A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to increase
the education, appreciation and communication of the heritage of the
City through the establishment of the position of City of Trenton
Historian, for the recreation, education, inspiration and enrichment
of the residents of the City.
B.
Authority. This section is authorized by "Local Historians
Enabling Act," N.J.S.A. 40:10A-1 et seq.
C.
Establishment of position. There is hereby established,
as an officer of the City, the position of City of Trenton Historian.
D.
Appointment; term. The City Historian shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. The
City Historian shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
E.
Compensation; expenses. The City Historian shall serve
without compensation. The City Council may annually appropriate such
funds as may be necessary to reimburse the City Historian for expenses
incurred in the performance of the duties and responsibilities set
forth in this section.
F.
Powers; responsibilities. The City Historian shall
have the following powers and responsibilities:
(1)
To recommend an historical program, including, but
not limited to, collecting, preserving and making available materials
relating the history of the City.
(2)
To store such materials in such a manner as to insure
their preservation, and to notify the State Archivist, New Jersey
Historical Commission, county local historian and City Council of
any materials which should be acquired for preservation.
(3)
Upon leaving the position, to turn over all materials,
records and reports into the possession of the successor, if then
appointed, or to the City Council until a successor shall be appointed.
(4)
To report to the Mayor and City Council as necessary
concerning the work performed and accomplished.
(5)
To recommend the research, writing and publication
of a history of the City, and to recommend appropriate historical
materials for publication.
(6)
To assist the Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation,
as well as advise the Mayor and City Council, concerning the acquisition,
administration, use and disposition of any landmark or historic site,
including such places in the City included on the New Jersey Register
of Historic Places.
There is hereby established a Zoning Board of
Adjustment, as more fully set forth in section 19-13 of this revision.
A Planning Board is hereby established, as more fully set forth in Chapter 315, Zoning and Land Development, of this Code.
A.
Creation; powers.
(1)
There shall be a Municipal Court in the City pursuant
to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2B:12-1 et seq., as amended and supplemented,
to be known as the "Municipal Court of the City of Trenton, Mercer
County." The Municipal Court shall have a seal bearing the impress
of the name of the Court.
(2)
The Municipal Court shall be held in the City Hall
of the City of Trenton or such other place as the City Council shall
designate from time to time, and shall exercise all of the functions,
powers, duties and jurisdiction conferred upon Municipal Courts by
the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2B:12-1 et seq., as amended or supplemented,
or any other law.
B.
Municipal Judges.
(1)
Power and duties. There shall be three full-time judges
of the Municipal Court appointed by the Mayor with the advice and
consent of the City Council, who shall serve for three-year terms
from the date of appointment and until a successor shall be appointed
and qualified. The Mayor may appoint two part-time judges of the Municipal
Court, with the advice and consent of the City Council, who shall
serve for a three-year term from the date of appointment and until
a successor shall be appointed and qualified. One of the full-time
judges shall be designated at the time of appointment, or at any time
thereafter, as Chief Judge of the Municipal Court, and shall be responsible
during his/her term for the establishment and enforcement of the rules,
policies and procedures relating to the operation of the Court, as
well as the general management of the Court and its personnel. Each
Municipal Court Judge shall have and possess the qualifications and
shall have, possess and exercise all of the functions, duties, powers
and jurisdiction conferred by law. The part-time judges shall not
be required to devote full time to judicial duties to the exclusion
of such other professional pursuits as are permitted by the Supreme
Court of the State of New Jersey.
[Amended 7-10-2008 by Ord. No. 08-38; 10-5-2017 by Ord. No. 17-62]
(2)
Compensation. The salary range for the Chief Judge
and for Municipal Judges shall be as set by ordinance.
C.
Municipal Court Administrator. There shall be an Administrator
of the Municipal Court who shall be appointed in the manner provided
by law and who shall perform such functions and duties as shall be
prescribed by law, the rules applicable to Municipal Courts and by
the Municipal Judge. The Administrator's duties shall include, but
not be limited to:
(1)
Carrying out the rules, regulations, policies and
procedures relating to the operation of the Court.
(2)
Interviewing and speaking to prospective complainants;
receiving complaints and dispensing information relating to Court
matters.
(3)
Maintaining the financial records of the Court.
(4)
Attending Court, taking minutes of trials and entering
them in the docket; arranging trial calendars; signing Court documents;
preparing and issuing warrants and commitments.
(5)
Taking and preparing bail bonds, making inquiry as
to their sufficiency and equity; receiving and accounting for fines
and costs.
(6)
Interviewing persons on informal Police Court matters
to determine if there is a basis for formal action and, if necessary,
issuing summonses requiring Court appearances in this regard; maintaining
and classifying records and files.
D.
