Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/4/2021 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual Meeting
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21-1599 15.-a ReportNewark Police Division Consent Decree 18h Quarterly ReportPass Not available
21-0869 16F-aAmending Ordinance - Somerset Homes Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEWARK TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED RESTATED FINANCIAL AGREEMENT CORRECTING A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO SOMERSET URBAN RENEWAL LLC, 1865 PALMER AVENUE, SUITE 203, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK 10538, FOR A PROJECT TO ACQUIRE THIRTY-EIGHT (38) AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 172 SOMERSET STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2589, LOT 1, TO REFLECT THE PROPER NAME OF THE PROJECT OWNER AS SOMERSET HOMES URBAN RENEWAL, LLC. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1032 16PSF-aOrdinance: Amending Title VIII, Business and Occupations - Creating Chapter 36, Travel and Building Services Worker Retention (AR)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED, TRAVEL SERVICE AND BUILDING SERVICE WORKER RETENTION. No Action Taken 8-c (s) 081721 Deferred 6PSF-a 090121 Deferred 6PSF-a 091521 Deferred 6PSF-d 100621 Deferred 6PSF-b 102021 Deferred 6PSF-a 110421 Deferred 6PSF-a 111521 Deferred 6PSF-a 120221 Deferred 6PSF-a 121521 Deferred 6PSF-a 010522 Deferred 6PSF-a 012022 Maintained on Public Hearing for 2/16/22Pass Video Video
21-1396 16PSF-bFifth Amendment to Newark's River Public Access and Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-i, ADOPTED ON AUGUST 7, 2013, TO ADOPT THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO NEWARK'S RIVER PUBLIC ACCESS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, BY AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM USES APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES INCLUDING BLOCK 169.01, LOTS 60 AND 70 (INCLUDING ANY PORTION OF THE COMMERCIAL STREET RIGHT OF WAY THAT IS VACATED BY THE CITY OF NEWARK AND ACQUIRED BY THE OWNER OF LOTS 60 AND 70); BLOCK 177, LOT 7; BLOCK 179 LOTS 10, 13, 17, 22, 26, 28, 30, 42, 45, 47, AND 48 (INCLUDING THE ENTIRETY OF THE COMMERCE STREET RIGHT OF WAY, UPON VACATION BY THE CITY OF NEWARK AND ACQUISITION THEREOF BY THE OWNER OF LOTS 42, 45, 47, AND 48); AN AREA BOUNDED BY COMMERCIAL STREET, RAYMOND BOULEVARD, RAYMOND PLAZA EAST AND MARKET STREET (EAST WARD). ALL OTHER PERMITTED USES, HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS, AND BULK REQUIREMENTS OF NEWARK’S RIVER PLAN SHALL ALSO APPLY TO THE FOREGOING PROPERTIES.Pass Video Video
21-1178 16PSF-c OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-d, ADOPTED ON MAY 10, 2018, AND THE ORIGINAL THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO GK PRESERVATION, LLC, 1865 PALMER AVENUE, SUITE 203, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10538, PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY HOUSING MORTGAGE FINANCING LAW, TO UPDATE THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE TAX ABATEMENT, AS BLOCK 1808, LOT 1.01. Deferred 6PSF-c 110421Pass Video Video
21-0601 17R1-aPaul Hamilton Involuntary Disability RetirementResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Involuntary Disability Retirement Purpose: Authorizing the City of Newark to process an Involuntary Disability Retirement Application. Employee Name: Paul Hamilton 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:Pass Video Video
21-1473 17R1-b2020 COPS HIRING GRANTResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To provide funding for the costs associated with hiring and employing fifteen (15) full-time police officers for a three (3) year period (Citywide). Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, COPS Office Appropriation Amount: $1,875,000.00 Budget Year: 2021 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 7R9-a adopted on September 1, 2021. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-1495 17R1-cFFY21 UASI GRANTResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To provide financial assistance to address the unique multi-discipline planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high-density Urban Areas, and to assist these areas in building and sustaining capabilities to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism using the Whole Community approach. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Appropriation Amount: $1,729,500.00 Budget Year: 2021 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: Apply and Accept Resolution to be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File #21-1481. Operating Agency: Department of PuPass Video Video
20-1409 17R2-aResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - 394 and 396-400 Broad Street, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To create a modern luxury apartment complex for rental purposes. Entity Name: 394 and 396-400 Broad Street, LLC Entity Address: 620-624 Orange Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $83,382.39 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $216,200.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property 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) 394 Broad Street/Block 29/Lot 5/Central Ward 396-400 Broad Street/Block 29/Lot 2/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale PricPass Video Video
