Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/17/2019 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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19-0636 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Antonio Cruz, 10 Prospect Row, Newark, NJ Removal of “No Parking” signage, Ordinance Section 23:5-1. Appearing 2. Colleen M. Fields, 27 Foster Street, Newark, NJ Why just Ras I allowed you to stand on my shoulders, Amen. Appearing 3. Jose L. Ferreira, 1 Prospect Row, Newark, NJ Revoking of Ordinance created under Hearing 6PSF-k 121918. Appearing 4. Roy Huayunga, 16 Prospect Row, Newark, NJ Revoking of Ordinance created under Hearing 6PSF-k 121918. Appearing 5. Martha Rodriguez, 701 McCarter Hwy, Newark, NJ Negotiations. Appearing 6. Phill Spears, 701 McCarter Hwy, Newark, NJ Too many issues. Appearing 7. Tony Edwards, 701 McCarter Hwy, Newark, NJ Sanitation. Appearing 8. Dion McCutcheon, Lyons Gateway Apartments, Newark, NJ “Newark Matters.” Appearing 9. Rosemary Horsley, 9 Riverview Ct., Newark, NJ Terrell Homes. Appearing 10. Rita Fortenberry, 26 Riverview Pl., Newark, NJ Condition at Terrell Homes. Appearing 11. Dorothy Brazell, 33 Riverview Pl., Newark, NJ Terrell Homes. Appearing 12. Victor   Video Video
19-0612 15.-a ReportTaxicab Division, NPD, Minutes, February 7, 2019Pass Video Video
19-0613 15.-b ReportNewark Parking Authority, Annual Reorganization and Budget Adoption Meeting Minutes, January 10, 2019Pass Not available
19-0614 15.-c ReportNewark Housing Authority, Meeting Minutes and Annual Reorganization Meeting, January 24, 2019Pass Not available
19-0615 15.-d ReportNewark Energy Center Urban Renewal, LLC, December 31, 2018Pass Not available
19-0616 15.-e ReportCity of Newark, Single Audit, December 31, 2017Pass Not available
19-0617 15.-f ReportHighland Park Gardens Cooperative, Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0618 15.-g ReportTwo Center Street Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statement, December 31, 2018Pass Not available
19-0619 15.-h ReportThe Newark Museum Association, Audited Financial Statements, December 31, 2018Pass Not available
19-0620 15.-i Report261 University Urban Renewal Corp., Schedules of Parking Tax, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0621 15.-j ReportSpringfield Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedule of Excess Profit/Loss, August 2, 2019 through December 31, 2018Pass Not available
19-0622 15.-k ReportCherry Hill Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0623 15.-l ReportDowntown Partners II, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0624 15.-m ReportSpringfield Commons Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0625 15.-n ReportSpringfield Village Senior Residences, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0626 15.-o ReportAssociates 368, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0627 15.-p ReportBakery Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0628 15.-q Report50-60 Columbia Street Urban Renewal LLC, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0629 15.-r ReportDowntown Partners Mixed Income, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0630 15.-s ReportWakeman Avenue Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0633 15.-t ReportWest Side Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
18-1549 16F-aOrdinance Amendment (Zoning for Short Term Rentals)OrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, AMENDING THE CITY OF NEWARK ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE XLI, CHAPTERS 2 AND 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT SHORT TERM RENTAL USE IN ALL LEGAL DWELLINGS, AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM RENTAL USE. Deferred 6F-b 012319 Deferred 6F-a 020619 Deferred 6F-a 022219 Deferred 6F-a 030619 Deferred 6F-a 032019 Deferred 6F-a 040319 Deferred 6F-a 041719 Deferred 6PSF-b 051519 Deferred 6PSF-b 060619 Deferred 6PSF-b 071019Pass Video Video
18-1550 16F-bOrdinance (Short Term Rentals)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING NEW CHAPTER 14, ENTITLED “SHORT-TERM RENTALS TO TITLE XVIII”, ENTITLED ‘HOUSING CODE’. Deferred 6F-c 012319 Deferred 6F-b 020619 Deferred 6F-b 022219 Deferred 6F-b 030619 Deferred 6F-b 032019 Deferred 6F-b 040319 Deferred 6F-b 041719 Deferred 6PSF-c 051519 Deferred 6PSF-c 060619 Deferred 6PSF-c 071019Pass Video Video
18-1722 16F-cOrdinance amending and supplementing to add Transient Accommodation (Short Term Rentals) to the list of properties subject to the license fee assessmentOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-h, JUNE 19, 2013, ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE “GREATER NEWARK TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT”, BY ADDING TRANSIENT ACCOMODATION (SHORT TERM RENTALS) TO THE LIST OF PROPERTIES SUBJECT TO THE LICENSE FEE ASSESSMENT AND AMENDS SCHEDULE A, TO AUTHORIZE THE INCLUSION OF TRANSIENT ACCOMODATIONS AS THEY BECOME IDENTIFIED. Deferred 6F-d 012319 Deferred 6F-c 020619 Deferred 6F-c 022219 Deferred 6F-c 030619 Deferred 6F-c 032019 Deferred 6F-c 040319 Deferred 6F-c 041719 Deferred 6PSF-d 051519 Deferred 6PSF-d 060619 Deferred 6PSF-d 071019Pass Video Video
