Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/22/2020 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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20-0052 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Maryam Bey, 30 Underwood Street, Newark, NJ Appearing. 2. Opal R. Wright, 51 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ Not appearing. 3. Richard Ariza, 380 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, NJ Appearing. 4. Lisa Parker, 71½ Boston Street, Newark, NJ Appearing. 5. Tamika Darden-Thomas, 155 Milford Avenue, Newark, NJ Not appearing. 6. Gloria Mills, 25-27 Freeman Street, Newark, NJ Appearing. 7. Munirah El-Bomani, 175 1st Street, Newark, NJ Appearing. 8. Fidelia Uzoukwo Odutola, 380 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, NJ Appearing. 9. Debra Saltrers, 263 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ Appearing. 10. Trenton Jones, 263 Peshine Avenue, Newark, NJ Not appearing. 11. Dion McCutcheon, Lyons Gateway Apartments, Newark, NJ Not appearing. 12. Colleen M. Fields, 27 Foster Street, Newark, NJ Appearing. 13. Donna Jackson, 128 Smith Street, Newark, NJ Appearing.  Video Video
20-0022 15.-a ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Commission Meeting Minutes, November 20, 2019Pass Video Video
20-0043 15.-bNewark Central Planning Board, Meeting Minutes for November 25, 2019 and December 16, 2019ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Regular Hearing Minutes, November 25, 2019 and December 16, 2019Pass Not available
20-0044 15.-cNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Meeting Minutes for December 4, 2019ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission Minutes, Regular Hearing, December 4, 2019Pass Not available
20-0045 15.-dNewark Board of Adjustment, Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2019, November 14, 2019, November 21, 2019 and December 12, 2019ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing Minutes, November 7, 2019, November 14, 2019, November 21, 2019 and December 12, 2019Pass Not available
20-0066 15.-e ReportNewark African Commission, Minutes, August 22, 2019Pass Not available
20-0083 15.-f ReportAlcohol Beverage Control Board, Minutes, December 9, 2019 and December 11, 2019Pass Not available
20-0091 15.-g ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Minutes, November 14, 2019Pass Not available
19-1374 16F-a495 Washington Realty Urban Renewal, LLC Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 495 WASHINGTON REALTY URBAN RENEWAL COMPANY, LLC, C/O NELSON ESPINOZA, 49 HERMON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT TWENTY-SEVEN (27) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, SEVEN (7) INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS AND THREE (3) COMMERCIAL UNITS LOCATED AT 495-505 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 121, LOT 43. (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 6F-a 010820Pass Video Video
19-2025 16PSF-aClaremont Newark - 5 year LTTE ExtensionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-d, ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 7, 2019, 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
19-2024 16PSF-bOrdinance: 155 Washington Street Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED FINANCIAL AGREEMENT, ORIGINALLY APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 6PSF-g ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 19, 2018, WHICH APPROVED AND GRANTED A TAX ABATEMENT TO 155 WASHINGTON STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 155 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 (C/O L&M, 1865 PALMER AVENUE, SUITE 203, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK 10538) FOR THE EARLIER OF THIRTY (30) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT, OR TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, OR THE DATE WHEN NO BOND REMAINS OUTSTANDING, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT APPROXIMATELY 249 MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS, 4,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE, AND 6,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 141-149, 151-153, 155, 157-159 WASHINGTON STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 66, LOTS 12, 13, 38, 42, 43, 44, 45, 45-B01, 47, AND 47-B01 (CENTRAL WARD). Deferred 6PSF-b 012220 Amended 6PSF-a (s) 012820 Deferred 6PSF-c 020520 Deferred 6PSF-a (s) 021120 Amended 6PSF-a 021920Pass Video Video
19-1953 17R1-a2020 Temporary Appropriation Resolution (Jan - March)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2020 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2020 Budget Appropriation Amount: $183,903,505.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through March 31, 2020 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: Funds accepted by Resolution: N/A Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
19-1967 17R1-bTAR #2 2020 Municipal DebtResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for all Interest and Debt Redemption Charges for Year 2020. Funding Source: 2020 Budget Appropriation Amount: $76,894,209.13 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 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: Funds accepted by Resolution :N/A Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
19-1529 17R3-aAnnual Pothole Repair Contract 2019 - Granada Construction CorporationResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Contract #2019-01, Annual Pothole Repair Contract Entity Name: Granada Construction Corporation Entity Address: 147 Thomas Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $553,500.00 Funding Source: 2018 City Capital Fund - Business Unit/Fund NW027, Dept. A18, Div./Proj. EC831, Account #72090, Budget Ref. B2018 Contract Period: 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of the issuance of a “Notice to Proceed” by the Director of the Department of Engineering 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: One (1) Bids Received: One (1) Bids Rejected: Bids Re-Solicited: Bids Received:Pass Video Video
