Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/16/2019 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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19-1573 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Debra Salters, 263 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ Appearing 2. Earl Best “Street Doctor”, 545 Orange Street, Newark, NJ Not Appearing. 3. Opal R. Wright, 51 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ Not Appearing. 4. Thomas Ibiang, 175 1st Street, Newark, NJ Not Appearing. 5. Colleen M. Fields, 27 Foster Street, Newark, NJ Appearing 6. Hellane Freeman, 603 N. 4th Street, Newark, NJ Appearing 7. John Goldstein, 171 Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ Appearing 8. Avi Richardson, 138-162 Dr. MLK Blvd., Newark, NJ Not Appearing. 9. Janise Afolo, 138-162 Dr. MLK Blvd., Newark, NJ Not Appearing. 10. Dion McCutcheon, 5-7 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ Appearing 11. Donna Jackson, 128 Smith Street, Newark, NJ Appearing 12. Cassandra Dock, 66 Aldine Street, Newark, NJ Not Appearing. 13. Felicia K. Alston-Singleton, 152 12th Avenue, Newark, NJ Appearing 14. Jessica Washington, 88 Brookdale Avenue, Newark, NJ Not Appearing. 15. Lisa Parker,   Video Video
19-1590 15.-a ReportNewark Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners Report, August 2019 and Minutes May 23, 2019, June 27, 2019 and July 25, 2019Pass Video Video
19-1591 15.-b ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Commission Meeting Minutes, August 28, 2019Pass Not available
19-1597 15.-c ReportNewark Hispanic Commission Minutes, August and September 2019Pass Not available
19-1589 15.-d ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing Minutes, April 11, 2019, April 18, 2019, April 25, 2019, August 8, 2019, August 15, 2019, August 22, 2019, September 12, 2019, September 19, 2019 and September 26, 2019Pass Not available
19-1593 15.-e ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Regular Public Hearing Meeting, September 9, 2019 and September 23, 2019Pass Not available
19-1598 15.-f ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Public Hearing Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2019Pass Not available
19-1604 15.-g ReportAlcohol Beverage Control Board, Minutes, September 9, 2019 and September 23, 2019Pass Not available
19-0478 16F-aClaremont Newark Urban Renewal, LLC Tax Abatement ApplicationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR EXTENSION OF THE TAX ABATEMENT TO CLAREMONT NEWARK URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1316 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10128, FOR THE PROJECT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE “FBI BUILDING” ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1-33 CENTRE PLACE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 129, LOT 1. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
19-0539 36PSF-aOrdinance: 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
19-0539 36PSF-aOrdinance: 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
19-0994 16PSF-b OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE VIII BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED USE OF PLASTIC BAGS PROHIBITED. Deferred 6PSF-g 080719 Deferred 6PSF-c 090519 Deferred 6PSF-b 091819 Deferred 6PSF-b 100219 Deferred 6PSF-b 101619 Deferred 6PSF-b 110719 Failed 6PSF-b 111819Pass Video Video
19-1142 16PSF-cRefunding Bond Ordinance Qualified General Improvement BondsOrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF QUALIFIED GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2010A, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $88,000,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $88,000,000.00 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2020 OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. Deferred 6PSF-L 080719 Deferred 6PSF-a (s) 082019 Deferred 6PSF-f 090519 Deferred 6PSF-c 091819 Deferred 6PSF-c 100219 Deferred 6PSF-c 101619Pass Not available
19-1143 26PSF-dRefunding Bond Ordinance Qualified School BondsOrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN QUALIFIED SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2010C, OF THE CITY, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000.00 SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2020, OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. Deferred 6PSF-m 080719 Deferred 6PSF-b (s) 082019 Deferred 6PSF-g 090519 Deferred 6PSF-d 091819 Deferred 6PSF-d 100219 Deferred 6PSF-d 101619Pass Video Video
19-1144 16PSF-eOrdinance: Refunding Bond Ordinance Water Utility BondsOrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN QUALIFIED WATER UTILITY BONDS, SERIES 2010D, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,500,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,500,000.00 WATER UTILITY REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2020, OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. Deferred 6PSF-n 080719 Deferred 6PSF-c (s) 082019 Deferred 6PSF-h 090519 Deferred 6PSF-e 091819 Deferred 6PSF-e 100219 Deferred 6PSF-e 101619Pass Video Video
