Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/18/2016 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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16-0837 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Bill Chappel, 73 James Street, Newark, NJ City planning. Appearing 2. Myles Zhang, 23 James Street, Newark, NJ No more surface parking. Appearing 3. Zamin Zhang, 23 James Street, Newark, NJ Stop destroying our city. Appearing 4. Andy Cohen, 291 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ Job creation. Not Appearing 5. Roger Schwartz, 109 Fresh Ponds Road, Monroe, NJ Eminent Domain for seizing toxic mortgage loans. Appearing 6. Carmen Santiago, 100 Summer Avenue, Newark, NJ Introducing the Newark City Council. Appearing 7. Sonia Vera, Verona Avenue, Newark, NJ “Lombardi Community Center”. Not Appearing. 8. Nelson “Butchie” Nieves, 166 North 6th St., Newark, NJ “Lombardi Community Center”. Not Appearing 9. Eric Martindale, 380 Mount Prospect Avenue, Nwk, NJ Community concerns. Appearing 10. Sergio Rodrigues, 119 Hamilton Street, Newark, NJ Newark - A great city to live, to work and to play. Appearing Late 11. James Powell, 108-136 Dr. MLK Blvd., Newark, NJ The Mosaic on the Passaic. Appearing 12. Opal R. Wright, 31 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ “American Recovery  Video Video
16-0739 15.-a ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes, March 17, 2016 and the Annual User Charge Apportionment Report 2015Pass Not available
16-0827 15.-b ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Minutes, April 28, 2016Pass Not available
16-0828 15.-c ReportCity of Newark Center for Court Innovation, Newark Community Solutions and Newark Youth Court, Quarterly Progress Report, January 1 - March 31, 2016Pass Not available
15-1071 16F-aOrdinance: Amending Title XV Solid Waste Management, Chapters 1 (Definitions) and 4 (Collection and Disposal) on Collection and Removal of Bulk Waste ItemsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV (SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT), CHAPTERS 1 (DEFINITIONS) AND 4 (COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL), OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, BY THE ADDITION OF NEW PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND REMOVAL OF BULK WASTE ITEMS.Pass Video Video
15-2153 16F-bTax Abatement Amendment Applications on File Jan 1OrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 23, FIVE-YEAR TAX EXEMPTION AND ABATEMENT OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, IS HEREBY AMENDED TO AUTHORIZE THE GRANTING OF ABATEMENTS AND EXEMPTIONS FOR APPLICATIONS ON FILE ON JANUARY 1, 2015 TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE 6PSF-g, OCTOBER 7, 2015.Pass Video Video
16-0801 16F-cAmending Newark Identification ProgramOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE II, CHAPTER 32 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, BY AMENDING THE CITY OF NEWARK IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS TO THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND AGENCIES.Pass Video Video
16-0005 16PSF-aAmendment to Constable OrdinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE III, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 12, ENTITLED CONSTABLES, TO ESTABLISH LIMITATIONS OF AUTHORITY, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED. Sponsors: Quintana/ Gonzalez Deferred 6PSF-a 042016 Deferred 6PSF-a 050416 Deferred 6PSF-a 061516Pass Video Video
16-0005 16PSF-aAmendment to Constable OrdinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE III, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 12, ENTITLED CONSTABLES, TO ESTABLISH LIMITATIONS OF AUTHORITY, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED. Sponsors: Quintana/ Gonzalez Deferred 6PSF-a 042016 Deferred 6PSF-a 050416 Deferred 6PSF-a 061516Pass Video Video
16-0607 16PSF-bOrdinance - Riverfront Park BondsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK (THE “CITY”), IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR FUNDING OF THE RIVERFRONT PARK EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $41,550,000.00, THEREFORE INCLUDING GRANTS EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,550,000.00 AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $25,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF. Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ Osborne Deferred 6PSF-c 050416 Deferred 6PSF-b 051816Pass Video Video
16-0620 16PSF-cOrdinance - Horizon Refunding BondsOrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE FUNDING OF A TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION OF THE CITY TO FUND PAYMENTS TO HORIZON BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEW JERSEY AND APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $17,000,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $17,000,000.00 REFUNDING BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. Deferred 6PSF-f 050416 Deferred 6PSF-c 051816Pass Video Video
