Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/3/2013 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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13-0592 15.-aMarch 14, 2013 Minutes for Board of AdjustmentReportMinutes for the Regular Meeting of the Newark Board of Adjustment, Newark, New Jersey, March 14, 2013.Pass Not available
13-0593 15.-b2011 Audit ReportReportSamuel Klein and Company, Summary of the 2011 Audit of the City of Newark.Pass Not available
13-0594 15.-cJanuary 17, 2013 Joint Meeting minutesReportA meeting of the Joint Meeting was held on January 17, 2013 at the Maplewood Municipal Building at 4:00 p.m.Pass Not available
13-0595 15.-d ReportThe 2012 certified audit for Hayes Associates 2003 Urban Renewal, LP.Pass Not available
13-0596 15.-e ReportThe 2012 certified audit for Stella 2004 Urban Renewal Associates, LP.Pass Not available
13-0598 15.-f ReportThe 2012 certified audit for Spruce 2005 Urban Renewal, LP.Pass Not available
13-0600 15.-g ReportThe 2012 certified audit for Prince 2004 Associates, LP.Pass Not available
13-0602 15.-h ReportThe 2012 certified audit for JS 2002 Urban Renewal, LP.Pass Not available
13-0603 15.-i ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Commission Meeting, Wednesday, February 27, 2013.Pass Not available
13-0604 15.-j ReportFinancial Statement (with Supplementary Information) and Independent Auditor’s Report dated December 31, 2012 prepared by CohnReznick, LLP. Associates 368, L.L.C. Bakery Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P. Cherry Tree Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P. Roseville Commons, L.P. Springfield Commons Urban Renewal Associates, L.P. Telephone Heights Urban Renewal Associates, L.P. Wakeman Avenue Urban Renewal Associates,L.P. West Side Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P.Pass Not available
13-0055 26PSF-aThirty (30) Tax Abatement- Rector StreetOrdinanceORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH 36-54 RECTOR URBAN RENEWAL LLC AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE BY THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY) IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO GENERATE UP TO $5,000,000 IN PROJECT COSTS, AND DETERMINING VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Deferred 6PSF-e 022013/Public Hearing Open Note: Public Hearing to be held on March 20, 2013 Deferred 6PSF-c 032013/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 040313/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-0311 16PSF-bBLCSIDOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE SOUTH WARD OF THE CITY WHICH INCLUDES AREAS ALONG BERGEN STREET, LYONS AVENUE AND CLINTON AVENUE TO BE KNOWN AS THE BLC SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Deferred 6PSF-b 040313/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
12-2310 36PSF-cADDED STARTER: NJPAC RAB OrdinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH TWO CENTER STREET URBAN RENEWAL, L.L.C., C/O DRANOFF PROPERTIES, INC., 3180 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19104, AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE BY THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY) IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO GENERATE UP TO $1,000,000 IN PROJECT COSTS, AND DETERMINING VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Deferred 6PSF-d 010313/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 011613/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 020613/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 022013/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 032013/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a (s) 032613/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-c 040313/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-c 041713/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 050113/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-a 051513 Tabled 6PSF-a 052213 (DS/LQ) Due to advertising, Public Hearing will be held at the November 18, 2013, Regular Meeting.Pass Not available
12-2270 16PSF-dLease of City Property to Aspira, Inc.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND ASPIRA, INC. of New Jersey, 390 broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104, FOR THE PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS 195-205 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, BLOCK 536, LOT 1, FOR THE SUM OF ONE ($1.00) PER YEAR FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2013 TO DECEMBER 31, 2013, with an option to renew annually for up to five (5) years, terminating not later than December 31, 2018, subject to the annual approval of the City of Newark Municipal Council. ( NORTH WARD) NOTE: Public Hearing to be held on April 17, 2013Pass Not available
