Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/8/2012 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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12-2126 15.-aMinutes - Joint Meeting, July 19, 2012ReportMinutes of meeting of the Joint Meeting was held on July 19, 2012 at the Maplewood Municipal Building, notice of cancelation of August 16, 2012 meeting and Report of August 2012.Pass Not available
12-1937 16F-aVacate Bellair PlaceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF A 16-FOOT WIDE PORTION OF BELLAIR PLACE, AS LAID OUT 60 FEET IN WIDTH ON THE MAP OF THE COMMISSIONERS TO LAY OUT STREETS, AVENUES AND SQUARESEXTENDING FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF VERONA AVENUEA DISTANCE 449.31 FEET NORTHERLY TO ITS TERMINUS. North Ward Invitation: Engineering Director, December 4, 2012 No Action Taken, November 20, 2012Pass Not available
12-1742 26PSF-a12-1742 Reappropriation Bond OrdinanceOrdinanceBOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, REAPPROPRIATING $2,000,000 OF PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS ISSUED UNDER VARIOUS CITY BOND ORDINANCES (AND ANY RELATED UNSPENT DOWN PAYMENTS) TO NEW CAPITAL PURPOSES. Deferred 6PSF-a 100312/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 101712/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
12-1734 46PSF-bNo Parking AnytimeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, 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 NO PARKING ANYTIME AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Deferred 6F-e 091912 Deferred 6PSF-b 101712/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 110812/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken, November 20, 2012 Deferred 6PSF-a 120512/Public Hearing Closed Deferred 6SF-b 121912/Public Hearing ClosedPass Not available
12-0914 16PSFc1Five (5) Year Tax Abatement (411-419 Chestnut Street, Unit 3A)OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNER OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 411-419 Chestnut Street., Unit 3A, Block 1128.03 ,Lot 3.01 ,Qualifier C3A (East Ward)] Name of Owner: Carlos J. Mendonca - Architect's Certification - $ 81,435.12 SILOT $1,628.70- Purchase Price - $200,000.00 - Condominium Architect - Gregory Comito- Contractor - Dynasty Construction, Inc. Certificate of Occupancy: 03/09/12 Additional Information:Pass Not available
12-1698 16PSFc2Tax Abatement 134 Manchester PL. B858 L50.10OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNER OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 134 Manchester Place, Block 858 ,Lot 50.10, North WardName of Owner: Amaury & Sandra Mirabal - Architect's Certification - $178,000.00 SILOT $3,560.00- Purchase Price - $475,000.00 - 3 Family New Construction Architect - Joseph R. Asfour- Contractor - ASC General Contractors Certificate of Occupancy: June 7, 2012Pass Not available
12-1739 16PSFc3Tax Abatement 729 S. 12th St. B2632 l3.15OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNER OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 729 S. 12th Street, Block 2632, Lot 3.15. South WardName of Owner: Hector Andino - Architect's Certification - $ 220,000.00 SILOT $4,400.00- Purchase Price - $349,000.00 - 3 Family new construction Architect - Daniel A. Roma- Contractor - Granada Construction Corp. Certificate of Occupancy: May 23, 2012 Additional Information:Pass Not available
12-1501 16PSF-dVisions of HopeOrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VISION OF HOPE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN ORDER TO REVISE THE SCOPE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON 103-109 AND 121-133 SUSSEX AVENUE, 32-42 NEWARK STREET AND 36-48 NESBITT STREET, BLOCK 2853 LOTS 1, 3, 4, 37, 44, 62, 74, 78 AND 79 TO EXPRESSLY ALLOW THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT, EXTEND THE DEADLINES FOR THE COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 FOR THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT AND DECEMBER 31, 2016 FOR THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER PROJECT, PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF ADDITIONAL CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 22,24,26,28 AND 30 NEWARK STREET, BLOCK 2853 LOTS 8,10,12,14 AND 16 TO THE REDEVELOPER FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $75,000.000, AND TO MODIFY OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Failed/ Public Hearing Closed 6PSF-d 110812 Invitation: Director of Economic & Housing Development, December 4, 2012 No Action Taken, November 20Fail Not available
12-1938 16PSF-eSPECIAL CONFERENCE: Leaders for Life, Inc. (2012-2013)OrdinanceORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LEADERS FOR LIFE, INC., 527 NORWICH COURT, PISCATAWAY TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY 08854, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 84-86 CLINTON PLACE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108 (BLOCK 3035, LOT 10), FOR AN ANNUAL RENT OF ONE DOLLAR ($1.00), FOR A PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2012 AND TERMINATING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW ANNUALLY FOR UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS, TERMINATING NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, SUBJECT TO NEWARK MUNICIPAL COUNCIL APPROVAL. South Ward Sponsor: BarakaPass Not available