15-1426 16PSF-dPSE&G Essex Switching StationOrdinanceTHIS ORDINANCE SECURES BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE “REDEVELOPMENT AREA BOND FINANCING LAW” AND THE LIEN HEREOF IN FAVOR OF THE OWNERS OF SUCH BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS IS A MUNICIPAL LIEN SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHER NON-MUNICIPAL LIENS HEREINAFTER RECORDED. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TAX EXEMPTION TO PSE&G URBAN RENEWAL ENTITY, LLC, THE OWNER OF A PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW UTILITY SWITCHING STATION, LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 17-53 ELEVENTH AVENUE AND 478-492 CENTRAL AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 1830, LOTS 1 AND 10 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 AND DETERMINING VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.Pass Video Video
15-2078 16PSF-eBus Lane Photo Enforcement Monitoring SystemsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 4, LIMITING USE OF STREETS TO CERTAIN VEHICLES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 23:4-5, PERMITTING A BUS LANE PHOTO ENFORCEMENT MONITORING SYSTEM, AND AMENDING APPENDIX TO TITLE XXIII, SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO INCREASE BUS LANE VIOLATION PENALTIES FROM $35.00 TO $50.00. Sponsors: Gonzalez/ JamesPass Video Video
16-0432 16PSF-fMulti-Way Stop-Pennington St & Hermon StOrdinanceAN 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 PENNINGTON STREET AND HERMON STREET, IN THE EAST WARD, AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION.Pass Video Video
16-0302 16PSF-gCAPC WS Reassignment of Existing LTTEOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING CONSENT TO CAPC WASHINGTON STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LLC’S ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS 450-460 WASHINGTON STREET AND IDENITIFED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 116, LOTS 62.02, 62.03, 62.04 AND 62.07 FROM LINCOLN PARK REDEVELOPMENT URBAN RENEWAL CORPORATION AND THE CONTINUATION OF THE TAX ABATEMENT FOR A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF TWELVE (12) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL UNITS LOCATED WITHIN SEPARATE FOUR (4) STORY TOWNHOUSES. (CENTRAL WARD). Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ GonzalezPass Video Video
16-0443 16PSF-hMontgomery St & Barclay St - Stop SignOrdinanceAN 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 MONTGOMERY STREET AND BARCLAY STREET A STOP SIGN INTERSECTION, IN THE CENTRAL WARD.Pass Video Video
16-0449 16PSF-iTraffic SignalsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:11-3, TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS BASED ON DESIGNATED TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLAN, 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 ADDITIONAL INTERSECTIONS.Pass Video Video
16-0696 16PSF-jTelephone Heights LTTEOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO TELEPHONE HEIGHTS URBAN RENEWAL ASSOCIATES, L.P., FOR THE REHABILITATION OF AN EXISTING AFFORDABLE PROJECT ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 176 AVON AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 2660, LOT 6, SOUTH WARD. Sponsors: James/ OsbornePass Video Video
16-0762 16PSF-kOrdinance: Amendment to the Honorary and Ceremonial Street Dedications/Designations regarding Historic DistrictsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 3, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, SECTION 3, HONORARY AND CEREMONIAL STREET DEDICATIONS; DESIGNATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR STREET DEDICATIONS OR DESIGNATIONS TO THE NEWARK LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL. Sponsors: Ramos/ CrumpPass Video Video
16-0763 16PSF-lOrdinance: Amendment to the Scope of Powers of the Newark Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission to include Ceremonial Street Dedications; Designations in Historic DistrictsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 3, NEWARK LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO AMEND THE SCOPE OF POWERS TO INCLUDE THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR A STREET DEDICATION OR DESIGNATION IN A HISTORIC DISTRICT. Sponsors: Ramos/ CrumpPass Video Video
16-0772 16PSF-mCreating DPW, Renaming NRS to DRCASS, & Amend Deps & ENG ResponsibilitiesOrdinanceORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 1, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, RENAMING THE DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES TO DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SENIOR SERVICES AND REORGANIZING AND AMENDING RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN THESE DEPARTMENTS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING. Sponsors: Amador/ JamesPass Video Video
16-0665 26PSF-nRNJ COURT ST LTTEOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-SEVEN (27) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO RNJ COURT URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE REHABILITATION AND REFINANCING OF A PROJECT CONSISTING OF TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-ONE (221) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 961-985 BROAD STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 111, LOT 75. Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ Crump Deferred 6PSF-n 051816Pass Video Video
