Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/1/2023 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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22-1819 16F-aAmendment to Title II, Administration, Chapter 5, Department of AdministrationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2:5, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 1, SUBSECTION 2.5, LEASE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 2.5(A) AND 2:5-2.5(E).Pass Video Video
22-1335 16PSF-aOrdinance: Third Party Delivery Services and Internet Applications; Limitations on FeesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 12, RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS, SECTION 16, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, CREATING SECTION 8:12-16, THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY SERVICES AND INTERNET APPLICATIONS; LIMITATIONS ON FEES. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Deferred 6PSF-c 020123 Deferred 6PSF-a 021523 Deferred 6PSF-a 021523Pass Not available
22-1334 16PSF-bOrdinance: Title 8, Chapter 19, Section 10 - Private Property BootingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 19, WRECKERS, SECTION 10, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, CREATING SECTION 8:19-10, PRIVATE PROPERTY BOOTING. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Deferred 6PSF-b 021523 Deferred 6PSF-b 021523Pass Video Video
23-0210 17R1-aTE #10 Doremus Avenue Resurfacing ImprovementResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Doremus Avenue Port Newark Connect Project Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) Local Freight Impact Fund (LFIF) Grant Program Appropriation Amount: $1,648,513.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: Upon completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-a(S) adopted on February 13, 2019; however an Amending Apply and Accept Resolution will appear under separate cover as Legistar ID #23-0140. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
23-0112 17R1-bResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation TE #13 - 2020 COPS Hiring Grant - Cash MatchResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Cash Match for the 2020 COPS Hiring Grant Funding Source: 2023 Budget Appropriation Amount: $1,085,729.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-a adopted on September 1, 2021 and Resolution 7R1-b adopted on November 4, 2021 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
22-1412 17R1-cResolution: Bid Contract - Firstline Locksmith, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Key Duplication and Locks. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Firstline Locksmith, LLC, 2277 Highway 33, Suite 406, Hamilton, New Jersey 08690 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings/NW-011-060-0604-83360-B2022/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW-011-060-0605-B2022/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW-037-750-7502-83870-B2022/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors/NW-011-060-0602-72090-B2022/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW-011-190-1902-83850-B2022/Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management/NW-011-190-1904-83870/Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire/NW-011-190-1903-72220-B2022/Office of the City Clerk/NW-011-020-0201-83570-B2022/Department of Economic and Housing Development, Office of Property Management/NW-011-150-1504-7128-B2022/Department of HeaPass Video Video
22-1671 17R1-dResolution: Bid Contract - Gates Flsg and Banner and ConServ Company (2 Vendors)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase Flags and Accessories. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Gates Flag and Banner, 6 East 1st Street, Clifton, New Jersey 07011 2) ConServ Company, 1003 Illinois Street, Sidney, Nebraska 69162 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $126,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Works/NW011-060-0604-83870-B2022/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-83870-B2022/Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire/NW011-190-1903-72210-B2022/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-020-0201-83870-B2022 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months 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: This contract will provide flags and accPass Video Video
23-0176 17R1-eRescind Dental Equipment and SuppliesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Rescind Resolution 7R1-i(S) adopted on April 6, 2022 Purpose: To provide Dental Equipment and Supplies. Entity Name: Patterson Dental Entity Address: 1031 Mendota Heights Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55120 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW051-G21-H210B-83250-B2021 and NW026-46540-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R1-i adopted on April 6, 2022. This Resolution will rescind the contract due to Patterson Dental’s failure to execute the contract.Pass Video Video
