Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/15/2014 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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14-1663 15.-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing Minutes - September 25, 2014Pass Not available
14-1664 15.-b ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission Minutes - September 3, 2014Pass Not available
14-1665 15.-c ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission Minutes - August 13, 2014Pass Not available
14-1666 15.-d2011 & 2012 Single & Statutory Audit Corrective Action 2011 & 2012 Audit PlansReport2011 and 2012 Single Audit and Statutory Audit Corrective Action PlansPass Not available
14-1722 15.-e ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Public Meeting - Minutes - October 1, 2014Pass Not available
14-0338 16PSF-aSmoke Free City Properties OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 23. SMOKING IN PROHIBITED PLACES; PENALTY, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, AS AMMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED BY ADDING PROVISIONS RELATING TO SMOKING IN OUTDOOR AREAS, HOOKAHS, ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES AND CERTAIN OTHER AMMENDMENTS. Sponsors: Ramos/GonzalezPass Not available
14-1230 16PSF-bUnderwood St Revised Ord for 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 REVISING THE EXISTING PERMIT PARKING HOURS ON UNDERWOOD STREET BETWEEN SANDFORD AVENUE AND STUYVESANT AVENUE. Sponsors: McCallum/ OsbornePass Not available
14-1260 16PSF-cStop Sign - Seabury St and Delavan AveOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-1, STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING SEABURY STREET AND DELAVAN AVENUE A STOP SIGN INTERSECTION. Sponsors: Ramos/QuintanaPass Not available
14-1395 16PSF-dADDED STARTER: Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 10 adding Section 2:10-1.4F REGULATING THE CARE, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY, AND UPKEEP OF VACANT AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ON WHICH A SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN AN ACTION TO FORECLOSE HAS BEEN FILEDOrdinanceOrdinance AMENDING TITLE 2, Administration, chapter 10, Department of Economic and Housing Development, of the revised general Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000 as amended and supplemented, to add a new section 2:10-1.4F regulating the care, maintenance, security, and upkeep of vacant AND ABANDONED residential properties on which a summons and complaint in an action to foreclose has been filed and requiring out-of-State creditors, who have served a summons and complaint in an action to foreclose on a residential property, to designate an in-State person or entity to be responsible for the care, maintenance, and up-keep of the property. Sponsors: Ramos/ CrumpPass Not available
14-1383 16PSF-eOrdinance Approving $8,420,000 of Tax Appeal Refunding Bonds/NotesOrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS OWING TO OTHERS FOR TAXES LEVIED IN AND BY THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $8,420,000.00 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $8,420,000.00 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF.Pass Not available
14-1369 17R1-aReprogram of Funds for the Vital Statistics Retrieval Syrtem and Public Faciilitates and ImprovementsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Transfer of CDBG Funds Purpose: Reprogramming of funds for the Vital Statistics Retrieval System ($91,374.00) and Public Facilities and Improvements ($13,626.00 (City-wide) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Amount Transferred: $105,000.00 Transferred From: Within various CDBG 35th Year Projects Transferred To: Vital Statistics Retrieval System ($91,374.00) and Public Facilities and Improvements ($13,626.00) Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
14-1411 17R1-bHypochloritie, Liquid Sodium (Swimming Pool Disinfectant)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Hypochlorite, Liquid Sodium (Swimming Pool Disinfectant) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Universal Chemicals, Inc., 100 N. Hackensack Ave., South Kearny, New Jersey, 07032 Contract Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Engineering Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two years Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: Bids Solicited: Five (5) Bids Received: Three (3)Pass Not available
14-1668 17R1-cAdded Starter VEHICLE SPORT UTILITY (SUV)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # A83013 Purpose: Vehicles, Sport Utility (SUV) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Beyer Ford, LLC, 170 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07962 Contract Amount: $58,006.00 Funding Source: Police Department Outside Employment Fund Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council - Complete Delivery not to exceed October 29, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-1669 17R1-dAdded Starter POLICE VEHICLES: SEDANS & SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLESResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # A82925 Purpose: Police Vehicles: Sedans And Sport Utility Vehicles Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Chas S. Winner Inc. DBA Winner Ford, 250 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Contract Amount: $201,200.00 Funding Source: Police Department Outside Employment Fund Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council Approval - October 24, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( x ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-0870 17R2-a340b pharmaceuticalResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: [Competitive Contracting - for the operation, management or administration of recreation or social service facilities or programs Purpose: Resolution authorizing the use of competitive contracting Entity Name: City of Newark Department of Health and Community Wellness Entity Address: 110 William Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: n/a Funding Source: n/a Contract Period: n/a 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: Pursuant to the Competitive Contracting provisions of State Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(b) (2), for 340B Services (Discount Pharmaceutical Purchases) for the Federally Qualified Health Center. Deferred 7R2-a 100114 Deferred 7R2-a 101514 Failed 7R2-a (s) 102114Pass Not available