Violations Clerk. There shall be a violations Clerk
of the Municipal Court who, under the direction of the Municipal Court
Administrator, shall:
(1)
Perform the necessary clerical work in relation to
appearances, waivers of trial, pleas of guilty and payment of fines
and costs in traffic violations.
(2)
Keep proper records and entries of summonses, amounts
of fines, and their classification in such books or other records
and machines provided for this purpose, as well as the names and addresses
of the persons, the amount of the fines and dates of payment.
(3)
Periodically prepare reports concerning traffic violations
and other cases, and such other duties as the Municipal Court Clerk
shall from time to time prescribe, order and direct.
A.
Preamble. The greatly increased use by the public
of motor vehicles of all kinds has caused serious traffic congestion
on the streets of the City; and the parking of motor vehicles on the
streets has contributed to this congestion to such an extent as to
interfere seriously with the primary use of such streets for the movement
of traffic; and such parking prevents the free circulation of traffic
in, through and from other municipalities, impedes rapid and effective
fighting of fires and the disposition of police forces and endangers
the health, safety and welfare of the general public; and such parking
threatens irreparable loss in valuations of property in portions of
the City which can no longer be readily reached by vehicular traffic;
and this parking crisis which threatens the welfare of the community
can be reduced by providing sufficient off-street parking facilities
properly located in the several residential, commercial and industrial
areas of the City; and adequate provisions of properly located terminal
space for automobiles is a public responsibility; and the parking
problem cannot be remedied by regulatory processes and cannot be effectively
dealt with by private enterprise, and the establishment of a parking
authority will promote the public safety, convenience and welfare.
B.
Creation. Pursuant to the provisions of the Parking
Authority Law of the State of New Jersey, Chapter 198 of the Laws
of 1948 (N.J.S.A. 40:11A-1 et seq.), there shall be a body corporate
and politic to be known as the "Parking Authority of the City of Trenton,"
subject to all the rights, powers and duties vested in and conferred
upon it by the terms and provisions of the aforesaid statute.
C.
Appointment
of Commissioners. The Parking Authority of the City of Trenton shall
consist of seven persons as Commissioners of the Authority. Five persons
shall be appointed by the governing body of the City of Trenton, and
two additional Commissioners shall be appointed by the Mayor. The
five Commissioners who are first appointed by the governing body shall
be designated to serve for terms of one, two, three, four, and five
years, respectively, from the date of their appointment, but, thereafter,
Commissioners shall be appointed as aforesaid for a term of five years.
The two Commissioners who are first appointed by the Mayor shall be
designated to serve for terms of one and two years, respectively,
from the date of their appointment; but, thereafter, Commissioners
shall be appointed as aforesaid for a term of five years. All vacancies,
however, shall be filled for the unexpired term.
[Added 3-5-2009 by Ord. No. 09-08]
D.
Parking
management. The City of Trenton may delegate the management and operation
of "on-street" and other parking meters and related parking facilities
owned by the City of Trenton, and the enforcement of all of the applicable
laws, ordinances and regulations as to the parking of vehicles in
the City of Trenton to the Parking Authority of the City of Trenton
subject to the terms and conditions set forth in an agreement to be
negotiated by the Mayor, and separately approved by City Council resolution.
[Added 3-5-2009 by Ord. No. 09-08]
E.
Eminent
domain. No real property shall be acquired by the Parking Authority
of the City of Trenton without the consent of the City Council.
[Added 3-5-2009 by Ord. No. 09-08]
A.
Preamble.
(1)
There exists in the City of Trenton unsanitary or
unsafe dwelling accommodations and persons of low income are forced
to reside in such unsanitary or unsafe accommodations; and in the
City there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations
available at rents which persons of low income can afford and such
persons are forced to occupy overcrowded and congested dwelling accommodations;
and the aforesaid conditions cause an increase in and spread of disease
and crime and constitute a menace to the health, safety, morals and
welfare of the residents of the City and impair economic values; and
those conditions necessitate excessive and disproportionate expenditures
of public funds for crime prevention and punishment, public health
and safety, fire and accident protection, and other public services
and facilities.
(2)
These areas in the City cannot be cleared, nor can
the shortage of safe and sanitary dwellings for persons of low income
be relieved, through the operation of private enterprise, and the
construction of housing projects for persons of low income, as defined
in the Local Housing Authorities Law, would therefore not be competitive
with private enterprise.
(3)
The clearance, replanning and reconstruction of the
area in which unsanitary or unsafe housing conditions exist and the
providing of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations by any public
body for persons of low income are public uses and purpose for which
public money may be spent and private property acquired and are governmental
functions.
(4)
It is in the public interest that work on projects
for such purposes be commenced as soon as possible in order to relieve
unemployment.
B.