19-1536 17R3-bStatewide Striping Corporation -Installation of Pavement Markings on Various StreetsResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Contract #2019-02, Installation of Pavement Markings on Various Streets in the City of Newark Entity Name: Statewide Striping Corporation Entity Address: 499 Pomeroy Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $239,250.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Engineering/Business Unit: NW027; Dept.: A18; Div.: EC841; Account#: 71910; Budget Yr.: B2018 Contract Period: 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of the issuance of a “Notice to Proceed” by the Director of the Department of Engineering 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: One (1) Bids Received: Two (2) Bids Rejected: Bids Re-Solicited: Bids Received:Pass Video Video
19-1853 17R6-aChasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo First Amendment to Provide Legal ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Chasan, Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, P.C. Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R6-k adopted on December 19, 2018, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00. The First Amendment will increase the contract by $25,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed amount $150,000.00.Pass Video Video
19-1855 17R6-bSciro & Marotta First Amendment to Provide Legal ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Sciro & Marotta, P.C. Entity Address: 66 Hamilton Street, Suite 103, Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $42,500.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R6-o adopted on December 19, 2018 awarded contract in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. The First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $17,500.00, for a total a new contract amount not to exceed $42,500.00.Pass Video Video
19-1856 17R6-cLite DePalma Greenberg First Amendment to Provide Legal Services ConflictResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Conflict Matters. Name: Lite DePalma Greenberg, LLC Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R6-c adopted on December 19, 2018 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. The First Amendment will increase the contract by $25,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $75,000.00.Pass Video Video
19-1857 17R6-dLite DePalma Greenberg First Amendment to Provide Legal Services LititgationResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services as Litigation Defense. Entity Name: Lite DePalma Greenberg, LLC Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R6-l, adopted on December 19, 2018 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. The First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $25,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $125,000.00.Pass Video Video
19-2012 17R6-eResolution: Settlement of Pre-Suit Litigation - Constellation NewEnergy, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Pre-Suit Litigation Docket No.: N/A Claimant: Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. Claimant's Attorney: Mark Packel, Assistant General Counsel Attorney's Address: 2301 Market Street, 23rd Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 Settlement Amount: $3,000,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Engineering/011-210-2101- A-95220-B2019 ($921,079.00); and 011-110-1107-A-71520-B2019 ($78,921.00) Additional Comments: $3,000,000.00, to be paid in five (5) installments, commencing upon authorization by the Municipal Council and terminating in October 2021. Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
20-0067 17R8-aResolution: Recognizing and Commending (1/22/20)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Steven Fields Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 2. Detective Reinaldo Diaz #6977, on his retirement after twenty-five (25) Years of Service at the City’s Department of Public SafetyPass Video Video
20-0068 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (1/22/20)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Kevin Brown Thompson aka Shakil Muhammad 2. Walter L. HughesPass Video Video
20-0098 17R8-cResolution: Amending a Ceremonial Street Designation - Dr. Albert J. Lewis, Jr. Way (MC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending a Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Dr. Albert J. Lewis, Jr. Date(s): TBD Official Street Name(s): Parkview Terrace and Lyons Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Dr. Albert J. Lewis, Jr. Way Sponsor: Council President, Mildred C. Crump Additional Information: Original Resolution 7Rea(AS) adopted on August 7, 1991 established a street designation for Dr. Albert J. Lewis, Jr., named “Professor Albert Lewis Way.” This amendment will rename the intersection of Parkview Terrace and Lyons Avenue from “Professor Albert Lewis Way”/“Dr. Albert J. Lewis, Jr. Plaza” to “Dr. Albert J. Lewis, Jr. Way.”Pass Video Video
19-1165 17R10-aMott MacDonald- Consulting ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Works/Division of Sanitation Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: EUS Contract Purpose: To assist with the management, supervision and daily operations of the City’s Department of Public Works with the ultimate goal of completing a comprehensive assessment. Entity Name: Mott MacDonald, LLC Entity Address: 111 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, New Jersey, 08830-4112 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $305,518.47 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Public Works/NW011-060-0605-71280-B2019 Contract Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0518 17R12-aGrant Engineering - Professional Engineering Services on an as needed basis (2019)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis Entity Name: Grant Engineering & Construction Group, LLC Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Suite 420, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of Municipal Council approval 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: Request For Qualifications Distributed: Sixteen (16) Qualification Statements Received: Twelve (12)Pass Video Video
