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CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 18, 2008 Trenton Council Chamber 1:00 p.m. A Joint Conference and Regular Public Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, was held on the above date at 1:30 p.m., in the City Council Conference Room, City Hall, 319 East 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 December 16, 2008. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella PUBLIC COMMENT: Charles Owen, 30 Richey Place, spoke regarding his layoff, and is hoping City Council finds a way to prevent the layoffs. A discussion was held concerning the city layoffs in the Recreation Division. Bea Perry, City of Trenton, inquired about having cameras installed at the intersection of New York and Sylvester. Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue, he heard that millions of dollars have been lost due to grants not being properly filed. He also questioned what positions were impacted by grant dollars, and when the budget will be presented to the public. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, feels that when it comes to layoffs, they should start at the top. Mr. Tim Gibson, Recreation Dept., asked for clarity of his position with regards to the layoff notice that he received. City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2008 1

Dennis Gonzalez, Acting Business Administrator, informed City Council that the New Jersey Department of Personnel is in the process of evaluating all of the titles that have been proposed for either elimination or demotion, and they will determine person by person what demotional or lateral rights each individual has, and with what title. NJDOP will then send each effected employee a letter describing their determination as to demotional and or lateral title rights. The City of Trenton will receive a copy. Greg Grant, Hillcrest Avenue, feels that the Recreation Department is important to the young children of the City of Trenton. His organization, 94 FT, has worked closely with the Recreation Department. Lonnie McQueen, 1834 Chestnut Avenue, stated he was one of the people that helped the Weed and Seed Program become nationally known., along with the SCOOP Program. Ms. Lartigue requested that in the future, the Department Directors speak with their employees and discuss some of the problems that the city is having. Mr. Gonzalez informed City Council that procedures were followed according to the State Department of Personnel with regards to the layoff notices. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (City Council went into Executive Session at 2:29 p.m.) Adoption of the following resolution to go into Executive Session was read into the record by Acting City Clerk Juanita M. Joyner, moved by Mr. Coston, seconded by Mr. Pintella, and carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. 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 a discussion concerning pending litigation,specifically; 1. In the matter of the Board of Public Utilities (Sale of the outside water infracture and all negotiations related thereto) 2. Cynthia St. John v. City of Trenton Docket Number: CSVLT 06372-2007S 3. Alfred Auletta v. City of Trenton Docket Number: MER-L-0227-05 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 RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Trenton that a discussion be held on December 18, 2008, at or about 1:00 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. City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2008 2

Mr. Melone left the meeting at 4:00 p.m. City Council reconvened in open session at approximately 3:31 p.m. and then recessed until 4:05 p.m. Council reconvened in open session for docket review. DOCKET REVIEW/ACTION Appearance: Renee Haynes, Chief of Staff Dennis Gonzalez,, Acting Business Administrator Docket items were reviewed and discussed by City Council. City Council recessed at 5:42 p.m., and reconvened in the Council Chambers at 6:15 p.m. City Council members wished Andrew Kitchenman, reporter for the Trenton Times Newspaper, well in the future. Motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Segura, that the minutes of the City Council meetings held on November 25 and December 4, 2008, be approved and the reading thereof dispensed with. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. Motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Segura, to accept all communications, petitions, reports, application and bonds. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 2a - 2b - 2c - 2d - 2e - Nancy Sun, 216 Aspen Drive, Plainsboro submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) Edward M. Smolinski, 942 Franklin Street, Trenton submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) Ferrando E. Garcia, 1004 Franklin Street, Trenton submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) Civil Action (summons) in the matter of Wachovia Cust for Plym PK Tax SRVS vs. Samuel M. Pack et als. Langan Engineering & Environmental Services advising of Notice of Establishment of Groundwater Classification Exception Area for Former Texaco Station located at 700 Calhoun Street. 2f - Estate of Bernard Johnson, c/o Vera Johnson, 1042 Pennington Road, Ewing submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2008 3

