24-1369
| 1 | | | Hearing of Citizens | 1. ALIF MUHAMMAD
Appearing.
2. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER
Appearing.
3. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON
Appearing.
4. DONNA JACKSON
Appearing.
5. CASSANDRA DOCK
Appearing.
6. CHRIS SANDERS
Not appearing.
7. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR.
Appearing.
8. LINDA MCDONALD-CARTER
Not appearing.
9. EMILY AIKENS
Appearing.
10. DEBRA SALTERS
Appearing.
11. NADIRAH BROWN
Appearing.
12. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI
Appearing.
13. YUSUF A. SHABAZZ
Appearing.
14. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY
Appearing.
15. LORENZO HALL
Not appearing.
16. ERUIN HOWELL
Not appearing.
17. HASIN NICELY
Not appearing.
18. QUAWEE ELMORE
Not appearing.
19. OPAL R. WRIGHT
Appearing.
20. DEBRA MAPSON
Not appearing.
21. JANET PEÑA
Not appearing.
22. GEE CURETON
Not appearing.
23. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER
Not appearing.
24. TAMMY HOLLAWAY
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25. CHARISSE MYLES
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24-1244
| 1 | 5-a | Central Planning Board Minutes for July & August 2024 | Report | Central Planning Board, Minutes, July and August 2024. | |
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24-1349
| 1 | 5-b | | Report | North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, August 28, 2024. | Pass |
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24-1406
| 1 | 5-c | | Report | Morris Doremus Avenue Associates Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2023. | Pass |
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24-1407
| 1 | 5-d | | Report | Newark Housing Authority, Minutes, September 2024. | Pass |
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24-1322
| 1 | 6F-a | Ordinance: Amending Title 2, Chapter 22, Section 3.6, Personnel - To hire Entry-Level Law Enforcement Officers without Examination Requirement - to complete an approved NJPTC Full Basic Course for Police Officers or Correction Officers within 9 months | Ordinance | AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 22, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SECTION 3.6, PERSONNEL, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ADD DEFINITION TO THE BASIC TRAINING COURSE WHEN HIRING ENTRY-LEVEL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITHOUT AN EXAMINATION. | Pass |
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24-1211
| 1 | 6PSF-a | Ordinance: Amending Title 23, Chapter 5, Section 14(E) Permit Parking - Adams Street (Daily; 6pm-6am) (MS) | Ordinance | AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 14, PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY, IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS, SUBSECTION 23:5-14(E), PERMIT PARKING; AREAS DESIGNATED, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING ADAMS STREET BETWEEN OLIVER STREET AND WALNUT STREET ON THE WEST SIDE OF ADAMS STREET, DAILY, FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M. (EAST WARD).
Sponsor(s): Council Member, Michael J. Silva | Pass |
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24-1333
| 1 | 7R1-a | BI # 2 WIOA Data Reporting and Analysis Allocation 2024-2025 | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Budget Insertion
Purpose: WIOA Data Reporting Analysis Allocation 2024-2025 (Citywide.)
Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity
Appropriation Amount: $12,971.00
Budget Year: 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:
Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #24-1289.
Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. | Pass |
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24-1371
| 1 | 7R1-b | FY24 UASI Grant | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Budget Insertion
Purpose: To fund the enhancement of 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.
Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
Appropriation Amount: $1,657,194.00
Budget Year: 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:
Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #24-1361.
Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. | Pass |
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24-1184
| 1 | 7R1-c | State Contract Amendment: Traffic Signals Controllers & Cabinets | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending
Type of Service: Use of State Contract #T1473 Traffic Signal Controllers and Camera Imaging Detection Systems Master Blanket 19-FOOD-01027
Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-o adopted on July 10, 2024, to provide traffic signal controllers and cabinets.
