - 2b - 2c - Civil Action in the matter of Nancy Baranyi vs. Joan Broach-Moore, Detective Frederic Simpson, et als. Diane Stephenson, 180 Franklin Corner Road, Apt. K-11, Lawrenceville submitting a Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) Civil Action (summons) in the matter of Patrick Goss vs. City of Trenton. 2d - Civil Action (substitution of counsel) in the matter of William Mulryne vs. Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk. 2e - 2f - 2g - 2h - Civil Action in the matter of Greater Calvary Baptist Church vs. Edward Bell, et als. Katz, Ettin & Levine, P.A., 905 North Kings Highway, Cherry Hill submitting copy of Real Property Tax Appeal for 505, 507 John Fitch Way. Gambourg Borsen LLC, 2185 Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee submitting copy of Real Property Tax Appeal for 294 Hamilton Avenue. Gambourg Borsen LLC, 2185 Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee submitting copy of Real Property Tax Appeal for 377 Hamilton Avenue. City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2009 5
2i - 2j - 2k - 2l - 2m - Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC, 166 Gatzmer Avenue, - submitting copy of Real Property Tax Appeal for 222 E. State Street, Trenton. The Davidson Legal Group, LLC, 154 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston submitting copy of Real Property Tax Appeal for 33 W. Front Street, Trenton. Ola Collins, 1 Eisenhower Avenue, Trenton submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) Fred Laux, 62 New Cedar Lane, Trenton submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control advising of suspension imposed on Liquor License #1111-33-036-006 issued to Eastside Lounge, Inc. 2n - Capital City Redevelopment Corporation enclosing copy of Agenda for April 14, 2009. 2o - Mercer County Taxation submitting Preliminary Equalization Table for 2009. 2p - 2q - 2r - 2s - 2t - 2u - 2v - 2w - 2x - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection enclosing copy of Notice of Approval of Extension Request for J.J. Doherty Service Station, 1406 Chambers Street. The Irwin Law Firm, P.A., 80 Main Street, Suite 410, West Orange submitting copy of Real Property Tax Appeal for 847 Roebling Avenue. New Jersey Department of Transportation advising that applications will be accepted for the New Jersey Department of Transportation Municipal Aid, Bikeway, Centers of Place, Transit Village, and Safe Streets to Transit Program. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection enclosing copy of Surface Water GPA Renewal for Exxon Mobile Oil. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection enclosing copy of Notice of Intent to Terminate for Universal Process Equipment located at 601 Cass Street, Trenton. Hamilton Township Office of the Municipal Clerk submitting copies of Ordinance No. 09-012 and 09-013. New Jersey Department of the Public Advocate in the matter of Comcast Cable Communications LLC. Rodney D. Morris, 215 Burlington Road, Bridgeton submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) United States Bankruptcy Court submitting Chapter II for TCI 2 Holdings, LLC. City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2009 6
2y - 2z - 2aa - Sadat Associates, Inc. enclosing copy of notification for an application for a flood hazard area submitting to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Princeton Hydro, LLC, 1108 Old York Road, Ringoes advising that they are applying for a Freshwater Wetlands General Permit from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders enclosing notice of meetings scheduled for March 2009. 2bb - Mayor Douglas H. Palmer advising that he has appointed Eric Maywar to the Trenton Library Board. 2cc - Gambourg & Borsen, LLC, 2185 Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee enclosing copy of Tax Appeal for 23 Conrad Street, 25 Conrad Street, 154 Division Street, and 101 Garfield Avenue, Trenton, NJ. 2dd - Mercer County Planning Board enclosing copy of agenda for April 8, 2009. 2ee - 2ff - New Jersey Environmental Protection enclosing copy of Permit-By-Rule Approval for McCrae s Gulf located at 305 N. Broad Street, Trenton, NJ. Stavitsky & Associates LLC, 1373 Broad Street, Clifton enclosing copy of Tax Appeal for 127-129 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ. 2gg - Schenkman Jennings LLC, 2109 Pennington Road, West Trenton advising of Notice of Default-Demand for Payment on behalf of Journal Register, Inc., d/b/a The Trentonian in the amount of $1,604.46. 2hh - Lexington Appraisal Group, 52 State Highway #33, Hamilton offering their services for any appraisal services Trenton may need in the future. 2ii - 2jj - Rutherford Heights Revitalization Group advising of problems associated with West End Liquors located at 212 Prospect Street and Prospect Deli Market at 214 Prospect Street, Trenton, NJ. Ola Collins, 1 Eisenhower Avenue, Trenton submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) REPORTS Submitted City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2009 7
APPLICATIONS AND BONDS Submitted Motion was made by Mr. Segura, seconded by Mr. Coston, that the minutes of the City Council meetings held on February 10, 19, March 3, 5, and 10, 2009, be approved and the reading thereof dispensed with. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: Ms. Lartigue introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 272, ARTICLE 13, SECTION C, E AND Y OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TRENTON IN ORDER TO CLARIFY THE REPORTING, TAXI IDENTIFICATION AND RECEIPT ISSUANCE REQUIREMENTS. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bethea, and carried. Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton Messrs. Melone (was absent during vote) and Pintella Mr. Bethea introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO TRENTON CITYHOME CORPORATION, INC. PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-21(j). The motion was seconded by Ms. Staton, and carried. Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton Messrs. Melone (was absent during vote) and Pintella Mr. Bethea introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled ORDINANCE DEDICATING LANDS FOR STREET WIDENING PURPOSES TO WIDEN THE TURNING LANE AT HAMILTON AND SOUTH CLINTON AVENUES. The motion was seconded by Mr. Segura, and carried. Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton Messrs. Melone (was absent during vote) and Pintella City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2009 8
