Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/3/2021 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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21-0258 15.-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Meeting Minutes, December 17, 2020, December 28, 2020, January 14, 2021, January 21, 2021, February 4, 2021 and February 11, 2021.Pass Video Video
20-1470 16F-aOrdinance: Thirty-Five (35) Year Tax Abatement - West Market Owners, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY FIVE (35) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO WEST MARKET OWNERS, LLC, 1865 Palmer Avenue, Suite 203, Larchmont, New York 10538, FOR A PROJECT to construct approximately seventy-eight (78) affordable housing rental units restricted to residents with a gross household income equal to no more than eighty percent (80%) of the median gross household income for households of the same size within the housing region, with the average gross household income equal to no more than sixty percent (60%) of the median gross household income for households of the same size within the housing region, including approximately sixteen (16) units for residents with special needs and approximately eight thousand (8,000) square feet of healthcare space proposed to be initially tenanted or operated by University Hospital, located at 4-22 Littleton Avenue and identified on the OFFICIAL tax map OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, as Block 1808, Lot 1.02. (WEST WARD) DEFERRED 6F-b021821Pass Video Video
20-1561 16F-bOrdinance: Repealing Pay to Play (6PSF-a050411)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 6PSF-a ADOPTED ON MAY 4, 2011, WHICH ESTABLISHED A PAY-TO-PLAY POLICY FOR DEVELOPERS, CODIFIED AS TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 4 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 2 CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY, SECTION 22B PAY-TO-PLAY POLICY: REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS UNDER THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, IN ITS ENTIRETY. FAILED 6F-d021821Pass Video Video
20-1048 16PSF-aOrdinance: Lease Agreement - Zion Baptist Church (2021)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS, TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 459 AVON AVENUE (RECTORY), NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 459 AVON AVENUE, BLOCK 2637, LOT 32, (SOUTH WARD) FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING UPON ADOPTION BY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, AND TERMINATING ON AUGUST 31, 2021, FOR A MONTHLY RENT OF $1,000.00 AND A MAXIMUM OF $25.00 PER QUARTER FOR WATER AND SEWER, WITH A ONE (1) YEAR OPTION TO RENEW FOR USE AS A MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES CLINIC SITE.Pass Video Video
20-1506 16PSF-bOrdinance: Amendment to 1000 Foot RuleOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IV, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CHAPTER 3, THE REGULATION OF LICENSES, SECTION 3-2, ONE THOUSAND FOOT RULE: EXCEPTIONS, SHALL BE AMENDED TO LIMIT CERTAIN TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS AS TO PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSES.Pass Video Video
21-0056 17R1-aIntegrated Behavioral Health Services 9/1/2020 - 12/31/2021ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Integrated Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Program: to increase access to high quality and integrated behavioral health services (Citywide). Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $167,000.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: September 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a adopted on February 19, 2020 and 7R5-e adopted on May 20, 2020. Funds inserted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on March 24, 2020 and 7R1-c adopted on June 10, 2020. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vPass Video Video
21-0116 17R1-bTE # 7 Hazardous Multi-Purpose Grant - North WardResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Hazardous Multi-Purpose Grant - North Ward: to provide Preliminary Assessments, Site Investigations, and Site Cleanup (North Ward). Funding Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency Appropriation Amount: $600,000.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Matching Funds in the amount of $30,000.00 are provided from Account Code Line: 027-A15-EC5D0-A-72090-B2015. Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-h adopted on November 5, 2020. Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0117 17R1-cTE # 8 Hazardous Multi-Purpose Grant - South WardResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Hazardous Multi-Purpose Grant - South Ward: to provide Preliminary Assessments, Site Investigations, and Site Cleanup (South Ward). Funding Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency Appropriation Amount: $200,000.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Matching Funds in the amount of $40,000.00 are provided from Account Code Line: 027-A19-EC9C0-A-71910-B2019. Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-f adopted on October 7, 2020. Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0118 17R1-dTE # 9 Hazardous Multi-Purpose Grant - East WardResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Hazardous Multi-Purpose Grant - East Ward: to provide Preliminary Assessments, Site Investigations, and Site Cleanup (East Ward). Funding Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency Appropriation Amount: $200,000.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Matching Funds in the amount of $40,000.00 are provided from Account Code Line: 027-A15-EC5D0-A-72090-B2015. Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-g adopted on October 7, 2020. Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0120 17R1-eTE # 11 Opportunity Zone InvestmentsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Opportunity Zone Investments (All Wards) Funding Source: Opportunity Zone Investments (All Wards) Appropriation Amount: $25,000.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: Funds to be expended or committed by September 1, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on June 24, 2020. Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0181 17R1-f2021 PERS - PFRSResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for pensions until the adoption of the 2021 Operating Budget for the City of Newark. Funding Source: City Budget Appropriation Amount: $70,122,928.00 Budget Year: 2021 Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution Operating Agency: Various Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