2g - Township of Hamilton Planning Board informing of public hearing scheduled for December 11, 2008. 2h - Civil Action (summons) in the matter of Crusader Servicing Corporation vs. Alice S. Johnson et al. 2i - 2j - 2k - 2l - 2m - 2n - 2o - 2p - 2q - 2r - 2s - 2t - 2u - Comcast informing of a franchise fee change. Nakia Hill, for Amari ah Tynee Goldware, 240 Academy Street, Trenton submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) Capital City Redevelopment Corporation advising of Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for December 9, 2008. Sterns & Weinroth, Counselors at Law, 50 W. State St., Trenton submitting Tax Appeal notice for 351-381 Union Street. New Jersey Department of Transportation informing that they are unable to provide a Municipal Aid grant for Broad Street or Bellevue Avenue, Phase III. Civil Action (summons) in the matter of Alfonsa Santa vs. City of Trenton Department of Transportation. Civil Action (summons) in the matter of Rosemarie Arroyo vs. Sergio Azcona, Caribena Grocery, City of Trenton Shade Tree. Notice of Motion for Default in the matter of GAMS, LLC vs. George Tobey, et als. Civil Action in the matter of Iyad El Bey, aka Timothy Church vs. the State of New Jersey and Officer Antonio T. Wilkie-Guiot. Civil Action (summons) in the matter of Eugene and Deborah Palazzi vs. Bank of America, et als. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection enclosing copy of Preliminary Assessment Report Approval for Mercer Detention Center located at 200 Market Street, Trenton. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection enclosing copy of NJDEP Child Care Facility Approval Letter for Shiloh Headstart Center Trenton Headstart located at 340 Calhoun Street. RT Environmental Services, Inc. enclosing Biennial Certification Monitoring Reports for ISLES Property located at 147 Boudinot Street. City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2008 4

2v - 2w - 2x - Delaware Valley Regional Commission enclosing copies of Municipal Implementation Tool #16 Road Diets and Reclaiming Brownfields: A Primer for Municipalities. Civil Action (summons) in the matter of Hopewell Township, Ewing Township, Lawrence Township and Hamilton Township vs. City of Trenton. Asia Brown, 179 Chinnick, Hamilton submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) REPORTS 3a - 3b - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk advising that the following raffle applications have been approved as of December 18, 2008: American Legion Post #458, 1438 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey; Divine Mercy Parish, 201 Adeline Street, Trenton, New Jersey; Allies, Inc., 1262 Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road, Building A, Suite 101, Hamilton, New Jersey; Kiwanis Club of Trenton Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 7455, Trenton, New Jersey. Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk submitting report of receipts of the City Clerk s Office for the month ending November 30, 2008. Total amount received for November - $8,421.64. APPLICATIONS AND BONDS Submitted NEW BUSINESS Motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Bethea, to adopt the following resolutions by a consent vote of City Council: Ayes: Nays: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Mr. Melone 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-665 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 08-638 WHICH SUSPENDED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE NO. 1111-33-037-007 OF GEMINI RESTAURANT LLC, T/A ANTIGUA BAR, 629 WHITTAKER AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 08-666 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF TRENTON EMPLOYEES TO WAIVE STATE HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM COVERAGE PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 52:14-17.31.a. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2008 5

3. RESOLUTION NO. 08-667 - 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 HALEY STUART, LLC, 75 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD, MONTVALE, NEW JERSEY 07645 TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY PARALEGAL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF TRENTON S LAW DEPARTMENT, in an amount not to exceed $35,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 08-668 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 425 GLOCK MODEL 23 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS WITH THREE 15 ROUND MAGAZINES EACH AND AUTHORIZING A TRADE IN ALLOWANCE OF 425 GLOCK MODEL 23 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS WITH THREE 15 ROUND MAGAZINES EACH FROM LAWMEN SUPPLY CO. OF NEW JERSEY, 5521 WHITEHORSE PIKE, EGG HARBOR CITY, NEW JERSEY 08215 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, Purchase price is $151,750.50; trade in amount is $151.750.50; resulting in an even trade. (Sponsored by Messrs. Bethea and Segura) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 08-669 - RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 08-644 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES AND STATIONERY ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS TO THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS OF THE CITY FROM W.B. MASON COMPANY, INC., SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, CRANBURY, NEW JERSEY 08512 THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 08-670 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO JOGI CONSTRUCTION, INC., 29 KEYES STREET, FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY 07932 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CATHERINE S. GRAHAM PROJECT (FORMER MAGIC MARKER SITE) AND DUNHAM STREET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF HOUSING PRODUCTION, in an amount not to exceed $1,213,304.64. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2008 6

7. RESOLUTION NO. 08-671 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY (20) XTL2500 PORTABLE RADIOS WITH ACCESSORIES FROM MOTOROLA CORPORATION, INC., P.O. BOX 1335, BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08016, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS, THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, in the amount of $50,984. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 08-672 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THE RESCUE MISSION OF TRENTON, 98 CARROLL STREET, P.O. BOX 790, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08605-0790 TO PROVIDE A HOMELESS SHELTER FOR SINGLE MEN AND WOMEN FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND SOCIAL SERVICES, in an amount not to exceed $35,000. (Sponsored by Messrs. Bethea and Segura) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 08-673 - RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 08-505 WHICH AWARDED A CONTRACT TO LVI/MAZZACCHI WRECKING, INC., 32 WILLIAMS PARKWAY, EAST HANOVER, NEW JERSEY 07936 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE AT 2-4 WHITTLESEY ROAD, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 08-675 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO GREER LIME COMPANY, P.O. BOX 1900, MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 26507-1900 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF QUICKLINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $108,500. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 08-676 -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 LANNING ENGINEERING CO., INC., 3123 KLOCKNER ROAD, HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY 08690 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO DEVELOP PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF EAST STATE STREET FROM BROAD STREET TO MONTGOMERY STREET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION, in an amount not to exceed $28,750. City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2008 7