22-1850 17R1-fResolution: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement - Membership in Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy (MMCAP Infuse)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To provide Membership into the Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy (MMCAP Infuse). Entity Address: 50 Sherburne Avenue, Suite 112, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 Contract Amount: No municipal funds required Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval 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: The Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy (MMCAP Infuse), is a National Cooperative Purchasing Program.Pass Video Video
23-0206 17R1-g2023 Harriet Tubman Square GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of the 2023 Harriet Tubman Square Grant Purpose: Application and Agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the 2023 Harriet Tubman Square Grant. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $2,000,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, until funds are fully expended Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Monitoring Dept/Agency: Not Applicable Additional InformationPass Video Video
23-0171 17R1-hResolution: Apply/Accept 2022 Annual Action Plan (Program Year 2022-2023)ResolutionDept/ 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 2022 One Year Action Plan (Program Year 2022-2023) Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entity Address: One Newark Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260 Total Grant Amount: $16,043,165.00 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, 2022 through August 31, 2023 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/$6,9Pass Video Video
22-0918 17R2-aArlington Real Estate Partnership, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop property into a multi-family home. Entity Name: Arlington Real Estate Partnership, LLC Entity Address: Jersey City, New Jersey 07305 Sale Amount: $30,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $33,700.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper 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) 55 Arlington Avenue/Block 625/Lot 91/North Ward Additional Information: Total Price: Square Footage X PSF = 3,000 X $10.00 = $30,000.00. Sale at priPass Video Video
23-0243 17R2-bWest Ward SID 2022 Budget AdoptionResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2022 Annual Budget for the Partnership West, Inc. (West Ward Special Improvement District) Purpose: Reading and Adopting 2022 Annual Budget of Partnership West, Inc. (West Ward Special Improvement District). Amount: $500,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-b adopted on January 5, 2023. The Public Hearing has been advertised for the Regular Meeting on March 1, 2023 at 12:30 P.M. Deferred 7R2-c 021523Pass Video Video
23-0242 17R2-cResolution: Bergen Lyons Clinton SID 2022 Budget AdoptionResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2022 Annual Budget for the Bergen Lyons Clinton Special Improvement District (BLCSID Partnership, Inc.) Purpose: Reading and Adopting 2022 Bergen Lyons Clinton Special Improvement District Budget Amount: $410,425.56 Budget Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-h adopted on January 18, 2023. The Public Hearing has been advertised for the Regular Meeting on March 1, 2023 at 12:30 P.M.Pass Video Video
23-0023 17R2-dResolution: Ironbound BID 2023 Budget IntroductionResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2023 Annual Budget for the Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) Purpose: Introducing the 2023 Annual Budget of the Ironbound Business Improvement District Amount: $1,215,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b adopted on March 6, 2013, repealed Ordinances 6S&Fn adopted on November 13, 2000, and Ordinance 6S&Fc adopted on May 7, 2003, and created an expanded Ironbound Business Improvement District and changed regulations for the operation of the Ironbound Business Improvement District.Pass Video Video
23-0081 17R2-eGreen Acres Encumbered Land Diversion (Liberty Park)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution designating private property as Green Acres replacement land and authorizing utilization of the property by the City of Newark for that purpose. Purpose: Resolution authorizing designation and utilization of property owned by NJ Properties, Inc., an affiliate of PSE&G, 23-67 Jersey Street (Block 172, Lot 3) as replacement land to compensate for the diversion of a 0.031 acre portion of Green Acres encumbered land at Liberty Park, 450-470 Central Avenue (Block 1844, Lot 1). List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 450-470 Central Avenue/Block 1844/Lot 1/Central Ward 23-67 Jersey Street/Block 172/Lot 3/East Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0051 17R2-fLGBT RAIN Foundation Affordable Housing AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Affordable Housing Agreement for Federal HOME Loan Purpose: To authorize the execution of an Affordable Housing Agreement to construct a new supportive housing development consisting of eleven (11) supportive housing rental units for chronically homeless individuals (11 HOME subsidized). Entity Name: HBP Rain Foundation, a NJ Non-profit Corporation d/b/a Essex County LGBT RAIN Foundation Entity Address: East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Grant Amount: $1,300,000.00 Funding Source: Federal HOME Funds Contract Period: HOME Funds must be expended within forty-eight (48) months from the date of adoption 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: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 25-27 Roseville Avenue/Block 1873/Lot 1/West Ward Additional InfPass Video Video