Creation. Pursuant to the provisions of the Local
Development and Housing Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.), there shall
be a body corporate and politic to be known as the "Housing Authority
of the City of Trenton", subject to all the rights, powers and duties
of the aforesaid law.
A.
Creation. There shall be a free library known as the
"Trenton Free Public Library," governed by a Board of Trustees consisting
of seven members. One member shall be the Mayor or the Superintendent
of Schools, and the Mayor shall appoint five additional trustees for
terms of five years each pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:54-9.
At least four of the five citizen members shall be residents of the
City of Trenton.
B.
Powers of Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees
shall hold in trust and manage all property of the library. It may
rent rooms or, when proper, construct buildings for the use of the
library; purchase books, pamphlets, documents, papers and other reading
matter; hire librarians and other necessary personnel, and fix their
compensation; make proper rules and regulations for the government
of the library; and exercise all of the powers contained in N.J.S.A.
40:54-1 et seq., that a board of trustees of a free public library
may exercise, including the doing of all things necessary and proper
for the establishment and maintenance of the Trenton Free Public Library.
A.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-3 1, there is hereby created
within the City of Trenton a Public Employees Awards Committee to
consist of five members appointed by the Mayor for terms provided
therein.
B.
The Committee shall establish appropriate rules and
regulations for the conduct and operation of the awards program, which
is designed to promote efficiency and economy in government functions,
and to reward individual employees for meritorious suggestions, copies
of same to be on file in the office of the City Clerk.
D.
The Committee shall report at least annually to the
Mayor and City Council concerning the awards program.
The Mayor shall appoint a Citizens Advisory
Committee on Parks and Recreation to advise and consult with the Superintendent.
With the aid and assistance of the Committee, the Superintendent shall
plan and develop recreational facilities; promote and direct an all-year
program of cultural/recreational activities for children, youth and
adults; and provide for the optimum coordination and development of
public and private recreational facilities and programs.
A.
General. The Mayor and City Council find and declare
that:
(1)
The spirit and direction of this City, state and nation
are founded upon and reflected in Trenton's historic past.
(2)
The historical and cultural foundations of the City
should be preserved as a living part of our community life and development
in order to give a sense of orientation to the people of Trenton and
visitors.
(3)
In the face of ever-increasing urban development,
the present governmental and nongovernmental historic preservation
programs and activities are inadequate to ensure future generations
a genuine opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the rich heritage of
this City.
(4)
Although private agencies and individuals should continue
to play a vital role, it is nevertheless necessary and appropriate
for the City to begin a comprehensive preservation program by the
creation of a Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation.
B.
Duties of Commission. To ensure the goal of fostering
civic pride in the beautiful and noble accomplishments of the past,
the Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation shall:
(1)
Effect and accomplish the protection, enhancement
and perpetuation and restoration of such improvements and districts
which represent or reflect elements of the City's cultural, social,
economic, political and architectural history.
(2)
Safeguard the City's historic, aesthetic and cultural
heritage, as embodied in such improvements and districts.
(3)
Protect and enhance the City's attractions to tourists
and visitors and the support and stimulus to business thereby provided.
(4)
Promote the use of historic districts and landmarks
for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the citizens of this City
and its visitors.
(5)
Strengthen, through its actions, the economy of the
City.
C.
ALTERATION
COMMISSION
DAY
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE
HISTORIC DISTRICT
(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(2)
IMPROVEMENT
IMPROVEMENT PARCEL
(1)
(2)
INTERIOR LANDMARK
LANDMARK
LANDMARK SITE
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
(1)
(2)
OWNER
Definitions. As used in this section, the following
terms shall mean and include:
Any act defined as an alteration by the Building Code of
the City of Trenton as set forth in the standard building code of
New Jersey.[1] An alteration or construction shall be deemed to be "major"
if it is the kind of work which is not normally done without the aid
of plans or specifications; an alteration or construction shall be
deemed to be "minor" if it is the kind of work which is normally done
without the aid of plans, specifications or skilled labor and which
would not substantially or radically change the external appearance
of the site.
The Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation.
Any day other than Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday; provided, however, that for the purpose of Subsection H, the term "day" shall mean every day in the week.
The architectural style, design, general arrangement and
components of all the outer surfaces of an improvement, as distinguished
from the interior surfaces enclosed by said exterior surfaces, including,
but not limited to, the kind and texture of the building material,
and the type and style of all windows, doors, lights, signs, and other
features appurtenant to such improvements.
Any area which:
Contains improvements which:
Have a special character or special historic
or aesthetic interest or value.
Represent one or more periods or styles of architecture
typical of one or more eras in the history of the City, state or nation.
Cause such area, by reason of such features,
to constitute a distinct section of the City.
Has been designated as an Historic District
pursuant to the provisions of this section.