Motion was made by Mr. Segura, seconded by Mr. Bethea, to Roll Call, the following resolutions, which motion carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. RESOLUTION NO. 09-132 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 07-231 THAT AWARDED A CONTRACT TO SUNGARD HTE, INC., OSSI PUBLIC SAFETY SOLUTIONS, 4000 OSSI COURT, HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA 27265 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF AN INTEGRATED PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS. Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Segura and Ms. Staton Ms. Lartigue Messrs. Melone (was absent during vote) and Pintella RESOLUTION NO. 09-137 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH WATERS & BUGBEE, INC., 75 SOUTH GOLD DRIVE, HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY 08691 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE ALLEVIATION OF THE EXTRAORDINARY INCREASE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MAIN LEAKS. Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Segura and Ms. Staton Ms. Lartigue Messrs. Melone (was absent during vote) and Pintella RESOLUTION NO. 09-138 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH WATERS & BUGBEE, INC., 75 SOUTH GOLD DRIVE, HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY 08691 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE ALLEVIATION OF THE EXTRAORDINARY INCREASE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MAIN LEAKS. Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Segura and Ms. Staton Ms. Lartigue Messrs. Melone (was absent during vote) and Pintella CIVIC MATTERS: Mr. Segura informed City Council that he has been advised by several developers that their properties are not being inspected by the Division of Inspections. A discussion was held regarding the budget of the Trenton Board of Education. City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2009 9
Motion was made by Mr. Segura, seconded by Mr. Bethea, to withhold the $21,000,000 in the Budget for the Board of Education until Mr. Lofton, and staff, appear before City Council. Said motion carried by the following vote of City Council: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura Ms. Staton Messrs. Melone and Pintella The meeting recessed at approximately 3:15 p.m. and reconvened at 5:40 p.m. into the Council Chambers, with President Pintella presiding. The following members of City Council were present: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, and Mr. Pintella. The following was absent: Ms. Lartigue. President Pintella asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of Trenton firefighter Manual Manny Rivera. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE: Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND JAMES DAVIS FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING, 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. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, and carried by the following vote of Council: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Ms. Lartigue Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on a resolution entitled RESOLUTION NO. 09-123 - RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE APPROVED FY 2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. No one appeared to speak nor were protests filed with the Clerk. Motion was made by Mr. Pintella, seconded by Mr. Melone, to close the public hearing, which motion carried by the following vote of Council: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Ms. Lartigue City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2009 10
Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an resolution entitled RESOLUTION NO. 09-124 RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE APPROVED FY 2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. No one appeared to speak nor were protests filed with the Clerk. Motion was made by Mr. Pintella, seconded by Mr. Melone, to close the public hearing, which motion carried by the following vote of Council: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Ms. Lartigue PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: Employees of the Board of Education appeared before City Council regarding the cutting of over 400 jobs. The following is a list of employees that spoke: Betty Glen, President TPA Joe Smith, Security Office for the Board of Education Debra Powell, 1207 Klockner Road Jaden Tucker, 7 years old Joseph Santo, 1415 Chambers Street, President TEA Naomi Johnson-Lafleur, 1415 Chambers Street Pat Vogt, 108 N. Clinton Avenue, President, Secretaries Caroline Figello, 400 William Street, President, Food Service Workers Tanisha Powell, President of Business & Technical Association Sherry Watkins, 38 Kelsey Avenue. President, Security Officers Janice Williams Clinton Barlow Clifford Pollard, 331 Emory Avenue, Miguel Maldonado, feels that the fees associated with athletic leagues being run on City owned fields are too high. President Pintella asked Director Jackson to look into the fees and respond back to City Council by next week. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, informed City Council that STARS is having a Bone Marrow Seminar/Collection, at First Baptist Church, April 4, 2009. Melvin Kelly, Trenton, spoke of the homelessness in Trenton. Ms. Staton informed Mr. Kelly that the Mercer Alliance to end Homelessness assists the homeless. City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2009 11
Ms. Dixon, 44 Livingston Street, spoke of her 16 year old niece whose daughter was removed from her home by DYFS. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. PAUL M. PINTELLA President JUANITA M. JOYNER Acting City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes April 2, 2009 12