22-1505 17R2-gSquare, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop two (2) newly construct two-family homes. Entity Name: Square, LLC Entity Address: 200 Pine Street, P.O. Box 7125, Roselle, New Jersey 07203-1106 Sale Amount: $80,728.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $171,700.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence with three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper 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) 146 Dewey Street/Block 3053.023061/ Lot 19/South Ward 153 Dewey Street/Block 3061/Lot 37/South Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0269 17R2-hResolution of Support for LPCCD Acceptance of Grant FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Resolution of Support from the Governing Body authorizing the acceptance of funds from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) that will be used to help address safety needs of the Lincoln Park community, help reduce crime and provide community residents with recreational activities. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Neighborhood Preservation Program Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $125,000.00 Total Project Cost: $887,569.00 City Contribution: $25,000.00 In-Kind Services Other Funding Source/Amount: Prudential Foundation, Verizon, Horizon, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs - NRTC Program, Titos, United/$762,569.00 Grant Period: January 27, 2023 through January 26, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) NoPass Video Video
22-1602 17R3-aResolution: Professional SErvices Contract - Michael Baker International, Inc.,ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Professional Services for the completion of a Concept Development Study. Entity Name: Michael Baker International, Inc. Entity Address: 100 Airside Drive, Moon Township, Pennsylvania 15108; One Gateway Center, Suite 1601, Newark New Jersey 07102 (satellite address) Contract Amount: Not to exceed $498,000.00 Funding Source: Federal Highway Administration FHWA/New Jersey Department of Transportation Contract Period: Not to exceed 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information:Pass Video Video
23-0140 17R3-bLFIF-19 Doremus Avenue Resolution AmendmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R3-a(S) adopted on February 13, 2019 Purpose: To adjust the grant application request and accept $1,648,513.00 in grant funding from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Local Freight Impact Fund Program. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), Local Freight Impact Fund Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0600 Grant Amount: $1,648,513.00 Total Project Cost: $1,648,513.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: Not Applicable 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: None Additional Information: The Department of Engineering originally requested $3,400,199.00 in its January 9, 2019 grant aPass Video Video
22-1601 17R3-c ResolutionDept./ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: To provide refunds for overpayment of construction permit fees. Entity Name: Dynamic Home Creations, LLP Entity Address: 1109 E 2nd Street, Plainfield, New Jersey 07062 Amount: $837.00 List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 24 Eckert Avenue/Block 3603/Lot 16/South Ward Additional Information: A Certification of Funds in the amount of $837.00 is attached. The refund will be provided for Permit #22-CP-000323; 24 Eckert Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 (Block 3603, Lot 16) (South Ward).Pass Video Video
23-0168 17R3-d ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension Request from Entity Purpose: To request an extension from NJDOT to allow the City of Newark to award a contract for the construction of infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Sussex Avenue and Central Avenue by August 4, 2023. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Contract Amount: $300,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)/2021 Safe Streets to Transit Program Contract Period: Fiscal Year 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0096 17R4-aResolution Establishing Petty Cash Fund for 2023ResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Establishing Petty Cash Funds Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Total Amount: $9,750.00 Additional Information: Custodians and amounts are attached.Pass Video Video
23-0143 17R4-bResolution Making Application to Local Finance Board - Joint Meeting Flood Mitigation ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of Bond Ordinance. Name of Project(s): Joint Meeting Flood Mitigation Phases II(b)-VI Amount to be Financed: $5,690,000.00 Funding Source: NJIB Bonds Local Finance Board Meeting Date(s): March 8, 2023 and April 12, 2023 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.): RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:3-1 et seq. Additional Information: This Application covers the costs of overruns in Phase II, as well as the costs associated with Phases III-VI.Pass Video Video
