Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/1/2017 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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17-1892 15.-a ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Minutes, June 2017, July 2017 August 2017, Special Telecon August 10, 2017 and Annual Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2016 and 2015Pass Not available
17-1893 15.-b ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Research and Information Unit, Monthly Financial Report, Room 415, September 2017Pass Not available
17-1894 15.-c ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing Minutes, September 28, 2017 and October 12, 2017Pass Not available
17-1896 15.-d ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Regular Public Meeting Minutes, September 25, 2017Pass Not available
17-1897 15.-e ReportNewark Community Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Minutes and Financial Reports August 2017 and September 2017Pass Not available
17-1130 16F-aC207-5 Yrs. Tax Abatement 137 Bellair Place Block 858 Lot 50.18OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO ISMAEL MALOON, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 137 BELLAIR PLACE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.139 ET SEQ. AND THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (R.O. 10:26-1 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED). (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1537 16F-bLease Agreement with Helo Holdings for Police HelicopterOrdinanceORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN HELO HOLDINGS, INC. (LANDLORD), AND THE CITY OF NEWARK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (TENANT), FOR THE LEASING OF A PORTION OF A HANGAR AT LANDLORD’S HHI HELIPORT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-3, FOR THE PURPOSE OF STORING THE POLICE DIVISION HELICOPTER KNOWN AS ABLE-1, FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2017 TO DECEMBER 31, 2017, FOR THE TOTAL ANNUAL SUM OF $7,200.00 PLUS MONTHLY COSTS FOR UTILITIES.Pass Video Video
17-1491 26PSF-aOrdinance Authorizing Purchase/Sale of EasementOrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF AN EASEMENT ON A PORTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 68-74 COMMERCIAL STREET, 76-82 COMMERCIAL STREET, AND 943-965 RAYMOND BOULEVARD (REAR), BLOCK 169.01, LOTS 71 AND 75 AND BLOCK 170, LOT 15, EAST WARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY NOW OWNED BY HARTZ RB H LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.Pass Video Video
17-1583 16PSF-bOrdinance Amending Title II, Chapter 10 - Urban Homestead ProgramOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6S&Fe, SEPTEMBER 16, 1998, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, BY REVISING THE SELECTION CRITERIA AND PROGRAM REGULATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM.Pass Video Video
17-0965 17R1-aNursing ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Nursing Services for Community Health Description: Provide Nursing Services for the City of Newark Entity Name(s)/Address(s): National Staffing Associates, Inc., 80 Main Street, Suite 100, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $1,560,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Health and Community Wellness/ NW026-GLP-Account 46540; NW051-G16-Account 2H6G0; NW011-120-Account 71210 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bids solicited: Six (6) Bid received: One (1) Deferred 7R1-a 101817 Deferred 7R1-a 110117Pass Video Video
17-1631 17R1-bReflectorized Sheeting (For Sign Material)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Reflective and non-reflective sign materials Description: Reflectorized Sheeting (For Sign Material) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Garden State Highway Products, Inc., 1740 East Oak Road, Vineland, New Jersey 08361 Contract Amount: $210,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Engineering/Division of Traffic and Signals and the Department of Public Safety/Division of Police Account Code Line: NW011-110-1107- 83120-B2017-Engineering/Division of Traffic and Signals NW011-190-1902-83850-B2017- Public Safety/Division of Police Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years 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: Advertisement Date: July 18, 2017 Bids SPass Video Video
17-1458 17R1-cPARTS AND REPAIR FOR LAWN AND GROUNDS EQUIPMENTResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) Term Contract T2187 and all applicable vendors and dealers Purpose: Parts and Repair for Lawn and Grounds Equipment Entity Name(s)/Address(s): See below. Contract Amount: Not to exceed $35,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Water and Sewer Utilities, Fund: NW037-Dept.750-Div-7502-Acct-72220-B2017 Department of Public Works, Fund: NW011-Dept.-060-Div.0605-Acct’s-71280, 82420, 82870 and 94330-B2017 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through February 16, 2020 inclusive of extensions by the State 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: #43022 Cherry Valley Tractor Sales, 35 Route 70 W., Marlton, NJ 08053-3009 #43030 Keehn Power Products, 132 Johnson Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601 #4Pass Video Video
