Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/24/2018 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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18-0061 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Tamika S. Darden, Unity Avenue, Newark, NJ Newark residents need trauma informed response trainings immediately. Appearing 2. Lisa Parker, 71½ Boston Street, Newark, NJ Moving forward for Newarkers. Appearing 3. Jesus Casiano, Jr., 50 2nd Avenue, Newark, NJ Introduction to the new Puerto Rico Parade Board. Appearing 4. Debra Salters, 263 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ Shani Women Resource Center.’. Appearing 5. Thomas Harper, 12 No. 7th Street, Newark, NJ Where’s minority contractor for the new Vocational School? Appearing 6. Faruq Abdul’Aziz, 102 Eastern Parkway, Newark, NJ The conspiracy of Newark, New Jersey Inc. Appearing 7. Tave Padilla, 394 No. 11th Street, Newark, NJ Puerto Rican Day Parade Office. Appearing 8. R. Wright “Cowboy”, 32 Dayton Street, Newark, NJ Help with the horses to make it better. Appearing 9. Jameel Ibrahim, 96 Halstead Street, Newark, NJ Quality of life issue in the West Ward. Not Appearing 10. Ezdchar Abu Halab, 96 Halstead Street, Newark, NJ Revitalize city through lots donation w  Video Video
18-0068 15.-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing Minutes, January 08, 2018Pass Not available
18-0069 15.-b ReportNewark Landmark & Historic Preservation, Meeting Minutes, January, 10, 2018Pass Not available
18-0070 15.-c ReportZoning Board of Adjustment, 2016 Annual ReportPass Not available
18-0071 15.-d ReportCity of Newark Single Audit Report, December 31, 2016Pass Not available
18-0072 15.-e ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Minutes, December 4, 2017, December 18, 2017, December 21, 2017Pass Not available
18-0073 15.-f ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes, November 9, 2017Pass Not available
17-2114 16PSF-aVacating a portion of S. 11th StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF SOUTH ELEVENTH STREET AS LAID OUT 60 FEET IN WIDTH AND BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF GOULD AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 429 FEET SOUTHERLY MORE OR LESS TO ITS TERMINUS. (WEST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-a 012418Pass Video Video
17-1358 17R1-aCommunications and Networking EquipmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide communication and networking equipment Description: Communication and Networking Equipment Entity Name(s)/Address(s): ITSP2, LLC., 256 Ferry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $600,000.00 Funding Source: City Budget/ Administration/ Information Technology Account Code Line: NW011-030-0306-71420-B2017; NW045-005-05A17-94710-B2005 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Advertisement Date: February 28, 2017 Bids Solicited: Sixteen (16) Bids Received: Two (2) Deferred 7R1-a 011018Pass Video Video
17-1761 17R1-bT-2776 POLICE VEHICLES SEDANS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKSResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-2776/ #88731 Police Vehicles, Sedans, Sport Utility Vehicles and Trucks Purpose: Purchase: Five (5) 2018 or Newer Dodge Durango SS AWD Vehicles Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Celebrity Chrysler Jeep Beyer of Morristown LLC., 200 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07960-4089 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $130,440.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Engineering, Elevator Trust Fund: NW026-BS-46260-B2017 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through March 15, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This is a one-time purchase and the Purchase Order and the Resolution formulate the contract. Deferred 7R1-f 011018 Deferred 7R1-b 012418 Deferred 7R1-a 020718Pass Video Video
17-1714 17R1-cElectrical Motors ( Emergency Generator)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Award of Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair of Electrical Motors (Emergency Generators) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Paul’s Electronic Maintenance, Inc., d/b/a, SBP Industries, 1301 New Market Avenue, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ NW037-750-7502-71770-B2017 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bids Solicited: Eight (8) Bid Responses: Two (2)Pass Video Video
17-2016 17R1-dSecurity Guard Services, Emergency Contract ExtensionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E-2017-16 Purpose: Continued Security Guard Services Entity Name: Custom Protective Services, LLC Entity Address: 360 Lexington Avenue, Suite 201, New York, New York, 10017 Contract Amount: Amount not to Exceed $1,000,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Public Works/ NW011-060-0604, Account 71630 B2017 Contract Period: Emergency Contract Extended for an Additional Ninety (90) Days from October 2, 2017 through January 4, 2018 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: Extension of Emergency Contract #E-2017-16 at no additional cost to the City of Pass Video Video
17-1937 17R1-ePrinting of Pressure Sealer PaperResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To Provide Printing of Pressure Sealer Paper Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Drew & Rogers, Inc., 30 Plymouth Street, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 City Budget/ Municipal Court Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years Account Code Line: NW011, 011, 0107, 7104, B2017 Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 1st Advertisement Date: March 1, 2017 Bids Solicited: Four (4) Bids Received: Two (2) 2nd Advertisement Date: March 28, 2017 Bids Solicited: Four (4) Bids Received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
17-1993 17R1-f2017-2018 HCDA Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOPWA, HOME, and ESGResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements with HUD for One-Year Action Plan Purpose: Application/Acceptance with HUD for the 2017 One Year Action Plan (Program Year 2017-2018) Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entity Address: One Newark Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260 Total Grant Amount: $14,884,248.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018 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: Detailed allocation: CDBG/$6,Pass Video Video
17-1605 17R2-aNew Age Investment Properties, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Develop properties as three (3) two-family rental or for sale homes Entity Name: New Age Investment Properties, LLC. Entity Address: 119 Holland Road, South Orange, New Jersey, 07079 Sale Amount: $30,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $93,900.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 377 S 9th Street/Block 282/Lot 5/Central Ward 379 S 9th Street/Block 282/Lot 6/Central Ward 393 S 9th Street/ Block 282/Lot 13/Central Ward Pass Video Video