22-1763 17R6-a2023 Resolution SSW Law-Souder, Shabazz, & Woolridge Professional Services CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Worker’s Compensation Matters. Entity Name: Souder, Shabazz and Woolridge Law Group, LLP Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 1200, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Deferred 7R6-l 122122 Deferred 7R6-a 010523 Deferred 7R6-a 011823 Deferred 7R6-a 020123Pass Video Video
22-1808 17R6-b2023 Resolution Antonelli Kantor, P.C Litigation Professional Services CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: Antonelli Kantor, P.C. Entity Address: 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1000, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Deferred 7R6-s 122122 Deferred 7R6-b 010523 Deferred 7R6-b 011823 Deferred 7Rb-b 020123Pass Video Video
23-0208 17R6-c23-0208 JAMES TEDESCOResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2016-3289 Claimant: James Tedesco Claimant's Attorney: Robert Cannan, Esq., of Markman and Cannan, P.A., 391 Franklin Street, P.O. Box 1489, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Settlement Amount: $246,402.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department/Bus. Unit: NW024, Dept.: 24T, Div/Proj: 5T24, Account #96310 Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
23-0231 17R6-dALMA MOYAResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2021-3708 Claimant: Alma Moya Claimant's Attorney: Tina Naraine. Esq., of Ricci and Fava, LLC, 16 Furler Street, 2nd Floor, Totowa, New Jersey, 07512 Settlement Amount: $127,259.50 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Law Department/Business Unit NW024, Dept. 24T, Div/Proj. 5T24, Account #96310, Budget Ref B2022 Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
23-0251 17R7-aResolution: Declaration of Support - Medicare Act for All 2021 (H.R. 1976)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaration by the Mayor of the City of Newark, Ras J. Baraka and the Municipal Council Purpose: Support of the Medicare for All Act of 2021 (H.R. 1976) Additional Information: The Municipal Council and Mayor of the City of Newark supports and urges Congress to enact emergency legislation to provide universal, comprehensive health coverage with zero cost-sharing for patients during this crisis and enthusiastically supports the Medicare for All Act of 2021 (H.R. 1976) and calls on our federal legislators to work toward its immediate enactment.Pass Video Video
23-0251 17R7-aResolution: Declaration of Support - Medicare Act for All 2021 (H.R. 1976)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaration by the Mayor of the City of Newark, Ras J. Baraka and the Municipal Council Purpose: Support of the Medicare for All Act of 2021 (H.R. 1976) Additional Information: The Municipal Council and Mayor of the City of Newark supports and urges Congress to enact emergency legislation to provide universal, comprehensive health coverage with zero cost-sharing for patients during this crisis and enthusiastically supports the Medicare for All Act of 2021 (H.R. 1976) and calls on our federal legislators to work toward its immediate enactment.Pass Video Video
23-0270 17R8-aResolution of Support: Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LM)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: Supporting the Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, 2023 New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Neighborhood Preservation Program grant application, grant agreement and the 2023 Implementation Plan related to the grant. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The Grant Application includes a $125,000.00 award with a municipal match of $25,000.00.Pass Video Video
23-0309 17R8-bResolution of Support: 2023 Newark St. Patrick's Day Parade (LM)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: 2023 Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The City of Newark declares the week of March 10, 2023 through March 17, 2023, as Irish Heritage Week. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 12:00 P.M. The Parade route will begin at beginning at Lafayette Street and Mulberry Street (Prudential Center), ending at Central Avenue and Washington Street (Washington Park).Pass Video Video
22-1625 17R8-cResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Brother Harold Williams (LM)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Harold Williams Date(s): Monday, March 13, 2023 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Halsey Street and Market Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Brother Harold Williams Way” Sponsor: Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 2:00 P.M.Pass Video Video
23-0316 17R8-dResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Gabriella Grace Irene (AR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Gabriella Grace Irene Date(s): Friday, March 17, 2023 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of North 10th Street and First Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Gabriella Grace Irene Way” Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. Rain Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023.Pass Video Video
22-1666 17R8-eResolution: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship - Abobo, Abidjan, Ivory Coast (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship Purpose: Benefit from cultural and economic exchanges. City/State/Country: Abobo, Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire, Africa Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Sister Cities Agreement Signing Ceremony was held on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 2:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.Pass Video Video