Entity Name/Address: Intelligent Traffic Supply Products, LLC, 3005 Hadley Road, Suite 5, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $342,500.00
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-A-83750-B2024
Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through December 19, 2024, inclusive of any extensions by the State
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
Resolution 7R1-o adopted on July 10, 2024, authorized a contract | Pass |
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24-1034
| 1 | 7R1-d | Use of State Contract: M8000 Tires, Tubes, and Services- Statewide | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #M8000 Tires, Tubes, and Services-Statewide #25-FLEET-81812 and 25-FLEET-82627
Purpose: To provide use of State authorized vendors and their distributors to purchase tires, tubes and services.
Entity Name(s)/Address(s):
1) The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, 200 Innovation Way, Akron, Ohio 44316; and
2) Bridgestone Americas, Inc., 200 4th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37201
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $700,000.00
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors NW011-060-0602-71850-B2024 and NW011-060-0602-83650-B2024/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-71840-B2024 and NW037-750-83640-B2024
Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through June 30, 2027, inclusive of any extensions by the State
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ | Pass |
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24-1137
| 1 | 7R1-e | GSA/State Contract: G8060- Ballistic Comparison Microscope | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Use of State Contract #G8060- Ballistic Comparison Microscope Master Blanket 89375
Purpose: To provide authorization to purchase microscope(s) and additional services from State authorized vendor(s).
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Leeds Precision Instruments, Inc., 17300 Medina Road, Suite 600 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $92,991.00
Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW051-G23-P23H0-94550-B2023
Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through June 30, 2025, inclusive of any extensions by the State
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
This State Contract will provide authorization to purchase microscope(s) and additional services from State authorized vendor(s) for t | Pass |
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24-0873
| 1 | 7R2-a | Community Collaboations LLC | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: To provide for new construction of a two-family home and rehabilitation of a three-family home to sell at market rate to City of Newark employees.
Entity Name: Community Collaborations, LLC
Entity Address: 187 Livingston Street, Newark, New Jersey 07108
Sale Amount: $47,250.00
Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $119,800.00
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)
780 Bergen Street/Block 2712/Lot 39/South Ward
763 Sou | Fail |
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24-1289
| 1 | 7R2-b | Acceptance of Data Reporting and Analysis Fund PY24 | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWorks
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: To provide for the acceptance of WIOA Data Reporting and Analysis Funds.
Entity Name: City of Newark, One Stop Career Center
Entity Address: 375 McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Grant Amount: $12,971.00
Total Project Cost: $0.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Grant Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
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:
No municipal funds, commitment of municipal resources or staff are required for the acceptance and receipt of grants funds. | Pass |
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24-1156
| 1 | 7R3-a | Amending Delancy Street Roadway Improvement Project | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: (X Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract
Purpose: Change Order #8 for Delancy Street Drainage, Traffic and Roadway Improvements (Final Design) Project Contract No. 06-2011PS.
Entity Name: Michael Baker International, Inc.
Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 2330, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,337,818.61
Funding Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)
Contract Period: August 21, 2023 through August 21, 2024, with an extension to January 31, 2025
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:
This Amending Resolution will extend the contract period from April 21, 2023 through August 21, 2024 to January 31, 2025, at no additional cost to the City of Newark. | Pass |
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24-1286
| 1 | 7R3-b | Request an extension from NJDOT to
award contract for Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R3-b adopted on April 10, 2024, Extension Request
Purpose:To request an extension from New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to allow the City of Newark to award a contract for construction of the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22 by April 21, 2025.
Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation
Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Grant Amount: $2,886,447.00
Total Project Cost: Not Applicable
City Contribution: Not Applicable
Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable
Grant Period: Fiscal Year 2022
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
List of Property: (if applicable)
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As): Not Applicable | Pass |
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24-1329
| 1 | 7R3-c | Request for Extension from NJDOT for MA-2023 | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending
Type of Service: Extension Request
Purpose: To request an extension from New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to allow the City of Newark to award a contract for construction of the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2023 by May 22, 2025.
Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)
Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Grant Amount: $3,102,131.00
Total Project Cost: Not Applicable
City Contribution: Not Applicable
Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable
Grant Period: Fiscal Year 2023
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
List of Property: (if applicable)
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward): Not Applicable
Additional Information:
Resolution 7R3-c adopted on August 3, 2022, authorized th | Pass |
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24-1206
| 1 | 7R5-a | FY2024 Ryan White - City of East Orange (EHE) | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient
Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA).