12-0341 57R1-bSolid Waste Collection Services & Recyclable Material Collection ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Solid Waste Collection Services & Recyclable Material Collection Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc., 107 Silvia Street, Ewing, NJ 08628 Contract Amount: $9,456,420.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Department of Neighborhood & Recreational Services/ Division of Sanitation/ Open-Ended Contract Period: To be established for a five (5) year term Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bids solicited: Fourteen (14) Bids received: Three (3) Deferred 7R1-c (s) 062612 Invitation: Central Purchasing Agent/ Representative from Waste Management of Newark New Jersey, Inc. , July 2, 2012 Invitation: Central Purchasing Agent/Representative from Waste ManagPass Not available
12-1504 37R3-aAllocation - Ad.. DisWk and Youth FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide job-preparation assistance to eligible individuals by providing training and employment opportunities through the One-Stop Career Center System. Entity Name: City of Newark, Department of Economic and Housing Development/NewarkWORKS Entity Address: 990 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $5,052,831.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Contract Period: July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 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 funds to be fully expended by June 30, 2014 Invitation: Economic & Housing Development Director, October 16, 2012 Deferred 7R3-c 101712 Invitation: Economic & Housing Development DirectorPass Not available
12-1412 17R3-bRenaissance Community Development Corporation CenterResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - [pursuant the Competitive Contracting provisions of the State Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(b)(2))] Purpose: To provide case management and job placement services to 25 young adults for the Newark Crime Prevention and Recidivism Reduction Initiative Entity Name: Renaissance Community Development Corporation Center Entity Address: 441 Orange Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07107 Contract Amount: $92,537.00 Funding Source: : United States Department of Justice through its Second Chance Adult and Juvenile Offender Reentry Demonstration Program Contract Period: April 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by and application ratified by ResolPass Not available
12-1831 17R3-cGrant acceptanceResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( x ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide temporary assistance to eligible needy families, and also to provide general assistance to eligible individuals through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Entity Name: City of Newark/NewarkWORKS Entity Address: 990 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $1,216,404.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Contract Period: July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 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: All funds must be liquidated by December 31, 2013.Pass Not available
12-1350 67R4-aBroad Street Streetscape – Phase 3A Change OrderResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 2010 Purpose: Broad Street Streetscape - Phase 3A - 2009 Transportation -Enhancement increase funds in the amount of $495,873.86 and extend the term of the contract Entity Name: Berto Construction, Inc. Entity Address: 625 Leesville Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey 07065 Contract Amount: $2,335,455.99 Funding Source: Capital Contract Period: extending term of the contract to October 1, 2012 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 #7R4-A, adopted September 15, 2010 Deferred 7R4-a 100312 Deferred 7R4-a 101712 Invitation: Engineering Director and Berto’s Administration, November 7, 2012 Deferred 7R4-a 110812 Invitation: Engineering Director and Berto’s Construction ReprePass Not available
12-1930 17R4-bFT2013 Bikeways State Aide Grant ApplicationResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: Bike Lanes on Elizabeth Avenue Entity Name: City of Newark/Department of Engineering Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $534,650.00t Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Total Project Cost: $534,650.00 City Contribution: $0 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: N/A 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) Additional Information: Deferred 7R4-e 10/17/12Pass Not available
12-1720 17R4-cArchives Bld-Mikesell #18-2011PSResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Engineering Design and Architectural Services for the City’s Archives Building Entity Name: Mikesell & Associates Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 800, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $55,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Engineering Budget Contract Period: One (1) year after issuance of a formal “Notice to Proceed” Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: Contract #18-2011PSPass Not available
12-2038 17R4-dBus Stop designationResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop Location: West Ward deletion; along Sandford Avenue northbound, on the easterly side at Underwood Street, farside location, beginning at the northerly curb line of Underwood Street and extending 100 feet northerly therefrom. West Ward addition; along Sandford Avenue northbound, on the easterly side at Lenox Street, nearside location, beginning at the southerly curb line of Lenox Street and extending 105 feet southerly therefrom. Additional Information: N/A Deferred 7R4-d 110812 No Action Taken, November 20, 2012Pass Not available