20-1261 17R2-bResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Carlos Lopes Investments, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop five (5) two-family homes. Entity Name: Carlos Lopes Investments, LLC Entity Address: 480 North 4th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $83,832.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $158,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within 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) 331 South 7th Street/Block 280/Lot 21/Central Ward 420-422 South 10th Street/Block 282/Lot 9-10/Central Ward 409 South 10th Street/Block 283/Lot 14/CenPass Video Video
20-0384 17R2-cNathaniel BurtonResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate property as a side yard. Entity Name: Nathaniel Burton Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07112 Sale Amount: $10,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $16,300.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of ownership of the property 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) 439 Badger Avenue/Block 3573/Lot 15/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,500 X $4.00 = $10,000.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004Pass Video Video
20-0592 17R2-dLionheart Development, LLC RDAResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct three (3) two-family homes. Entity Name: Lionheart Development, LLC Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Suite 518, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $46,800.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $64,200.00 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) 122 South 11th Street/Block 1857/Lot 47/West Ward 84 South 13th Street/Block 1867/Lot 43/West Ward 114 South 15th Street/Block 1861/Lot 57Pass Video Video
20-0858 17R2-eL.A. Baxter Holdings, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To redevelop the properties into a four (4) unit, three-story home and a two (2) unit, three-story home. Entity Name: L.A. Baxter Holdings, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $45,708.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 - $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $202,600.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property 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) 24-26 Wainwright Street/Block 3067/Lot 19-01/South Ward (Vacant Lot) 18 Fabyan Place/Block 3078/Lot 25/South Ward (StrPass Video Video
20-0908 17R2-fKo-Hill Development LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop two (2) two-family-units - detached homes. Entity Name: Ko-Hill Development, LLC Entity Address: New York, New York 10030 Sale Amount: $30,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $34,400.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within 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) 112-114 South 8th Street/Block 1829/Lot 35/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage x PSF = 5,000 X $6.00 = $30,000.00. Sale at prPass Video Video
20-1411 17R2-gCharmaine LaFortuneResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To acquire city-owned properties with the intent to upkeep community garden and create a sustainable greenspace. Entity Name: Charmaine LaFortune Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $10,020.00 Cost Basis: (X ) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $45,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property 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) 105 19th Avenue/Block 368/Lot 35/South Ward 715-717 South 20th Street/Block 368/Lot 40/South Ward Additional Information: Pass Video Video
21-0806 17R4-aStipulation of Settlement for Tax Appeal for May 2021 Schedule AResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) Team Academy Charter School, Inc. /2569/1/229-243 18th Avenue/Central/2021/$0.00/-$464,143.40 Team Academy Charter School, Inc. /2570/1/245-249 18th Avenue/Central/2021/$0.00/-$6,798.20 Additional Information: Total tax refund: -$470,941.60Pass Video Video
21-1459 17R4-bFiling of Reverse Tax AppealsResolutionDept./ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Filing of Reverse Tax Appeals with the Essex County Board of Taxation or the New Jersey Tax Court. List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot) Several properties listed in Exhibit A. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1461 17R4-cResolution Cancelling Emergency Appropriation - Sewer Utility FundResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cancellation of Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Cancellation of Emergency Appropriation for Sewer Utility Fund. Amount to be Financed: $6,863,711.30 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF ORDINANCE 6PSF-b ADOPTED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 3, 2021. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1467 17R6-aSettlement: Joseph Environmental, LLCResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-8147-17 Claimant: Joseph Environmental, LLC Claimant's Attorney: Robert A. Jones, Esq. Attorney’s Address: Law Offices of Robert A. Jones, 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1800, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Settlement Amount: $287,500.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:Pass Not available