17-1636 17R1-dMAILROOM EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE VARIOUS STATE AGENCIESResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-0200 and all applicable vendors Purpose: Mailroom Equipment, Accessories, Supplies and Maintenance Entity Name(s)/Address(s): See below Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Administration, Division of Office Services NW011; 030; 0308; 72130; B2017 Contract Period: May 1, 2017 through April 14, 2019, inclusive of extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Entity Names/Addresses: #41261 to Garden State Office Systems & Equipment, 115 Campus Drive, Edison, New Jersey 08837-3937 #41265 to Jersey Office Systems, LLC DBA/Jersey Mail Systems, 205 US Hwy 9N/Suite 38, Freehold, New Jersey 07728 #41258 to Pitney Bowes Inc., 27 Waterview Drive, Mail Station MSPass Video Video
17-1575 17R4-aResolution For Electronic Tax SaleResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Online Electronic Tax Sales Entity Name: R.O.K. Industries, Inc. d/b/a NJTaxlieninvestor.com and Realauction.com LLC. Entity Address: 306 Harlingen Road, Belle Mead, New Jersey 08502-5309 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $149,061.12 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Finance Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of final contract execution with an option to renew for one (1) year consistent with the term of the Pilot Program Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1601 17R4-bResolution - Cancellation of Outstanding ChecksResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cancellation of unprocessed checks Purpose: Cancellation of outstanding checks not presented for processing Amount to be Reimbursed: $1,105,113.12 Source of Appropriation: N/A Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) Cancellation of outstanding checks Additional Information: See attached exhibit for listing of checks and amountsPass Video Video
17-0754 17R5-aRutgers, The State University of NJ - Infectious Diseases PracticeResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Infectious Diseases Practice Entity Address: 185 South Orange Avenue, MSB 1689, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to Exceed $1,825,162.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Contract Period: March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $741,906.00. Ryan White funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a adopted on March 1, 2017.Pass Video Video
17-1789 17R6-aRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT AND SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION WITH OTG MANAGEMENT EWR, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: A-001556-16 Claimant: OTG Management EWR, LLC. Claimant's Attorney: Lawrence H. Shapiro, Esq., Ansell Grimm & Aaron, P.C. Attorney's Address: 1500 Lawrence Avenue, Ocean, New Jersey 07712 Settlement Amount: Special Funding Source: N/A Additional Comments: Deferred 7R6-a (s/as) 102417 Deferred 7R6-a 110117Pass Video Video
17-1878 17R8-aResolution: Re-appointment of a Member of the Board of Adjustment - Charles I. Auffant (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Re-appointment of Regular Member of the Board of Adjustment Name of Appointee: Charles I. Auffant Address: 754 Parker Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on January 31, 2020 Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Prior term expired on January 31, 2016.Pass Video Video
17-1901 17R8-bDr. Salvador Marse-LAQResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Dr. Salvador Marse Date(s): Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Official Street Name(s): Mt. Prospect Avenue and Elwood Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Dr. Salvador Marse Way Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1906 17R8-cDr. Jose Gomez Rivera-LAQResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Dr. Jose Gomez Rivera Date(s): Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Official Street Name(s): 3rd Avenue and Summer Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Dr. Jose Gomez Rivera Way Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1909 17R8-dJacinto Cardona Way-LAQResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Jacinto Cardona Date(s): Saturday, December 2, 2017 Official Street Name(s): Bloomfield Avenue and Rowland Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Jacinto Cardona Way Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1912 17R8-eElda Gordills Way-LAQResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Elda