Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 2/18/2015 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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15-0346 15-a ReportCity of Newark Annual Audit Report - 2013Pass Not available
15-0347 15-b ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Meeting Minutes, February 4, 2015Pass Not available
15-0348 15-c ReportBoard of Adjustment, Regular Meeting Minutes, February 6, 2015Pass Not available
15-0349 15-d ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes. December 17, 2014Pass Not available
15-0350 15-e ReportNewark Downtown District - 2015 Document Submission, February 5, 2015Pass Not available
15-0355 15-f ReportGreater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Packages for December 2012, April 2013, June 2013, September 2013, November 2013, November 2014 and December 2014 Annual MeetingPass Not available
15-0356 15-g ReportGreater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau, Board of Directors Meeting, February 2015Pass Not available
14-0890 26PSF-aOrdinance: Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce of the Essex County Foundation, Inc., (2014-2015)OrdinanceOrdinance ratifying and authorizing the Director of the Department of Economic & Housing Development on behalf of the city of newark (LESSOR) to enter into AND EXECUTE a Lease Agreement with THE Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce of Essex County Foundation, Inc., (LESSEE) for the property located at 195-205 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, NEW JERSEY 07104, (Block 536, Lot 1), for a period of one (1) year commencing August 1, 2014 tHROUGH July 31, 2015, with five (5) one (1) year options to renew, subject to Municipal Council approval. Sponsors: Ramos/ Gonzalez Deferred 6PSF-a 021815Pass Not available
14-1767 16PSF-b OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XI, FIRE PREVENTION CODE, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY INCREASING FEES FOR CERTAIN PERMITS AND INSPECTIONSPass Not available
14-2001 16PSF-c OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING TITLE 15, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, CHAPTER 4, COLLECTION AND DISPOSALPass Not available
14-2220 26PSF-d3rd Amendment to Downtown Core R.P.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK DOWNTOWN CORE DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK PLAZA URBAN RENEWAL PLAN. Sponsor: Chaneyfield Jenkins Deferred 6F-j 012115 Deferred 6PSF-d 021815Pass Not available
14-2220 26PSF-d3rd Amendment to Downtown Core R.P.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK DOWNTOWN CORE DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK PLAZA URBAN RENEWAL PLAN. Sponsor: Chaneyfield Jenkins Deferred 6F-j 012115 Deferred 6PSF-d 021815Pass Not available
14-2220 26PSF-d3rd Amendment to Downtown Core R.P.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK DOWNTOWN CORE DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK PLAZA URBAN RENEWAL PLAN. Sponsor: Chaneyfield Jenkins Deferred 6F-j 012115 Deferred 6PSF-d 021815Pass Not available
15-0051 16PSF-e15th Amendment to Industrial River Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 15TH AMENDMENT TO THE INDUSTRIAL RIVER URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, PARCELS “TO BE ACQUIRED” WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL RIVER URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA: BLOCK 5001, LOTS 40, 42, 46, 48, 49, 50, 50.01 AND 93, IN ORDER TO FACILITATE REDEVELOPMEVT OF SITES ALONG BLANCHARD STREET. (EAST WARD) Sponsors: Amador/ Chaneyfield JenkinsPass Not available
15-0020 17R1-aTE # 5 Homeless Healthcare (HRSA) ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Homeless Healthcare (HRSA) Program: provides medical care, social services, substance abuse and mental health counseling to the homeless population within the City of Newark (All Wards). Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Appropriation Amount: $2,466,134.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Period: November 1, 2014 through October 31, 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: Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under a separate cover. Legistar #14-2102 Funds accepted by Resolution N/A Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership requPass Not available
15-0055 17R1-bRR#1 Rescinding ResolutionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Rescinding Resolution Purpose: Rescinding Resolution previously adopted Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $962,380.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Period: Upon Completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution Rescind Resolution 7R1-c 121714 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Invitation: Budget Director, February 18, 2015 Deferred 7R1-b 021815Pass Not available
15-0043 17R1-cCustomer Relationship Management SoftwareResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Information Technology Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. Purpose: Customer Relationship Management System 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: Invitation: Chief Information Officer, February 18, 2015Pass Not available
15-0072 17R1-d ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Information Technology Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. Purpose: Voice over Internet Protocol Phone System 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: Invitation: Chief Information Officer, February 18, 2015Pass Not available