21-1484 17R6-bResolution: Settlement Agrement - Mainlining America, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement Agreement Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Mainlining America, LLC, 555 Pound Road, Elma, New York 14059 Claimant's Attorney: Not Applicable Attorney's Address: Not Applicable Settlement Amount: $360,555.60 Funding Source: 2013 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW041, Dept. ID 13W, Div/Proj. 13WA0, Account Code 94710, Budget Ref: B2013 Additional Comments: The Contract 11-WS2011, Rehabilitation of Water Mains (C&L) awarded to Mainlining America, LLC, 555 Pound Road, Elma, New York 14059, will be settled with the payment of $360,555.60.Pass Video Video
21-1582 17R8-aResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (11/4/21)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. Elmore Hayes, Jr. Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Troy Kilpatrick 3. Evelyn Govan Shorter Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 4. Bessie Leake 5. Pastor Vincent WilliamsPass Video Video
21-1548 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (11/4/21)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Individuals recognized and honored for their dedication and good deeds 2. Maria Yllesca, Organizer of the Candle Light Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness 3. Members of the Media honored during the International Tribute to the Press 4. Angel Manuel Rodriguez, Distinguished Resident of Newark, NJ Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 5. Vanessa A. Davis, honored by the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Delta Pi Chapter, 33rd/34th Annual Citation Award Scholarship Breakfast Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 6. Bishop Marvin Bradshaw, Sr., on celebrating his 76th Birthday 7. Dr. Brenda Byrd and Dr. Gennie Holte, on receiving their honorary Doctorate Degree 8. Pastor Rakeem Thomas, on celebrating his 10th Pastoral Anniversary at Mount Pleasant Church, held on Sunday, October 24, 2021 9. Maria Cerlina Martinez, on celebrating her 79th Birthday 10. Bishop Ronald E. Jones, honored by the National Action Network and Jumpstart Program, during their 11th Annual Networking Event, hPass Video Video
21-1481 17R9-aUASI FY21 Local ShareResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities for approved Project Proposals and Annexes. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Entity Address: P.O. Box 091, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0091 Grant Amount: $1,729,500.00 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024 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
21-0002 17R12-aArcadis US, Inc. - Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis Entity Name: Arcadis U.S., Inc. Entity Address: 17-17 Route 208 North, Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/037-750-7502-71240 and/or 038-800-8003-71240 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of the issuance of a Notice to Proceed 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: RFQ’s Distributed: Eighteen (18) Qualification Statements Received: Sixteen (16)Pass Video Video
20-1280 18.-aOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 90 Chelsea Avenue, Block 4213 Lot 62OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 90 CHELSEA AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 4213, LOT 62. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0300 18.-bOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & tax Abatement for 380 Badger Avenue (Block 3569 Lot 9)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 380 BADGER AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3569, LOT 9. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0872 18.-cOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement 330 Grove Street (Block 1790.01 Lot 7.02)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 330 GROVE STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1790.01, LOT 7.02. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1179 18.-dOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 746-748 Bergen Street ( Block 2707 Lot 42)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 746-748 BERGEN STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2707, LOT 42. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1182 18.-eOrdinance: 5Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 227 Fairmount Avenue (Block 263 Lot 61.01)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 227 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 263, LOT 61.01. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1190 18.-fOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 62 Vanderpool Street (Block 2791, Lot 33)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 62 VANDERPOOL STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2791, LOT 33. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1191 18.-gOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 201 Schuyler Avenue (Block 3632 Lot 28)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 201 SCHUYLER AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3632, LOT 28. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1192 18.-hOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 310-312 Chadwick Avenue (Block 3590 Lot 13)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 310-312 CHADWICK AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3590, LOT 13. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1522 18.-i OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING, TITLE XIV, CANNABIS, TO THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO PERMIT AND REGULATE ADULT-USE AND LICENSE CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS. PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 23, 2021 Deferred 6PSF-c 111521Pass Video Video
