Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/4/2018 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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18-0393 15.-a ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Research and Information Unit, Room 415, Monthly Financial Report, February 2018Pass Not available
18-0394 15.-b ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing Minutes, January 11, 2018Pass Not available
18-0395 15.-c ReportBoard of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Meeting Minutes, January 22, 2018Pass Not available
18-0396 15.-d ReportEmployees’ Retirement System Organizational Board Meeting Minutes, January 18, 2018 and Board Meeting Minutes, December 21, 2017, January 18, 2018 and February 15, 2018Pass Not available
18-0397 15.-e ReportEmployees’ Retirement System of the City of Newark, Actuarial Valuation, December 31, 2015Pass Not available
18-0398 15.-f ReportEmployee’ Retirement System of the City of Newark Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB 68) Actuarial Valuation, December 31, 2015Pass Not available
18-0399 15.-g ReportBoard of Taxicab Commissioners, Minutes, December 7, 2017 and January 11, 2018Pass Not available
18-0400 15.-h ReportNewark Museum, Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes, February 15, 2017Pass Not available
18-0441 15.-i ReportNewark Landmark & Historic Preservation, Meeting Minutes, March 14, 2018Pass Not available
18-0442 15.-j ReportAssociates 368, LLC., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0443 15.-k ReportCherry Tree Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0444 15.-l Report50-60 Columbia Street Urban Renewal LLC., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0445 15.-m ReportDowntown Partners II, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0446 15.-n ReportRoseville Commons, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0447 15.-o ReportSpringfield Commons Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0448 15.-p ReportSpringfield Village Senior Residences, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0449 15.-q ReportThree Penn Plaza Property Holdings Urban Renewal, LLC., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0450 15.-r ReportNewark Community Economic Development Corporation, Financial Report for Board of Directors Meeting, October 31, 2017Pass Not available
18-0451 15.-s ReportNewark Community Economic Development Corporation, Financial Report for Board of Directors Meeting, February 28, 2018Pass Not available
18-0452 15.-t ReportFleet 216 Market Street Urban Renewal, LLC., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017Pass Not available
18-0310 16PSF-aOrdinance: Amendment to the FQHC Board of CommissionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND AGENCIES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CLARIFYING THE AUTHORITY OF THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER BOARD OF COMMISSION TO BE CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW. Deferred 6PSF-a 040418Pass Video Video
18-0344 16PSF-b4th Amendment to the Living Downtown PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO “THE NEWARK LIVING DOWNTOWN PLAN” TO INCLUDE BLOCK 125, LOT 96 (FORMERLY LOTS 84-88, 91-94, 96, AND 108), COMMONLY KNOWN AS 22-34 EAST PARK STREET. (CENTRAL WARD) PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE SPECIAL MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018. Deferred 6PSF-b 040418Pass Video Video
18-0195 16PSF-cOrdinance: Priave Sale of Land for Pulaski Skyway Rehabilitation ProjectOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRIVATE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN TAX BLOCK 5001.01, LOT 3, ALSO DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 105A AND EASEMENTS E105B, E105C, E105D AND UER105E AS INDICATED ON THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT AND MAP ENTITLED “PARCELS 105A, E105B, E105C, E105D AND UER105E” TO THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE COMPLETION OF PULASKI SKYWAY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13 (b)(1), FOR THE SUM OF SIXTEEN THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($16,600.00). (EAST WARD) PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE SPECIAL MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018. Deferred 6PSF-c 040418Pass Video Video
18-0196 16PSF-d OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF A TWO MONTH TEMPORARY EASEMENT OVER CITY OWNED PROPERTY AS INDICATED ON THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT AND MAP ENTITLED “PARCEL E105G” TO THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13 (b)(1) FOR THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($100.00). (335-347 RAYMOND BOULEVARD, BLOCK 2407, LOT 81) (EAST WARD) PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE SPECIAL MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018. Deferred 6PSF-d 040418Pass Video Video
18-0255 17R1-aLabor/Employeement Council - Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Legal Services for Collective Bargaining and Labor Negotiations Entity Name: Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC. Entity Address: 169 Ramapo Valley Road, Upper Level 105 Oakland, NJ 07436 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Department of Administration Contract Period: April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1052 17R1-bMaintenance and Repair: (1) HelicopterResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: (1) Helicopter Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Sterling Helicopter, Inc., 1226 River Road, Croydon, Pennsylvania 19021 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $ 900,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/NW011-190-1902-72250-B2017 Contract Period: Not to exceed a period of two (2) years, with a one (1) year option to extend. 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: Nine (9) Bids Received: Zero (0) Re-Bids Solicited: Fourteen (14) Re-Bids Received: One (1) Open-Ended ContractPass Video Video
17-1743 17R2-aStonerock BuildersResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitate by owner of the attached property to create affordable rental or for-sale housing Entity Name: Stonerock Builders, LLC. Entity Address: 5 Rena Lane, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 Sale Amount: $20,880.00 Cost Basis: (X) $12.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $51,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) 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) 31½ S 12th Street/Block 1867/Lot 63/West Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage = 1,740 X $12.00 = $20,880.00 Sale Pass Video Video