12-2254 17R1-aCommunity Loan Fund NSP2 AmendResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution 7R3-D-(AS) 050510 , funding agreement Purpose: Amend NSP2 Agreement with Community Loan Fund of New Jersey, Inc. to provide additional funding of reprogrammed funds in the amount of $702,663.29 , allow entity to use unexpended loan loss reserve balance of $195,000.00 and extend the termination date of said Agreement to August 11, 2013 Entity Name: Community Loan Fund of New Jersey, Inc. Entity Address: 108 Church Street, 3rd FL, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Grant Amount: $1,320,163.29 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Contract Period: February 11, 2010 through August 11, 2013 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) AdditPass Not available
13-0370 17R1-bTE# W2 Water Utility for Month of AprilResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Provide funds for the operating expenses of the Water Utility for April 2013 Funding Source: City of Newark/Water Utility Appropriation Amount: $6,881,139.00 Budget Year: 2013 Contract Period: : April 1, 2013 through April 30, 2013 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 # NA Operating Agency: Water Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
13-0433 17R1-cTE # 24 FY 2013 Local Safety Program - Broad Street and South Street Pedestrian Safety ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY 2013 Local Safety Program - Broad Street and South Street Pedestrian Safety Project (East Ward) Funding Source: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Appropriation Amount: $500,000.00 Budget Year: 2013 Contract Period: 24 months from the date of federal authorization for the project 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: N/A Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R4-a 020613 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Failed 7R1-c 040313 Failed 7R1-b 041713 Failed 7R1-b 050113Fail Not available
13-0437 17R1-dTE # 25 2011 Clean Communities ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: 2011 Clean Communities Program (City-wide). Funding Source: N.J. Department of Environmental Protection Agency Appropriation Amount: $327,986.78 Budget Year: 2013 Contract Period: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013 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 7R10-c 020613 Operating Agency: Neighborhood and Recreational Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
13-0213 17R1-ePAINT, PAINTING TOOLS AND SUPPLIESResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Paint, Painting Tools and Supplies Entity Name(s)/Address(s): if long list- See below Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $95,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Departments of Engineering, Neighborhood and Recreational Services, and Water & Sewer Utilities Contract Period: To be established for a term not to exceed two (2) years Contract Basis: (x ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: 1. Ricciardi Bros., Inc., 1915 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 2. Siperstein Fords Paint, 372 New Brunswick Avenue, Fords, New Jersey 08869 3. Hudson Building Supply d/b/a Clearview Paint Supply, 20-11Francis Lewis Blvd., Whitestone, New York 11357 Additional Information: Bids solicited: Ten (10) Bids recPass Not available
13-0240 17R1-fData Communications EquipmentResolutionDept. / Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # 83083 & 83081 Purpose: Data Communications Equipment Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Cisco Systems Inc., 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, California 95134 2. Hewlett Packard Company, 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, California 94304 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $800,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Police Department and the Emergency Operations Center Grant Program FY10 Contract Period: Upon Authorization by Municipal Council - May 31, 2014, inclusive of extensions by the state Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-0326 17R1-gBLOCKS, CONCRETEResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Blocks, Concrete Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Clayton Block Co., Inc., Post Office Box 3015, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 (1355 Campus Parkway, Wall, New Jersey 07753) Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $80,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Departments of Engineering and Water & Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years 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: Bids solicited: Seven (7) Bids received: One (1) Bids rejected One (1) Bids re-solicited: Four (4) Bids received: Zero (0) Bids re-solicited: Seven (7) Bids received: One (1)Pass Not available
12-1724 17R4-aChange Odr #2 Hayes Park E.-Solutions ArchResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Amendment #2 - Design and Construction Administration/Management for the Hayes Park East Renovation Project Entity Name: Solutions Architecture, LLC. Entity Address: 81 Clay Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 2, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Increase Contract Amount by $4,960.00 from $175,500.00 to $180,460.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Engineering Budget Contract Period: Amend the term of the contract from August 30, 2011 through August 29, 2012 to August 30, 2011 to August 28, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( x ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( x ) n/a Addition Information: Resolution 7R4-e 061511 Contract #03-2011PS Invitation: Director of Engineering, April 2, 2013Pass Not available