12. RESOLUTION NO. 08-677 - 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 THE LOUIS BERGER GROUP, INC., 412 MOUNT KEMBLE AVENUE, P.O. BOX 1946, MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY 07962 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PROVIDE A GROUNDWATER MONITORING PROGRAM AND CONDUCT OVERSIGHT OF SOIL REMEDIATION AT THE CRESCENT WIRE SITE, SCARPATI SITE, 200 NORTH OLDEN AVENUE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, in an amount not to exceed $31,875. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 08-678 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS UNLEADED 87 OCTANE GASOLINE FOR THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF TRENTON FROM RIGGINS, INC., P.O. BOX 150, MILLVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08332 THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING. (The amount was amended to read $220,000) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 08-679 - RESOLUTION CANCELING CERTIFICATE OF HOUSING CODE COMPLIANCE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES, issued to Elaine Gulliford, in the amount of $350. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) 15. RESOLUTION NO. 08-680 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE MERCER COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING 2009 OLDER AMERICANS ACT, SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT FOR THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF SOCIALIZATION AND RECREATION AT THE CITY OF TRENTON S FIVE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERS, in the amount of $173,532. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura and Ms. Staton) 16. RESOLUTION NO. 08-681 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE MERCER COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING 2009 OLDER AMERICANS ACT, SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT FOR THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF CARE MANAGEMENT AT THE CITY OF TRENTON S FIVE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERS, in the amount of $55,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue and Ms. Staton) City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2008 8

17. RESOLUTION NO. 08-682 - RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 08-585 WHICH AMENDED RESOLUTION 07-671 WHICH AWARDED A CONTRACT TO SOURCE ONE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH (WIC PROGRAM), AND AUTHORIZING A REVISED AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 07-671. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 18. RESOLUTION NO. 08-683 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER TWO TO THE CONTRACT WITH STATEWIDE FIRE RESTORATION TO PROVIDE FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO THE ALEXANDER DOUGLASS HOUSE, in the amount of $20,100. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 08-684 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT ENTITLED NORTH WARREN STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROVIDED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FISCAL YEAR 2009 MUNICIPAL AID PROGRAM, in the amount of $679,043. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea and Ms. Staton) 20. RESOLUTION NO. 08-685 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDERS NUMBER 4, 5 AND 6 TO THE CONTRACT WITH PKF MARK III FOR THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER FILTRATION PLANT PRETREATMENT PROJECT, in the amount of $297,573.66. 21. RESOLUTION NO. 08-686 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO SEEK $100,000 FROM THE NEW JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE PARTIAL COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT FRONT STREET AND SOUTH WARREN STREET BY WOODROSE PROPERTIES CWA, LLC. 22. RESOLUTION NO. 08-687 - AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 08-283 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO ACCEPT AN AWARD OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $200,000 FOR ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY AND MARKETING ANALYSIS OF THE ROUTE 29 BOULEVARD PROJECT. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston and Ms. Lartigue) City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2008 9

23. RESOLUTION NO. 08-688 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION IN THE VALUE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR THE COOPERS CROSSING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 24. RESOLUTION NO. 08-689 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMMITMENT OF CAPITAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,300 TO KRIS D. REMODELING, INC. AND THE DESIGNATION OF KRIS D. REMODELING, INC. AS THE DEVELOPER OF THE BRUNSWICK AVENUE, NORTH BROAD STREET AND MONUMENT PLACE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Bethea, to withdraw the following resolutions, which motion was carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. 5zr - RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD LAIRD AS DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE. 5aar - RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JEROME HARRIS AS DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled ORDINANCE TERMINATING CERTAIN LEASES WITH THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGARDING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY IN THE MARINE TERMINAL AREA. Dennis Gonzalez, Acting Business Administrator, gave a brief statement on the above ordinance. No one else appeared to speak nor were protests filed with the Clerk. The hearing was closed. A motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Mr. Pintella, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Nays: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Mr. Melone Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND ISLES, INC.. City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2008 10