14-0922 37R3-aDaybreak Express, Inc. Assignment of RDAResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Redevelopment Agreement (RDA) Purpose: Assignment and Assumption of RDA Agreement Entity Name: Daybreak Express, Inc. Entity Address: 500 Avenue P, Newark, NJ 07105 Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: : N/A Contract Period: N/A 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: Site location 411-443 Wilson Avenue/Block 5020/Lot 98 Resolution 7RBT (A.S.) 010902 authorized redevelopment agreement between the City and Northern Real Estate, LLCPass Not available
14-1524 17R3-bPublic Real Estate Auction (FALL 2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Public Real Estate Auction Purpose: To sell city-owned real estate property not needed for public use. Date of Auction: November 6, 2014 Location of Auction: Newark Symphony Hall, 1020 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A (X) Other: Contract Basis: (X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a List of Property: Refer to Resolution, Exhibit A Additional Information: Forty-Five (45) properties to be considered for auctionPass Not available
14-1517 17R3-cGarden Spires Resolution of NeedResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Need for Housing Project Purpose: : To support NJHMFA Low Income Tax Credit Application for the Garden Spires Apartments housing project proposed by Garden Spires Urban Renewal, L.P. for the rehabilitation of Five Hundred and Forty-four (544) rental units of affordable housing on a site described as Block 1913, lot 2 Entity Name: Garden Spires Urban Renewal, L.P. Entity Address: 820 Bear Tavern Road, West Trenton, New Jersey 08628 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit Total Project Cost: $125,690,280.00 City Contribution: -0- Other Funding Source/Amount: $27 million of state tax credit equity provided by N.J. Economic Development Authority) /$ List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 175-199 First Street /Block 1913/Lot 2/Central Ward Additional Information: First Knight Pass Not available
14-0940 17R3-dApply/Accept: TANF and GA/SNAP Grant Award ($1,416,659.00) (2014-2015)ResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-Newark Works Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide training to TANF, and SNAP and Learning Link clients. Entity Name: City of Newark, Department of Economic and Housing Development/NewarkWorks Entity Address: 990 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $1,416,659.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Total Project Cost: N/A City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A/$0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2014 through June 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: No municipal funds are required; All funds must be fully obligated by June 30, 2015 and expended by December 31, 2015Pass Not available
14-0515 27R4-aShauger Property Services, Inc., (2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Hank Aaron Baseball Field Renovations Entity Name: Shauger Property Services, Inc. Entity Address: 429 Dodd Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Contract Amount: $204,950.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/CDBG Funds 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: 5 Bids Received: 3 Bids Rejected: 3 Bids Re-Solicited: 10 Bids Received: 4 Bids Rejected: 4 Bids Solicited: 5 Bids Received: 5 Bids Rejected: 0 Contract #18-2013RR Hank Aaron Baseball Field Renovations re-bid. Deferred 7R4-a 090414 Deferred 7R4-a (s) 090914 Deferred 7R4-a 091714 Deferred 7R4-a 100114Pass Not available
14-0735 27R5-aNJDWSC Bond Sale - Wanaque North ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $95,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Purchaser: Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) Resolution consenting to the issuance of certain bonds for the North Jersey Water Supply Commission, Wanaque North Project and authorize the execution and delivery of a “Continuing Disclosure Agreement” attached as Exhibit “A” Additional Information: Bonds issued for the Wanaque North Project and Wanaque South Project shall not exceed $95,000,000.00 Deferred 7R5-a 090414 Deferred 7R5-a (s) 090914 Deferred 7R5-a 091714 Deferred 7R5-a 100114 Deferred 7R5-a 101514 Tabled Amador/Council of the WholePass Not available
14-0836 17R6-aNewark Beth Israel Medical Center (2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Fire Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide professional emergency medical service, first aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator training to the City of Newark Firefighters. Entity Name: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Contract Amount: $39,000.00 Funding Source: Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of adoption of this resolution 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
14-1420 17R7-aWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Manuel Pimentel)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2012-8551 Claimant: Manuel Pimentel Claimant's Attorney: Livingston, DiMarzio & Baptista, LLP Attorney's Address: 661 Franklin Avenue, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 Settlement Amount: $26,735.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, October 15, 2014Pass Not available
14-1421 17R7-bWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Daniel Morales)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2007-20563 Claimant: Daniel Morales Claimant's Attorney: Law Office of Rose Marie Sardo, P.C. Attorney's Address: 134 Wilson Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Settlement Amount: $31,716.60 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, October 15, 2014Pass Not available