16-0154 17R2-a2016 Catholic CharitiesResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Homeless prevention and rapid re-housing services Entity Name: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark Entity Address: 590 North 7th Street, Newark New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Funds accepted by 7R1-b November 5, 2015. Budget Insertion by 7R1-e December 16, 2015.Pass Video Video
16-0159 17R2-b2016-Integrity, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Homeless prevention and rapid re-housing services Entity Name: Integrity, Inc. Entity Address: 103 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $107,600.00 Funding Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Funds accepted by 7R1-b November 5, 2015. Budget Insertion by 7R1-e December 16, 2015.Pass Video Video
16-0323 17R3-aTri-Party Agreement with Trust for Public Land and Ironbound Community CorporationResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Pass Through Agreement Purpose: Joseph G. Minish Passaic River Waterfront Park and Historic Area a/k/a Minish Park a/k/a Newark Riverfront Park Entity Name: Trust for Public Land (“TPL”) and Ironbound Community Corporation (“ICC”) Entity Address: TPL-1 Washington Park, Suite 1401-H, Newark, New Jersey 07102; ICC - 317 Elm Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Grant Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program and Office of the Natural Resource Restoration Total Project Cost: $400,000.00 City Contribution: City funding granted to TPL for the project pursuant to Resolution 7R3-d(S) 042313, will provide $200,000.00 in matching funds Other Funding Source/Amount: $ Contract Period: completion of project Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable ContPass Video Video
16-0728 17R3-bConduct an Investigation on Area in Need of RedevelopmentResolutionDept/ 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 certain properties, the Study Area, is an “area in need of redevelopment” under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. List of Property: (ADDRESS/BLOCK/LOT/ADDITIONAL LOTS/WARD) 245-253 FOUNDRY ST/5005/1.01//EAST 221-243 FOUNDRY ST/5005/1.02//EAST 279 DOREMUS AVE/5005/3//EAST 275-279 AVENUE P/5005/15//EAST 191-241 AVENUE P/5006.01/1//EAST 41-65 DOREMUS AVE/5010/5//EAST 87-125 DOREMUS AVE/5010/7//EAST 127-167 DOREMUS AVE/5010/8//EAST 147-163 DOREMUS AVE/5010/21.01//EAST 125-145 DOREMUS AVE/5010-21.02//EAST 67-85 DOREMUS AVE/5010/32//EAST 293-317 ROANOKE AVE/5010/34//EAST 319-351 ROANOKE AVE/5010/35//EAST 20-84 DOREMUS AVE/5011/1//EAST 8-18 DOREMUS AVE/5011/1.01//EAST 86-126 DOREMUS AVE/5011/8/8-A,8-B/EAST 128-146 DOREMUS AVE/5011/10/10-A/EAST 148-182 DOREMUS AVE/5011/12/12-A,14/EAST 184-188 DOREMUS AVE/50Pass Video Video
16-0528 17R3-cFunding Agreement between the City and Newark CEDCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - [Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services] Purpose: Continue to implement the various initiatives, goals and programs in furtherance of economic development and redevelopment activities including providing $3,000,000.00 in funding to carry out the administration and management of the City’s Urban Enterprise Zone Program Entity Name: Newark Community Economic Development Corporation Entity Address: 111 Mulberry Street, Market Street LL Suite, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,000,000.00 Funding Source: Urban Enterprise Zone Contract Period: September 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: The City will be receiving $1,082.93 per month for use of CitPass Video Video
16-0444 17R4-aNewark Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Action PlanResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Adopting a Policy Purpose: Adopt and Support the City of Newark’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Action Plan, dated February 2016 Additional Information: Deferred 7R4-a 050416 Deferred 7R4-a 051816 .Pass Video Video
16-0506 17R4-bComplete Streets Design Guidelines and Implementation Plan.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Adopting a Policy Purpose: The City of Newark amends the Complete Streets Policy to include the Complete Streets Design Guidelines and Implementation Plan. Additional Information: Amend Resolution 7R4-D adopted on September 6, 2012 Deferred 7R4-b 050416 Deferred 7R4-b 051816 .Pass Video Video