20-1648 17R3-aAccept grant funds for Safe Routes to Schools Design AssistanceResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Safe Routes to Schools Design Assistance. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $396,900.68 Total Project Cost: $396,900.68 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: November 15, 2020 through November 15, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As) Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0146 17R3-bStreet Use/License Agreement between City of Newark and Cross River Fiber, LLC to install and maintain Small Cell Wireless Telecommunication Facilities.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Street Use Agreement Purpose: An Agreement to occupy the streets for the purpose of installing wireless and wireline facilities and providing services as defined in greater detail within the Street Use Agreement. Entity Name: Cross River Fiber, LLC Entity Address: 461 Headquarters Plaza, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: Defined in detail within the Street Use Agreement Funding Source: No municipal funds required Contract Period: Five (5) years from the effective date of the Agreement and shall automatically be renewed for three (3) additional five (5) year terms, unless properly terminated by either party in the manner set forth in the Agreement Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0260 17R3-cBerto Construction - Change OrderResolutionDept./ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 7R3-c adopted on February 3, 2021 Purpose: To provide an amendment to Contract 04-2014 (R), Broad Street at South Street, Tichenor Street and Lincoln Park Pedestrian Safety Project to increase the amount of the contract. Entity Name: Berto Construction, Inc. Entity Address: 625 Leesville Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey 07065 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,454,531.26 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Contract Period: June 1, 2018 through October 25, 2020 Contract Basis: (X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R3-a(s) adopted on May 9, 2017 awarded Contract 04-2014 (R) for a contract amount not to exceed $2,263,406.89 for the period of 365 consecutive calendar days from the issuance of a forPass Video Video
20-1475 17R5-a2020 Essex County HOPWA COVID AmendmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: County of Essex Entity Address: 50 South Clinton Street Suite 3201, East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $565,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) CARES ACT Account Code Line: 2020 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G20; Division/Project 2H240; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2020 Contract Period: July 31, 2020 through July 30, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R5-m Pass Video Video
20-1476 17R5-b2020 Isaiah House HOPWA COVID AmendmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Isaiah House Entity Address: 238 North Munn Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $877,416.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) CARES ACT Account Code Line: 2020 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G20; Division/Project 2H240; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2020 Contract Period: July 31, 2020 through July 30, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R5-f adopted on FebruaPass Video Video
20-0748 17R6-aWorker's Compensation - James GravesResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2017-5432 Claimant: James Graves Claimant's Attorney: Frank S. Salzer, Esq. Settlement Amount: $235,090.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
21-0122 17R6-bResolution: Settlement of Civil Litigation - 125 Doremus Avenue, LLC (ESX-L-5119-18)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-5119-18 Claimant: 125 Doremus Avenue, LLC Claimant's Attorney: Randy T. Pearce, Esq. Settlement Amount: N/A Funding Source: N/A Additional Comments: To amend the Designation of the Area in Need of Redevelopment removing the property of 87-125 Doremus Avenue, and designated as Block 5010, Lot 7.Pass Video Video
20-1322 17R7-aNATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIC INNOVATION, INC./CENTER FOR COURT INNOVATIONResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/ Municipal Court Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract Purpose: To provide for the operation of Newark Community Solutions and the Newark Youth Court within the Newark Municipal Court. Entity Name: National Center for Civic Innovation, Inc./Center for Court Innovation Entity Address: 31 Green Street, Room 310, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $979,790.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Office of the Mayor/Newark Municipal Court/NW011-205-2051-A-97521-B2020 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0036 17R7-bResolution: NHA Memorandum of Understanding 100 VouchersResolutionDept./ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding Purpose: To support up to one hundred (100) City of Newark residents without addresses, identified through the City’s Making Houses Homes: A Housing First Initiative, with housing opportunities in the form of Housing Choice Vouchers. Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 500 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence upon the date of execution of the Memorandum of Understanding Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: No municipal funds or commitment of municipal resources or staff are required to execute this Memorandum of Understanding.Pass Video Video