19-0518 17R12-aGrant Engineering - Professional Engineering Services on an as needed basis (2019)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis Entity Name: Grant Engineering & Construction Group, LLC Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Suite 420, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of Municipal Council approval 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: Request For Qualifications Distributed: Sixteen (16) Qualification Statements Received: Twelve (12)Pass Video Video
19-0518 17R12-aGrant Engineering - Professional Engineering Services on an as needed basis (2019)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis Entity Name: Grant Engineering & Construction Group, LLC Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Suite 420, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of Municipal Council approval 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: Request For Qualifications Distributed: Sixteen (16) Qualification Statements Received: Twelve (12)Pass Video Video
19-1671 17R2-a (as)Stone West Development, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To build two (2) 2-family homes for sale. Entity Name: Stone West Development, LLC Entity Address: 41-51 Wilson Avenue, Suite C2A, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $32,959.56 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $67,200.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 412 South 11th Street/Block 266/Lot 22/West Ward 410 South 11th Street/Block 266/Lot 23/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Pass Video Video
19-1683 17R2-b (as)Urban Day Development Corp.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To build ten (10) new two-family homes for first time homebuyers and affordable apartments for working families. Entity Name: Urban Day Development Corp. Entity Address: 235 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Sale Amount: $187,560.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $370,100.00 Appraised Amount: $ 0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months from the transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 37 S 7th Street/Block 1829/Lot 10/West Ward 39 S 7th Street/Block 1829/Lot 11/West Ward 53Pass Video Video
19-1167 19.-a30 Clinton Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 30 CLINTON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, C/O PARAMOUNT ASSETS, LLC, 45 ACADEMY STREET, 5TH FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, FOR A PROJECT TO REHABILITATE AN EXISTING SIX (6) STORY BUILDING AND CREATE TWENTY (20) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS AND 4,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE, LOCATED AT 30-32 CLINTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 145, LOT 68. (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 8.a 120419 Deferred 9.a 121819 Deferred 9.a 010820 Deferred 9.a 012220 Deferred 9.a 120520Pass Video Video
20-0074 28.-a (as) OrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 23, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SUBCHAPTER 13, HANDICAPPED AND RESERVED PARKING SPACES, SUBSECTION 13.1, HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL APPROVAL OF HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE APPLICATIONS, REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF PHYSICIAN FORMS, INCREASING THE APPLICATION FEES, AND ASSIGNING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.Pass Video Video
20-0253 17Ma MotionA motion requesting that the Essex County Sherriff’s Office, the Newark Police Department and the Bloomfield Avenue/Lower Broadway Business Improvement District security officers, strictly enforce and deter the hazardous double-parking and idling taking place on Bloomfield Avenue near lower Broadway during the rush hours; furthermore, requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Code Enforcement begin an aggressive enforcement against businesses that fail to properly maintain their premises, including the removal of graffiti from their storefronts in the Bloomfield Avenue, lower Broadway Business Improvement District.Pass Not available
20-0254 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Newark Parking Authority review its event parking pricing policy to include a greater notification to the general public, and especially to Newark’s senior population who are unaware of the dramatic increase in pricing.Pass Not available
20-0255 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Health and Community Wellness provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, an update on the City’s animal shelter.Pass Not available
20-0256 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Fire Department provide the Municipal Council with the status of the proposed fire lane being recommended by the Department of Engineering at the 444 Mount Prospect Avenue location.Pass Not available
20-0284 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk invite the Division of Code Enforcement to a Special Conference to discuss the notification process by the division regarding code enforcement inspections requested by individual Council Members.Pass Not available
20-0285 27Mf MotionA motion requesting that the Law Department prepare new legislation prohibiting overnight parking on Lafayette Street by tractor trailer trucks or buses servicing the Prudential Arena for arena events.Pass Not available