21-1524 17R2-h (as)Center Street Owners, LLC (NJPAC Phase I)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Need for Housing Project Purpose: To determine whether the Project proposed by Center Street Owners, LLC, 1865 Palmer Avenue, Suite 203, Larchmont, New York, New York 10538, known as the New Jersey Performing Arts Center Arts and Education District Phase 1, located at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 (Block 17, Lots 1.01 and 1.02) meets or will meet an existing housing need within the City of Newark, pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Law of 1983, as amended (N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 et seq.), the rules promulgated thereunder at N.J.A.C. 5:80-1 et seq., and all applicable guidelines to enable the Agency to process the Sponsor's application for funding the Project through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Entity Name: Center Street Owners, LLC Entity Address: 1865 Palmer Avenue, Suite 203, Larchmont, New York, New York 10538 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (LPass Video Video
21-1579 17R8-c (as)Resolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Job Fair Event (AR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Job Fair Event Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 500 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: The Waterfront, Two Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Friday, November 12, 2021 Event Time: 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Additional Information: This event will include use of the facility and gym. Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr.Pass Video Video
21-1657 17R8-d (as)Resolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Pastor Carmelo Roman Way - Irving Street and Broadway (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Pastor Carmelo Roman Date(s): Monday, November 8, 2021 Official Street Name(s): Irving Street and Broadway Ceremonial Intersection Name: Pastor Carmelo Roman Way Sponsor: Council President Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1597 18.-j (as)Ordinance Vacating Commercial StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF COMMERCIAL STREET COMPRISED OF A (10) FOOT WIDE STRIP OF COMMERCIAL STREET AS LAID OUT APPROXIMATELY (241.5’) FEET IN LENGTH, AND BEGINNING AT A POINT AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF COMMERCIAL STREET AND RAYMOND PLAZA EAST AND RUNNING IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY LINE ADJACENT TO PROPERTY KNOWN AS AND LOCATED ON TH EOFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 169.01, LOTS 60 AND 70, CURRENTLY OWNED BY COMMERCIAL STREET PROPERTIES, LP, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2,411 SQUARE FEET, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:67-1 ET SEQ. AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE 6PSF-e ADOPTED ON APRIL 21, 2021. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1598 18.-k (as)Ordinance Vacating Commerce StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF THE ENTIRETY OF COMMERCE STREET BETWEEN RAYMOND PLAZA EAST AND MARKET STREET, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:67-1 ET SEQ. AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE 6PSF-e ADOPTED ON APRIL 21, 2021. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1618 18.-l (as)Ordinance: Amending Title 2, Chapter 22, Section 3.6, Personnel - To hire Entry-Level Law Enforcement Officers without Examination RequirementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 22, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SECTION 3.6, PERSONNEL, TO THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF ENTRY-LEVEL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITHOUT AN EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT.Pass Not available
21-1493 1  Hearing of Citizens1. FREDRICA BEY Not appearing. 2. LEONARDO GUZMAN Appearing. 3. CARYLON BAMBARA Appearing. 4. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 5. CHE COLTER Appearing. 6. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 7. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 8. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD-JENKINS Not appearing. 9. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 10. LISA MITCHELSON PARKER Appearing. 11. MUNIRAH EL BOMANI Appearing. 12. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing.  Not available
22-0059 17Ma MotionA motion extending a profound sorrow and regret to the family and also to the congregation of Temple Rock of My Salvation Church on the passing of Pastor Carmelo Roman.Pass Not available
22-0061 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety, Fire Department, provide adequate notice to affected homeowners and residents whenever they flush local hydrants or conduct water pressure tests.Pass Not available
22-0072 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Department of Engineering initiative a program to replace and install new signage prohibiting overnight and long-term parking by tractor trailers and heavy duty trucks on residential streets.Pass Not available
22-0087 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Department of Economic and Housing Development provide a status/update report on the Riverfront Park project.Pass Not available