12-2149 27R7-a (as)Added Starter -Settlement - Delta T. Group North Jersey, Inc.ResolutionADDED STARTER 7R7-a (as) 110812 Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Suit Settlement of Demand for Payment Docket No.: None - Pre-Suit Claimant: Delta-T. Group North Jersey, Inc., One Woodbridge Center, Suite 512, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 Claimant's Attorney: Marci Pogust, General Counsel Attorney's Address: c/o Delta-T. Group, 950 Haverford Road, Suite 200, Brun Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010 Settlement Amount: $668,139.45 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget and Grant Funding; Department of Child and Family Well-Being Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel (date to be entered by Clerk’s Office)Pass Not available
12-2011 17R9-aAmending Constable BondResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond and Amending Term of Appointment Purpose: Serve subpoenas, court papers and repossessions Name of Constable: Ismael Valmont Address: 172 Ellery Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: From one year of the amended date of adoption to the expiration of the bond whichever occurs first. Sponsor: Council Member Ronald C. Rice Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution # 7R9-d 060712Pass Not available
12-2033 17R9-bConstable Bond Approval 3 YearResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: Serve warrants and subpoenas Name of Appointee: Tyrone Johnson, Sr. Address: 825 South 13th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of the Constable Bond to its expiration whichever occurs first. Sponsor: Council Member Ras J. Baraka Additional Information: Appointee shall submit constable bond. Amending Resolution 7R9-d 090612 to a three (3) year appointment and approval of the bondPass Not available
12-1841 17R9-cUrging action resolutionResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging action by Mayor Cory A. Booker Purpose: Urging The Mayor to appoint a Director for the Water and Sewer Department and consolidate all water and sewer operations under the Director of the Water and Sewer Department. Additional Information: This legislation has been placed on the agenda as instructed by the sponsor.Pass Not available
12-2147 17R9-dRecognize & CommendResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council President Donald M. Payne, Jr. 1. Blanche Foster, Antoinette Baskerville-Richarson, Sean K. McLeod and Robin Johnson, Esq. 2. Reverend C.F. Bonney, Sr. 3. Fifth Annual Creation Nation Art and Peace Parade 4. Clinton Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church 5. Reverend David Jefferson, Jr. 6. Marie Claudine Mukamabano, CEO of Kuki Ndiho Rwanda Orphans Support Project 7. 2012 Summer Olympic Athletes from Essex County College Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 8. Casa do Minho Sponsored by Council Member Ras J. Baraka 9. Mental Health & Development Disabilities, Inc. 10.Dr. Steven Robbins, Surgeon, Center for Orthopaedics 11.Ms. Delores Major Sponsored by Council Member Mildred C. Crump 12.Lady Linda L. Carlton, Sister Carolyn Brown-Dancy and Bishop Rudy V. Carlton 13.Antoinette Baskerville-Richardson, Linda McDonald Carter, Esq., Reverend Douglas L. Williams, III, Lisa E. Harris and Judith T. Favors-Batten Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 14.Officer FPass Not available
12-2148 27R9-eSorrow & RegretResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Ras J. Baraka 1. Mr. Edward Terrell Washington 2. Ms. Fannie Witherspoon Williams Sponsored by Council Member Ronald C. Rice 3. Sadie Elaine Bowser Sponsored by Council Member Darrin S. Sharif 4. Alexander Black 5. Shirley E. Bristol 6. Inez Hughes 7. Booker T. FreemanPass Not available
12-1707 27R11-a2012 JAG GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Overtime initiatives for implementation of strategies to prevent and control crime Entity Name: Newark Police Department Entity Address: 480 Clinton Ave Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $485,804.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Total Project Cost: $485,804.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: (Start and end dates) 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
12-1878 17R12-aWater Refund BlackResolutionDept/ Agency: Water & Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Overpayment on Water/Sewer Account Number 3617 Entity Name: Lamar Black Entity Address: PO Box 3486, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As 145-147 Stuyvesant Avenue/ Block: 4107 / Lot: 68 / Ward: West Amount of Refund: $2,600.00 Additional Information:Pass Not available
12-2275 17M-a.Motion - Special PoliceMotionA motion requesting that Police Director Samuel A. Demaio, provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, a status report on the Department’s plan to introduce the next Newark Special Police recruitment class, including the starting date and the proposed size of the class.Pass Not available
12-2276 17M-bMotion - Congratulations to General Elections winnersMotionA motion extending congratulations and best wishes to the winners of the November 7, 2012 Presidential and Congressional elections.Pass Not available
12-2277 17M-c.Motion - generators for high rise buildingsMotionA motion requesting that the Municipal Council’s Legislative Officers prepare and ordinance that would require all private and public high-rise residential and/or office buildings to have working generators that are subject to City inspections every six (6) months.Pass Not available
12-2278 17M-d.Motion - Stop lights @ Clifton & Grafton AvenuesMotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, conduct a traffic study to determine the need for flashing stop lights or signs at the intersection of Clifton and Grafton Avenues.Pass Not available