14-1423 17R7-cWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Ramon Candelaria)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2012-6322 Claimant: Ramon Candelaria Claimant's Attorney: Gary J. Lustbader, Esquire Attorney's Address: 80 Main Street, Suite 450, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Settlement Amount: $31,881.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, October 15, 2014Pass Not available
14-1426 17R7-dWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Juan Gonzalez)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2011-19061 Claimant: Juan Gonzalez Claimant's Attorney: Ricci Fava, LLC Attorney's Address: 482 Notch Road, Woodland Park, New Jersey 07424 Settlement Amount: $24,938.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, October 15, 2014 Deferred 7R7-d 101514 Deferred 7R7-a (s) 102114Pass Not available
14-1552 17R9-aopen house community mtg JMResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Open House Community Meeting Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Speedway Academy Auditorium, 701 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Event Date(s): Thursday, October 23, 2014 Event Time: 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr.Pass Not available
14-1597 17R9-bConstable Bond Approval BritoResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To serve small claims court legal process and writs of execution Name of Constable: Rafael A. Brito Address: 10 Hill Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution # 7R9-d September 17, 2014Pass Not available
14-1602 17R9-cConstable Bond approval DavisResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To serve writs, summonses, subpoenas and complaints for the County of Essex Name of Constable: Timothy Aaron Davis Address: 101 Treacy Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or to the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member John Sharpe James Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution # 7R9-e September 17, 2014Pass Not available
14-1628 17R9-dConstable Bond Approval CepedaResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To serve subpoenas Name of Constable: Manuel E. Cepeda Address: 509 Fairlawn Walk, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or to the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Augusto Amador Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution # 7R9-b September 17, 2014 Deferred 7R9-d 102114Pass Not available
14-1701 17R9-eService Line Warranty ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: Establishing access to the National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program in the City of Newark Additional Information: Sponsor: Council President Mildred C. CrumpPass Not available
14-1718 17R9-fBoard of Adjustment Appointment - Katiria CobianResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Appointment of Alternate # 1 Member of the Board of Adjustment Name of Appointee: Katiria Cobian Address: 1180 Raymond Blvd, Apt 8F, Newark, NJ 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending March 31, 2016 Sponsor: Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez Additional Information: Filling unexpired term of Pedro L. Massieu, who resigned effective October 13, 2014Pass Not available
14-1700 17R9-g (as)crowning of sr. queens LQResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: 11th Anniversary of the Crowning of Senior Queens in the City of Newark Entity Name: Flamboyan Manor Entity Address: 146 Verona Avenue, Newark, New Jersey Event Location: Flamboyan Manor, 146 Verona Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Thursday, October 16, 2014 Event Time: 10:00 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. QuintanaPass Not available
14-1476 17R11-a2014 Justice Assistance GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Funding for overtime to address violent crime Entity Name: Newark Police Department Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $506,164.00 Funding Source: Bureau of Justice Assistance Total Project Cost: $506,164.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: 10/1/13 - 9/30/17, (or until all grant funds are expended) 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
14-1329 18.-aPublic Defender Representation Admin FeeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 64, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND AGENCIES, MUNICIPAL COURT, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, INCREASING THE APPLICATION FEE FOR REPRESENTATION BY A MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDERPass Not available
14-1636 18.-batts Ordinance amending (Fire) inspection & feesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE XI FIRE PREVENTION CODE IN IT’S ENTIRETY, TO INCLUDE THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY ‘S PERMIT, INSPECTIONS AND FEES. Deferred 8-b 101514Pass Not available
14-1640 18.-cJoanne Miller - Affirmative Action Review CouncilAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: City Representative for the Affirmative Action Review Council (AARC) Name of Appointee: Joanne Miller Address: 43 Hedden Terrace, Newark, NJ 07108 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on March 22, 2017 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling vacancyPass Not available
14-1645 18.-dJeffrey E. Dodson - Rent Control Board as a LandlordAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment of landlord representative to the Newark Rent Control Board Name of Appointee: Jeffrey E. Dodson Address: 86 Hedden Terrace, Newark, NJ 07108 Appointment Term: Commending upon confirmation and ending on July 9, 2015 Sponsor: Additional Information: Replacing Oadline TruittPass Not available
14-1792 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, perform traffic studies at the intersection of Grafton Avenue and Woodside, to determine if flashing lights are warranted at this busy intersection.Pass Not available