23-0326 17R8-fResolution: Declaring Intent - Autism Awareness Day (April 2023)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: To declare Autism Awareness Day on April 2, 2023 and World Autism Awareness Month, April 2023 Sponsor: Council Member, C. Lawrence Crump Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0315 17R8-gResolution: Re-Appointment to the Board of Adjustment - Alternate Member #4 - Rosa Torres-Zaikowski (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment as Alternate Member #4 Name of Appointee: Rosa Torres-Zajkowski Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending March 1, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Not available
22-1673 17R8-hResolution: Approving Constable Bond - Jamar Piercy (CLC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To serve legal documents, small claims and writs of execution Name of Constable: Jamar Piercy Address: Newark, New Jersey 07108 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or until the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor(s): Council Member, C. Lawrence Crump Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution #7R8-a(S) adopted on October 25, 2022. Due to COVID-19, and the proposed NJ Bill S2341, this approval will be accepted from the date of the initial adoption of the appointment.Pass Video Video
23-0299 17R8-iResolution: Recognizing and Commending (3/1/23)ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. 2023 Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Bishop Derek Roberts and The Soul Children of New York, honored for their participation in the Victory to Triumph Gospel Concert and contributions to the gospel music industry 3. Dr. Clara Mack, honored for her participation in the Victory to Triumph Gospel Concert and contributions to the gospel music industry Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 4. Coaches of the Legacy II U16 Team honored for their participation in the COPA Sister Cities Cuenca Newark 2022 5. Players of the Legacy II U16 Team honored for their participation in the COPA Sister Cities Cuenca Newark 2022 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 6. Honorable Kandia Kamissoko Camara, Mayor of Commune d’Abobo, Commune d’Abobo Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire, honored during the Sister Cities Ceremony held on Friday, February 17, 2023 7. Friends of Brian Boru, Inc., on its 80th Anniversary Celebration Sponsored by Council Member APass Video Video
23-0302 17R8-jREsolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (3/1/23)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Hakim Williams Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 2. Noreen “Nawn” Hill 3. Reverend Dr. Lloyd Preston Terrell, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Al-Jabbar “AJ” Shepard 5. Detective Karl Cobb 6. Councilwoman, Eunice Konadu Dwumfour 7. Europe HarmonPass Video Video
23-0271 17R11-aResolution: Amending Resolution for a Supplemental Funding RequestResolutionDept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R11-b(S) adopted on July 14, 2021, requesting additional Green Acres supplemental funding grant for the Broadway Park Project Purpose: To complete application and acceptance authorization for all grant funding, including supplemental funding for the Broadway Park Project. Entity Name: City of Newark, Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Entity Name: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Green Acres Program and Urban Parks Grant Entity Address: Mail Code 401-07B, P.O. Box 420, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420 Grant Amount: $5,660,000.00, supplementing underfunded portion of the project cost, previously estimated at $2,000,000.00 as per Resolution 7R11-b(S) adopted on July 14, 2021 Total Project Cost: $7,360,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Urban Parks Grant/$500,000.00 Grant Period: Terminating two (2) yePass Video Video
23-0033 17R11-bAcceptance of Green Acres Grant Funds - Broadway Park ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide assistance in the acquisition and development of lands for outdoor recreation and conservation purposes. Entity Name: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Green Acres Program Entity Address: Mail Code 401-07B, P.O. Box 420, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420 Grant Amount: Green Acres Grant of $1,200,000.00 and an Urban Parks Grant of $500,000.00 Total Project Cost: $1,700,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Urban Parks Grant/$500,000.00 Grant Period: Terminating two (2) years from the date the amended Green Acres Project Agreement is executed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional InforPass Video Video
22-1334 16PSF-bOrdinance: Title 8, Chapter 19, Section 10 - Private Property BootingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 19, WRECKERS, SECTION 10, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, CREATING SECTION 8:19-10, PRIVATE PROPERTY BOOTING. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Deferred 6PSF-b 021523 Deferred 6PSF-b 021523Pass Video Video
