Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/17/2016 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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16-0240 111. Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Tomecca Keyes, 39 Valley Street, Newark, NJ Quality of life issues, Code Enforcement, Neighborhood Services Accountability. Appearing 2. Shakima Thomas, 280 Eastern Parkway, Newark, NJ Follow up to accountability measures. Appearing 3. Opal R. Wright, 31 Vanderpool Street, Newark NJ The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”. Appearing 4. Maria Soares, 101-103 Polk Street, Newark, NJ Polk Street. Appearing 5. Faruq M. Abdul ‘ Aziz, 102 Eastern Parkway, Newark, NJ Donald said he wanted to make America great again. Black folks are saying when was America ever great? Appearing 6. Felicia Alston-Singleton, 152 12th Avenue, Newark, NJ City ordinances, policies, procedures and staff. Appearing 7. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terrace, Newark, NJ City of Newark, Landlord and Community Issues Appearing . 8. Dana Royster, 1459 E 2nd Street, Newark, NJ State of early childhood education. Not Appearing 9. Janise Afolo, 138-162 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Newark, NJ Concerns. Appearing 10. Munirah El-Bomani, 175 1  Video Video
16-0258 17R9-d (as)Resolution: Response to an Appeal of a Board of Adjustment decision of 94-106 Polk StreetResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Opposing actions taken Purpose: Response to an appeal of a decision of the Board of Adjustment regarding 94-106 Polk Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105. Additional Information:Pass Not available
16-0204 15.-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing Minutes, January 28, 2016Pass Not available
16-0205 15.-b ReportCity of Newark, Center for Court Innovation, Newark Community Solutions and Newark Youth Court, Quarterly Progress Report, October 1 - December 31, 2015Pass Not available
16-0224 15.-c ReportThe Plaza at Springfield Village, LP, NJHMFA Project No. 2689, Financial Statements, October 31, 2015 and 2014Pass Not available
16-0241 15.-d ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Meeting Minutes, February 3, 2016Pass Not available
16-0265 15.-e ReportCity of Newark, Environmental Commission Minutes, January 6, 2016Pass Not available
15-2089 16PSF-aOrdinance: Food-Handlers CertificateOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XIII, FOOD, DRUGS AND COSMETICS, ARTICLE 5, ADDITIONAL SANITARY REGULATIONS FOR PERSONS HANDLING FOODS; DISPOSAL OF FOODS CONTAMINATED BY ILL OR INFECTED HANDLERS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ESTABLISHING A FOOD-HANDLERS CERTIFICATE TO BE RENEWED EVERY TWO (2) YEARS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS.Pass Video Video
15-2151 16PSF-b14th Ave & S 19th St - Multi Way Stop SignOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-2, MULTIWAY 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 14TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 19TH STREET AS A MULTIWAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION.Pass Video Video
16-0050 16PSF-cMontgomery St & Prince St - Stop SignOrdinanceAN 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 MONTGOMERY STREET AND PRINCE STREET A STOP SIGN INTERSECTION.Pass Video Video
15-2361 16PSF-dThe Live Newark Forgiveness Loan ProgramOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 18, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ESTABLISH THE LIVE NEWARK LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR ADVANCING CLOSING COSTS OR PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ELIGIBLE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS OR RENOVATIONS. Invitation: Economic and Housing Development Director, January 20, 2016Pass Video Video
15-2425 16PSF-eOrdinance to Amend Open Space and Recreational Trust FundOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, CHAPTER 9, “OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL TRUST FUND”, TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL LEVY FROM ONE ($.01) CENT PER ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS TO THREE ($.03) CENTS PER ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS, THE INCREASE SHALL BE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE NEWARK RIVERFRONT PARK.Pass Video Video
15-1835 27R1-aEdward Joseph Cologna Productions, Inc. - Municipal Televsion StudioResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: CompetitiveProfessional Service Contracting N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(k) Purpose: To provide for the operation and management services for the Government Access Television Studio Entity Name: Edward Joseph Cologna Productions, Inc., Entity Address: 119 Aycrigg Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 Contract Amount: $191,360.00 Funding Source: 2015 Budget/Administration Contract Period: November 4, 2015 through November 3, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Deferred 7R1-e 020316 Deferred 7R1-a (s) 020916 Invitation: Director of Communications, February 17, 2016 Failed 7R1-a 021716Fail Video Video