16-0183 17R5-a2016 Cash Management Plan and Bank DepositoriesResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Designating bank depositories/adopting Cash Management Plan Entity Name/Address: BANK DEPOSITORIES: TD Bank, 105 Mulberry St., Newark, New Jersey 07102 City National Bank, 900 Broad St., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Santander Bank, 905 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 J.P. Morgan Chase, 570 Broad St. Suite 110, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Crown Bank, 174 Ferry St., Newark, New Jersey 07105 Wells Fargo, 550 Broad ST., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Garden State Community Bank, 36 Pacific St., Newark, New Jersey 07105 PNC Bank, 1140 Raymond Blvd., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Bank of America, 790 Broad St., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Citibank, 721 Broad St., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Banco Popular, 500 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Investors Savings Bank, 184 Ferry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Valley National Bank, 1455 Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 N.J. Cash Management Fund, 50 West State Street, 9th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08608-0290 BROKER-DEALERS: BankPass Video Video
16-0617 17R5-bStipulation of Settlement for Tax AppealsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) Covenant House New Jersey, Inc. /279-281 Halsey Street/96/6/Central/$193,500/2010/-$6,153.30 Covenant House New Jersey, Inc. /279-281 Halsey Street/96/6/Central/$258,000/2011/-$8,586.24 Covenant House New Jersey, Inc. /279-281 Halsey Street/96/6/Central/$258,000/2012/-$8,906.16 Covenant House New Jersey, Inc. /279-281 Halsey Street/96/6/Central/$225,500/2013/-$6,659.02 NJ Telecom Exchange Acquisition LLC/401-403 McCarter Highway/902/18/East/$614,200/2013/-$0 NJ Telecom Exchange Acquisition LLC/401-403 McCarter Highway/902/18/East/$614,200/2014/-$0 NJ Telecom Exchange Acquisition LLC/401-403 McCarter Highway/902/18/East/$614,200/2015/-$0 NJ Telecom Exchange Acquisition LLC/393-397 McCarter Highway/902/22/East/$55,100/2013/-$0 NJ Telecom Exchange Acquisition LLC/393-397 McCarter Highway/902/22/East/$55,100/2014/-$0 NJ Telecom Exchange Acquisition LLC/393-397Pass Video Video
16-0709 17R5-cResolution making Application to LFB - NJEIT Emergency GeneratorsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): NJEIT Emergency Generators for Pump Station Amount to be Financed: $5,000,000.00 Funding Source: NJEIT Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): June 8, 2016 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 58:11B-9(a), 40A:3-4 AND 40A:2-26(e) IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY’S NJEIT EMERGENCY GENERATORS FOR PUMP STATIONS PROJECT Additional Information: City of Newark is required to adhere to EPA Administrative Order No.SDWA-02-2016-8048 (Attached)Pass Video Video
16-0349 17R7-aWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Donald Stabile)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2012-23441 Claimant: Donald Stabile Claimant's Attorney: Davis, Saperstein & Salomon Attorney's Address: 375 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Settlement Amount: $145,542.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, May 17, 2016Pass Video Video
16-0635 17R7-bWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Jorge Quirola)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2003-3442 Claimant: Jorge Quirola Claimant's Attorney: Nicholas Goldblatt Attorney's Address: 42 Bridge Street, Metuchen, New Jersey 08840 Settlement Amount: $71,342.50 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, May 17, 2016Pass Video Video
16-0726 17R7-cWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Wendell Adamson)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2007-4892 Claimant: Wendell Adamson Claimant's Attorney: William J. Scherrman, Esq. Attorney's Address: 9 Commerce Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102-3901 Settlement Amount: $120,150.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, May 17, 2016Pass Video Video
16-0835 17R9-arev. goodwin GCJResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Designation Honoree: Reverend Hannibal Goodwin Date(s): TBD Official Street Name(s): State Street and Broad Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Reverend Hannibal Goodwin Plaza Sponsor: Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0854 17R9-bResolution: Urging the release of an updated NJ Water Supply Master PlanResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging/Supporting Purpose: Supporting the release of an update to the New Jersey Water Supply Master Plan. Sponsor: Council member, John Sharpe James Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0855 17R9-cResolution: Support of the Highland Water Protection and Planning ActResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging/Supporting Purpose: Supporting the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act and the Highlands Regional Master Plan. Sponsor: Council member, John Sharpe James Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0841 17R9-dResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (5/18/16)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Kathleen E. Crichlow “Kitty”, former City of Newark employee Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Muriel Burnett Lewis Lovell Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Seaman, Marcus S. Rodriguez, Hospital Man, Navy SEAL, United States Navy.Pass Video Video
