MEMBERS ALEX BETHEA MARGE CALDWELL-WILSON ZACHARY A. CHESTER DUNCAN W. HARRISON, JR. PHYLLIS HOLLY-WARD GEORGE P. MUSCHAL VERLINA REYNOLDS-JACKSON CITY COUNCIL OFFICE: (609) 989-3147 FAX: (609) 989-3190 CITY CLERK OFFICE: (609) 989-3187 FAX: (609) 989-3190 CITY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS TRENTON, NEW JERSEY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2014 AT 5:30 P.M. A G E N D A 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 November 19, 2014. I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION AND FLAG SALUTE PRESENTATION: SESQUICENTENNIAL MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE From Rider University to City of Trenton Appearance: Mayor Eric E. Jackson PUBLIC COMMENT (Limited to Agenda Items only) CIVIC COMMENTS DOCKET REVIEW AND ADOPTION PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURNMENT ACTION MAY BE TAKEN AT THIS MEETING Zachary A. Chester, Council President
1. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1a 1b 1c 1d DOCKET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2014 Tort Claim Notice for Property Damage H. Benjamin Sharlin, Esquire, Law Offices of H. Benjamin Sharlin, LLC., 1540 Kuser Road, Suite A9, Hamilton, New Jersey Representing MJK625, LLC, Total Look, LLC, 1801 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, New Jersey 08619 Against the City of Trenton, Trenton Water Works. Civil Action Notice of Motion to Substitute Plaintiff Gary C. Zeitz., Esquire, Gary C. Zeitz, LLC, 1105 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 136, Voorhees, New Jersey Representing US Bank Custodian for Pro Capital I, LLC., vs. Legacy Development Associates, LLC., et. al. Civil Action Summons Complaint Russell P. Wilson, Pro Se., 725 Denow Road, #339, Pennington, New Jersey vs. City of Trenton, John Doe, Jane Doe and/or ABC Entity, and/or Agents and Employees,; John Doe, Jane Doe, ABC Entity. Civil Action Order Setting Amount Time and Place for Redemption Robert W. Keyser, Esquire, Taylor and Keyser, 76 East Euclid Avenue, Suite 202, Haddonfield, New Jersey Representing US Bank, Custodian for Empire Tax Fund IV, LLC, vs. William H. Hines, Jr.; JP Morgan Chase Bank, the City of Trenton, et. al. 1e Civil Action Order to Reinstate Amended Verified Complaint to Quiet Title and Entry of Default Robert F. Casey, Esquire, Lenox, Socey, Formidoni, Giordano, Cooley, Lang & Casey, LLC., 3131 Princeton Pike, Building, IB, Lawrenceville, New Jersey Representing Sanda Properties, LLC and HPH Properties, LLC., vs. City of Trenton, Samuel Montgomery, John Doe (1 10), ABC Corps. (1 10) said names being fictitious. 1f Civil Action Notice of Motion to Correct Defendant s Name Mrs. Jason Matthew Brown, Wife of Jason Matthew Brown Jaime R. Ackerman, Esquire, Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC., Attorneys At Law., 200 Sheffield Street, Suite 101, Mountainside, New Jersey Representing Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005 WL3 vs. Jason Matthew Brown, City of Trenton, et. al. 1g Civil Action Notice of Motion to Correct Defendant s Name Jonathan Toledo, Infant Jaime R. Ackmernan, Esquire, Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC, Attorneys at Law, 200 Sheffield Street, Suite 101, PO Box 1024, Mountainside, New Jersey Representing HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp., Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006 NC3, Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates vs. Fernando A. Rodriguez, City of Trenton, et. al. 1h 1i 1j 1k 1l 1m Letter received to Isabel Garcia, Purchasing Agent from Clinton C. Barlow, III requesting permission, consent to waiver bid process in order to remove, retrieve and collect all junk from condemned TCHS building prior to contracted out to a demolition company. Notice of Intended Sheriff s Sale, on October 29, 2014, at 401 Commonwealth Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey. Notification of tax sale certificate holder on 20 Hampton Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey. Public Sheriff s Sale Notice to be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Hawk s Towing & Recovery, 401 New York Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey at 10:00 a.m. Notice to PSEG Company customers in the matter of the Petition for approval of an electric rate adjustment pursuant to the Energy Strong Program. Civil Action Sheera G. Engrissei, Esquire, Katherine A. Dorfler, Esquire, McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C., 216 Haddon Avenue, Suite 201, Westmont, New Jersey Representing Fifth Third Mortgage Company, vs. Kellie White Brown; Mr. White Brown, husband of Kellie White Brown;