13-0486 17R4-bWilson Ave Traffic SignalsResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Installation of Traffic Signals Entity Name: FAI-GON Electric Inc. Entity Address: 140 11th Street, , Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 Contract Amount: $673,998.35 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Grant Funding and City of Newark Capital Budget Contract Period: 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed 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: Contract No.09-2011(R), Wilson Avenue Intersection Improvements Bids Solicited: Bids Received: 3 Bids Withdrawn: 1 Bids Rejected: 2 Bids Re-Solicited: Bids Received: 4Pass Not available
13-0224 17R4-c (as)ADDED STARTER: Official Unique Address designation of "Two Riverfront Plaza" - Panansonic Coporation of North AmericaResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Unique Address Designation Purpose: Designating official address of a building Present Address Designation: Address/Block/Lot: 826-836 McCarter Highway Rear/136/63.02 New Address Designation: Address/Block/Lot: Two Riverfront Plaza 136/63.02. Additional Information: As required by 9-1-1 Locatable Address Ordinance Site of Panasonic Corporate Office BuildingPass Not available
13-0233 17R5-a13-0233 Professional Services Contract -Fortitude Business SolutionsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: EUS Contract Purpose: Water and Sewer Debt Collection Services Entity Name: Fortitude Business Solutions, LLC. Entity Address: One Timber Way, Suite 200, Daphne, Alabama, 36527 Contract Amount: 15% of debt collected Funding Source: Past due revenue collected Contract Period: 365 days from formal Notice to Proceed with an option to extend for one (1) year Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ([ ]) Prof. Ser. ( X ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open (X ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Proposals Received: 9 No City of Newark budget funds required as vendor is paid a percentage of the monies collected Deferred 7R5-a (s) 032613Fail Not available
13-0233 17R5-a13-0233 Professional Services Contract -Fortitude Business SolutionsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: EUS Contract Purpose: Water and Sewer Debt Collection Services Entity Name: Fortitude Business Solutions, LLC. Entity Address: One Timber Way, Suite 200, Daphne, Alabama, 36527 Contract Amount: 15% of debt collected Funding Source: Past due revenue collected Contract Period: 365 days from formal Notice to Proceed with an option to extend for one (1) year Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ([ ]) Prof. Ser. ( X ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open (X ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Proposals Received: 9 No City of Newark budget funds required as vendor is paid a percentage of the monies collected Deferred 7R5-a (s) 032613Pass Not available
13-0318 17R7-aSettlement Agreement and Release (Marion and Charles Jorgensen)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-8481-11 Claimant: Marion and Charles Jorgensen Claimant's Attorney: Steven I. Greene, Esq. Attorney's Address: 1061 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 Settlement Amount: $55,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund/General Liability Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, April 2, 2013 Failed 7R7-a 040313Fail Not available
13-0228 27R7-bSettlement - Sheronda Smalls Docket No. 11-2572 (PGS)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: 11-2572 (PGS) Claimant: Sheronda Smalls Claimant's Attorney: Nathaniel M. Davis Attorney's Address: Military Park Building, 60 Park Place, Suite 208, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $50,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund/Personal Injury (025 25T 5T25 96320) Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, April 2, 2013 Failed 7R7-b 040313Fail Not available
13-0574 27R7-c (as)Settlement - Axion of New Jersey, LLC - March 13, 2013ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Amendment to Settlement of Pre-Suit Demand for Payment Resolution 7R7-b December 5, 2012 and Settlement of a Demand for Payment for Services Rendered for the period October 2012 through March 4, 2013 Docket No.: None - Pre-suit Settlement Claimant: Axion of New Jersey, LLC, One Gateway Center, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 Claimant's Attorney: Daniel Gammerman, Esq. Attorney's Address: 6800 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 110W, Syosset, New York, 11791 Settlement Amount: $505,705.30 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget, Department of Child and Family Well Being Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, April 2, 2013 Failed 7R7-c (as) 040313 No Action Taken 7R7-a (s) 040913Fail Not available