15-0377 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) and the Newark Housing Authority arrange a walk through with the Riverside Village Tenants Association, Inc., and the North Ward Council Office to address the lighting concerns at the Riverside Village Housing Complex.Pass Not available
15-0379 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration, Departments of Housing and Economic Development and Finance provide the Municipal Council with a status of the Hess Fund.Pass Not available
15-0385 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals perform a traffic study at the intersections of Third Avenue and McCarter Highway (Route 21); Third Avenue and Broad Street and Third Avenue and Broadway to check the timing of the three traffic lights at these locations and synchronize timing the sequence of these three lights for a smoother traffic flow.Pass Not available
15-0386 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration, department of Engineering, replace the “Welcome to Newark” signs at the north and south entrances of McCarter Highway (Route 21).Pass Not available
15-0383 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, provide the Governing Body with an update on the basketball backboards that were to be installed at the First Street Park Basketball Court.Pass Not available
14-1793 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, provide “Permit Parking Only” for the residents of First and Second Streets, between Orange Street and 2nd Avenue.Pass Not available
15-0384 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, conduct an investigation of all public and private multi-family developments to ensure that the properties are in compliance with the City’s Housing Code and ordinance requirements that: 1) armed security guards are on premises and 2) boiler inspections are current.Pass Not available
14-1795 17M-i. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, perform a traffic study for the intersection of Bergen Street and 15th Avenue to determine if a traffic light is warranted.Pass Not available
14-1796 17M-j. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, re-visit the traffic patterns for the new Sonic Restaurant located at Court Street and Springfield Avenue, in particular, vehicles turning left from Springfield Avenue into establishment.Pass Not available
14-1800 17M-k. MotionA motion, once again, requesting that the management of Drake College of Business inform its students that loitering is not permitted within the City of Newark and address the constant problem of students loitering in front of the school premises located at its Newark Campus, 800 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102.Pass Not available
14-1794 17M-l. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineer, Division of Traffic and Signals, provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, the status of the “Permit Parking Only” request by the residents of Richmond Street, between West Market and South Orange Avenue.Pass Not available
15-0981 17M-m. MotionA motion to review re-zoning of rehabilitation clinics and crack down of illegal clinics.Pass Not available
14-1801 17M-n. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Family of Dixie Gilmore.Pass Not available
15-0982 17M-o. MotionA motion recognizing and commending Ms. Mildred Pugh on the celebration of her 100th birthday.Pass Not available
15-0983 17M-p. MotionA motion recognizing and commending Shabazz Girls Basketball Coach, Ms. Vanessa Watson, on her retirement.Pass Not available
15-0405 17M-q. MotionA motion requesting that the Engineering Department provide proper signage for those motorists who are disabled and for bicycle lanes located on Mt. Prospect Avenue.Pass Not available
15-0387 17M-r. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, perform traffic studies at the intersection of Grafton Avenue and Clifton Avenue, to determine if flashing lights are warranted at this busy intersection.Pass Not available
14-1797 17M-s. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, review the new striping done on Wilson Avenue which is confusing and has eliminated numerous parking spots.Pass Not available
15-0395 17M-t. MotionA motion expressing strong opposition to the Christie Administration and the State Department of Environmental Protection’s decision to dedicate only 450 million of the $190 million settlement from the Occidental Chemical Corporation towards the actual remediation and cleanup of the Passaic River.Pass Not available
14-1799 17M-u. MotionA motion requesting that New Jersey Senators Robert Menendez and Cory A. Booker meet with the Municipal Council and the Administration to discuss the proposed changes in Flood Zone Maps by FEMA for the City of Newark.Pass Not available
14-1798 17M-v. MotionA motion requesting that PSE&G meet with the Administration to coordinate a strategy that will effectively discontinue utility services to buildings in a timely manner that will eliminate those buildings from becoming fire hazards and havens for squatters and drug users.Pass Not available
14-1802 17M-w. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Family of Juliette Grant.Pass Not available
14-1803 17M-x. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Family of Michael Pastore.Pass Not available
14-1804 17M-y. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Family of Edward H. Prindle.Pass Not available
15-0382 17M-z. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Public Buildings and Central Purchasing, provide and install an intercom/public address system in the City Hall edifice so that emergency evacuation announcements may be broadcast throughout the building to facilitate an emergency mandatory evacuation of employees and visitors.Pass Not available
15-0380 17M-ba. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and Fire Department conduct fire evacuation drills at the Newark Municipal Court and City Hall buildings.Pass Not available
15-0381 17M-bb. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration make the necessary arrangements to ensure that the City Hall Annex Building and the Police Department Headquarters at 22 Franklin Street are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding wheelchair accessibility.Pass Not available