15-0033 27R1-eHematology ControlsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Hematology Controls Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Cen-Med Enterprises, Inc.,121 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901 and 2) Munro Surgical Supply, Inc., 4 Rumson Court, Pennington, New Jersey 08534 Contract Amount: $70,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness 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: (List vendors here - only if list is long Additional Information: Bids solicited: Eleven (11) Bids received: Two (2)Pass Not available
15-0129 17R1-fFirst Aid Kits and RefillsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: First Aid Kits and Refills Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1.) Colonial Hardware Corp., 33 Commerce Street, Springfield, New Jersey, 07081, 2.) Ever Ready First Aid & Medical Supply, 101-01 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11236 Contract Amount: $60,200.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Departments of Administration, Economic and Housing Development, Engineering, Finance, Health and Community Wellness, Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Police and Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Service ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: Bids solicited: Ten (10) Bids received: Three (3)Pass Not available
14-1731 17R2-aValley Spring Family Medicine after hour coverageResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Provide a Board Certified Physician to respond to after-hours, weekends and holidays on-call telephone coverage for the Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Centers Entity Name: Valley Spring Family Medicine Entity Address: 2040 Millburn Avenue, Suite 205, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 Contract Amount: $72,000.00 Funding Source: 2014 City of Newark Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness Contract Period: October 17, 2014 through October 16, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Invitation: Health and Community Wellness Director, February 18, 2015Pass Not available
14-2055 17R3-aLiving Downtown Amendment Referral to CPBResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Referral of Proposed Third Amendment to the Newark Living Downtown Redevelopment Plan to Central Planning Board Purpose: For Planning Board’s formal review and consideration, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26 Name of Plan: The Newark Living Downtown Redevelopment Plan (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Third Amendment to the Newark Living Downtown Redevelopment Plan property listing attached. Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-2151 17R3-bDeCotiis EHD Contract 2015ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Redevelopment and Land Use Counsel Entity Name: DeCotiis, FitzPatrick & Cole, LLP Entity Address: Glenpointe Centre West, 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd., Suite 31, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $450,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark, Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-2152 17R3-cMaraziti EHD Contract 2015ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Redevelopment and Land Use Counsel Entity Name: Maraziti, Falcon, LLP Entity Address: 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Contract Amount: an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark, Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-1972 17R3-d(as)FAIRVIEW HOMESResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Long-Term Tax Abatement Purpose: To grant a long term tax abatement to FAIRVIEW HOMES PRESERVATION, L.P. under the HMFA law for renovation of twelve three story apartment buildings with 135 residential units, and an additional unit for maintenance. Entity Name: FAIRVIEW HOMES PRESERVATION, L.P. Entity Address: 60 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10023 Abatement Period: 30 years Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 70-96 17th Avenue aka 368-408 Hunterdon Street/ Block 2547/Lot 1/Central Ward Additional Information: The requested PILOT formula is based on 6.28% of gross revenues.Pass Not available
15-0131 17R4-aMcClellan St Design, Change Order # 2ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: McClellan Street Underpass Roadway and Drainage Improvements Final Design, Change Order No. 2 Entity Name: Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. Entity Address: 2 Gateway Center, 18th Floor, Suite 1803, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: N/A Contract Period: Extends the contract period until February 1, 2016 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: Amending Contract No. 06-2012PS extending the term of the contract, from January 16, 2013 through February 1, 2014 to January 16, 2013 through February 1, 2016. No increase in the original contract dollar amount of $1,091,849.92. Resolution 7R4-C adopted May 18, 2011 (Original contract $3,188,600.00)Pass Not available
14-2087 17R5-aTax Appeal Stipulation of SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) Sandstone Associates, Inc. /36-40 Clinton Street/145/62/$2,671,800/2011/-$00.00 Sandstone Associates, Inc. /36-40 Clinton Street/145/62/$2,671,800/2012/-$10,356.00 Sandstone Associates, Inc. /36-40 Clinton Street/145/62/$3,821,600/2013/-$25,661.57 Sandstone Associates, Inc. /36-40 Clinton Street/145/62/$3,821,600/2014/-$33,218.30 Additional Information: Total Tax Difference: -$69,235.87 Invitation: Corporation Counsel, February 18, 2015Pass Not available
14-2093 17R7-aWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Frances Missaggia)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2011-26869 Claimant: Frances Missaggia Claimant's Attorney: Law Offices of Feeley, Sayegh & LaRocca Attorney's Address: 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 211, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Settlement Amount: $60,090.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, February 18, 2015Pass Not available