15-0190 17R1-bCDBG-Employment-AspiraResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG Employment Training Entity Name: ASPIRA, Inc. of New Jersey Entity Address: 390 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: $15,000.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-K adopted January 7, 2015. Assist TANF clients with the development of basic job search techniques.Pass Video Video
15-0195 17R1-cCDBG-General-AspiraResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG General Services Entity Name: ASPIRA, Inc. of New Jersey Entity Address: 390 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: $10,000.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-K adopted January 7, 2015. Assist and inform qualified residents of NJ WorkFirst TANF and post WFNJ/TANF programs.Pass Video Video
15-0198 17R1-dCDBG-General-Essex County Family JusticeResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG General Services Entity Name: Essex County Family Justice Center, Inc. Entity Address: 89 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $10,000.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-K adopted January 7, 2015. Provides emergency food and transportation assistance to victims of domestic violence.Pass Video Video
15-0212 17R1-eCDBG-Youth-AspiraResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG Youth Services Entity Name: ASPIRA, Inc. of New Jersey Entity Address: 390 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: $10,000.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-K adopted January 7, 2015. Program designed to provide afterschool and summer enrichment, educational, technological and recreation for youths aged 6-13.Pass Video Video
16-0079 17R1-fExternal transfer of FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds Purpose: External Transfer of Reserve Funds will allow the Department of Health and Community Wellness to pay for outstanding bills to include relocation services and animal control services (City-wide) Amount Transferred: $83,485.00 Transferred From: Department of Health and Community Wellness Transferred To: Department of Health and Community Wellness Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
15-2479 17R1-g70 ft. Forestry Aerial Lift TruckResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: 2015 or Newer 70 ft. Forestry Aerial Lift Truck Entity Name(s)/Address(s): W. E. Timmerman Co., Inc.,3554 Route 22 West, PO Box 71, Whitehouse, New Jersey 08888 Contract Amount: $ 215,900.00 Funding Source: Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services Grant Funds Contract Period: One time delivery not to exceed March 31, 2016 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: Six (6) Bids received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
16-0144 17R1-hPolice Vehicles: Sedans, Sport Utility Vehicles and TrucksResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #A88728 (Term Contract T-2776) Purpose: To Purchase Police Vehicles: Twenty- five (25), 2016 Sedans, Sport Utility Vehicles and Trucks Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Chas S. Winner Inc., d/b/a Winner Ford, 250 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Contract Amount: $625,525.00 Funding Source: Newark Police Department Forfeiture Accounts: NW026-46560-B2015, $325,273 and NW026 46570- B2016, $300,252.00 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through March 15, 2016 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: One time Purchase, the Purchase orders and the resolution are the contracts. Invitation: Supervising Procurement Specialist and Public Safety Director, Pass Video Video
15-1975 17R3-aSecond Amendment to HDSRF Pass-Through Agreement with The Trust for Public LandResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Pass Through Agreement Purpose: Implementing environmental investigation and remedial action work at Newark Riverfront Park Entity Name: The Trust for Public Land Entity Address: 20 Community Place, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Grant Amount: $1,702,604.00 (NJDEP/NJEDA $1,273,475.00; $429,129.00) Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (“NJEDA”) Total Project Cost: $1,702,604.00 City Contribution: $ N/A 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 ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional InformatPass Video Video
15-2436 17R3-bResolution to Declare South Bergen Street an Area in Need of RedevelopmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Designating the below-listed Blocks and Lots as a Condemnation Redevelopment Area. (South Ward) List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) BLOCK LOT Property Address 1. 2685|99|616 Bergen St 2. 2685|99|612 Bergen St 3. 2685 39 642 Bergen St 4. 2685 40 640 Bergen St 5. 2685 43 630-634 Bergen St 6. 2685 46 622-628 Bergen St 7. 2688 34 716 Bergen St 8. 2688 35 714 Bergen St 9. 2688 36 712 Bergen St 10. 2688 37 710 Bergen St 11. 2688 39 706 Bergen St 12. 2688 48 686-688 Bergen St 13. 2687|99|673 Bergen St 14. 2687 12 683-685 Bergen St 15. 2707 30 772 Bergen St 16. 2707 31 770 Bergen St 17. 2707 32 768 Bergen St 18. 2707 40 752 Bergen St 19. 2707 41 750 Bergen St 20. 2707 42 746-748 Bergen St 21. 2707 46 740 Bergen St 22. 2707 47 738 Bergen St 23. 2707 48 736 Bergen St 24. 2707 49 734 Bergen St 25. 2707 50 732 BerPass Video Video