18-1590 16F-dOrdinance amending Chapter 20 Title XOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 20 ENTITLED HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX OF TITLE X, ENTITLED FINANCE AND TAXATION. Deferred 8-b 120518 Deferred 9-a 121918 Deferred 9-a 010919 Deferred 6F-e 012319 Deferred 6F-d 020619 Deferred 6F-d 022219 Deferred 6F-d 030619 Deferred 6F-d 032019 Deferred 6F-d 040319 Deferred 6F-d 041719 Deferred 6PSF-e 051519 Deferred 6PSF-e 060619 Deferred 6PSF-e 071019Pass Video Video
18-1970 26F-eMedical Marijuana Zoning OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF NEWARK ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE XLI, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, 2000, BY AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS AND ADOPTING LAND USE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA TREATMENT CENTERS. Failed 8a (s) 031219 Failed 9-c 032019Pass Video Video
19-0539 16F-fOrdinance: Title XVIII, Housing Code, Chapter 6, Housing and Zoning Regulations - Certificate of Code Compliance - Adding Chapter 10 - Inspections (SOTA)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XVIII HOUSING CODE; CHAPTER 6, HOUSING AND ZONING REGULATIONS (CERTIFICATE OF CODE COMPLIANCE) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING SECTION 10, CERTIFICATE OF CODE COMPLIANCE REQUIRED UPON A NEW TENANCY AND ESTABLISHES A REQUIREMENT FOR INSPECTION OF A RENTAL UNIT UTILIZING ANY FORM OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE OR RENTAL SUBSIDY BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY BEFORE A CERTIFICATION OF CODE COMPLIANCE IS ISSUED. Deferred 6PSF-b 050119 Deferred 6PSF-a 051519 Deferred 6PSF-a 060619 Deferred 6PSF-a 071019 Deferred 6PSF-a 080719 Deferred 6PSF-a 090519 Deferred 6PSF-a 091819 Deferred 6PSF-a 100219 Deferred 6PSF-a 101619 Deferred 6PSF-a 110719Pass Video Video
18-1772 16PSF-a OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 23, PRECIOUS METALS AND GEMS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED AND REQUIRES THE USE OF ELECTRONIC DATABASE RECORDING FOR SECONDHAND AND TRANSIENT DEALERS.Pass Video Video
19-0443 16PSF-bOrdinance amending XLI, Chapter 12: Zoning Board of AdjustmentOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XLI, CHAPTER 12, SECTION 2-1 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO CORRECT THE CURRENT TERMS OF OFFICE.Pass Video Video
19-0207 16PSF-cFerry and Main Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FERRY AND MAIN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IN AN EFFORT TO ALLEVIATE BLIGHT BY ENCOURAGING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF FORMERLY INDUSTRIAL PARCELS; 28-34 MAIN STREET, BLOCK 2047, LOT 9.01, 339-347 FERRY STREET; BLOCK 2047, LOT 9.02 AND 331-337 FERRY STREET, BLOCK 2047, LOT 18, IN THE IRONBOUND NEIGHBORHOOD. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
19-0251 17R1-aAthletic ApparelResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide athletic apparel to the City Description: Athletic Apparel Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) BSN Sports LLC, P.O. Box 49, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046 2) JLMP Sporting Goods Corp., 110 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: $320,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Account Code Line: NW011-160-1601-71280-83850-B2019; NW011-160-1606-71280-83840-B2019 NW011-160-1606-71280-83850-B2019; NW011-160-1608-71280-83420-B2019 NW011-160-1609-71280-83260-B2019 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: January 15,Pass Not available
19-0494 17R1-bTE # 13 Truancy Alternative Program 2019ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Truancy Alternative Program (TAP) Funding Source: Essex County Youth Services Commission Appropriation Amount: $66,480.00 Budget Year: 2019 Contract Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 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: (Authorizing resolution pending Municipal Council approval; see Legistar File #19-0465) Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
19-0535 17R1-cMay 2019 Temp Budget ExtensionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2019 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2019 Budget Appropriation Amount: $66,432,057.00 Budget Year: 2019 Contract Period: May 1, 2019 through May 31, 2019 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: Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