14-2097 17R7-bWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Josue Martinez)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2010-18756 Claimant: Josue Martinez Claimant's Attorney: John P. McGovern, Esquire Attorney's Address: 221 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $40,819.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, February 18, 2015Pass Not available
14-2098 17R7-cWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Jeffrey Walker)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2012-21080 Claimant: Jeffrey Walker Claimant's Attorney: Forman & Cardonsky Attorney's Address: 701 Westfield Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Settlement Amount: $26,755.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, February 18, 2015Pass Not available
14-2099 17R7-d ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2010-11860 Claimant: Luis Gradaille Claimant's Attorney: Edward Berger, Esquire Attorney's Address: 50 Park Place, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $52,514.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, February 18, 2015Pass Not available
15-0321 17R9-a2013 Audit AffidavittResolutionType of Service: Attesting by the Municipal Council review of City Audit Purpose: Comply with Local Finance Board Regulations City Audit Year: 2013 Additional Information: (*CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION AND MUNICIPAL COUNCIL'S AFFIDAVIT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD) Deferred 7R9-a 021815Pass Not available
15-0322 17R9-bAppointment of the Deputy City ClerkResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointing Purpose: Deputy City Clerk Name of Appointee: Kathleen Marchetti Appointment Term: March 2, 2015 through June 30, 2018 Additional Information: N/APass Not available
15-0372 17R9-cUrging action on mortgage foreclosuresResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging Purpose: Urging the Administration of the City of Newark to work with the major owners of delinquent loans in an effort to encouraging them to sell delinquent mortgages to non-profits for purpose of principal reduction on behalf of our struggling homeowners Additional Information: Deferred 7R9-c 021815Pass Not available
15-0049 17R11-a2014 Drunk Driving Enforcement Funs (DDEF) GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Overtime initiatives to address drunk driving violations Entity Name: Newark Police Department Entity Address: Grant Amount: $8,072.22 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Total Project Cost: $8,072.22 City Contribution: $None Other Funding Source/Amount: None Contract Period: until such time that 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
15-0178 17R11-bGrant from Insurance Fraud Prosecutor to Pay Overtime Cooperative AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding with New Jersey State Department of Transportation and Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: [1] Establishment of cooperative agreement between the State of New Jersey, the Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office involving the prevention and detection of automobile thefts and carjackings and the apprehension and prosecution of those who commit such crimes and [2] acceptance of associated grant funds from the State. Entity Name: New Jersey State Department of Transportation Entity Address: 25 Market Street, P.O. Box 094, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Project Location: Newark, New Jersey Reimbursement Amount: $400,000.00 total Contract Period: August 15, 2014, until the termination by any party or until the Newark Police Department has incurred $300,000.00 in personnel costs, whichever occurs first. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No ReportablPass Not available
14-1989 18.-aOrdinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 10OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE 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, to change all responsibilities of vacant properties registration from the Rent Regulation Officer to the Director of the Department of THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT or his designeePass Not available
14-2148 18.-b OrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 12, DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES ESTABLISHED, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ADD A NEW SECTION 2:12-1.8 ESTABLISHING AN OFFICIAL LIST OF PERSISTENT HOUSING, HEALTH AND FIRE CODE OFFENDERS AND REQUIRING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF THE NAMES OF SUCH VIOLATORSPass Not available
15-0370 18.-cMichelle Cote - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing Member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Michelle Ann Cote Address: 136 South Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0364 18.-dTalia Young - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing Member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Talia L. Young Address: 1139 Congress Avenue, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0366 18.-eJanice Johnson - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing Member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Dr. Janice Johnson Dias Address: 272 St. Cloud Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-e 021815Pass Not available