12-2279 17M-e.Motion - Court Towers Senior Housing ApartmentMotionA motion requesting that the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs provide the Municipal Council with the rationale for not requesting that the managing agent for Court Towers Senior Housing Apartments install an automatic entrance door at One Court Street.Pass Not available
12-2280 17M-f.Motion - Bus Stop @ Maple & Goldsmith AvenuesMotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals request that New Jersey Transit eliminate the bus stop located at Maple and Goldsmith Avenues.Pass Not available
12-2387 17M-g.Motion - congratulations to Nov. 6, 2012 election winnersMotionA motion extending a hardy congratulations to those candidates who emerged victorious during the November 6, 2012 election.Pass Not available
12-2291 17M-h.Motion - sorrow & regret, passing of Connie Washington RoperMotionA motion to convey sorry and regret to the family of Connie Washington Roper.Pass Not available
12-2292 17M-i. MotionA motion to convey sorry and regret to the family of .Pass Not available
12-2281 17M-j.Motion - Carbon Monoxide DetectorsMotionA motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Fire, inspect residential apartment complexes to ensure that management is in compliance with the requirement that all apartments are equipped with early warning detection devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.Pass Not available
12-2282 17M-k.Motion - Stop signs at North 4th St. & Abington Ave.MotionA motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, install four (4)-way stop signs at the intersection of North 4th Street and Abington Avenue.Pass Not available
12-2283 17M-l.Motion - Resolution request for Lee Roy SmithMotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. LeRoy F. Smith, Jr.Pass Not available
12-1884 18.-a15-Yr. Tax Abatement 166-168 N. 7th St.OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNER OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 166-168 N. 7th Street, Block 1918 and Lot 69, (Central Ward) Name of Owner: Blue Kingdom, LLC - Architect's Certification - $ 170,000.00 SILOT $ 3,400.00- Purchase Price - $10,000.00 (Land) - 3 Family new construction Architect - Joseph R. Asfour- Contractor - Darkwood Builders, Inc. Certificate of Occupancy: January 13, 2012. No Action Taken, November 20, 2012 Deferred 6PSF-a1 121912/ Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
12-1891 18.-a25Yr Tax Abatement 494 Market St.OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNER OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 494 Market Street, Block 2002 and Lot 5 (East Ward) Name of Owner: Francisco & Maria I. Costa- Architect's Certification - $ 230,000.00 SILOT $ 4,600.00- Purchase Price - $124,000.00 (Land) - 2 Fam. New construction Architect - John C. Inglese- Contractor - Falcon Construction Certificate of Occupancy: January 24, 2012. No Action Taken, November 20, 2012 Deferred 6PSF-a2 121912/ Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
12-2088 18.-bTowing ordinance - RTAOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE VIII, BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 19 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 2000, TO ADOPT NEW PROCEDURES FOR THE NONCONSENSUAL TOWING AND STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES. Invitation: Newark Parking Authority - November 19, 2012 No Action Taken, November 20, 2012 Deferred 8b 120512Pass Not available
12-2055 18.-cSpecial Police ResidencyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 24, PERSONNEL PRACTICES AND POLICIES OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (2000), AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO REQUIRE ALL NEWARK SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO BE A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. Sponsor: Gonzalez No Action Taken, November 20, 2012Pass Not available
12-2035 18.-eLois Bhatt's appointment to Homeless CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing Lois C. Bhatt to the Commission on Homeless Name of Appointee: Lois C. Bhatt Address: 117 Green Ave, Madison, NJ 07940 Appointment Term: Ms. Bhatt’s term will commence upon conformation and end on December 15, 2014 Sponsor: Additional Information: Failed / 8e 110812 No Action Taken, November 20, 2012Fail Not available
12-1541 19.-aADDED STARTER 98 Frelinghuysen AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 98 FRELINGHUYSEN REAL ESTATE URBAN RENEWAL ENTITY, LLC, 564 BROADWAY, SUITE 2, BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY 07002, THE OWNER OF A COMMERCIAL PROJECT LOCATED ON PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2780, LOT 1, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 94-120 FRELINGHUYSEN South Ward Deferred 8-e (as) 100312 Deferred 9-a 101712 No Action Taken, November 20, 2012 Deferred 6PSF-b 121912/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 010313/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 011613/ Public Hearing Open Public Hearing on Amendment Only February 6, 2013Pass Not available
12-2125 110.-aBingo & Raffle LicensesMiscellaneousBINGO LICENSES St. Michael’s Merry Makers BL#5 RAFFLE LICENSES Immaculate Conception Church RL# 20 NJ Symphony Orchestra RL# 21 NJ Performing Arts Center RL# 22 St. Lucy’s R.C. Church RL# 23 St. Vincent Academy Parent & Guardian RL# 24 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church RL# 25 The Newark Museum Assoc. RL# 26Pass Not available