13-0446 17R9-aConstable Appointment CanonResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve warrants and subpoenas Name of Appointee: Heberto Anthony Canon Address: 474 Summer Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of the Constable Bond to its expiration, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable BondPass Not available
13-0447 17R9-bConstable Appointment HogueResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve warrants of removal, lockouts, repossessions Name of Appointee: Harrison Hogue Address: 34 Dassing Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of the Constable Bond to its expiration, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Ronald C. Rice Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable BondPass Not available
13-0499 17R9-cstate of central ward addressResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: State of the Central Ward Address Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Science Park High School Auditorium, 260 Norfolk Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Event Date(s): Tuesday, April 9, 2013 Event Time: 6:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Darrin S. SharifPass Not available
13-0573 17R9-d ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Attesting by the Municipal Council review of City Audit Purpose: Comply with Local Finance Board Regulations City Audit Year: 2011 Additional Information: (*CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION AND MUNICIPAL COUNCIL'S AFFIDAVIT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD)Pass Not available
13-0631 17R9-e ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Vice President Anibal Ramos, Jr. 1. Mr. Simon Jenkins 2. Police Director Samuel Demaio and the members of the Newark Police Departments Special Investigative Unit and Fugitive Squad Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 3. Rancho Folclorico Barcuense Sponsored by Council Member Mildred C. Crump 4. Claudette Colvin 5. Mother Esther Sanders Cephas 100th birthday 6. Honorees at the Third Annual African Women’s Day Celebration on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 7. Leonor Jimenez, Representative of Citizens Complaints, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Division of Billing and Customer Service 8. 2013 participants for the 26th Anniversary of the Hispanic Youth Showcase Special “Images/imagines” on Sunday, March 17, 2013 Sponsored by Council Member Ronald C. Rice 9. Students of the 2013 West Side High School Fall & Winter Sports 1st Awards Banquet on Friday, April 5, 2013 in the City Hall RotundaPass Not available
13-0632 17R9-f ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Mildred C. Crump 1. Novella F. Melton Sponsored by Council Member Darrin S. Sharif 2. Calvin Henry Jackson, Jr. 3. Callie “Ann” Dails 4. Michael Fernandez, Jr. 5. Remigio Gomez 6. Reginald A. Mickens 7. Ronnie Melvin Cowart 8. Deaconess Odessa G. Miller 9. Denie M. “Denise” Taylor 10. Jerome L. Spears, Sr.Pass Not available
13-0547 17R9-g (as)Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - State of the West Ward Address (2013)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual State of the West Ward Address Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Speedway Avenue School, 701 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 (Auditorium, Music Room, and Dance Studio) Event Date(s): Thursday, April 4, 2013 Event Time: 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Ronald C. RicePass Not available
13-0607 17R9-h (as)west ward community eventResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Grand Opening of the West Ward Economic Development Corporation and West Ward Clean as a Community Event Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Speedway Avenue School, (Parking Lot and Cafeteria) 701 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Event Date(s): Saturday, April 13, 2013 Event Time: 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Ronald C. RicePass Not available
13-0649 17R9-i (as) ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging action Purpose: Urging Appraisal Systems to continue to meet with Newark Property owners pass their announced deadline. Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-0239 17R12-aSilvestre 12 0239ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water & Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Overpayment on Water and Sewer Account Number 45228 Entity Name: Manuel Silvestre Entity Address: 699 North 8th Street, Newark, New Jersey07107 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As 882-884 Broad Street / 9000 / N/A /East Ward Amount of Refund: $1,061.64 Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-1644 17M-a.Motion - Debt Collection ExpertiseMotionA motion requesting that the Administration utilize the debt collection expertise of the Tax Collector’s Office to assist the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities in its efforts to collect the outstanding water/sewer arrears currently estimated at over $20,000,000.00 dollars.Pass Not available