17-1606 17R2-bMetamorphosis Development Group, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Develop six (6) three-unit townhomes Entity Name: Metamorphosis Development Group, LLC. Entity Address: 40 Clinton Street, Suite 300, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $60,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $187,700.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 361-363 S 8th Street/Block 281/Lot(s) 34,35/Central Ward 365 S 8th Street/Block 281/Lot 36/Central Ward 394 S 9th Street/ Block 281/Lot 3/Central Ward 396 S 9th Street/Block 281/Lot Pass Video Video
17-1362 17R2-cWorkforce learning linkResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Workforce Learning Link Program Entity Name: City of Newark, One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Entity Address: 990 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $242,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Total Project Cost: $0 City Contribution: $0 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0 Contract Period: July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 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: To be fully expended by December 31, 2018Pass Video Video
17-1645 17R2-dLilac Development Group, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Develop two (2) three-family rental or for-sale homes Entity Name: Lilac Development Group, LLC. Entity Address: 18-20 Bloomfield Avenue, Belleville, New Jersey 07109 Sale Amount: $34,051.20 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $63,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 80 Montclair Avenue/Block 773/Lot 13/North Ward 143 Wakeman Avenue/Block 622/Lot 40/North Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage = 8,512.8 X Pass Video Video
17-1879 17R2-eArea in Need of Redevelopment (MLK Boulevard)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Central Planning Board to determine if area is in need of redevelopment List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 600 ML King Boulevard/Block 103/Lot 63/Central Ward 602 ML King Boulevard/Block 103/Lot 62/Central Ward 604-606 ML King Boulevard/Block 103/Lot 60/Central Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1983 17R2-fOffice of Reentry - Smart Reentry Grant - NRIResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Apply and Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To develop an innovative reentry model which identifies and provides services to at least 75 participants who are at the highest risk of re-offending. Entity Name: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Entity Address: 810 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20531 Grant Amount: $1,000,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, FY 16 Smart Re-Entry Total Project Cost: N/A City Contribution: $1,000,000.00 as In-Kind Match Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2019 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:Pass Video Video
17-2030 17R2-gGNCVB 2018 Budget Introduction and ApprovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2018 Annual Budget for Greater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau (“Bureau”) Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2018 Annual Budget for Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau Amount: $1,821,760.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-h adopted on June 19, 2013 - Authorized Creation of the Greater Newark Tourism Special Improvement DistrictPass Video Video
17-2154 17R2-hBroadway Avenue- Lower Broadway BID - Introduction of BudgetResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2018 Annual Budget for Bloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway Business Improvement District (BALB) Purpose: Introducing and Approving the 2018 Annual Budget for Bloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway Business Improvement District Amount: $645,000.00. Budget Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-h adopted on July 12, 2017authorized the creation of the Bloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway Business Improvement DistrictPass Video Video
17-2182 17R2-iNDD 2018 Budget IntroductionResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2018 Annual Budget for Newark Downtown Special Improvement District (Downtown SID) Purpose: Introducing and Approving the 2018 Annual Budget for the Downtown Special Improvement District Amount: $5,071,250.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-c adopted on February 20, 2013 repealed Ordinance 6S&Fe adopted on September 2, 1998 created an expanded Downtown SID and changed regulations for the operations of the Downtown SIDPass Video Video
17-1920 17R5-a2017 - 2018 CLPPP GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: The Childhood Lead Poison Prevention Program and Zika Prevention Services Entity Name: City of Newark, Department of Health and Community Wellness/Environmental Health Entity Address: 94 William Street, 3rd floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $538,184.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Total Project Cost: $538,184.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 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: The funds will support two primary activities: 1. Childhood lead poison prevention services for children between six (6) months and six (6Pass Video Video
17-1795 17R6-aWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Diana Baker)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2012-9029 Claimant: Diana Baker Claimant's Attorney: Brady, Brady & Reilly, L.L.C. Attorney's Address: 377 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Settlement Amount: $22,087.55 Funding Source : Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Acting Corporation CounselPass Video Video
17-2219 17R6-bCivil Litigation Settlement - Gary Brown v. City of NewarkResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-6255-11 Claimant: Gary Brown Claimant's Attorney: Law Offices Oxfeld Cohen, P.C. Attorney's Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 600, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5504 Settlement Amount: $65,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Acting Corporation CounselPass Video Video
17-2097 17R8-aResolution: Constable Appointment - Timothy Aaron Davis (JSJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve writs, summonses, subpoenas and complaints Name of Appointee: Timothy Aaron Davis Address: 117 Schuyler Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: For a term of three (3) years from the date of appointment or until the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member, John S. James Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable Bond.Pass Video Video