16-0839 17R9-eResolution: Recognizing and Commending (5/18/16)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Dr. Marc Holzer, Founding Dean, School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) 2. Rev. Msgr. Anselm Nwaorgu, Ph.D., Outgoing Coordinator of IGBO Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Newark 3. Individuals during the 8th Meritorious Dominican Awards 4. Sister Wimphrey Jenkins, Mother of Union Chapel AME Church, “Mother’s Day Program” 5. Sister Dora Letterlough, Mother of Union Chapel AME Church, “Mother’s Day Program” 6. Sister Sarah Finch, Mother of Union Chapel AME Church, “Mother’s Day Program” 7. New Salem Baptist Church, 80th Anniversary, 1936-2016 Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 8. Cadets for the Newark Explorers Post 2308 Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 9. Professor Don Jacobs, Purple Dragon International School of Martial Arts “40th Anniversary” Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 10. Ms. Eleanor Glover, longtime volunteer, New Hope Community Feeding Program of the New Hope Baptist Church 11. Naazir Jackson, Newark FirefighterPass Video Video
16-0594 17R12-aCharlotteburg Reservoir Dam Foundation Drain Flushing - National Water Main Cleaning Co.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Charlotteburg Reservoir Dam Foundation Drain Flushing Contract No. 06-WS2016 Entity Name: National Water Main Cleaning Co. Entity Address: 1806 Newark Turnpike, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $114,450.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: 60 Calendar days from Notice to Proceed 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: Five (5) Bids Received: Four (4)Pass Video Video
16-0628 17R7-d (as)Gallegos SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-985-14 Claimant: Mercy Gallegos Claimant's Attorney: Mark T. McMenamy, Esq. Attorney's Address: Bressler, Amery & Ross, 325 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 Settlement Amount: $60,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, May 17, 2016Pass Not available
16-0747 17R7-e (as)Keith Issac v. City of Newark ESX-L-1462-15ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-1462-15 Claimant: Keith Isaac Claimant's Attorney: Berkowitz, Lichstein, Kuritsky, Glasullo, Gross, LLC Attorney's Address: 75 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Settlement Amount: $380,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, May 17, 2016Pass Not available
16-0875 17R9-f (as)Introduction of 2016 BudgetResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2016 Annual Municipal Budget for the City of Newark Purpose: Introduction Amount: $638,668,718.23 Budget Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Additional Information:Pass Not available
16-0710 18.-aNJEIT Emergency Generator OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY GENERATORS FOR PUMP STATIONS AND APPROPRIATING $5,000,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO FINANCE THE SAME.Pass Video Video
16-0757 18.-bCaribbean- Commission - EtwarooAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Molly Etwaroo Address: 290 North 12th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0817 18.-cCivilian Complaint Review Board - AliAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Civilian Complaint Review Board Name of Appointee: Dr. Bryant Ali Address: 276 - 280 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07112 Appointment Term: 1-year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Representative from Newark Anti Violence Coalition (NAVC)Pass Not available
16-0818 18.-dCivilian Complaint Review Board- AuffantAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Civilian Complaint Review Board Name of Appointee: Charles I. Auffant, Esq. Address: 754 Parker Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0820 18.-eCivilian Complaint Review Board- RobinsonAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Civilian Complaint Review Board Name of Appointee: Richard H. Robinson Address: 1049 Lorraine Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07083 Appointment Term: 1-year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Representative from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)Pass Not available
16-0821 18.-fCivilian Complaint Review Board - JenkinsAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Civilian Complaint Review Board Name of Appointee: Wesley N. Jenkins Address: 71 Quitman Street, Apt 2-B, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Municipal Council designeePass Not available
16-0822 18.-gCivilian Complaint Review Board- RiveraAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Civilian Complaint Review Board Name of Appointee: Jimmy Rivera Address: 356 Ridge Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Municipal Council designeePass Not available