15-2395 17R5-aTax Appeal Stipulation of SettlementResolution7R5-a Finance Dept/ 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) United Auto Body/10-12 Gouverneur Street/441/30/Central/$331,300/2010/-$3,097.32 United Auto Body/10-12 Gouverneur Street/441/30/Central/$331,300/2011/-$3,241.47 United Auto Body/10-12 Gouverneur Street/441/30/Central/$331,300/2012/-$3,362.25 United Auto Body/209 Broad Street/441/24/Central/$48,600/2010/$0.00 United Auto Body/209 Broad Street/441/24/Central/$48,600/2011/$0.00 United Auto Body/209 Broad Street/441/24/Central/$$48,600/2012/$0.00 United Auto Body/211 Broad Street/441/25/Central/$78,600/2010/$0.00 United Auto Body/211 Broad Street/441/25/Central/$78,600/2011/$0.00 United Auto Body/211 Broad Street/441/25/Central/$78,600/2012/$0.00 United Auto Body/8 Gouverneur Street/441/33/Central/$36,600/2010/$0.00 United Auto Body/8 Gouverneur Street/441/33/Central/$36,600/2011/$0.00 United Auto Body/8 Gouverneur Street/441/33/Central/$36Pass Video Video
16-0085 17R7-aWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Kevin Flanagan)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2013-25004 Claimant: Kevin Flanagan Claimant's Attorney: Rothenberg, Rubenstein, Berliner & Shinrod, LLC. Attorney's Address: 70 South Orange Ave., Suite 205, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Settlement Amount: $35,938.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Account Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, February 17, 2016Pass Video Video
16-0171 17R7- b (asWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Valarie Murphy)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2012-13231 Claimant: Valarie Murphy Claimant's Attorney: John McGovern, Esq. Attorney's Address: 221 Washington Street 2nd Fl. Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $22,162.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments:Pass Not available
15-2474 17R9-aConstable - PerryResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve writs and other legal documents Name of Appointee: King Haroon Perry Address: 296 South 9th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Appointment Term: For a term of three (3) years from the date of appointment or to the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Appointee shall submit constable bondPass Video Video
16-0149 17R9-bResolutions: Recognizing and CommendingResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. Jonathan Capehart 2. Ms. Eva Howard, “The Queen” 100th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 3. Mr. George Torres, The Hispanic Law Enforcement Society of Essex County Headquarters Grand Opening on Thursday, December 17, 2015 Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 4. APEX Gear and Machine Company, longtime Newark family owned business Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 5. Mrs. Henrietta King, April 18, 1923 - December 2, 2010 Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 6. Shakur Stevenson Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 7. Miguel “Mike” A. Rivera, Memorial Celebration on Saturday, October 15, 2015 8. Individuals during the 12th Annual Dominican Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, September 21, 2015 9. Sergeant Carrie Reed on her retirement from the Newark Police Department after 21 years of meritorious service 10. Linda Alford Fennell Human Resource Manager, State of New Jersey, Board of Public Utilities, NorthePass Video Video
16-0151 17R9-cExpressing Profound Sorrow and RegretResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Bishop Jorina Slocum Julu 2. Mrs. Florence Virginia Haygood 3. Celee James Easton 4. Dr. James Henry Orange 5. Mattie Mae Booker Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 6. Ms. Mary L. Washington, longtime Newark resident Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 7. Mr. Guiseppe CatassiPass Video Video
14-2209 17R12-aSecond Amendment of Master Agreement for the Transfer of Storm and Combined Sewer Buried InfrastructureResolutionDept/ Agency: Water & Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Intergovernmental Agreement Purpose: Second Amendment of Master Agreement for the Transfer of Storm and Combined Sewer Buried Infrastructure Entity Name: Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Entity Address: 600 Wilson Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: $ 0 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:Pass Video Video
15-2337 17R12-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water & Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Intergovernmental Agreement Purpose: 2015 Combined Sewer Overflow Permit Compliance Entity Name: Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners Entity Address: 600 Wilson Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: N/A Contract Period: Five (5) years from the date of approval by the Municipal Council 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: Agreement amongst several municipalities to work cooperatively to develop a Long Term CSO Control Plan with PVSC. No municipal funds are required.Pass Video Video
16-0077 18.-aOrdinance to Establish Escrow Fees for Redevelopment ProjectsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 41, ENTITLED THE “NEWARK ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS” TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR IMPLEMENTING ESCROW FEES TO DEFRAY COSTS FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.Pass Video Video