18-0052 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (1/24/18)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. James Kitchens, on his 80th Birthday Celebration, held on January 16, 2018 2. Islamic Burial Services, LLC, on their Celebration of Achievement, a five (5) years milestone, held at Newark Symphony Hall on Sunday, January 14, 2018 Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 3. Dr. Emily Houston, Street Dedication, to be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 4. Newark Firefighter Paul LeberPass Video Video
18-0053 17R8-cResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow & Regret (1/24/18)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mrs. Theresa Clara Slade Cavaness 2. Mrs. Virginia Arnold Perry Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 3. Ms. Lonie B. MintonPass Not available
17-1348 17R12-aCombined Sewer Overflow General Permit Support and Tier "A" Municipal Stormwater General Permit Support - HDR EngineeringResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Combined Sewer Overflow General Permit Support and Tier “A” Municipal Stormwater General Permit Support Entity Name: HDR Engineering, Inc. Entity Address: One Riverfront Plaza, 14th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $201,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: One (1) year from issuance of Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Number of RFP Packages Distributed: Seven (7) Number of Packages Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
18-0064 17R8d(as)ADDED STARTER: Expressing Profound Sorrow & Regret (1/24/18)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. Johnny Lee Durr 2. Ms. Franotie A. Washington Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 3. Mr. Willie AsburyPass Not available
18-0091 17R8e(as)Angel E. Colon Way-LAQResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Angel E. Colon Date(s): TBD Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Orchard Street and South Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Angel E. Colon Way Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Not available
17-1299 18.-a OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 21ST AMENDMENT TO THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE OLD THIRD WARD URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT(NJR-6). (PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2018) Deferred 6PSF-b 020718Pass Video Video
17-1750 18.-bNJSDA AmendmentOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-C, ADOPTED JANUARY 5, 2017, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH THE NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (“NJSDA”) MODIFYING FEES TO BE PAID BY THE CITY FOR THE RELEASE OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS. (PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2018) Deferred 6PSF-c 020718Pass Video Video
17-1812 18.-cParking by Permit Sanford Avenue and Stuyvesant AvenueOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-14e, PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING IVY STREET, BOTH SIDES, BETWEEN SANDFORD AVENUE AND STUYVESANT AVENUE. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1923 18.-dMulti Stop Intersections - West Kinney Street and Howard StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING WEST KINNEY STREET AND HOWARD STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1925 18.-eMulti Stop Intersections - 16th Avenue and S.19th StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 16TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 19TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1926 18.-fStop Intersections Johnson Street and Hermon StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-1, STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING JOHNSON STREET AND HERMON STREET AS A STOP SIGN INTERSECTION. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
17-2094 18.-gMulti Stop Intersections Avon Ave and S. 11th StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING AVON AVENUE AND SOUTH 11TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
18-0149 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office along with the Law Department draft legislation putting restrictions and operations on the locations and sales of the new proposed State law legalizing cannabis distribution, similar to the board of Adjustment and the Alcoholic Beverage Control ordinances.Pass Not available
18-0150 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the City clerk’s Office send a letter to the New Jersey State Representatives to ensure that the City of Newark receives its fair share of tax revenues generated by the sale of legalized cannabisPass Not available
18-0151 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that City Clerk’s Office draft a resolution of support for the proposed legislation authorizing the issuance of drivers licenses to the undocumented immigrants.Pass Not available
18-0152 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Department of Public Works requesting that the abandoned property at 61 Cutler Street be cleaned and if warranted, cite the owner; the Governing Body further requests that streets surrounding the Kipp Newark Collegiate Academy at 129 Littleton Avenue be cleaned.Pass Not available
18-0156 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Administration requesting that the City of Newark enlist the aid of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) to assist in the cleaning of state and county roads, entrances and exits into the City, specifically Route 280, Route 21, New Jersey Turnpike, Chancellor Avenue, Lyons Avenue and Bloomfield AvenuePass Not available
18-0163 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the Fire Department review its present fire inspection licensing process which has created a backlog and placed the operations of numerous businesses in jeopardy.Pass Not available
18-0166 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works institute a process to clean the City’s sewer basins Citywide to eliminate and reduce the possibility of rodent infestations.Pass Not available
18-0167 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Works and the Newark Parking Authority, revisit the ticketing policy for street cleaning parking violations, especially when street sweeping will not be taking place.Pass Not available
18-0168 17M-i. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, initiate a traffic study for the streets in the area bounded by Chancellor Avenue and Lyons Avenue and Clinton Place to Leslie Street, where there are a large number of schools and children crossing these streets during early morning and evening rush hours.Pass Not available
18-0169 17M-j. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration make serious efforts to upgrade its heavy truck fleet.Pass Not available
18-0170 17M-k. MotionA motion extending sincere gratitude to Ms. Lynn Patton, for meeting with the residents of Millard Terrill Homes and allowing them the opportunity to express their concerns and objections to the proposed demolition of their longtime residence, by the Newark Housing Authority.Pass Not available