19-1445 26PSF-fOrdiance: Amending Title 2, Administration, Chapter 5 - Creating a Program that authorizes leasing city-owned property to non-profits for social gatherings and community activities re: Artistic and cultural endeavoursOrdinanceORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 5, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO CREATE A PROGRAM THAT AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO LEASE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS FOR THE SOLE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF USING SAID PROPERTY AS A LOCATION FOR SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL ENDEAVOURS.Pass Video Video
19-1442 26PSF-gOrdinance re: Land BankOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XVIII, HOUSING CODE OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14, ESTABLISHMENT OF LAND BANK.Pass Video Video
19-1391 16PSF-hOrdinance: Advertising of Executive Orders on the City WebsiteOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 3, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ADD THE PUBLICATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDERS ON THE CITY OF NEWARK WEB SITE AS AN ADDITIONAL OPTION FOR THE PUBLIC ADVERTISING REQUIREMENT OF ALL EXECUTIVE ORDERS OF THE MAYOR.Pass Video Video
19-1350 16PSF-iOrdinance for Green Infrastructure Sewer System ProjectOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE CITY’S GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE SEWER SYSTEM PROJECT AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK AND APPROPRIATING $450,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $450,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO FINANCE THE SAME. Deferred 6PSF-i 101619 Deferred 6PSF-c 110719 Deferred 6PSF-c 111819Pass Not available
19-1221 17R1-aFrenkel Broker Contract - 2019ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: EUS Contract Purpose: Health Insurance Brokerage Services Entity Name: Frenkel Benefits, LLC Entity Address: 210 Hudson Street, Suite 601, Jersey City, New Jersey 07311 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget Contract Period: January 5, 2019 through January 4, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) N/A Additional Information: Insurance exception to public bidding in compliance with requirements of an Extraordinary Unspecifiable Service (EUS).Pass Video Video
19-1429 17R6-aTolling Agreement - Canfield M.C. Sons Superfund SiteResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Agreement with Governmental Entity Purpose: To execute a Tolling Agreement, for the benefit of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which would toll the statute of limitations for the recovery of certain response costs incurred by the USEPA, pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) in connection with certain removal activities conducted at the Canfield M.C. Sons Superfund Site. Entity Name: United States Environmental Protection Agency Entity Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, 290 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10007 Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: N/A Contract Period: N/A Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: Tolling statute of limitations to December 21, Pass Video Video
19-1317 17R6-bCivil Litigation Settlement - Arthur MaurielloResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-5940-17 Claimant: Arthur M. Mauriello Claimant's Attorney: Lisa Manshel, Esq., Manshel Law, LLC Attorney's Address: 25B Hanover Road, Suite 130, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 Settlement Amount: $650,000.00 Funding Source: Judgment Fund Additional Comments: Settlement amount payable in two (2) installments of $325,000.00 each; 1st Installment due November 15, 2019, 2nd Installment due February 1, 2020 Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
19-1544 17R8-aResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - 8th Annual Ironbound Walk for the Cure and Health Fair (2019) (AA)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: 8th Annual Ironbound Walk for the Cure and Health Fair Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 765 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: East Side High School (lobby), 238 Van Buren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Event Date(s): Sunday, October 20, 2019 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Sponsor: Council Member, Augusto Amador Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-1607 17R8-bResolution: Declaring Blindness Awareness Month - October 2019ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: Blindness Awareness Month - October 2019 Additional Information: Sponsor: Council President, Mildred C. CrumpPass Video Video
19-1510 17R8-cResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Annual Children’s Halloween Parade and Festivities (2019) (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Children’s Halloween Parade and Festivities Entity Name: Flamboyan Manor Entity Address: 147 Verona Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Flamboyan Manor (outside/inside), 147 Verona Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Thursday, October 31, 2019 Event Time: 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. (Includes Set-up time at 11:30 A.M. and Clean-up/Take-down ending at 8:00 P.M.) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The event will be held outside; if it rains, festivities will continue indoors. The Parade route will start at the corner of Elwood Avenue and Woodside Avenue down Mt. Prospect Avenue and turning right onto Verona Avenue, ending at 147 Verona Avenue by Lincoln Place.Pass Video Video