Any building, structure, place, work of art or other object
constituting a physical betterment of the real property, or any part
of such betterment.
The unit of real property which:
Includes a physical betterment constituting
an improvement and the land embracing the site thereof.
Is treated as a single entity for the purpose
of levying taxes, provided that the term "improvement parcel" shall
also include any unimproved area of land which is treated as a single
entity for such tax purposes.
An interior, or part thereof, any part of which is 30 years
old or older, and which is customarily open or accessible to the public,
or to which the public is customarily invited, and which has a special
historical or aesthetic interest or value as part of the development,
heritage or cultural characteristics of the City, and which has been
designated as an interior landmark pursuant to the provisions of this
section.
Any improvement, any part of which has a special character
or special historic or aesthetic interest or value as part of the
development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City, state
or nation and which has been designated as a landmark pursuant to
the provisions of this section.
An improvement parcel or part thereof on which is situated
a landmark and any abutting improvement parcel or part thereof used
as and constituting part of the premises on which the landmark is
situated, and has been designated a landmark site pursuant to the
provisions of this section.
Work done on any improvement.
Replacement of any part of an improvement for
which a permit issued by the central permit office is not required
by law, where the purpose and effect of such work or replacement is
to correct any deterioration or decay of or damage to such improvement
or any part thereof and to restore same, as nearly as may be practicable,
to its condition prior to the occurrence of such deterioration, decay
or damage.
Any person or persons having such right to, title to or interest
in any improvement so as to be legally entitled, upon obtaining the
required permits and approvals from the City agencies having jurisdiction
over building construction, to perform with respect to such property
any demolition, construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration
or other work as to which such person seeks the authorization or approval
of the Commission.
D.
Commission membership, appointments and procedures.
(1)
Members; appointment. The Commission shall consist
of nine members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent
of the Council.
(2)
Classes. The membership shall be divided into three
classes:
(a)
Class A: a person who is knowledgeable in building
design and construction or architectural history.
(b)
Class B: a person who is knowledgeable or with a demonstrated
interest in local history.
(c)
Class C: regular members who are not designated as
Class A or Class B. Class C members shall be citizens of the City
who shall hold no other municipal office, position or employment,
except for membership on the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment.
(3)
Composition. At least one of the Commission members
shall be from Class A. At least one of the Commission members shall
be from Class B. No less than four of the regular members of the Commission
shall be from Classes A and B combined.
(4)
Terms; designation of term and class. Appointees shall
serve for a period of four years, provided that of those first taking
office, four shall be appointed for two years and five shall be appointed
for four years. At the time of appointment, the term and class of
each appointee shall be designated.
(5)
Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled by an appointee
of the Mayor. The appointee shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired
term.
(6)
Organization; meetings; compensation; staff.
(a)
The Commission shall elect from its membership a Chairperson
and a Vice Chairperson.
(b)
The Commission shall create rules and procedures for
the transaction of its business, subject to the following regulations:
[1]
A quorum for the transaction of business shall
consist of five of the Commission's members.
[2]
The Commission shall keep minutes and records
of all meetings and proceedings, including voting records, attendance,
resolutions, findings, determinations and decisions. All such material
shall be public record.
[3]
All meetings shall be open to the public, and
notice of meetings shall be posted 48 hours in advance, provided that
emergency meetings may be held without prior notice.
(c)
The Commission members shall serve without compensation,
but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of
official business.
(d)
Within the limits of funds appropriated generally
for the performance of its work, the Commission may obtain the services
of qualified persons to direct, advise and assist the Commission,
and may obtain the equipment, supplies and other material necessary
to its effective operation.
(7)
Alternate members. Alternate members of the Commission
may be appointed in the following manner:
(a)
Alternate members shall be appointed by the Mayor
with the advice and consent of the City Council. The alternates selected
shall be designated as Alternate No. 1 and Alternate No. 2.
(b)
Alternate members shall meet the qualification of
Class C members.
(c)
Alternate members shall be appointed for two-year
terms.
E.
Powers and duties.
(1)
The Landmarks Commission shall have the responsibility
to perform in an advisory capacity the following duties:
(a)
Prepare and maintain a survey of sites worthy of consideration
and protection within the City of Trenton.
(b)
Make recommendations to the Planning Board on the
historic preservation plan element of the Master Plan and on the implications
for preservation of historic sites of any other Master Plan elements.
(c)
Advise the Planning Board on the inclusion of historic
sites in the recommended capital improvement program.
(d)
Advise the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment
on applications for development pursuant to the provision of N.J.S.A.
40:55D-1 et seq.
(e)
Provide written reports, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1
et seq., on the application of the zoning provisions concerning historic
preservation.
(f)
Carry out such other advisory, educational and informational
functions as will promote historic preservation.