22-1334 1 Ordinance: Title 8, Chapter 19, Section 10 - Private Property BootingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 19, WRECKERS, SECTION 10, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, CREATING SECTION 8:19-10, PRIVATE PROPERTY BOOTING. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Deferred 6PSF-b 021523 Deferred 6PSF-b 021523Pass Video Video
22-1334 1 Ordinance: Title 8, Chapter 19, Section 10 - Private Property BootingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 19, WRECKERS, SECTION 10, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, CREATING SECTION 8:19-10, PRIVATE PROPERTY BOOTING. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Deferred 6PSF-b 021523 Deferred 6PSF-b 021523Pass Video Video
23-0275 18-aAppointment of Miguel Nina to the Hispanic CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Miguel Nina Appointment Term: Four (4) year term commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on March 1, 2027 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0276 18-bResolution: Appointment to the Hispanic Commission - Juan BarretoAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Juan Barreto Appointment Term: Four (4) year term commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on March 1, 2027 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Juan Barreto will be replacing Ms. Claudia Maria Usma whose term ended on February 2, 2023.Pass Video Video
23-0286 18-cResolution: Appointment to Commission on HomelessnessAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to Commission on Homelessness Name of Appointee: Dr. Michael J. Callahan Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on January 28, 2024 Sponsor: Additional Information: Dr. Callahan will be filling the remaining term of Reverend David Jones.Pass Video Video
23-0274 18-dResolution: Appointment to the Commission on the Status of Women - Brooke C. TippensAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Brooke C. Tippens Appointment Term: Two (2) year term commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending March 1, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Tippens will be replacing Ms. Alexis Trusty, whose term ended on February 3, 2023.Pass Video Video
23-0313 18-eRe-appointment of Kevin Taylor to Commission on HomelessnessAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Commission on Homelessness Name of Appointee: Kevin E. Taylor Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending February 25, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0277 18-fRe-appointment of Gerard Alexander to Taxicab CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Taxicab Commission Name of Appointee: Gerard Alexander Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending on July 13, 2023 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0314 18-gRe-appointment of Tony Agosto to Hispanic CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Tony Agosto Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending December 18, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1592 18-hOrdinance: Thirty (30) Year Tax Abatement - Bruen Holdings Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BRUEN HOLDINGS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 15 MELNICK DRIVE, P.O. BOX 955, MONROE, NEW YORK 10952, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW (11) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY (115) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (18) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (10) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI AND 2,780 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED AT 50-56 BRUEN STREET AND 59-65 MCWHORTER STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 194, LOTS 10 AND 26 (MERGED WITH LOT 10) (EAST WARD).Pass Video Video
22-1648 18-i10 Commerce Newark Urban Renewal LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 10 COMMERCE NEWARK URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 87 HALSEY STREET, 2nd FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, FOR A PROJECT TO SIGNIFICANTLY REHABILITATE AN EXISTING BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT (88) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (22) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI AND 4,429 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT LOCATED AT 1136-1166 RAYMOND BOULEVARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 144.01, LOT 46.01, QUALIFIER C-1 (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
22-1689 18-jOrdinance: First Amendment to 30 Year Tax Abatement Financial Agreement - Pilgrim Baptist Village Preservation Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO PILGRIM BAPTIST VILLAGE PRESERVATION URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 200 VESEY STREET, 24TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10281, PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 ET SEQ., FOR A PROJECT TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS CONTAINING (305) RESIDENTIAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF (2) SUPERINTENDENT UNITS AND (303) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, ALL OF WHICH ARE AND SHALL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES EARNING 60% OR LESS OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), LOCATED AT 291-319 18TH AVENUE AND 143-171 AVON AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2571, LOT 60 AND BLOCK 2575, LOT 49 (CENTRAL WARD), TO AMEND THE DESCRIPTION OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AS DEFINED IN 42 USC § 1437a(b)(2)(A) AND TO ENDORSE THE AVERAGE INCOME MINIMUM SET-ASIDE ELECTION MADE BY THE ENTITY FOR ALL LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT (“LIHTC”) UNITS IN THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT.Pass Video Video