13-1645 17M-b.Motion - Request for Ordinance establishing security for establishments opened after 12:00 a.m.MotionA motion requesting that the Law Department craft legislation that requires establishments that are open past 12:00 A.M. to have armed security personnel on premises; further, requesting that the Law Department seek the input and recommendations of the Mayor, Municipal Council and Police Director when it establishes the parameters of said ordinance.Pass Not available
13-1646 17M-c.Motion - Forensic Audit for use of funds Community and Economci Development Dedicated Trust FundMotionA motion requesting that the Administration perform a forensic audit/investigation into the use of the funds deposited in the community and economic development dedicated trust fund.Pass Not available
13-1650 17M-d.Motion - Police Traffic Policy during events at Prudential CenterMotionA motion requesting that the Police Department review its traffic policy during events at the Prudential Center that perceptively accommodates out-of-City patrons attending the events, at the expense of Newark residents.Pass Not available
13-1651 17M-e.Motion - Security Checks for Crossing GuardsMotionA motion requesting that the Police Department advise the Governing Body as to whether the hiring and assignment of crossing guards assigned and hired to work at charter schools require police background checks and if said checks are being performed by the Newark Police Department.Pass Not available
13-1652 17M-f.Motion - Security Cameras in all City-owned propertiesMotionA motion requesting that the Administration consider the installation of security cameras in all City-owned properties, especially City Hall, to enhance monitoring and security efforts.Pass Not available
13-1653 17M-g.Motion - Status of Surveillance Cameras to deter illegal dumpingMotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services provide the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, the status of the surveillance cameras posted for deterring illegal dumping.Pass Not available
13-1654 17M-h.Motion - Illegal dumping in North Ward (4th & Abington Avenues)MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services monitor the illegal dumping taking place in the North Ward, especially in the vicinity of Fourth and Abington Avenues.Pass Not available
13-1655 17M-i.Motion - Plan to address citywide graffiti cleanupMotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services provide the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, its plan to address graffiti cleanup throughout the City, especially on commercial properties located on Broadway, Verona Avenue, Summer Avenue and Elliott Street.Pass Not available
13-1647 17M-j.Motion - Switching StationMotionA motion expressing the Municipal Council’s objection to Public Service Electric and Gas Company’s (PSE&G) plan to build an electrical switching station in the densely populated part of the City bounded by Central Avenue, 11th Avenue, Littleton Avenue and South 7th Street.Pass Not available
12-2058 18.-a OrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT RIGHTS IN PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 152 PASSAIC STREET (BLOCK 437, LOT 1), 112-150 PASSAIC STREET (BLOCK 519, LOT 2) AND 87-101 RIVERSIDE AVENUE (BLOCK 674, LOT 5) BY NEGOTIATED PURCHASE OR EMINENT DOMAIN IN ORDER TO INSTALL AND THEREAFTER MAINTAIN AND OPERATE COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PROPERTIESPass Not available
13-0489 18.-bRight-of-way dedication for Lafayette St and Mulberry stOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AS PUBLIC STREETS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY FROM THE NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY PORTIONS OF LAFAYETTE STREET AND MULBERRY STREET, AS CONSTRUCTED AND LOCATED IN BLOCKS 866 AND 867Pass Not available
13-0078 18.-c OrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT RIGHTS IN 103-109 RIVERSIDE AVENUE (BLOCK 725, LOTS 1.01 AND 1.02) FOR SUM OF $2,500.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OR ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES TO EXECUTE EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTY OWNERPass Not available
13-0317 18.-d15Yr Tax Abatement 163 Clifford Street, Block 974 Lot 11.07OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNER OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 163 Clifford Street, Block 974 and Lot 11.07 (East Ward)] Name of Owner: Clifford Street Associates, LLC- Architect's Certification - $185,000.00 SILOT $ 3,700.00- Purchase Price - $ 25,000.00(land only) - 3 Family new construction Architect - Rui Amaral - Contractor - IBN Construction Co., Inc. Certificate of Occupancy: August 20, 2012 Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-0321 18.-d25Yr. Tax Abatement 165-167 Clifford StreetOrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNER OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 165-167 Clifford Street, Block 974 and Lot 11.08 ( East Ward)] Name of Owner: Clifford Street Associates, LLC - Architect's Certification - $185,000.00 SILOT $ 3,700.00- Purchase Price - $ 25,000.00(land only) - 3 Family new construction Architect - Rui Amaral - Contractor - IBN Construction, Co., Inc. Certificate of Occupancy: August 20, 2012 Additional Information:Pass Not available