21-0256 17R8-aResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (3/3/21)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Reverend Bruce T. Inge 2. Bertha Annquanetta Allen-FreemanPass Video Video
21-0257 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (3/3/21)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Deacon Glen Patrick Murphy, on his retirement from the New Jersey Department of Corrections 2. Dr. Bishop John F. Exum III, on receiving his Honorary Doctorate from Mount Calvary School of Prophets International, Inc. 3. Bishop Gerald A. Edward, on celebrating his 35th Pastoral Anniversary at Friendship Ministries, Inc. 4. Reverend Vincent M. Rouse and Reverend Natasha Johnson Rouse, on celebrating their 15th Pastoral Anniversary at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 5. Alex Jacome 6. Karla Navarrete 7. Roxana Cedeno 8. Amy Villafuerte 9. Angello RodriguezPass Video Video
21-0268 17R9-aResolution: Accepting a Gift/Donation - Axion (Evidence.com) 2021 Axon Body Cam and Dash CamResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Receipt of a Gift Gift(s): Access to Axon Evidence (Evidence.com) Purpose: To accept a gift to provide access to Axon Evidence (Evidence.com) cloud base storage of Police Body Worn and In-Car Camera Videos for one (1) year. Gift Donor: Axon Enterprise, Inc. Donor Address: 17800 North 85th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 Gift Value: Indeterminable; value depends on services utilized and number of users City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Additional Information No municipal funding required.Pass Video Video
20-1528 17R12-aResolution: Boswell Engineering - Professional Environmental Services on an As-Needed BasisResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Professional Environmental Services on an As-Needed Basis. Entity Name: Boswell Engineering, Inc. Entity Address: 330 Phillips Avenue, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/037-750-7502-71240 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of the issuance of a Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: RFQ’s Distributed: Seventeen (17) Qualification Statements Received: Six (6)Pass Video Video
21-0175 18.-aAppointment: LGBTQ Commission (Roman)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Julio Ceaser Roman Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council approval and ending on September 15, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Roman will be filling the term of Mr. Anthony Arenas.Pass Video Video
21-0176 18.-b AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Charlene L. Romano Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council approval and ending four (4) years from the date of confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0177 18.-c AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Rafael Santiago Chavez Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council approval and ending in four (4) years from the date of confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0238 1  Hearing of Citizens1. QUAWEE ELMORE 2. DION McCUTCHEON 3. FELICIA K. ALSTON-SINGLETON 4. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD JENKINS 5. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER 6. CASSANDRA DOCK 7. DONNA JACKSON 8. TOWANA JENNINGS 9. MARTHA RODRIGUEZ 10. LISA RUBLACK 11. MUNIRAH EL BOMANI 12. DEBRA SALTERS  Video Video
21-0515 17Ma MotionA motion extending profound sorrow and regret to the family of longtime Newark resident and community activist, Ms. Bertha Bradley, on her recently passing.Pass Not available
21-0516 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide an update to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, regarding the status of the new contract negotiations for the Newark Schools crossing guards, in addition, provide a typical work schedule of school crossing guards.Pass Not available
21-0517 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide to the Municipal Council on a regular basis, the status of the City’s efforts to control the spread and elimination of the Coronavirus, including a ward by ward breakdown of the number of residents tested, those tested positive, deaths, hospitalizations, the number vaccinated (first and/or second shot) and any other relevant information; furthermore, requesting information on the possible decentralization of the vaccine distribution sites.Pass Not available
21-0520 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering provide an update on any discussion held with New Jersey Transit regarding regular maintenance and cleaning of bus shelters and bus stops throughout the City.Pass Not available
21-0521 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Economic and Housing Development and the Rent Control Board strongly consider requiring management of the Pavilion and Colonnade Apartment Buildings to provide a rent rebate or other considerations to the tenants of the building who had to endure 10 days of no hot water and heat during the month of February.Pass Not available
21-0522 17Mf MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Department of Inspections and Enforcement consider other options of enforcement practices, such as deputizing Municipal Council legislative aides with the authority to write a summons for code violations, especially excessive garbage on sidewalks in business districts and other private properties.Pass Not available
21-0519 17Mg MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide to the Municipal Council on a regular basis, the status of the City’s efforts to control the spread and elimination of the Coronavirus, including a ward by ward breakdown of the number of residents tested, those tested positive, deaths, hospitalizations, the number vaccinated (first and/or second shot) and any other relevant information; furthermore, requesting information on the possible decentralization of the vaccine distribution sites.Pass Not available