Canon Financial Services, Inc; ABC Bail Bonds Inc; City of Trenton, State of New Jersey; John and Jane Doe, Tenants (names being fictitious). 1n Tort Claim for Damages Addendum Rita Binderierne and Raimundas Binderis (CC Mtg 10/16/14) Filed against the City of Trenton. 1o Civil Action Bruce S. Luckman, Esquire, Sherman, Silverstein, Kohl, Rose & Podolsky, Attorneys At Law, 308 Harper Drive, Suite 200, Moorestown, New Jersey Representing Ajax Holdings 3, LLC., vs. Duling Restoration, LLC., Roebling Bank aka 34d FedBank; City of Trenton; et.al. 1p Tort Claim for Damages for Personal Damages Katy Kathryn Edmond, 226 Passaic Street, Trenton, New Jersey Filed Against the City of Trenton. 1q Civil Action Order Robert F. Casey, Esquire, Lenox, Socey, Formidoni, Giordano, Cooley, Lang & Casey, Counsellors At Law, 136 Franklin Corner Road, #B2, Lawrenceville, New Jersey Representing Sanda Properties, LLC and, HPH Properties, LLC. vs. City of Trenton, Samuel Montgomery, John Does (1 10), ABC Corps. (1 10) said names fictitious. 1r New Jersey DEP Remedial Action Outcome for Immaculate Conception Church a/k/a The Church of Our Lady of the Angels, 21 23 Bayard Street, Trenton, New Jersey, sent by Pioneer Environmental Group, LLC. 1s 1t 1u 1v 1w 1x 1y 1z Union Lofts at Town Center in Robbinsville Affordable Housing Tort Claim Notice for Bodily Injury Michael J. Paragano, Esquire, Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman, Counsellors At Law, 100 Nassau Park Boulevard, Suite 111, Princeton, New Jersey Representing Penny Jones, 33 Grand Street, Trenton, New Jersey. Civil Action Summons Foreclosure Complaint Michael R. Schoeniger, Esquire, Phelan Hallinan & Diamon, P.C., 400 Fellowship Road, Suite 100, Mount Laurel, New Jersey Representing New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency vs. Nicole S. Jordan Keith; Mr. Jordan Keith, Husband of Nicole S. Jordan Keith; City of Trenton; et. al. Civil Action Clinton C. Barlow, III, NJHIC License Contractor to David L. Minchello, Esquire, City of Trenton Requesting to Settle Dispute. Civil Action Summons Plaintiffs Complaint and Jury Demand Robert Ross, Esquire, Joshua Van Naarden, Esquire, Iddo Harel, Esquire, Ross Feller Casey, LLP, One Liberty Place, 1650 Market Street, Suite 3450, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Representing Tamika English, Administratrix of the Estate of Herman English, Deceased, Marcus Foster, Administrator of the Estate of Constance English, Deceased vs. New Jersey Transit Corporation c/o Bus & Light Rail Division New Jersey Transit Corporation and c/o Southern Division New Jersey Transit Corporation and City of Trenton, et. al. Civil Action Summons Second Amended Complaint Gary C. Zeitz, Esquire, Robin I. London Zeitz, Esquire, Gary C. Zeitz, LLC., 1105 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 136, Voorhees, New Jersey Representing Pro Capital Fund I, LLC by it s Custodian, US Bank vs. Toni Blake, Reggie Blake, spouse of Toni Blake; State of New Jersey acting by and through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs; Better Community Housing of Trenton, Inc., Warner Lopez; New Jersey Property Liability Insurance Guaranty Associations; Richard Schwartz, DDS County, Mercer County Board of Social Services; ABC Bail Bonds, Inc; John Doe and Jane Doe; City of Trenton; State of New Jersey. Civil Action Summons Complaint in Foreclosure Brian J. Schaffer, Esquire, Dembo & Saldutti, LLP, 1300 Route 73, Suite 205, Mount Laurel, New Jersey Representing Investors Bank, successor by merger to Roma Bank vs. George P. Wion, a married man and Mrs. Wion, his wife, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York; State of New Jersey, City of Trenton; and Unknown Tenant(s) and/or Occupant(s) 1 through 5. Civil Action Summons Amended Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint to Correct Name of Defendant in Paragraph 5b Michael S. Vardilli, Esquire, Stern Lavinthal & Frankenberg, LLC., 105 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 302, Roseland, New Jersey Representing The Bank of New York
Mellon f/k/a Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificate holders CWABS, Inc., Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006 3 vs. Kenneth E. Williams, Sr.; Mrs. Kenneth E. Williams, Sr.; His Wife; Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., DBA America s Wholesale Lender; Syed S. Ahmad; Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp; City of Trenton, et. al. 1aa Civil Action Notice of Motion for Entry of Judgment Michael Pellegrino, Esquire, Pellegrino & Feldstein, LLC., 290 460 West Denville, New Jersey Representing 667 Lamberton St., LLC. vs. Virginia Taylor; John Doe, Husband of Virginia Taylor; Said Name John Doe being fictitious, City of Trenton; Hampton Hospital a/k/a UHS Hampton, Inc. 1ab Civil Action Letter re: Reconsider of Order Setting a Proof Hearing from Robert F. Casey, Esquire, Lenox, Socey, Formidoni, Giordano, Cooley, Lang & Casey, Counsellors At Law, 136 Franklin Corner Road, Unit B 2, Lawrenceville, New Jersey Representing Sanda Properties, LLC and HPH Properties, LLC vs. City of Trenton, Samuel Montgomery, et. al. 1ac Civil Action Notice of Filing of Summons and Complaint in Foreclosure McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C., Suite 201, 216 Haddon Avenue, Westmont, New Jersey. 