Gordills Date(s): Saturday, December 2, 2017 Official Street Name(s): Roseville Avenue and Park Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Elda Gordills Way Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1913 17R8-fEddie Cruz - Augusto amadorResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Eddie Cruz Date(s): Monday, November 20, 2017 Official Street Name(s): Prospect Street and Lafayette Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Eddie Cruz Plaza Sponsor: Council Member Augusto Amador Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1876 17R8-gResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (11/1/17)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Mr. Elder Brian LaVone Tinsley Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 2. Mr. Rashid W. Sabur Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 3. Mrs. Candace Denise Hargrove HendersonPass Video Video
17-1881 17R8-hResolution: Recognizing and Commending (11/1/17)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Bishop Loretta Smith-Johnson, celebrating 33 years of Pastoral Service, held on Sunday, October 15, 2017 2 Deacon Frank Reeder 3. Dr. Brenda A. Allen, 14th President of Lincoln University 4. Bishop Hershey L. Taylor and Lady Roberta Taylor on their 37th Pastoral Anniversary, held on Friday, October 13, 2017 5. Mr. Frankie Negron 6. Mr. Jayson Williams, former NBA Legend 7. Individuals during the Eyes Like Mine, Inc., 2017, Dancing with the Blind Gala, held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 8. Individuals honored during the 4 Hours of Power at Metropolitan Baptist Church, held on Saturday, October 21, 2017 9. Pastor, Reverend Dr. Jonah Nixon, on his Retirement and 49th Pastoral Anniversary at Trinity Baptist Church, held on Friday, October 27, 2017 10. The Silver Stars, 40th Anniversary, to be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 11. Mrs. Ethel Christmas, on her 100th Birthday Celebration, held on Friday, October 27, 2017 Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 12. Ms. Rosa Mota, Olympic MarPass Video Video
17-1663 17R2a(as)Section 108 Loan AuthorizationResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Apply and Accept Resolution Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Loan Funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 108 Loan Guarantee Provision of the Community Development Block Grant Program Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $12,000,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: 2013-2017 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: Resolution 7R1-j adopted on September 18, 2013Pass Not available
17-1683 17R2b(as)Third Amendment to Morris Fairmount RDAResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Third Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement Entity Name: Morris Fairmount Associates Urban Renewal, LLC. Entity Address: c/o Morris Realty Associates, LLC., 350 Veterans Boulevard, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070 Sale Amount: $ Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: N/A 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) 189-199 Blanchard Street (Block 2438, Lot 92) (the “Original City Property”) and 190-202 Blanchard Street and abutting underwater land (Block 5001, Lots 50 and 50.01) - East Ward Additional Information: OriginalPass Not available
17-1741 17R2c(as)Area In Need of Redevelopment - Irvine Turner Blvd and Court StResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Central Planning Board to determine if area is in need of redevelopment List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 393-395 Irvine Turner Boulevard/Block 2675/Lot 41/South Ward 385-391 Irvine Turner Boulevard/Block 2675/Lot 44/South Ward also known as 85 Hillside Avenue” 416-432 Irvine Turner Boulevard/Block 2693/Lot 7/South Ward 396-402 Irvine Turner Boulevard/Block 2678/Lot 16/South Ward 397-403 Irvine Turner Boulevard/Block 2675/Lot 40/South Ward 76-80 Court Street/Block 100/Lot 14/Central Ward Additional Information:Pass Not available
17-1918 17R6b(as)America Chinese Silk Road Chamber of Commerce GiftResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: Roundtrip air flight from Newark, New Jersey to Zun Yi, China and hotel accommodations for Mayor Ras J. Baraka Purpose: To explore possible relationship between the City of Zun Yi, China and Newark; including tourism, economic development and cultural exchange and an opportunity to share knowledge and ideas for growth and urbanization Entity Name: America Chinese Silk Road Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Entity Address: 136-18 39th Avenue, Suite 211, Flushing, New York 11354 Gift Value: Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents ($7,950.00) City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: On or about October 30, 2017 through November 4, 2017 Additional Information:Pass Not available