(g)
Report and recommend to the Zoning or Planning Board
on such matters as applications for certificates of appropriateness
as may be referred to the Commission in connection with a building
permit application site plan approval or other procedure pending before
such Board.
(h)
Periodically publish lists and related information
regarding historic and architecturally significant landmarks. It shall
have the authority to propose modifications and additions to the list
based on study and recommendations, including special hearings to
be conducted in the discretion of the Commission.
(i)
Issue its advice and recommendations for preservation
by way of periodic or special reports to the Planning Board stating
reasons in support of its action with respect to each landmark, landmark
site and historic district designation.
(j)
Review all applications for permits pertaining to
historic sites on property in historic districts pertaining to those
aspects of the proposed changes which were not determined by approval
of an application for development. The Commission shall submit its
report to the Director of Inspections. Such report shall be submitted
within 45 days of the referral of the application to the Commission.
If within the forty-five-day period the Historic Preservation Commission
recommends to the administrative officer against the issuance of a
permit or recommends conditions to the permit to be issued, the administrative
officer shall deny issuance of the permit or include the conditions
in the permit, as the case may be. Failure to report within the forty-five-day
period shall be deemed to constitute a report in favor of issuance
of the permit and without the recommendation of conditions to the
permit.
(2)
Designation of landmarks. Landmark sites and Historic
Districts.
(a)
The Commission shall make a comprehensive survey of
the City of Trenton for the purpose of identifying landmarks, landmark
sites and Historic Districts and interior landmarks which are worthy
of protection and preservation because of their historical, cultural,
social or architectural significance which is hereinafter defined.
(b)
Based on the survey and upon the recommendation of
concerned citizens, the Commission shall document the importance and
historical or architectural significance to the City, state or nation
of each landmark designation. Thereafter, the Commission, by certified
mail, shall:
[1]
Notify each owner that his/her property has
been tentatively designated an historical or architectural landmark.
[2]
Advise each owner of the significance and consequences
of such tentative designation, and advise him/her of the opportunities
and rights to challenge or contest such designation.
[3]
Invite each owner to voluntarily consent to
final designation without the need of public hearing or other procedures.
(c)
The Commission shall as soon as practicable make public
a complete list of the tentatively designated landmarks and districts
specifying the locations, boundaries and popular names thereof. The
tentative list shall thereafter be submitted at a public hearing to
the examination and criticism of the public. Interested persons shall
be entitled to present their opinions, suggestions and objections
at this public hearing.
(d)
After full consideration of the evidence brought forth
at the special hearing, the Commission shall make its final decisions
on the designations and shall issue its final report to the public
stating reasons in support of its action with respect to each landmark,
landmark site, and historic district designation.
(e)
The list shall be submitted thereafter to the Planning
Board for review and recommendation for approval to the City Council,
in accordance with Subsection 19-21.2.
(f)
After a complete list of designations has been composed
and approved by City Council, the landmarks, landmark sites and Historic
Districts affected shall be plotted on an appropriate map and kept
as the permanent designation record of the Commission.
(g)
Updated copies of the designation list and official
map shall be made public and distributed to the Bureau of Building
Inspection, the Bureau of Housing Inspections and the Zoning Inspector.
Certificates of designation shall be issued to the owner of each site
included in the final list as amended, and official notification of
each property so designated shall be filed with the City tax receiver
for recording on the tax records of the designated landmark property
in the same manner as a tax lien upon the property.
(h)
Each designated landmark, landmark site and Historic
District may be marked by an appropriate plaque carrying a brief description
and account of the historical significance of the property.
(3)
Special projects. The Commission shall investigate
and pursue any special projects, including but not limited to restoration
projects and projects coordinated with groups having similar purposes,
provided that such special projects are directly related to the purpose
of this section. The Commission shall also act in an advisory capacity
to citizens of Trenton who are interested in the historic preservation
or restoration of their property.
F.
Funding. The City Council shall annually appropriate
funds, within budget limitations, for operation of the Commission.
The Commission shall endeavor to avail itself of financial assistance
from federal, state or private sources.
G.
Guidelines for restoration of City Hall.
(1)
No person shall make or direct to be made any change
in the present existing design, structure, decor or other architectural
or aesthetic feature of City Hall except in faithful compliance with
the official guidelines entitled "City Hall Restoration Guidelines,"
a copy of which is annexed hereto and 10 copies of which shall be
maintained on file in the office of the City Clerk.
(2)
Prior to commencement of any such work, the person
responsible for preparing specifications for or authorizing such work
shall obtain the review and comment of the Landmarks Commission.
A.
Established. A public parking system utility is hereby
established in and for the City of Trenton, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:60-25.1(D).
B.