19-0356 17R2-aNIshuane Group, LLC 2019 Planning Consultant AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Planning Consultant Services. Entity Name: Nishuane Group, LLC. Entity Address: 105 Grove Street, Suite #1, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Community and Economic Development Trust Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0355 17R2-bHeyer Gruel & Associates 2019 Planning Consultant AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Planning Consultant Services Entity Name: Heyer, Gruel & Associates, P.A. Entity Address: 236 Broad Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Community and Economic Development Trust Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-1327 17R6-aWorkers Compensation Settlement - Ana ColonResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2014-35567 Claimant: Ana Colon Claimant's Attorney: John P. McGovern, Esq. Attorney's Address: 45 Bleeker Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $37,038.32 Funding Source: Insurance Commission Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
18-1686 17R6-bWorkers' Compensation Settlement - Richard WeberResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2014-34179 Claimant: Richard Weber Claimant's Attorney: Nicholas P. Scutari, Esq. Attorney's Address: 1508 E St. George Avenue, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Settlement Amount: $31,879.20 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
18-1842 17R6-cWorkers Compensation Settlement - Derrick FosterResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2016-3507 Claimant: Derrick Foster Claimant's Attorney: Hanna-Perez, PC. Attorney's Address: 260 Columbia Avenue, Suite 20-21, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 Settlement Amount: $56,656.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
19-0304 17R6-dWorkers Compensation Settlement - George HinesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2015-17256 Claimant: George Hines Claimant's Attorney: Steven J. Kossup, Esq. Attorney's Address: 18 Church Street, Suite 114, Newton, New Jersey 07860 Settlement Amount: $45,154.98 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
19-0311 17R6-eWorkers Compensation Settlement - Elizabeth LonekerResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2015-2010 Claimant: Elizabeth Loneker Claimant's Attorney: Rothenberg, Rubenstein, Berliner & Shinrod Attorney's Address: 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 205, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Settlement Amount: $27,882.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
19-0465 17R7-aTRUANCY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (TAP)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/Newark Municipal Courts Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Truancy Alternative Program (TAP) Entity Name: Essex County Youth Services Commission Entity Address: 50 South Clinton Street, 3rd Floor, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Grant Amount: $66,480.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: No Municipal Funds Required Other Funding Source/Amount: State/Community Partnership Program Grant Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 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 Video Video
19-0649 17R8-aResolution: Recognizing and Commending (4/17/19)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 1. Individuals honored during the Opening Day Ceremonies of Just One Soccer, held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Mrs. Mary B. Tinsley, on her 100th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 3. Bishop Barbara Glanton, on the 20th Anniversary of The Love of Jesus Family Church of Newark 4. Tyre Lodge #29, F. & A.M., P.H.A., on the celebration of its’ 70th Anniversary Scholarship Fund Sponsored by Council Member LaMonica R. McIver 5. Program for Parents, on celebrating 35 Years and its’ 10th Annual Week of the Young Child Breakfast, held on Thursday, April 4, 2019 6. Chosen Generation Ministries, on its’ 20th Anniversary 7. Pastor Joe A. Carter, on his 26th Pastoral Anniversary at New Hope Baptist Church 8. Rutgers’ on The Legacy of Frederick Douglas and Abolition in Newark Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 9. Jersey Cares, on its’ Health in the Community Initiative, at Sussex Avenue Renew School,Pass Video Video
19-0651 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (4/17/19)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Ms. Pearl Beatty, First African-American Female Essex County FreeholderPass Video Video
19-0042 17R12-aMichael Baker - Amendment #1 to Professional Engineering Serives on an as needed basisResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: 1st Amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract on an As-Needed Basis Entity Name: Michael Baker International, Inc. Entity Address: 100 Airside Drive, Moon Township, Pennsylvania 15108 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: Extending the contract term from June 30, 2018 through June 30, 2019 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: Original Resolution 7R12-a (S/AS) adopted on January 30, 2018, awarded the contract in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. The 1st Amendment will extend the term of the contract through June 30, 2019.Pass Video Video