17-1440 18.-aC207-5Yrs. 625 Hunterdon Street, Block 2685 Lot 18.01OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO SERGE E. SERI, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 625 HUNTERDON STREET, 07108, BLOCK 2685, LOT 18.01, FOR A PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.139 ET SEQ. AND THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (R.O. 10:26-1 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED). (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1587 18.-bEast Runyon Street - One WayOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:2-1, ONE-WAY STREETS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING THE ONE-WAY STREET DESIGNATION OF EAST RUNYON STREET BETWEEN ELIZABETH AVENUE AND FRELINGHUYSEN AVENUE. (SOUTH WARD) Deferred 6PSF-c 111317Pass Video Video
17-1887 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZEN 1. Dion McCutcheon, Lyons Gateway Apartment, Newark, NJ Motion to suspend all spending - ceiling up all the mess. 2. Brenda Toyloy, 229 Renner Avenue, Newark, NJ Newark’s contaminated water and the unreported failures of contaminant reduction. 3. Donald Jackson, 79 Treacy Avenue, Newark, NJ City of Newark. 4. Thomas Afrika Ibiang, 175 1st Street, Newark, NJ Prison re-entry. 5. William Elmore, 194 Tuxedo Parkway, Newark, NJ The sidewalks of Newark when the snow falls. 6. Opal R. Wright, 15 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ The concurrent resolution to bestow certification by Mayor. 7. Dyran Thomas, 25 Summit Street, Newark, NJ Housing matters. 8. Mujiba Wadud, 216 Goldsmith Avenue, Newark, NJ Drug traffic, debris around Maple Avenue School, Patroling Goldsmith regularly. 9. Abdul Aleem Razzaqq, 216 Goldsmith Avenue, Newark, NJ Drug dealing (pick-up and drop-off), poor street lighting. 10. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terrance, Newark, NJ City of Newark landlord and community issues. 11. Lisa Harris-Wolfe, 69 Fariley Avenue, Newar  Video Video
17-1970 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety provide a listing of summonses that were issued by the Police Department for disorderly person charges, loud music offenses, drinking in public and marijuana possession over the past year.Pass Not available
17-1971 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Economic and Housing Development provide the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, a listing of all Community Development Block Grant (CGBD) recipients over the past four (4) years, including development projects which received funding with grant dollars.Pass Not available
17-1972 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Economic and Housing Development provide the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, a listing of all development projects which received funding through the Section 108 Loan Program over the past five (5) years, including the dollar amount of the loan and the developer.Pass Not available
17-1973 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, provide a listing of special events and festivals sponsored by the City of the past three (3) years, including the actual dollars expended and in-kind services.Pass Not available
17-1974 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Newark Parking Authority strongly consider the installation of parking meters on Bruen Street between Hamilton Street and Edison Place to limit the long-term usage by commuters and increase parking revenues.Pass Not available
17-1975 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works (DPW), Division of Sanitation, utilize its resources and manpower on a one day City-wide campaign to remove all illegal signage posted on utility poles and public property.Pass Not available
17-1976 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Health and community Wellness provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, the process, if any, that charitable organizations or individuals wishing to distribute food to the homeless must adhere to.Pass Not available
17-1977 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Health and Community Wellness provide the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, the dollar amount of grant dollars that were returned to the State and/or the Federal Government for failure to expend funds designated for the homeless and homeless prevention over the past three (3) years; furthermore, requesting that the Department provide a listing of the organizations that received homeless grant funds over that same time period.Pass Not available
17-1978 17M-i. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, inform the new owners of the former Star-Ledger building of their responsibility to keep the premises clean and clear of debris.Pass Not available
17-1979 17M-j. MotionA motion to express sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Duran Thomas.Pass Not available