Revenue and accounting. All future revenue and accounting
on the public parking system utility shall be on a dedicated utility
basis in conformity with N.J.S.A. 40A:4-33. All moneys derived from
operation of the public parking system utility and any other moneys
applicable to its support shall be segregated and kept in a separate
fund which shall be known as the "Public Parking System Utility Fund."
All disbursements for operation and maintenance for the public parking
system utility shall be taken from the Public Parking System Utility
Fund.
C.
Dedicated budget. The dedicated budget of the public
parking system utility shall include appropriations for operating
expenses, capital improvements, debt services for payment of any public
parking system utility bonds which may be issued, principal and interest
and all other deferred charges and statutory expenses as may be required.
A.
Creation and composition. There is hereby established
the City of Trenton Construction Board of Appeals. The Board shall
consist of five members to be appointed by the Mayor. Each member
of the Board shall be qualified by experience or training to perform
the duties of members of the Construction Board of Appeals and shall
be appointed for a term of four years; provided, however, that for
the initial appointment, two of the appointees shall have terms of
four years, one appointee shall have a term of one year, one shall
have a term of two years and one shall have a term of three years.
It shall be the responsibility of the Mayor to designate length of
initial term for which each of his/her nominees shall be considered.
B.
Compensation and duties. The Construction Board of
Appeals shall serve without remuneration or salary and shall be responsible
for hearing appeals from decisions rendered by the appropriate code
enforcement official in the manner provided by N.J.S.A. 52:27D-127.
It shall be the responsibility of the Board to establish its own procedural
rules and determine its own time and place for convening, in accordance
with the said state law and in accordance with the regulations established
by the Commissioner of Community Affairs.
C.
Appeal procedure. When a code enforcement official
such as the Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Electrical Inspector
or any similar construction enforcement official refuses to grant
an application or refuses to act upon an application for a construction
permit or when the enforcing agency makes any other decision pursuant
or related to the appropriate construction code or State Uniform Construction
Code, an owner or his/her authorized agent may appeal in writing to
the Board. The Board shall hear the appeal, render a decision thereon
and file its decision with a statement of the reasons therefor with
the enforcing officer from which the appeal has been taken not later
than 10 business days following submission of the appeal, unless such
period of time has been extended with consent of the applicant. Such
decision may affirm, reverse or modify the decision of the enforcing
officer or remand the matter to the enforcing officer for further
action. A copy of the decision shall be forwarded by certified or
registered mail to the party taking the appeal. Failure by the Board
to hear the appeal, render and file a decision thereon within the
time limits prescribed in this subsection shall be deemed a denial
of the appeal for purposes of a complaint, application or appeal to
a court of competent jurisdiction. A record of all decisions made
by the Board, properly indexed, shall be kept by the enforcing officer
and shall be subject to public inspection during business hours.
A.
Establishment. There is hereby established a Board
of Review, which Board shall have the authority pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:11-30 to review decisions of the purchasing agent with respect
to the qualification, classification or reclassification of persons
or business agencies applying for the same pursuant to the state law.
B.
Composition.
(1)
The Board shall consist of one member of the City
Council to be designated by motion of the City Council and two citizens
of the City to be designated by motion of the City Council. The City
Clerk shall serve as secretary to the Board of Review and shall keep
a complete record of its proceedings and decisions. All members of
the Board shall serve without compensation.
(2)
The Board shall select its presiding officer and shall
make reasonable rules for the conduct of its business and for the
holding of hearings.
C.
Request for review. Any prospective bidder seeking
to appeal the decision of the Purchasing Agent with respect to his/her
qualification, classification or reclassification shall be required
to submit a request for review, in writing, to the City Clerk no later
than 30 days following receipt of the decision of the Purchasing Agent.
The Board shall convene a hearing on such request within 30 days of
receipt and shall make its decision known within 30 days of the hearing.
The failure of the Board to render a decision or to convene a hearing
within the time period prescribed shall constitute a denial of the
appeal.
D.
Appeals. In such cases where a prospective bidder
desires to appeal the decision of the Purchasing Agent with respect
to a particular public works or public contract previously advertised
and desires to have a review and decision by the Board prior to the
time for submission of bids on the contract, the request shall be
filed not less than five days prior to the final date for the submission
of bids, and the Board shall hold a hearing and act upon the request
not less than two days prior to the date fixed for the next opening
of bids on such public works or contract. The request for any such
expedited review shall state with specificity the need for an accelerated
review stating the time and subject matter of the impending bid. Such
accelerated review shall also be available to any person who receives
notice of disqualification or notice of potential rejection pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-32 following the opening of bids and prior to the
award of contracts.
A.