1ad Civil Order Confirming Plan Bankruptcy Re: Tiffany Ann Armstrong. 1ae Town of Kearney Submitted a letter and a copy of Resolution 2014 681 which was adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of Kearny on October 29, 2014 seeking assistance for municipalities with significant tax exempt properties. They are asking for the City s support of Bill A1635. 2. REPORTS 2a 2b City Clerk s Office Money revenue report for the month of October, 2014 of funds collected by the City Clerk s Office staff Total $3,357.71 City Clerk s Office New Jersey Cheerleading Coaches Association filed an application for approval to hold a 50/50 Raffle on March 1, 2015. 3. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Regular Meeting, November 6, 2014 Executive Session, November 6, 2014 4. RESOLUTIONS 14 654 RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE# 1111 33 200 005, OZ JUAN, INC. 801 803 E. STATE STREET FOR THE 2014 2015 LICENSING PERIOD 14 655 RESOLUTION CLOSING MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS ON CERTAIN HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY THE CITY OF TRENTON IN 2015 14 656 RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT AND OBJECTIVE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON GREEN TEAM 14 657 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CAPITAL SUPPLY CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS INCORPORATED, 149 OLD TURNPIKE ROAD, WAYNE, NJ TO FURNISH AND DELIVER METROPOLITIAN/M 94 HYDRANT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $117,596.72 BID# 2014 70 14 658 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CYCLE CHEM, INCORPORATED, 201 SOUTH FIRST STREET, ELIZABETH, NJ FOR REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF
EMPTY DRUMS AT THE TRENTON WATER UTILITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $43,800.00 BID# 2014 62 14 659 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO TRICO EQUIPMENT SERVICES, LLC, 551 HARDING HIGHWAY, VINELAND, NJ TO FURNISH LABOR, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS TO RETROFIT AN EXISTING (W 53) 2007 NEW HOLLAND B95 BACKHOE/LOADER (S/N 310561786) WITH A QUICK COUPLER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND INSTALL A CAL 1000B HYDRAULIC HAMMER COMPLETE WITH ACCESSORIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,0775.00 BID# 2014 52 14 660 RESOLUTION REJECTING BID RECEIVED FOR POWDER ACTIVATED CARBON FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON WATER WORKS BID# 2014 21 14 661 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO APPLY FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME WITH THE NJ STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR THE GREENWOOD MARKET SOUTH CLINTON INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS 14 662 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BUCKMAN S INCORPORATED, 105 AIRPORT ROAD, POTTSTOWN, PA TO FURNISH AND DELIVER 15% SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON WATER WORKS AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $82,000.00 BID# 2014 67 14 663 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF GRANT BALANCE FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ($57,813.36) 14 664 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF SEWER CHARGES AT 1222 HAMILTON AVENUE (ACCT# 616 3858 300) DUE TO NON ENTRY OF WATER INTO SEWER SERVICE 14 665 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE FIRM OF CDM SMITH FOR THE WHITEHORSE TANK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,482 14 666 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO EASTERN JANITORIAL SERVICES, 23 N. MICHIGAN AVE, KENILWORTH, NJ TO PROVIDE CLEANING SERVICES AT TRENTON WATER WORKS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $24,600.00 BID2014 59 14 667 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO KENNEDY CULVERT AND SUPPLY COMPANY, 112 W. ATLANTIC AVE, CLEMENTON, NJ TO FURNISH AND DELIVER WATER MAIN AND ACCESSORIES FOR TRENTON WATER WORKS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $56,305.00 BID 2014 50 14 668 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO T.R. WENIGER, INC., 1900 NEW BRUNSWICK, AVE., PISCATAWAY, NJ TO EXCAVATE AND DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED SOIL AND CONDUCT REMEDIAL ACTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NJ DEP REGULATIONS AT THE FORMER KWIK KLEEN DRY CLEANER SITE AT 110 S. WARREN STREET, TRENTON, NJ IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $293,850.00 FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR BID 2014 47 14 669 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO VMG GROUP, 288 COX STREET, ROSELLE, NJ FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING ROOF SYSTEM AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW ROOF SYSTEM AT THE SEWER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $76,730.00 BID 2014 54 14 670 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE HUNDRED (300) GEN4 GLOCK 25 SEMI AUTOMATIC HANDGUNS AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) ROUND MAGAZINES FO TRAINING AND REPLACEMENT FOR THE TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR LAWMEN SUPPLY COMPANY, 7115 AIRPORT HIGHWAY, PENNSAUKEN, NJ THROUGH NJ STATE CONTACT T 0106 NO. A81295 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,727.00 14 671 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR CASH MATCH WITH MERCER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, GOVERNOR S COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (GCADA) FOR FY2015 TRENTON MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE COMMITTEE GRANT (TMAC) TO BE ADMINISTRATED BY MERCER COUNTY 14 672 RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE OPTION TO EXTEND A CONTRACT FOR ONE YEAR WITH JCI JONES CHEMICALS, INC., 103 RIVER STREET, WARWICK, NY TO FURNISH AND DELIVER LIQUID CHLORINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRENTON WATER WORKS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,960.00 BID 2013 38 14 673 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR ONE YEAR WITH A.A.DUCKETT, INC. 134 MAPLE LEAF COURT, GLASSBORO, NJ TO PROVIDE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF HVAC SYSTEMS FOR THE DIVISION OF TRENTON WATER WORKS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $54,427.00 FROM SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5, 2015 BID 2013 36 14 674 RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE OPTION TO EXTEND A CONTRACT FOR ONE YEAR WITH KEY CHEMICAL, INC., 9503 DOVEWOOD PLACE, WAXHAW, NC TO FURNISH AND DELIVER FLOROSILICIC ACID FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRENTON WATER WORKS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $119,393.55 BID 2013 39 14 675 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE SECOND EXTENSION FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF DIESEL FUEL, ULTRA LOW SULFUR AND WINTER MIX ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR VARIOUS DIVISIONS OF THE CITY OF TRENTON FROM MAJESTIC OIL COMPANY, INC., 2104 FAIRFAX AVENUE, CHERRY HILLY, NJ THROUGH THE STATE OF NJ COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING SC #82767 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $412,000.00 14 676 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIFTY NINE (59) VORTEX 3A ARMOR EXPRESS BULLETPROOF VESTS AND REQUIRED ACCESSORIES FOR THE TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM SAMZIE S UNIFORMS, 28 SCOTCH ROAD, EWING, NJ THROUGH NJ STATE CONTRACT T 0106 NO. A81348, LINE 00110 FROM MAY 1, 2012 TO APRIL 30, 2015 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $71,263.00 14 677 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM IN THE MATTER OF JEFFREY KORCHICK V. THE CITY OF TRENTON, CLAIM PETITION NUMBER 2013 20017 IN THE CLAIM AMOUNT OF $47,468.00 INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS 14 678 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM IN THE MATTER OF WILLINGTON DAVID V. THE CITY OF TRENTON, CLAIM PETITION NUMBER 2013 15633 IN THE CLAIM AMOUNT OF $41,000.00 INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS AND
STENOGRAPHIC FEE 14 679 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM IN THE MATTER OF MARK LONG V. THE CITY OF TRENTON, CLAIM PETITION NUMBER 2013 6258 IN THE CLAIM AMOUNT OF $17,690.00 INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS 14 680 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM IN THE MATTER OF GERALD BROWN V. THE CITY OF TRENTON, CLAIM PETITION NUMBER 2013 18720 IN THE CLAIM AMOUNT OF $7,837.50 INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS 14 681 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INTRODUCED FY 2015 BUDGET 14 682 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FY 2015 BUDGET TO BE READ BY TITLE ONLY 5. ORDINANCES PUBLIC HEARING AND 2 ND READING 14 55 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY TAX MAP AS 17 NORTH OLDEN AVENUE, BLOCK 26003, LOT 18 AND LOCATED IN THE NORTH CLINTON AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT AREA TO ALNICO, LLC 14 56 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY TAX MAP AS 38, 40 & 42 CHAMBERS STREET, BLOCK 26403, LOTS 5, 6 & 7 AND LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL EAST REDEVELOPMENT AREA TO ELECTRICAL MOTOR REPAIR CORPORATION INTRODUCTION AND 1 ST READING 14 57 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY TAX MAP AS 104 NORTH HERMITAGE AVENUE, BLOCK 2602, LOTS 31 & 32 AND LOCATED IN THE HERMITAGE AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT AREA TO PATRICIA WILLIAMS Public Hearing and 2 nd Reading for Ordinance 14 57 will be held on December 18, 2014