15-0393 18.-fVanessa Watson - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing Member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Vanessa Watson Address: 33 Synott Place, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0369 18.-gEvelyn Williams - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Evelyn Williams Address: 56 Baldwin Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0398 18.-h (as)Lula A. Baker - Commission on Status of WomrnAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Lula A. Baker Address: 1 Harvard Terrace, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0399 18.-i (as)Hanifa Z. Johnson - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Hanifa Z. Johnson Address: 133 Columbia Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-1923 18.-j(as)Montgomery IIOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MONTGOMERY TWO HOUSING URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, THE OWNER OF AN APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED ON PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 685-715 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., BOULEVARD AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 2559, LOT 7. Sponsors: Gonzalez/ QuintanaPass Not available
15-0105 19.-aJamillah Muhammad - Status of Women appointmentAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Jamillah K. Muhammad Address: 40 Lincoln Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-c 020415Pass Not available
15-0117 19.-bLisa Hendricks-Richardson - Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Lisa Hendricks Richardson Address: 9 Boston Court, Newark, NJ 07103 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-m 020415Pass Not available
15-0118 19.-cHelena Vinhas - Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Helena Vinhas Address: 197 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-n 020415Pass Not available
15-0142 19.-dPatricia Curvin - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on Status of Women Name of Appointee: Patricia H. Curvin Address: 28 Reynolds Place, Newark, NJ 07106 Appointment Term: 3-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-p 020415Pass Not available
15-0143 19.-eTracey Munford - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Tracy L. Munford Address: 795 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ 07104 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-q 020415Pass Not available
15-0152 19.-fAvi Richardson - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Avi-Ann S. Richardson Address: 138-162 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. - Apt. 1017, Newark, NJ 07104 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-t 020415Pass Not available
15-0154 19.-gMary Sue Sweeney-Price, Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Mary Sue Sweeney-Price Address: 55 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07103 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-v 020415Pass Not available
15-0096 19.-hAuto cab amendmentOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 34:2-2, TRANSPORTATION, CHAPTER 2, AUTOCAB LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE REQUIRED AND LIMITING THE NUMBER OF AUTOCABS TO 7OO. Deferred 8-a 020415 Deferred 8-a (s) 021015 Deferred 9-h (s) 021815 Sponsors: Crump/McCallum Deferred 6PSF-f 100715 to Special 10/27/15Pass Not available
15-0507 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Police Director provide the Municipal Council with the Police Department’s protocol for police officers when responding to a domestic violence report and a listing of the domestic abuse centers that the Police Department has approved for police officers to direct/refer victims for assistance.Pass Not available
15-0469 17M-b. MotionA motion expressing their dissatisfaction and disapproval of the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services’ recent decision to close Green Street during the morning rush hour for snow removal purposes; further, recommending that the Department prioritize the removal of snow from the streets surrounding City Hall during future winter storms.Pass Not available
15-0508 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Finance, provide the Municipal council with the parking lot tax collected by the City for the last nine years, 2006 through 2014 and highlight the parking tax attributed to the parking lots in the vicinity of the Prudential Arena.Pass Not available
15-0472 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Inspections and Code Enforcement, inspect the property located at 725 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard for allegedly failing to provide heat during the evening hours.Pass Not available
15-0517 17M-e. MotionA motion congratulating Mr. Frank Walker on reaching and celebrating his 105th Birthday on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, 2015, and wishing him a belated Happy Birthday.Pass Not available
15-0513 17M-f. MotionA motion congratulating Newark resident and newly elected Freeholder, the Honorable Wayne Richardson of Liuna Local 55 on being honored at the 12th Annual Labor Awards Benefit.Pass Not available
15-0470 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, its current snow removal plan for City-owned properties, in addition, further requesting that the Department assign a task force to remove snow from City properties, crosswalks near senior buildings and fire hydrants.Pass Not available
15-0474 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services inspect the exercise machines at the Ironbound Recreational Center to ensure they are operating properly and safely.Pass Not available
15-0514 17M-i. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration revisit the Tax Abatement Agreement that was granted to the Hess Corporation for the Cogeneration Plant to determine if the City of Newark has any options with regard to any renegotiation clause as a result of the Hess Corporation selling/transferring ownership to the Newark Energy Center.Pass Not available
15-0473 17M-j. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services inspect all senior buildings and City-owned properties to ensure the appropriate emergency contact information signage is being properly displayed and visible for the building and facility occupants.Pass Not available