Creation; purpose; duties. There is hereby created
an Open Space Advisory Board whose purpose is to promote and facilitate
the development and improvement of open spaces within the City of
Trenton. The Open Space Advisory Board will consider such matters
as it deems necessary as well as those presented to it by the Mayor,
City Council or the various city department directors. The Open Space
Advisory Board shall have the following purposes and duties:
(1)
To promote programs that involve city residents in
the care of existing street trees, parks and other open spaces in
the City.
(2)
To determine ways in which the various city agencies
and citizens can work together in the most efficient and productive
manner.
(3)
To encourage and facilitate the use of vacant city
property for gardens and passive recreation areas.
(4)
To foster heightened citizen awareness and concern
for the outdoor environment.
(5)
To inventory street trees throughout the City and
make recommendations on areas most in need of new trees or tree maintenance.
(6)
To seek conventional and alternative sources of funding
for open space development.
(7)
To make recommendations on capital budgets and program
operations.
(8)
To advise the Department of Housing and Economic Development
on the terms and conditions of the sale of city-owned land of 10,000
square feet or more and buildings with eight or more units with regard
to open space requirements.
B.
Membership; appointments.
(1)
The Board shall consist of 13 members. The Board shall
be composed as follows:
(a)
Eight of the members shall be appointed by the Mayor
with the advice and consent of the City Council.
(b)
One member shall be a member of the City Council chosen
by the City Council.
(c)
Three members shall be Directors of the Departments
of Housing and Economic Development, Health and Human Services and
Public Works.
(d)
The Mayor of Trenton.
(2)
Appointment terms shall be as follows:
(a)
Appointees shall serve for a period of two years,
provided that of those members first taking office, four shall be
appointed for one year and four shall be appointed for two years.
(b)
Vacancies shall be filled by an appointee of the Mayor
with the exception of the City Council's appointee. The appointee
shall serve for the remainder of his/her predecessor's term.
(3)
Alternate members, who shall be called to serve only
as needed to form a quorum but once called shall serve regardless
of whether actually needed to fill a quorum, may be appointed in the
following manner:
(a)
Four alternate members may be appointed by the Mayor
with the advice and consent of the City Council.
(b)
The City Council may appoint a member of the Council
as an alternate to the Board.
(c)
Not more than two alternate members shall serve for
regular members for any one meeting. Alternate members shall be appointed
for two-year terms.
(4)
The procedures of the Board are as follows:
(a)
The Board shall elect from its members a Chairperson.
(b)
The Board shall create rules and procedures for the
transaction of its business subject to the following regulations:
[1]
A quorum for transaction of business shall consist
of seven of the Board's members.
[2]
The Board shall keep minutes and records of
all meetings and proceedings, including voting records, attendance,
resolutions, recommendations, findings, determinations and decisions.
All such materials shall be public record.
C.
The Board shall observe the laws and rules governing
open public meetings, N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq. Agendas for the monthly
meetings shall be prepared by the secretary who shall send the agenda
to all members and alternates prior to the regular meetings.
D.
The Board members shall serve without compensation,
but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of
official business.
[Amended 2-18-2010 by Ord. No. 10-08]
There is hereby established in the City of Trenton
a Board of Education. The membership shall hereby be established to
be nine members pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:12-6 et seq.
A.
Declaration of policy; finding of facts.
(1)
The City of Trenton is composed of a variety of different
races, nationalities, religions and ethnic backgrounds. It is vital
to the future of this City that hostilities and prejudice be eliminated
among all of its people.
(2)
The City of Trenton hereby finds and declares that
the practice of prejudice and discrimination tends to disturb the
peace and threatens not only the right and proper privileges of its
inhabitants but menaces the institutions and foundations of a free
democratic society. To end this prejudice and discrimination, this
section shall provide an instrument through which the City may officially
encourage and promote mutual understanding and respect among all people
in the City.
(3)
The City of Trenton further finds and declares that
such an official instrumentality is needed to organize, coordinate
and stimulate the City's efforts in promoting positive human relations
among all of the people in the City.
B.
Commission established; purpose.
(1)
Creation; purpose. There is hereby created the Human
Relations Commission of the City of Trenton. The mandate of the Commission
shall be to encourage and promote mutual understanding and respect
among all people in the City, and to provide support for the informal
resolution of human relations problems in Trenton.
(2)
Composition; organization; appointment; compensation.
The Commission shall consist of 11 members who shall serve without
compensation and shall be appointed by the Mayor. A majority of the
members shall be residents of the City of Trenton. The Mayor shall
designate a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and a Secretary for the
Commission. Each such officer shall serve a one-year term, and may
be redesignated by the Mayor.
(3)
Terms; rules for governance of business. The Commissioners
shall serve a term of three years each, with 1/3 of its membership
completing their terms each year. Any such Commissioner may be reappointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. The
Commission is empowered to adopt rules for the governance of its business
and for its procedure as it may determine, consistent with the laws
of the City, the state and federal government.