17-2116 17R2-bMaraziti Falcon 2018 Legal Services AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Providing Legal Services concerning Redevelopment/Land Use Matters Entity Name: Maraziti, Falcon, LLP. Entity Address: 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-d 032718Pass Video Video
17-1602 17R2-c646-694 Frelinghuysen Ave.-White ChemicalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Develop a parking facility and industrial warehouse Entity Name: 3J’s Development Group, LLC. Entity Address: 500 Avenue P, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $2,900,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $2,632,000.00 Appraised Amount: $2,650,000.00 Contract Period: Construction of the parking facility to commence no later than 90 days after receiving all Governmental Approvals and completion of the industrial warehouse facility be completed no later than 3 years after completion of Groundwater Remediation 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) 646-696 Frelinghuysen Avenue Rear/Block 3Pass Video Video
17-1630 17R2-dLOGA Home Builders, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Construct affordable and market rate residential housing Entity Name: LOGA Home Builders, LLC. Entity Address: 281 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 51, Verona, New Jersey 07044 Sale Amount: $134,686.84 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $372,000.00 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) 292 ½ S. 9th Street/Block 1781/Lot 60/West Ward 292 S. 9th Street/Block 1781/Lot 61/West Ward 280 S. 9th Street/Block 1781/Lot 66/West Ward 282 S. 9th StPass Video Video
17-2117 17R2-eDecotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin 2018 Legal Services AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services for Redevelopment/Land Use Matters Entity Name: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP Entity Address: Glenpointe Centre West, 500 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Suite 31, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-0261 17R2-fResolution of Support for Newark Makerhoods application to NJDCA Balanced Housing Program fundingResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Need for Housing Project Purpose: To support an application for the project known as Newark Makerhoods, for the rehabilitation of the Krueger-Scott Mansion for a commercial/office use along with the construction of a mixed-use complex consisting of 66 units of housing, of which approximately 16 units will be affordable housing, and approximately 16 affordable workshops where tenants can operate small businesses (Central Ward) Entity Name: Newark Makerhoods, LLC. Entity Address: 200 Central Park South, Apt. 9R, New York, New York 10019 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Total Project Cost: $29,303,130.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Neighborhood Preservation Balanced Housing Program List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 145 Court Street, Newark, New Jersey, Block 2508, Lot 1Pass Video Video
18-0273 17R2-gDeclaration of Area in Need (Frelinghuysen Ave)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Designating area in need of redevelopment List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 94-120 Frelinghuysen Avenue/Block 2780/Lot 1/South Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-e (as) adopted on September 7, 2017 authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigationPass Video Video
18-0274 17R2-hDeclaration of Area in Need (Main Street and Ferry Street)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Designating area in need of redevelopment List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 28-34 Main Street/Block 2047/Lot 9.01/East Ward 339-347 Ferry Street/Block 2047/Lot 9.02/East Ward 331-337 Ferry Street/Block 2047/Lot 18/East Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-d (as) adopted on September 7, 2017, authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigationPass Video Video
18-0347 17R6-aCivil Settlement - Valerie FaulkResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-7856-15 Claimant: Valerie Faulk Claimant's Attorney: Law Office of Forman, Cardonsky & Lawrence Attorney's Address: 701 Westfield Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Settlement Amount: $35,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Acting Corporation CounselPass Video Video
18-0190 17R7-aTRUANCY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (TAP)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies/ Municipal Court Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Truancy Alternative Program (TAP) Entity Name: City of Newark/Municipal Court Entity Address: 31 Green Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $66,480.00 Funding Source: County of Essex, Department of Citizen Services, Essex County Youth Services Commission, State/Community Partnership Program/Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Program Total Project Cost: $66,480.00 City Contribution: No Municipal Funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 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:Pass Video Video
18-0206 17R8-aResolution: Approving Constable Bond - Timothy Aaron Davis (JSJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To serve writs, summonses, subpoenas and complaints Name of Constable: 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 to the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first. Sponsor: Council Member John S. James Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution #7R8-a adopted on January 24, 2018Pass Video Video
18-0438 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (4/4/18)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Ms. Shelly Bell, Honoree of Reaffirming Our Commitment to Children, Inc., during the First Amina Baraka Empowering Women Awards, held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 2. Ms. Rahk Brown, Honoree of Reaffirming Our Commitment to Children, Inc., during the First Amina Baraka Empowering Women Awards, held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 3. Ms. Janeen Billings, Honoree of Reaffirming Our Commitment to Children, Inc., during the First Amina Baraka Empowering Women Awards, held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 4. Ms. Tamika Darden, Honoree of Reaffirming Our Commitment to Children, Inc., during the First Amina Baraka Empowering Women Awards, held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 5. Ms. Antoinette Montague, Jazz and Blues Singer, Women in Media 9th Annual Women’s History Month Film Festival, held on Thursday, March 29, 2018 6. Mr. Tahir Whitehead, Professional Football Player 7. Council of Ghanaian Associations of New Jersey (COGA) on their Flag-Raising Ceremony, held on Monday, March 19, 2018 Sponsored by Council Member JohnPass Video Video