Entity Name: City of East Orange Health and Human Services
Entity Address: 143 New Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07017
Grant Amount: Not to exceed $640,484.00
Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Contract Period: March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale (X Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
Ending the HIV Epidemic grant funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on July 22, 2020, and revised by Resolution 7R5-a(S), adopted on June 22, 2021.
Additional funds were accepted by | Pass |
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24-1204
| 1 | 7R5-b | FY2024 Positive Healthcare (EHE) | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient
Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA).
Entity Name: Positive Health Care, Inc.
Entity Address: 395-403 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Grant Amount: Not to exceed $81,000.00
Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Contract Period: March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
Ending the HIV Epidemic grant funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on July 22, 2020, and revised by Resolution 7R5-a(S), adopted on June 22, 2021.
Additional funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5- | Pass |
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24-1217
| 1 | 7R5-c | WIC 2024-2025 | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: To provide Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children (WIC).
Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services
Entity Address: P.O. Box 364, Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Grant Amount: $2,267,360.00
Total Project Cost: $0.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Grant Period: October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025
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 |
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24-1142
| 1 | 7R5-d | Sustaining Local Public Health | Resolution | Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: Sustaining Public Health Infrastructure
Entity Name: New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO)
Entity Address: P.O. Box 6987, Freehold, New Jersey 07728
Grant Amount: $168,049.00
Funding Source: New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO)
Total Project Cost: $0.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026
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 |
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24-1247
| 1 | 7R5-e | Medical Reserve Corps 2024 2025 | Resolution | Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: To apply/accept grant funds to maintain and enhance the emergency volunteer response within the City of Newark.
Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP)
Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360
Grant Amount: $34,700.00
Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP)
Total Project Cost: $0.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025
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:
No municipal fund | Pass |
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24-1290
| 1 | 7R5-f | | Resolution | Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending
Type of Service: Amending/Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: Acceptance of additional funding and an extension of time to expend funds to support the training and deployment of Community Health Workers in response to Covid-19.
Entity Name: Acenda, Inc.
Entity Address: 42 Delsea South Drive, Glassboro, New Jersey 07028
Grant Amount: $73,333.67
Funding Source: Acenda, Inc., Integrated Health
Total Project Cost: $0.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: September 1, 2023 through July 31, 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:
Original Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on January 10, 2024, authorized a grant award in the amount of $66,666.00, for the period o | Pass |
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24-1170
| 1 | 7R6-a | Justice Innovation Inc, 2024 Settlement | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Law
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement
Docket No.: Not Applicable
Claimant: Justice Innovation, Inc., 520 8th Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10018
Claimant's Attorney: Not Applicable
Settlement Amount: $424,390.38
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Office of the Mayor, Municipal Court/Fund 011, Dept. 200, Div. 2001, Account #97520, Budget Ref. B2024
Additional Information:
This Settlement Agreement resolves all outstanding invoices/fees for Justice Innovation, Inc., for professional services provided to the City’s municipal court system from January 1, 2024 through and including June 30, 2024. | Pass |
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24-1401
| 1 | 7R6-b | Pashman Stein Walder Hayden Special Counsel | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Law
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract
Purpose: To provide legal services on matters as Special Counsel.
Entity Name: Pashman, Stein, Walder, Hayden, P.C.
Entity Address: 21 Main Street, Suite 200, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department/Bus. Unit. NW011, Dept. 040, Div./Proj. 0401, Account #71260, B2024
Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
(X) Non-Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information: | Pass |
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24-1383
| 1 | 7R6-c | Pashman Stein Walder Hayden PVSC | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Law
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract
Purpose: To provide legal services on matters as Special Counsel.
Entity Name: Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, P.C.
Entity Address: 21 Main Street, Suite 200, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00
Funding Source: 2024 Budget Department of Water and Sewer/Bus. Unit NW037; Dept.: 750, Div./Proj.: 7502; Activity: A; Acct.#: 71260; Budget Ref.: B2024
Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
(X) Non Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
This Professional Services Contract will provided Special Counsel for the City of Newark regarding an appeal of its assessment of the Third and Fourth Quarter 2018 User Charges against Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission. | Pass |
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24-0736
| 1 | 7R7-a | RESOLUTION: VISITING JUDGES | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/Municipal Court
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Service Contract
Purpose: Visiting Judges to preside over Court sessions in the event of the unavailability of the Newark Municipal Court’s full-time judges.
Entity Name:
1. Honorable Michael A. Hackett, J.M.C.
2. Honorable Chandra L. Rainey Cole, J.M.C.
3. Honorable Wilfredo Benitez, J.M.C.
4. Honorable Marvin Thomas Braker, J.M.C.
5. Honorable Lindal Louise Scott Foster, J.M.C.
6. Honorable Steven Brister, J.M.C.
7. Honorable Rashidah N. Hasan, J.M.C.
8. Honorable Samantha Mendenhall, J.M.C.
9. Honorable Rhea L. Moore, J.M.C.
10. Honorable Theresa Pollard, J.M.C.
11. Honorable Farrah Irving, J.M.C.
Entity Address: See Exhibit A attached
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $175,000.00
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Office of the Mayor, Municipal
Court/NW011-010-0107-A-71280-2024
Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( | Pass |
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24-1382
| 1 | 7R8-a | Resolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - James and Mary Rone Way, (LQ) | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation
Honoree: James and Mary Rone
Date(s): Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 11:00 A.M.
Ceremonial Intersection Name: James and Mary Rone Way
Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Roanoke Avenue and Hawkins Street
Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana
Additional Information:
The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. | Pass |
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24-1415
| 1 | 7R8-b | Resolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Reverend Joe D. McClain Way (LSR) | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation
Honoree: Reverend Joe D. McClain
Date(s): Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: TBD
Ceremonial Intersection Name: Reverend Joe D. McClain Way
Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Morris Avenue and 15th Avenue
Sponsor: Council Member, Louise Scott-Rountree
Additional Information:
The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at a time to be determined. | Pass |
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24-1416
| 1 | 7R8-d | Resolution: Waiving Special Event Permit Application Fees - Renaissance Church of Newark's Harvest Trunk or Treat Celebration (CLC) | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Permit Application Fees
Purpose: Trunk-A-Treat Harvest Celebration
Date(s): Saturday, October 26, 2024
Event Time: 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M.
Sponsor(s): Council President, C. Lawrence Crump
Additional Information:
The Renaissance Church of Newark’s Trunk-A-Treat Harvest Celebration, will be held on 2nd Street (between Seventh Avenue and Orange Street), from 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M.
The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($200.00) for the street closure will be waived. | Pass |
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24-1338
| 1 | 7R8-e | Resolution: Recognizing & Commending (10/23/24) | Resolution | RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING
Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump
1. Individuals honored during Hispanic Heritage Month
2. Sheikh Bashiru Yandu
3. Maribel Cabrera de Reyes, Minister of Orcastria, of Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral and Board Director of the Dominican Cultural Parade and Festival of Essex County
4. Igbo Council of Chiefs and Traditional Title Holders NJ, Inc.
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council
5. Renaming Ceremony of the Media Center at Weequahic High School in honor of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, held on Saturday, October 6, 2024
Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez
6. Individuals honored during the Unidas En Una Sola Voz 3rd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness 1K Walk, held on Saturday, October 12, 2024
Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly
7. Santiago Matías (Alofoke), Founder of AlofokeMusic and the Alofoke Radio Show
8. Akintola Hanif, honored during the Newark Arts Festival, as a Leader in the Arts community for over twenty (20) years, held on Saturday, October 12, 2024
Sponsored by Council | Pass |
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24-1343
| 2 | 7R8-f | Resolution: Expressing Profound Sorrw & Regret (10/23/24) | Resolution | EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET
Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump
1. Clarence Maney, Jr.
Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly
2. Deborah Francine Bailey Johnson
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana
3. Carlos Colon Mendez
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree
4. Reverend Garvey Ince
5. Reverend Dr. Raymond Maurice
6. Jerome Morgan
7. Dr. Emily Cissy Houston
8. Ruth V. Veney Pegram
9. Toyina Marajh
10. Annie B. Green | Pass |
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24-1361
| 1 | 7R9-a | UASI FY24 Local Share | Resolution | Dept/ 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.
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: $1,657,194.00
Total Project Cost: Not Applicable
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Grant Period: September 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027
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:
Grant #EMW-2024-SS-05034. | Pass |
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24-1367
| 1 | 7R11-a | | Resolution | Dept/Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding with Rutgers University for the provision of computer training for senior-citizens
Purpose: To provide a three (3) month Computer Training Program for City senior citizens across the five (5) City Wards.
Entity Name: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Newark Center for Urban and Public Services
Entity Address: 111 Washington Street, Room 136, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Project Location: Newark City-wide Senior Centers
Reimbursement Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: Upon adoption of this authorizing Resolution to the conclusion of the Program, approximately four (4) months
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 |
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24-1344
| 1 | 8-a | Re-appointment of Jennifer Moore to the LGBTQ | Appointment | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Re-Appointment
Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission.
Name of Appointee: Jennifer Moore
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on September 15, 2026
Additional Information: | Pass |
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24-1346
| 1 | 8-b | Re-appointment of Susu Stewart LGBTQ | Appointment | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Re-Appointment
Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission.
Name of Appointee: Susu Stewart
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on June 1, 2026
Additional Information: | Pass |
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24-1347
| 1 | 8-c | Re-appointment of Taquan A. Williams to LGBTQ | Appointment | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Re-Appointment
Purpose: Re-Appointmentto the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission.
Name of Appointee: Taquan A. Williams
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on June 1, 2026
Additional Information: | Pass |
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24-1348
| 1 | 8-d | Re-appointment of Della Walker to LGBTQ | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Re-Appointment
Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission.
Name of Appointee: Della Walker
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on June 1, 2026
Additional Information: | Pass |
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24-1404
| 1 | 8-e | Re-appointment of Tarsha E. Prindle to Parking Authority | Appointment | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Re-Appointment
Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Newark Parking Authority.
Name of Appointee: Tarsha E. Prindle
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 20, 2029
Additional Information: | Pass |
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24-1405
| 1 | 8-f | Re-appointment of Andre Hollis to Parking Authority | Appointment | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Re-Appointment
Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Newark Parking Authority.
Name of Appointee: Andre Hollis
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 20, 2029
Additional Information: | Pass |
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24-1352
| 1 | 8-g | Appointment of Audris B. Torres to the LGBTQ | Appointment | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Appointment
Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission.
Name of Appointee: Audris B. Torres
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026
Additional Information:
Audris B. Torres will replace Kenneth Wright, whose term expired on October 5, 2024. | Pass |
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24-1353
| 1 | 8-h | Appointment of Tiana Marie Santos to the LGBTQ | Appointment | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Appointment
Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission.
Name of Appointee: Tiana Marie Santos
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026
Additional Information:
Tiana Marie Santos will replace Alexis Edwards, whose term expired on October 5, 2024. | Pass |
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24-1355
| 1 | 8-i | Appointment of Joy Black to LGBTQ | Appointment | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Appointment
Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission.
Name of Appointee: Joy Black
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026
Additional Information:
Joy Black will replace Robert House, whose term expired on August 5, 2023. | Pass |
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24-1357
| 1 | 8-j | Appointment of Jason Bunkley to LGTBQ | Appointment | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Appointment
Purpose: Appointment as Alternate #1 to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission.
Name of Appointee: Jason Bunkley
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2025
Additional Information:
Jason Bunkley will replace Demetrius Kee, whose term expired on October 5, 2023. | Pass |
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24-1364
| 1 | 8-k | Appointment of Alexander Padilla Jr. to LGBTQ Commisssion | Appointment | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Appointment
Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission.
Name of Appointee: Alexander Padilla, Jr.
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026
Additional Information:
Alexander Padilla, Jr., will replace Alfonso L. Ferguson, whose term expired on October 5, 2024.
Deferred 8-k 102324
Deferred 9-a 110724 | Pass |
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24-1375
| 1 | 8-l | Appointment of Bernard Mcallister to LGBTQ Commission | Appointment | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Appointment
Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission.
Name of Appointee: Bernard Mcallister
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026
Additional Information:
Bernard Mcallister will replace Ronnie Carney, whose term expired on June 1, 2024.
Deferred 8-l 102324
Deferred 9-b 110724 | Pass |
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24-1376
| 1 | 8-m | Ibrahim Hamza | Appointment | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Appointment
Purpose: Appointment to the African Commission.
Name of Appointee: Ibrahim Hamza
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2028
Additional Information:
Ibrahim Hamza will replace Mumira Ragu, whose term expired on June 24, 2024. | Pass |
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24-1418
| 1 | 8-n | Ordinance: Amending Title 2, Administration, Chapter 2, Office of the City Clerk - Honorary Street Dedications: Designation (CLC) | Ordinance | AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, SECTION 3, CITY CLERK, SUBSECTION 1, HONORARY AND CEREMONIAL STREET DEDICATIONS; DESIGNATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2016, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY.
Sponsor(s): Council President, C. Lawrence Crump | Pass |
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24-1384
| 1 | 7R6-d(as) | Resolution: First Amendment to Agreement for legal services for Litigation Defense Matters - Michael A. Armstrong and Associates, LLC (2024) | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Law
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract
Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters.
Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong and Associates, LLC
Entity Address: Willingboro, New Jersey 08046
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00
Additional Contract Amount: $125,000.00
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department
Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
Resolution 7R6-I adopted on December 20, 2023, authorized a contract for legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters, for a contract amount not to exceed $125,000.00, for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $125,000.00, for a | Pass |
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24-1379
| 1 | 7R12-a(as) | Resolution: Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins, LLC - legal service LSLR investigation and litigation | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract
Purpose: To provide legal services concerning lead pipe replacement litigation.
Entity Name: Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman and Robbins, LLP
Entity Address: 7 Times Square, New York, New York 10036-6516
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Bus Unit: NW037, Dept. 750, Div./Proj.: 7502, Acct: 71260, Budget Ref. 2024
Contract Period: March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information: | Pass |
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24-1475
| 1 | 7Ma | | Motion | A motion recognizing and commending the Newark Fire Department for their swift and rapid response to the tragic house fire at 26 Ekert Avenue and also for providing mutual aid to the Irvington Fire Department to help in battling the huge multi-alarm fire on Montgomery Avenue. | Pass |
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24-1477
| 1 | 7Mb | | Motion | A motion recognizing and commending Newark Science Park High School senior, Ashley Lourenco, for winning the Best Speaker Award at the New York City Invitational Debate and Speech Tournament held at the Bronx High School of Science and leading the Science High School Debate Team to its first ever victory at the prestigious event. | Pass |
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24-1479
| 1 | 7Mc | | Motion | A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Annie B. Green and Emily “Cissy” Houston. | Pass |
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24-1480
| 1 | 7Md | | Motion | A motion expressing sincere congratulations to St. Lucy’s Church on the auspicious occasion of its 125th St. Gerard Feast. | Pass |
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24-1481
| 1 | 7Me | | Motion | A motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety increase traffic controls at Ridge Street School to reduce the horrendous traffic jams that occur during the early morning opening of the school. | Pass |
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24-1482
| 1 | 7Mf | | Motion | A motion requesting that the Administration and Public Safety Director review the ordinance regulating the opening and extended hours of operation for barbershops with the police officers for proper enforcement. | Pass |
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