19-1227 17R8-dResolution: Arleo and Donohue, L.L.C. (2019)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide legal services, Consultation and/or Representation to the Municipal Council and Office of the City Clerk, including but not limited to the production of records and/or documents for Federal and/or State agencies. Entity Name: Arleo & Donohue, L.L.C. Entity Address: 622 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget Contract Period: The period of one (1) year from the date of adoption of by the Municipal Council 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
19-1592 17R8-eResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (10/16/19)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Frances ‘Fran’ Clayton GrayPass Video Video
19-1588 17R8-fResolution: Recognizing and Commending (10/16/19)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Dt. Brandi Daniel, Illustrious Commandress of Golconda Court #16 2. Noble Chief Hyacinth and Lady Lolo Francisca Nneoma Nwereugo Ibeneme, on their Golden Jubilee Anniversary, to be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 3. Individuals honored during the 105th Freedom Fund Gala Awards Brunch, to be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 4. National Association of African Catholics in the United States (NAACUS) Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 5. 145th Anniversary of Ministry at the Five Corners 6. St. Stephan’s Grace Community - ELCA, on its’ 10th Anniversary 7. Pastors Maristela Freiberg and Moarcir Weirich, on the 25th Anniversary of their Ordination as Pastors Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 8. Mr. Manuel Medrano, of Just One Soccer 2019 Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 9. Individuals honored during the 6th Annual Newark Interfaith Alliance Prayer Breakfast, held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 Sponsored by Council Member LaMonica R. McIver 10. Aliyyah Pass Video Video
19-1594 18.-a (as) AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Newark Parking Authority Commission Name of Appointee: Andre Hollis Address: 50 Rector Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on October 20, 2024 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-1599 18.-b (as)LGBTQ Reappointment - Anthony ArenasAppointmentDept/ 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: Anthony Arenas Address: 818 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending September 15, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-1721 17Ma MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office invite Mr. Steven Emanuel, Director, Office of the Information Technology, to a Special Conference to discuss the City’s cyber security efforts, including backup plans, firewalls and alternative locations.Pass Not available
19-1723 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, investigate and repair the large pothole that has developed at the recently paved 60 North 10th Street location and if warranted, hold the contractor responsible and liable for the remediation.Pass Not available
19-1724 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Economic and Housing Development review its current Land Use Occupancy Agreements to eliminate long-term defacto lease agreements; furthermore, requesting that all future lease agreements come before the Governing Body for adoption.Pass Not available
19-1725 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Administration restrict the dollar amount or a set percentage of their prior budget that Special Improvement Districts (SID’s) may carry forward into the following year.Pass Not available
19-1727 17Me MotionA motion recommending that Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s Office appoint Ms. Allison Ladd, the current Acting Director of the Department of Economic and Housing Development, from acting status to Director.Pass Not available
19-1720 17Mf MotionA motion requesting that the New Jersey Department of Transportation address the excessive and unsightly graffiti in the vicinity of the Route 280 underpass located at Orange Street and First Street in Newark.Pass Not available
19-1728 17Mg MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Traffic and signals, provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, the status of previously requested motions: street paving for Boyd Street and Bergen Street; changing the traffic flow Quitman Street from a two-way street to a one-way street; bus shelters at 140 South Orange Avenue and Jones Street.Pass Not available
19-1729 17Mh MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Personnel provide to the Governing Body a presentation on the process and procedures for the hiring of new employees.Pass Not available
19-1777 17Mi MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Economic and Housing Development provide to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, the status of the tax appeal application applied for by the residents of the Society Hill Housing Complex.Pass Not available
19-1816 17Mj MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Division of Code Enforcement Task Force investigate and monitor the site at Central Avenue and Bergen Street for chronic illegal dumping activities.Pass Not available
19-1817 17Mk MotionA motion requesting that the Law Department review the City’s ordinance on loitering.Pass Not available