16-0823 18.-hCivilian Complaint Review Board- MonterrosaAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Civilian Complaint Review Board Name of Appointee: Victor Monterrosa, Jr. Address: 18 Globe Street, Apt. 1, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Appointment Term: 1-year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Representative from Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC)Pass Not available
16-0824 18.-iCivilian Complaint Review Board- AlstonAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Civilian Complaint Review Board Name of Appointee: Annette M. Alston Address: 20 Colleen Street, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: 1-year term commencing upon Confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Representative from People’s Organization for Progress (POP) Deferred 8-i 051816Pass Not available
16-0838 18.-jCivilian Complaint Review Board- KyleAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Civilian Complaint Review Board Name of Appointee: Portia Allen-Kyle Address: 555 Mount Prospect Avenue, Apt. 10-C, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: 1-year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Representative from American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Pass Video Video
16-0830 18.-k (as)BUDGET APPROPRIATION CAP BANK for 2016OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR A “CAP” ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK for 2016 (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14).Pass Not available
17-1258 17m-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety begin a strict enforcement of the City’s prohibition restricting overnight parking by commercial vehicles on City streets, especially in residential neighborhoods.Pass Not available
17-1298 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals review the one hour parking restrictions currently in effect for the business corridors on Bloomfield Avenue between Lake Street and Mt. Prospect Avenue.Pass Not available
17-1302 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting the Newark Parking Authority (NPA) provide to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, an update on the Authority’s proposed installation of new parking meters along the Bloomfield Avenue corridor.Pass Not available
17-1303 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the process which will allow authorized staff members of the Municipal Council to receive training as code enforcement officers.Pass Not available
17-1304 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety begin an immediate ticket and/or tow operation on Passaic Street to deter the large number of tractor trailers utilizing the street as an illegal overnight truck stop.Pass Not available
17-1305 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office contact the City’s current recycling vendor regarding the debris left in the street after pick-up.Pass Not available
17-1306 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office contact the Department of Economic and Housing Development and have them make a presentation to the Municipal Council with information on the mural project for Route 21, including the type of art and the artists chosen.Pass Not available
17-1307 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office contact New Jersey Transit and the Division of Traffic and Signals regarding the need for lights being placed under all bridges in both directions of the Ironbound.Pass Not available
17-1308 17M-i. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Economic and Housing Development should include the Municipal council, specifically Council Member Amador, regarding all mural conversations and preparations.Pass Not available
17-1309 17M-j. MotionA motion requesting that a letter be sent to New Jersey Transit and Amtrak regarding the need to rehabilitate the tower across from Don Pepe’s Restaurant.Pass Not available
17-1310 17M-k. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering notify Public Service Electric and Gas (PSEG) on the number of street light outages on Grafton Avenue at the Riverside Villas Apartment Complex.Pass Not available
17-1311 17M-l. MotionA motion requesting that a letter be sent to New Jersey Transit and the Division of Code Enforcement regarding the removal of graffiti on the guardrails and banners on the bridge over Route 280, between First Street and Orange Street.Pass Not available
17-1312 17M-m. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office contact New Jersey Transit and the Division of Traffic and Signals regarding the need for lights being placed under the overpasses connecting Route 21 to New Jersey Railroad Avenue; Lafayette and Emmett Streets.Pass Not available
17-1313 17M-n. MotionA motion recognizing and commending the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services for the outstanding job the Department’s personnel did in removing the debris on Wilson Avenue and Stockton Street that had accumulated from the influx of homeless people and assisting the Police and Health Departments in the safe and humanitarian removal of the homeless population living in the illegal encampment.Pass Not available