16-0164 18.-bLGBTQ-ArenasAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Anthony Arenas Address: 818 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on September 15, 2017 Sponsor: Additional Information: Replacing Danielle M. Shields, whose term expired September 15, 2015Pass Video Video
16-0182 18.-cLGBTQ- RoweAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-appointment Purpose: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Keith Rowe Address: 11 Westbrook Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on August 5, 2017 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0042 18.-dAffirmative Action Review Council- LockettAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Michael Lockett Address: 16 Schley Street Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: Commencing upon Council confirmation and ending on April 6, 2017 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0167 18.-eLGBTQ- JordanAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Question Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Frank Jordan Address: 47 Wilbur Avenue Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on September 15, 2017 Sponsor: Additional Information: Replacing Yolanda Gonzalez, whose term expired September 15, 2015Pass Video Video
16-0168 18.-fLGBTQ- ShieldsAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Alternate #1 Member to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Danielle M. Shields Address: 289 Main Street, Apartment 4-F, Spotswood, NJ 08884 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on June 1, 2016 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling VacancyPass Video Video
16-0276 18.-g (as)Ordinance Civilian Complaint Review BoardOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, CHAPTER 2, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND AGENCIES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD.Pass Not available
15-2171 19.-a OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXXXI “THE ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF NEWARK” TO ESTABLISH PROFESSIONAL REVIEW FEES AND ESCROWS FOR REVIEW AND ADMINISTRATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT TO CENTRAL PLANNING BOARD AND/OR BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. Deferred 8-a 020316 Deferred 9-a (s) 020916 Deferred 9-a 021716Pass Video Video
16-0374 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Acting Director of the Department of Public Safety provide a list of all emergency contacts and the existing policy on lockdowns and preparedness for the surrounding community - alerting schools; senior buildings and day care centers, street closings, etc.Pass Not available
16-0375 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Mayor, Business Administrator and Corporation Counsel investigate the inappropriate use of the City Seal by the Hispanic Commission.Pass Not available
16-0364 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering and the Manager of the UCC, provide to the Municipal Council an explanation as to why posted elevator inspector certificates are not monitored more closely for compliance and enforced City wide.Pass Not available
16-0365 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s office, a listing of those trees City wide that are scheduled to be trimmed and/or removed, including tree stumps.Pass Not available
16-0376 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Director of the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services provide information regarding the revision of the snow plan and whether the Governing Body’s recommendations have been incorporated.Pass Not available
16-0363 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the Mayor and the Chief of Staff reactivate the Open Space and Recreational Trust Fund Board.Pass Not available
16-0378 17M-g. MotionA motion strongly requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, include the following locations in its new paving schedule: Nevada Street; Tiffany Boulevard and Broad Street (near Bridge Street).Pass Not available
16-0366 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering confer with Public Service Electric and Gas to have the light wattage increased on Mulberry Street, between Raymond Boulevard and Franklin Streets.Pass Not available
16-0367 17M-i. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, investigate the traffic flow at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and West Market Street to determine if a left-hand turn signal on the northbound side is warranted.Pass Not available
16-0368 17M-j. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Michelle Ralph-Rawls.Pass Not available
16-0369 17M-k. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Margaret Anthony.Pass Not available
16-0370 17M-l. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Anthony Afolo.Pass Not available
16-0371 17M-m. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Fanny Robinson.Pass Not available
16-0453 17M-n. MotionA motion requesting that the Mayor and Chief of Staff forward information on the status of the Boards and Commissions that are in operation and copies of their reports/minutes. No Board or Commission should use the City Seal or create logos on letterhead, business cards or social media.Pass Not available