18-0437 17R8-cResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (4/4/18)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. Michael Anthony James Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Bishop Horace K. Williams 3. Mr. Mack Newton Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 4. Mr. Joseph Frisina, Jr.Pass Video Video
18-0161 17R2-i (as)Bergen, Lyons, Clinton SID 2018 Budget IntroductionResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2018 Annual Budget for the Bergen, Lyons, Clinton Special Improvement District (BLCSID Partnership, Inc.) Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2018 Annual Budget for Bergen, Lyons, Clinton Special Improvement District Amount: $439,625.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Additional Information: -The amount anticipated to be raised by the special assessments to support the Budget of the District is estimated to be $314,625.00. -$125,000.00 is the sole responsibility of the BLCSID Partnership, Inc. - Ordinance 6PSF-b, adopted April 17, 2013, created the BLC Special Improvement District in the South WardPass Not available
18-0346 17R2-j (as)West Ward SID 2018 Budget Reading and ApprovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2018 Annual Budget for the Partnership West, Inc., Special Improvement District Management Corporation Purpose: Reading and Adopting 2018 the West Ward Special Improvement District Budget Amount: $500,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-j adopted on March 7, 2018Pass Not available
17-1907 17R2-k (as)760 Clinton Ave SohoResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct twenty-four (24) residential units and three (3) retail spaces. Entity Name: 760 Clinton Ave Shoho, LLC. Entity Address: 1037 Route 46 East, Suite 101, Clifton, New Jersey 07013 Sale Amount: $71,344.00 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $1,018,300.00 Appraised Amount: $215,000.00 Contract Period: To commence within six (6) months and be completed within two (2) years 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 760-766 Clinton Avenue/3042/1&5/South Additional Information: Total Assessed Amount: $1,018,300.00 Total Appraised Amount: Pass Not available
18-0455 17R8-d (as)Resolution: Ceremonial Street Dedication - Dino Aquilano (JSJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Dino Aquilano Date(s): Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Frelinghuysen Avenue and Virginia Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Dino Aquilano Way Sponsor: Council Member, John Sharpe James Additional Information:Pass Not available
18-0385 17R8-e (as)Resolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Forest Hill Community Meeting (CG)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: North Ward Forest Hill Community Meeting Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 765 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Park Elementary School, 120 Manchester Place, Newark, New Jersey 07104 (Auditorium) Event Date(s): Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Event Time: 6:00 P.M. until 8:05 P.M. (Includes Set-Up and Clean-Up Time; Event Time: 6:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Carlos M. GonzalezPass Not available
18-0216 18.-a OrdinanceORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SENIOR SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWARK (LESSOR) TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE, INC., (LESSEE) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 201 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104, (BLOCK 536, LOT 1), FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR COMMENCING ON MARCH 1, 2018 AND TERMINATING ON FEBRUARY 28, 2019, FOR THE SUM OF ONE DOLLAR AND ZERO CENTS ($1.00), AND WITH FIVE (5) ONE (1) YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW, SUBJECT TO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL APPROVAL.Pass Video Video
18-0237 18.-bVilla Victoria Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO HVPG VILLA VICTORIA PRESERVATION URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 200 VESEY STREET, 24TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10080, FOR A PROJECT TO ACQUIRE AND RENOVATE ONE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR (194) AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2-54 CUTLER STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 474, LOT 1 (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
18-0454 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Lord Q. Dowdell, 400 Hawthorne Avenue, Newark, NJ Update City Council on Technology World. Appearing 2. Faruq M. Abdul’Aziz, 102 Eastern Parkway, Newark, NJ Even playfield vote May 8th, Women Power. Appearing 3. Emily Vargas, 10 Hill Street, Newark, NJ Job availability in Newark. Not Appearing 4. Jan Summerlen, 92 Clinton Place, Newark, NJ More community programs needed. Not Appearing 5. Charlene Payne, 10 Hill Street, Newark, NJ I need a job, I moved here from New York. Not Appearing 6. Shakeemah Jenkins, 37 Montrose Street, Newark, NJ Dirty Streets and community clean up. Appearing 7. Lisa Mitchelson Parker, 71½ Boston Ct., Newark, NJ City issues. Appearing 8. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terr., Newark, NJ City of Newark landlords and community issues. Not Appearing 9. Martha Barnwell, 867 Broad Street, Newark, NJ Upcoming event for the children in the City. Appearing 10. Moressa McCallister, 56 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, NJ Trash pick-up on bulk day. Not Appearing 11. Regina Armstead, 157 South 10th S  Video Video
18-0699 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety and the Office of Emergency Management review and prepare a strategy that will allow the Department of Public Safety’s Communication Center to have direct access and communication with all public schools located throughout the City in the event of an emergency situation.Pass Not available
18-0701 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works remove the garbage and debris from Littleton Avenue, Blum Street and South Orange Avenue.Pass Not available
18-0702 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works sweep and clean the debris that has accumulated at North Seventh Street and Fourth Avenue.Pass Not available
18-0703 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the City’s illegal dumping task force, increase its surveillance of the Passaic Avenue and Third Avenue location to deter its chronic use as an illegal dumping site.Pass Not available