19-0561 17R1-d(as)Extension of Emergency Contract #E2018-22ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2018-22 Purpose: To provide animal control services for the Department of Health and Community Wellness. Entity Name: St. Hubert’s Animal Wildlife Center Entity Address: 575 Woodland Avenue, Madison, New Jersey 07940 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $427,731.03 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/ Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW011-120-1203-9592-B2019 Contract Period: February 7, 2019 through October 6, 2019 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: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2018-22. A contract amount not to exceed $47,525.67 per month for nine (9) monthPass Video Video
19-0436 17R7-b(as)Resolution: Appointing Tax Assessor Aaron Maclean Wilson (Unexpired Term and 4 Year Term (2019-2023))ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing Aaron Maclean Wilson as Tax Assessor Appointment Period: November 2, 2018 through June 30, 2019 (filling unexpired term) and appoints Tax Assessor to a new four (4) year term commencing on July 1, 2019 per N.J.S.A. 40A:9-148 ending on June 30, 2023. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0685 17R8-c(as)Reolution: Amending Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Easter Egg Hunt (2019) (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Easter Egg Hunt Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Branch Brook Park - Visitor’s Center (between Heller Parkway and Mill Street), Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, April 20, 2019 Event Time: 12:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. (Includes Set-up time at 8:00 A.M. and Clean up/Take-down completed at 5:00 P.M.) Additional Information: Amending Rain Date from Saturday, April 27, 2019 to Monday, April 22, 2019 Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. QuintanaPass Video Video
18-0851 19.-a869 Broad Street Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 869 BROAD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, FOR A PROJECT TO CONVERT AN EXISTING FOUR (4) STORY RETAIL AND OFFICE BUILDING INTO A RESIDENTIAL AND RETAIL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF THIRTY-SEVEN (37) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, 11,740 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL AND A 889 SQUARE FOOT LOBBY LOCATED AT 869-873 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 57.04, LOTS 138 AND 139 (CENTRAL WARD). Deferred 8a 040319 Deferred 9a 041719Pass Video Video
19-1087 1  MotionA motion requesting the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Department of Public Works and request that the tree located at 43 Bryant Street be removed.Pass Not available
19-1088 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Department of Public Works to investigate and inspect the properties at 435 and 439 Summer Avenue for possible code enforcement violations.Pass Not available
19-1089 17M-c MotionA motion requesting that a letter be sent to the Business Administrator and the Corporation Counsel requesting that they explore the ramifications of training Municipal Council aides for code enforcement inspections.Pass Not available
19-1090 17M-d MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family Carlos Maldonado.Pass Not available
19-1091 17M-e MotionA motion requesting that a letter be sent to the Department of Health and Community Wellness and the Division of Code Enforcement requesting that they inspect all State certified boarding homes in the City of Newark.Pass Not available
19-1092 17M-f MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety institute a strict motor vehicle enforcement policy regarding all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s) and motorized bicycles.Pass Not available
19-1093 17M-g MotionA motion requesting that New Jersey Transit consider the installation of bus shelters on opposite sides of the street near the New Community senior building located at 140 South Orange Avenue.Pass Not available
19-1118 17M-h MotionA motion requesting that New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) forward NJDOT’s cleaning and maintenance schedule for the Newark segment of McCarter Highway (Route 21).Pass Not available
19-1111 17M-i MotionA motion requesting that a letter be sent to the Department of Public Works requesting that a list of its 2019 schedule for street paving, including the dates and times, be forwarded to the Municipal Council.Pass Not available
19-1115 17M-j MotionA motion requesting that a letter be sent to the Department of Public Works requesting that they provide to the Municipal Council a schedule for tree stump removal and the list of streets scheduled for speed bumps.Pass Not available
19-1116 17M-k MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety, the Alcohol Beverage Control Board and the Law Department convene to review and discuss increasing fines and penalties to deter illegal alcohol sales and other infractions.Pass Not available
19-1117 17M-l MotionA motion requesting that the Administration strongly consider the creation of a Millard A. Terrell Homes Trust Fund as a financing vehicle for the renovation and maintenance of the Terrell Homes Housing Complex.Pass Not available