Rafael Valentin, 225 Kensington Avenue, inquired as to where this easement is. Jerome Harris, Acting Department of Housing and Development, informed City Council that it is for a portion of property behind Tucker Street to install a handicap ramp for access to the building. No one else appeared to speak nor were protests filed with the Clerk. The hearing was closed. A motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Ms. Staton, seconded by Mr. Bethea, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Nays: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Mr. Melone ON ROLL CALL VOTE: Motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Bethea, for the following resolution: Ayes: Nays: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Mr. Melone 10. RESOLUTION NO. 08-674 - 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 LINEBARGER, GOGGAN, BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, 1949 SOUTH I.H. 35, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING DELINQUENT MUNICIPAL RECEIVABLES, they will be compensated for attorney/collection fees equal to 25% of all monies actually collected on new/future accounts. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) LATE ENTRY: RESOLUTION NO. 08-680 RESOLUTION HONORING TRENTON FOOTBALL CLUB. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) Ayes: Nays: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Mr. Melone City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2008 11

RESOLUTION NO. 08-681 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TRENTON S FEDERAL RECOVERY PLAN. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) Ayes: Nays: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Mr. Melone Ms. Joyner, Acting City Clerk, informed City Council that she received a petition on behalf of the SCOOP Program. FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE: Mr. Coston introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DEEDS RELATING TO PUBLIC SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella, and carried. Ayes: Nays: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Mr. Melone PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, feels that the layoffs should start at the top. She also opposes the cutting of after-school programs for the city youths. Hiram Ortiz, 330 Reservoir Street, spoke against the privatization of the Department of Inspections. He also questioned the status of the Kramer Site. Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue, questioned if the City of Trenton received money from Homeland Security. He also spoke in support of the Department of Recreation and the work that they do with children, and of what had happened to the little girl that died in the fire at 225 Walnut Avenue. Captain Fred Reister, Trenton Police Department, will contact Mr. Clark regarding the status of the report of the fire that claimed the life of a little girl living at 225 Walnut Avenue. Mike Collins, 234 South Cook Avenue, informed City Council that an advertisement was posted in the newspaper requesting proposals for companies to bid on inspection services. He also spoke against the privatization of the Department of Inspections. City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2008 12

Ms. Lartigue informed Mr. Collins and the audience that she would not support the privatization of the Department of Inspections, and asked the Administration to pull the advertisement. pay. Mr. Segura questioned why employees were not asked to give back a percentage of their Messrs. Bethea and Coston informed the audience that they would not support the privatization of the Department of Inspections. Ms. Staton echoed the views of her colleagues and also stated that City Council has a fiscal responsibility to balance the budget. Joseph Pratico, 542 Hudson Street, opposed the privatization of the Department of Inspections. Rafael Valentin, 225 Kensington Avenue, opposed the layoff of several people of the Department of Recreation. Samuel Frisby, Director of Recreation, Natural Resources and Culture, informed City Council that they will be sending out an RFP for several organizations. Also, of the eight SCOOP sites, only four are run by the City of Trenton. James Fouse, 18 Covell Avenue, spoke of the budget cuts. Brianna Richardson, 430 S. Logan Avenue, spoke in support of the SCOOP Program. German Ortiz, 539 Emmett Avenue, spoke against privatization of the Department of Inspections. Vertulie Massanet, 1150 E. State Street, spoke against privatization of the Department of Inspections. Hector Tigreros, So. Clinton Avenue, spoke against privatization of the Department of Inspections. Elroy Young, 217 Emory Avenue, supports the SCOOP Program. Lisa Kasabach, and son Kasper, 109 Jackson Street, spoke in support of the SCOOP Program. Michael Smith, 945 W. State Street, spoke of the proposed 40 percent cuts that are to occur in the Department of Recreation. Paul Schorr, Princeton, spoke against the privatization of the Department of Inspections. Marino, Posso, 217 Hamilton Avenue, spoke against the privatization of the Department of Inspections. City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2008 13

Daryl Brooks, 118 Rossell Avenue, spoke about a program that he submitted to the Board of Education, which is a free program that would help the children of the City of Trenton. Sandy Durst, 32 Federal City Road, spoke against the cuts that will occur in the Recreation Department. Dan Schwartz, 27 Whittier Avenue, spoke about the layoffs and the budget cuts. Jane Rohlf, 253 Rendover, spoke against the cuts that will occur in the Recreation Department. Mr. Marin, 14 So. Cook Avenue, spoke against the privatization of the Department of Inspections. Melvin Kelly, Trenton, spoke of election policies. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. CORDELIA M. STATON Vice President JUANITA M. JOYNER Acting City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2008 14