23-0291 18-kOrdinance: Amending Title 8, Chapter 7, Section 6 - Hawking and Hawking; Canvassing and Soliciting (AR)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 7, HAWKING AND PEDDLING; CANVASSING AND SOLICITING, ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, AMENDING SECTIONS 8:7-6(B) AND (D) AND CREATING SUBSECTIONS 8:7-6(V) AND (W), PROHIBITED CONDUCT BY PEDDLERS. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr.Pass Video Video
23-0252 18-lOrdinance: Title 10, Finance and Taxation - Job FairOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 24, PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION APPROVAL AND ADMINISTRATION OF LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTIONS, SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CREATING SUBSECTION 10:24-1(J), REQUIRING A JOB FAIR. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. CouncilPass Video Video
23-0253 18-mOrdinance: Amending Title 29, Streets and Sidewalks, creating Chapter 30, Clear Zones (POC)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 29, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CREATING CHAPTER 31, CLEAR ZONES. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. CouncilPass Video Video
23-0144 18-nOrdinance - NJIB Joint Meeting Flood MitigationOrdinanceA BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PHASES II(b), III(b), IV, V AND VI OF THE LOCAL UNIT’S ALLOCABLE SHARE OF THE FLOOD MITIGATION FACILITIES PROJECT OF THE JOINT MEETING OF ESSEX AND UNION COUNTIES, BY AND IN THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $5,690,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,690,000.00 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF.Pass Video Video
23-0310 1  Hearing of Citizens1. DEBRA MAPSON Appearing. 2. COLLEEN FIELDS Appearing. 3. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing 4. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER Not appearing. 5. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 6. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Not appearing. 7. NELSON CROSS SR. Not appearing. 8. DANNISHA CLYBURN Not appearing. 9. GEE CURETON Appearing. 10. NICO SERMONETA Not appearing. 11. BARRETT YOUNG Not appearing. 12. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 13. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 14. CHRISTOPHER BARRETT Appearing.  Not available
23-0688 17Ma MotionA motion requesting a motion for a Municipal Council resolution denouncing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and 18 other states on banning and removing books regarding the history of people of color, indigenous groups and other minorities from the educational system and, in particular, African American history advanced placement courses.Pass Not available
23-0689 17Mb MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Judith Rice Evans, longtime Newark resident.Pass Not available
23-0690 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering install “No Parking” signs on Sixth Avenue between Clifton Avenue and Ridge Street.Pass Not available
23-0691 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, perform a traffic assessment at the intersection of Grafton Avenue and Parker Street, in addition to Summer Avenue and Taylor Street, to determine if a four-way traffic stop is warranted; furthermore, requesting that the outdated traffic lights at the corners of Clifton Avenue and Ridge Street are upgraded for greater visibility and safety to the public.Pass Not available
23-0692 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Administration coordinate with the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services and the Municipal Council’s Recreation Committee, to initiate the review and renewal of the expiring lease agreement with the North Ward Little League for usage of the clubhouse at Kasberger Field; furthermore, requesting that the Department of Public Works replace the 12 missing light bulbs at the field to allow its usage for night games.Pass Not available
23-0693 17Mf MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Office of UCC, Building Division, investigate the following properties for alleged improper construction without proper permits, and/or provide the update on their court disposition: 1) 44 Fabyan Place; 2) 81 Wolcott Terrace; 3) 184-186 Hawthorne Avenue; 4) 184-186 Peshine Avenue; 5) 12-18 Randolph Place; 6) 776 Bergen Street; 7) 15-19 Ingraham Place; 8) 22 West Runyon Street; 9) 316-318 West Runyon Street.Pass Not available
23-0695 17Mg MotionA motion expressing extreme dissatisfaction and disappointment that qualified Newark residents were never considered for nomination by the Governor’s Office to prominent New Jersey Boards and Commissions, in particular, the powerful and influential Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Commission (PANYNJ).Pass Not available