(4)
Goals. The Commission shall seek to establish programs
and other initiatives that will help to improve human relations and
to eliminate discrimination in all areas of the community, as more
particularly provided throughout this section.
C.
Powers and duties. The Commission is authorized to
and shall:
(1)
Formulate and implement a comprehensive action plan
designed to improve human relations, diversity and eliminate prejudice
and discrimination in the City against persons because of their race,
creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional
or sexual orientation or sex.
(2)
Hold public forums on a biannual basis, initiate studies
where necessary, and otherwise gather relevant information concerning
the current status of human relations in the City, which reports shall
be submitted to the Mayor.
(3)
Establish community and educational activities that
the Commission finds will promote its goal of improved human relations
in the City.
(4)
Make recommendations regarding changes in the policies
and practices of the City and its various departments and divisions
to promote improved human relations in Trenton.
(5)
Initiate programs designed to increase understanding
and communication among residents of Trenton.
(6)
Act as advocates for multiculturism as an important
aspect of city life.
(7)
Actively promote the Commission's desire to have all
residents of Trenton participate in artistic and multicultural activities
for the emotional growth and well-being of the City as a whole.
(8)
Advise and support institutions and groups within
the City interested in developing artistic and multicultural activities
and programs.
(9)
Develop, as well as support, a wide variety of programs
which reflect the cultural needs, diversities and life experiences
of the residents of Trenton.
(10)
Make recommendations to the Trenton Board of Education
regarding programs, curriculum and policies that are designed to improve
human relations among youth and their families in Trenton.
(11)
Compile and publish an annual report and action plan
describing the work of the Commission over the prior year and the
current status on human relations in the City.
(12)
Create such committees and subcommittees as are appropriate
to aid in carrying out the purpose of this section.
(13)
Conduct inquiries and studies for the purpose of determining
the existence of discriminatory practices or conditions in the City,
including, but not limited to, the unlawful practices of employment
discrimination prohibited by N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.
(14)
To cooperate and negotiate on behalf of the City with
any state or federal agencies functioning or having jurisdiction in
the same areas as the Commission, with respect to the subject matter
of this section.
(15)
To seek to resolve informally any conflict or complaint
brought before it that is, in the Commission's judgment, significantly
related to the Commission's mandate to improve human relations in
the City.
(16)
To refer any complaint brought before the Commission
to the State Division of Civil Rights or to other bodies that, in
the Commission's judgment, appear able to assist in the resolution
of the matter.
D.
Cooperation with other organizations. The Commission
shall invite and enlist the cooperation of racial, religious and ethnic
groups, community organizations, fraternal and benevolent societies,
veterans' organizations, professional and technical organizations
and other groups in the City in carrying out its duties, functions
and purpose under this section.
[Added 12-19-2013 by Ord. No. 13-56]
A.
Creation; purpose; duties. There is hereby established within the
City of Trenton an Americans with Disabilities Act Committee whose
purpose is to advise and counsel the Mayor and Council of the City
of Trenton as to the concerns of disabled persons, barrier-free facilities
and facilities maintenance, employment practices, services and activities,
planning and zoning concerns, and the like, as well as compliance
with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and any
appropriate legislation dealing with the subject matter hereof. The
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee shall have the following
purposes and duties:
(1)
The Americans with Disabilities Act Committee shall be constituted
to meet at least bimonthly, shall by a majority vote select a chairperson
to serve for a one-year period, such selection to be made each year,
and shall act pursuant to bylaws to be created by the Advisory Committee
for the Disabled and adopted by a majority vote thereof within 90
days from the formation of the Advisory Committee for the Disabled.
(2)
The record of proceedings of Committee meetings shall be kept, and
such record, as well as any recommendations or advice of the Committee
to the Mayor and Council, shall be provided to the Mayor and Council
no later than 60 days after each meeting.
B.
Membership; appointments.
(1)
The Committee shall have no fewer than seven and no more than 13
members, of which 51% shall be persons with disabilities, or parents
of a child with a disability or a resident family member who is the
caregiver of a person with a disability. The balance of the Committee
shall be either residents of, or those employed or civically active
in, the City of Trenton. The initial Committee shall consist of five
members appointed by the Mayor, and five members appointed by the
Council, with staggered terms so as to result in the expiration of
no more than three terms in any one year. Vacancies that arise after
the initial Committee has formed shall be filled by alternating nominations
of the Mayor and Council.
(2)
The specific appointments to the aforesaid Committee shall be made
by the Mayor and Council for three-year terms, such appointments to
be made within 60 days after the adoption of this section.
(3)
In addition to member appointments, the Mayor shall appoint one liaison
from each of the following groups:
