Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/1/2015 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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15-0629 15.-a ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Minutes, January 15, 2015Pass Not available
15-0630 15.-b ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Minutes, March 12, 2015Pass Not available
15-0631 15.-c ReportCherry Tree Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report December 31, 2014 and 2013Pass Not available
15-0632 15.-d ReportAssociation 368, LLC, Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report December 31, 2014 and 2013Pass Not available
15-0633 15.-e Report50-60 Columbia Street Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report December 31, 2014 and 2013Pass Not available
15-0634 15.-f ReportRoseville Commons, L.P., Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report December 31, 2014 and 2013Pass Not available
15-0635 15.-g ReportSpringfield Village Senior Residences, L.P., Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report December 31, 2014 and 2013Pass Not available
15-0636 15.-h ReportTelephone Heights Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report December 31, 2014 and 2013Pass Not available
15-0637 15.-i ReportThe Plaza at Springfield Village, L.P., Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report December 31, 2014 and 2013Pass Not available
15-0638 15.-j ReportSpringfield Commons Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report December 31, 2014 and 2013Pass Not available
15-0639 15.-k ReportWest Side Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report December 31, 2014 and 2013Pass Not available
15-0640 15.-l Report261 University Urban Renewal Corp., Schedules of Amount Payable to the City of Newark, December 31, 2014 and 2013Pass Not available
15-0641 15.-m ReportNewark Housing Authority, Amended By-Laws, Minutes, December 16, 2014, January 22, 2015 and February 26, 2015Pass Not available
15-0651 15.-n ReportMount Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District (MPANID) 2014 Board Meeting Minutes, 2012-2013 Financial Audit, By-LawsPass Not available
15-0652 15.-o2013 Single AuditReportCity of Newark Single Audit, Year ending December 31, 2013, Samuel Klein and CompanyPass Not available
14-0921 16F-aOrdinance: Repealing and Replacing Ban The BoxOrdinanceORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 6PSF-f ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2012, “ORDINANCE TO ASSIST THE SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION OF FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE INTO THE COMMUNITY BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND STABLE HOUSING AFTER THEIR RELEASE FROM PRISON; AND TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND SECURITY OF THE COMMUNITY BY ASSISTING PEOPLE WITH CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS IN REINTEGRATING INTO THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR FAMILIES” AND REPLACING IT WITH “ORDINANCE TO ASSIST THE SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION OF FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE INTO THE COMMUNITY BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO STABLE HOUSING AFTER THEIR RELEASE FROM PRISON, AND TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND SECURITY OF THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR FAMILIES” (Ban the Box Ordinance) Sponsors: James/ Quintana/ Chaneyfield JenkinsPass Not available
14-1577 16F-b OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, CHAPTER 12, RECYCLING, SECTION 10, OWNERSHIP AND PACKAGING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS FOR CURBSIDE COLLECTION OR DEPOSIT AT THE CITY RECYCLING DEPOT,OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED. Invitation: Director of Neighborhood & Recreational Services, March 17, 2015Pass Not available
15-0298 16PSF-aMt Prospect Ave 4hr. ParkingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-5, TWO (2) HOUR PARKING FOR NONRESIDENTIAL VEHICLES, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING M. PROSPECT AVENUE, BETWEEN HELLER PARKWAY AND VERONA AVENUE. Sponsors: Ramos/ Quintana Deferred 6PSF-a 041515Pass Not available
15-0298 26PSF-aMt Prospect Ave 4hr. ParkingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-5, TWO (2) HOUR PARKING FOR NONRESIDENTIAL VEHICLES, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING M. PROSPECT AVENUE, BETWEEN HELLER PARKWAY AND VERONA AVENUE. Sponsors: Ramos/ Quintana Deferred 6PSF-a 041515Pass Not available
15-0299 16PSF-bMt Propsect Ave Permit ParkingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-14e, PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING MT. PROSPECT AVENUE, BETWEEN HELLER PARKWAY AND VERONA AVENUE, TO THE EXISTING PERMIT PARKING AREAS DESIGNATED LIST. Sponsors: Ramos/ GonzalezPass Not available
15-0315 16PSF-cHayes St - One WayOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:2-1, ONE-WAY STREETS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING THE ONE-WAY STREET DESIGNATION ON HAYES STREET BETWEEN 14TH AVENUE AND 15TH AVENUE. Sponsors: Crump/ GonzalezPass Not available
15-0538 16PSF-dRiverside Arms LTTE Application (See also 15-0537)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO RIVERSIDE ARMS URBAN RENEWAL, LLP THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 14-16 CHESTER AVENUE, 1-14 JULES PLACE, AND 63-95 HERBERT PLACE IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 617, LOTS 1.01-1.25 Sponsors: Ramos/ GonzalezPass Not available
15-0422 17R1-aTE#12 UASI Grant for 2014-16ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and the Urban Area Security Initiative region’s ability to build, maintain and sustain national preparedness capabilities related to training, maintenance, radios, radio equipment, traffic and signals EOC integration, DPP positions, and MMRs positions and equipment within the City of Newark (Citywide) Funding Source: State of New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Appropriation Amount: $1,638,796.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Period: September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: N/A Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-n 120314 Operating Agency: Department of AdmPass Not available
15-0448 17R1-bTE#15 April 2015 Temporary Emergency AppropriationResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2015 Operating Budget for the City of Newark. Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $41,113,074.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Period: April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015 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 7R1-b 030415 Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
15-0311 17R1-cMillennium OEM & DPW snowroom Video Sur. Cross FederationResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Emergency Management Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Federal GSA Contract Purpose: Video Surveillance Cross Federation between the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the Division of Sanitation Snow Room to upgrade and merge the existing Genetec Omnicast 4.8 and Genetec Security Center 5.2., upgrade existing Genetec software from professional to enterprise, and upgrade existing VMS client machines to new Genetec Security Desk. Entity Name: Millennium Communications Group, Inc. Entity Address: 11 Melanie Lane, Unit 13, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936-1100 Contract Amount: $23,387.00 Funding Source: Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness (OHSP) Grant with no City funds required Contract Period: Upon adoption through August 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Service ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient (X) N/A Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0479 17R1-d (as)TE#W2 Water Utility Month of April ResolutionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses of the Water Utility for April 2015 Funding Source: City of Newark/Water Utility Appropriation Amount: $4,502,162.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Period: April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015 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 # N/A Operating Agency: Water Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
15-0491 17R1-e (as)TE#S2 Sewer Utility for Month of AprilResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Resolution for Sewer Utility Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses of the Sewer Utility Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Sewer Utility Appropriation Amount: $9,306,433.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Period: April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015 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 # N/A Operating Agency: Sewer Utility, Citywide Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
15-0304 17R2-aApply and Accept, Nutrition Supplement WIC ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Funds Purpose: To provide Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children Entity Name: City of Newark/Department of Health and Community Wellness Entity Address: 110 William Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $1,824,333.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Total Project Cost: City Contribution: None required Other Funding Source/Amount: Contract Period: October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 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 Not available
14-1845 17R3-aRIVERPARK ASSOCIATES, LPResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of need for Housing Project Purpose: To support NJHMFA Low Income Housing Tax Credit Application for a project known as Aspen Riverpark Apartments proposed by Aspen Riverpark Associates, LP, 1900 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92612 for the rehabilitation of 258 rental units of affordable housing to be located on Block 2021, Lot 32 Entity Name: Aspen Riverpark Associates, LP Entity Address: 1900 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92612 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Total Project Cost: Approximately $47,788,041. City Contribution: N/A Other Funding Source/Amount: Projected: PNC-FHA 223(f) $21,740,035./ LIHTC $1,409,643./HMFA-Construction Bond Funds $22,000,000. List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 44-58 Fleming Avenue/Block 2021/Lot 32/East Ward Additional Information: N/APass Not available
15-0612 17R3-bWaiver of 20 day effect of Ordinance for Riverside Arms Urban Renewal Tax AbatementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20 day period for an ordinance to take effect Purpose: Tax abatement for Riverside Arms Urban Renewal, LLP, 71 Lake Street, Colonia, New Jersey 07067, needs to take immediate effect so that the applicant can meet the HFMA financing deadline Ordinance No(s).: 8d(as) March 18, 2015 Additional Information: 6PSF-D, April 1, 2015Pass Not available
15-0296 17R4-aEliminate Bus Stops at Mount Prospect AvenueResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop Location: North Ward, along Mount Prospect Avenue, southbound on the westerly side, at Montclair Avenue Near Side. North Ward, along Mount Prospect Avenue, northbound on the easterly side, at Montclair Avenue Far Side. Additional Information: Sponsors: Ramos/ Gonzalez Deferred 7R4-a 031815Pass Not available
15-0290 17R4-bChange Order/Amend Resolution #7R4-f 010313ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution Purpose: Architectural Design and Construction Management and Administration Services related to the Proposed Improvements to City-owned Property Basement Unit (111 Mulberry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102) Entity Name: Heritage Architecture, LLC Entity Address: 352 Evelyn Street, Suite #2, Paramus, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: $32,300.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Engineering Budget Contract Period: Amend the term of the contract from February 15, 2013 through February 14, 2014 to February 15, 2013 through February 14, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Amending Resolution 7R4f January 3, 2013; Contract #09-2012PSPass Not available
14-1548 17R4-cHayes Park East ImprovementsResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Hayes Park East Improvements, 608-630 Ferry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Entity Name: Z-Tech Contracting, LLC Entity Address: 114 Baltusrol Road, Summit, New Jersey 07901 Contract Amount: $4,552,149.60 Funding Source: Department of Engineering Budget Contract Period: One (1) year from the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bids Solicited: Six (6) Bids Received: Four (4) Bids Rejected: 0 Contract #07-2014, Hayes Park East ImprovementsPass Not available
15-0609 17R5-aADDED STARTER-APRIL 1ST-Resolution to approve LFB ApplicationResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance to permanently finance outstanding Bond Anticipation Notes Name of Project(s): Various Amount to be Financed: $56,673,000.00 Funding Source: Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): April 22, 2015 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:3-4, 18A:24-90 AND 40A:2-26 Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-2168 17R8-aAna R. Tolentino, Esq.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as a Per Diem Municipal Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court representing indigent defendants Entity Name: Ana R. Tolentino, Esq. Entity Address: 41 Gifford Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07304 Contract Amount: 17,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: Upon adoption for a term not to exceed one (1) year Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0594 17R9-a ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Kevin “Hambone” Hamilton 2. Apostle Ernest Leonard 3. Reverend Mark Albert Peachey Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 4. Ms. Belinda Redmond Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 5. Reverend Dr. John T. Teabout 6. Ms. Helen Dudley, Noted Newark Trailblazer Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 7. Mrs. Mary Wade Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 8. Mary Palmer Smith 9. Joseph Lee Hall, longtime Newark resident Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 10. Ms. Gloria Cartwright, Commissioner, Newark Housing Authority 11. Gusta Lou Robinson 12. Julian Collins, Sr. 13. D. Bilal Beasley, longtime Essex County Democratic Party Leader, Community Activist and Business Owner Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 14. Eva Holmes 15. Cecelia Thomas (January 4, 1956 - September 16, 2014) 16. Mr. Raymond Durkin 17. William R. “Billy” Dwyer, Newark Businessman and Taxi Board CommPass Not available
14-1771 17R12-aMaintenance and Repair of Emergency Generators at Water and Sewer UtilitiesResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Maintenance and Repair of Emergency Generators at the City’s Water Supply Facilities Entity Name: FM Generators, Inc. Entity Address: 35 Pequit Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021 Contract Amount: $50,250.00 for a period of two (2) years Funding Source: City of Newark/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: Not to exceed two (2) years from the date of the Notice to Proceed. Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bid Packages Distributed: Seven (7) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Not available
14-1981 27R12-bMaintain and Repair Sewer Screening FacilitiesResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Maintenance and Repair of Sewer Screening Facilities Entity Name: Rapid Pump and Meter Service Co., Inc. Entity Address: 285 Straight Street, Paterson, New Jersey07509 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $500,000.00 for a period of two (2) years Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: Two (2) years from the date of the Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Proposal Solicited: Three (3) Proposal Received: One (1)Pass Not available
15-0420 18.-aTransfer of UEZ to Newark CEDCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE NEWARK COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AS THE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK’S URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE. Invitation: Director of Economic & Housing Development, March 31, 2015 Deferred 6PSF-b 050615 Failed 6PSF-a (s) 051215/PHC Deferred 6SF-a 052015 RTA 6SF-a 070115Pass Not available
15-0689 18.-b (as)Ordinance amending certain section of the Peddler’s OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 7 HAWKING AND PEDDLING; CANVASSING AND SOLICITING, AMENDING ARTICLE 2d, LICENSE REQUIRED, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (2000) AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT TO SHOW PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP AND ADDING THE REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A MUNICIPAL IDENTIFICATION CARD.Pass Not available
15-0512 19.-aLee E. Williams - Taxicab CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Taxicab Commission Name of Appointee: Lee E. Williams Address: 68 Quitman Street - Apt. 2A, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on October 2, 2017 Sponsor: Additional Information: Replacing William R. Dwyer; filling unexpired term Deferred 8c 031815Pass Not available
15-1059 17M-a. MotionA motion thanking the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services for cleaning Ferry Street and Fleming Avenue.Pass Not available
15-1062 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational services clean the Ironbound B Field and St. Charles Place.Pass Not available
15-0745 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Newark Housing Authority provide the Municipal Council with a status of the Hyatt Court Housing Complex Recreation Project and the $100 thousand in Hess funds that the City of Newark contributed for said project.Pass Not available
15-0746 17M-d. MotionA motion congratulating the Newark Police Officers who were promoted to the rank of Captain in the Newark Police Department at the promotion ceremony held on Friday, March 27, 2015.Pass Not available
15-1063 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting the Department of Engineering provide the Governing Body with a listing of all streets that allow permit parking.Pass Not available
15-1064 17M-f. MotionA motion once again requesting that the Administration, Department of Economic and Housing Development provide the Municipal Council with a listing of all the redevelopment plans from the Year 2002 to the present and provide the identity of the designated developer for each plan.Pass Not available
15-0747 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Governing Body establish a committee to review and approve for Municipal Council consideration the Mayor’s recommendations to judicial appointments.Pass Not available
15-0748 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Code Enforcement, perform a comprehensive investigation on the abandoned property at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Broadway to address the unsafe conditions of the building and the squatters that have occupied said property.Pass Not available
15-0828 17M-i. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering provide to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, its plans to address this year’s City pothole problems.Pass Not available
15-0830 17M-j. MotionA motion requesting that the Police Department begin a strict enforcement of City ordinances which regulate the operations of candy/cigar shops, in addition, to the requirement that all liquor establishments have surveillance cameras installed.Pass Not available
15-0749 17M-k. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Daphne Benyard.Pass Not available
15-0750 17M-l. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Reta Williams.Pass Not available