Legislation

A motion requesting that the Administration provide a status report to the Governing Body regarding the Division of Code Enforcement and Inspections’ sanctions against the owner of the vacant lot located at Lake Street and Bloomfield Avenue using the site illegally as a commercial storage depot.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Reverend Dr. Granville Allen Seward Date(s): Saturday, February 4, 2023 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Broadway and Kearny Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Reverend Dr. Granville Allen Seward Plaza Sponsor: Council Member, Louise Scott-Rountree Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the intersection of Broadway and Kearny Street, the corner of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Deferred 7R8-a 011823 Tabled 7R8-a 020123

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Caribbean Commission. Name of Appointee: Rafeeza Shahabudeen Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending January 18, 2027 Sponsor: Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Commission on Homelessness. Name of Appointee: Shelly Y. Koonce Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending January 18, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Koonce is replacing Ms. Bonita M. Veysey, whose term expired on July 9, 2022. Deferred 8-c 011823

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Rescinding an Established Sister Cities Relationship Purpose: Rescinding Resolution 7R8-b adopted on January 5, 2023, which authorized a Sister Cities Relationship. City/State/Country: United States of Kailasa Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Rescinding the Sister Cities Relationship with United States of Kailasa.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending a Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Honorable Mildred C. Crump Date(s): Saturday, March 4, 2023 Official Street Name: Intersection of Hansbury Avenue and Parkview Terrace Ceremonial Intersection Name: Honorable Mildred C. Crump Way Sponsor: Council Member, C. Lawrence Crump Additional Information: This Resolution will amend Resolution 7R8-f adopted on July 13, 2022, which will rename the intersection of Hansbury Avenue and Parkview Terrace from “Honorable Mildred C. Crump Place” to “Honorable Mildred C. Crump Way”.

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering coordinate a meeting with the Essex County Department of Public Works, to explore alternative solutions to accommodate parking on both sides of Lake Street, between Second Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue.

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering provide the Governing Body with a status and follow-up report on the property currently being renovated at 567-569 Lake Street.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Caribbean Commission. Name of Appointee: Rose Saint Albord Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending January 18, 2027 Sponsor: Additional Information:

A motion requesting that the Newark Housing Authority (NHA) immediately review its security practices at each of its Newark properties.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution designating private property as Green Acres replacement land and authorizing utilization of the property by the City of Newark for that purpose. Purpose: Resolution authorizing designation and utilization of property owned by NJ Properties, Inc., an affiliate of PSE&G, 23-67 Jersey Street (Block 172, Lot 3) as replacement land to compensate for the diversion of a 0.031 acre portion of Green Acres encumbered land at Liberty Park, 450-470 Central Avenue (Block 1844, Lot 1). List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 450-470 Central Avenue/Block 1844/Lot 1/Central Ward 23-67 Jersey Street/Block 172/Lot 3/East Ward Additional Information:

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering review the street striping completed at Lake Street near Second Avenue to ensure that it was done properly.

A motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Ms. Alexis Amber Trusty, longtime Newark employee and valued member of Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s Youth Initiatives and Programming.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Hispanic Commission. Name of Appointee: Oscar X. Rodriguez Appointment Term: Commencing upon approval by the Municipal Council and ending January 8, 2027 Sponsor: Additional Information:

A motion reminding the Newark Parking Authority (NPA) that the City of Newark has provided free parking in the downtown district during the holiday season, from November 30th through December 31st, to encourage shopping in the downtown.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2015-23205 Claimant: Thomas White Claimant's Attorney: Rubenstein, Berline and Shinrod, 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 205, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Settlement Amount: $73,302.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department/Bus. Unit NW024, Dept. 24T, Div./Proj 5T24, Account #96310, Budget Ref. B2023 Additional Comments:

A motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office contact the Department of Public Safety to request that all new Members of the Council be added to the contact list of Municipal Council Members during any criminal or emergency activity in all wards of the City.

A motion requesting that the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services and/or the Department of Health and Community Wellness, assist the senior population in accessing various pharmacies and/or medical facilities for their medications and other medical needs.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Hispanic Commission. Name of Appointee: Ramona Altagracia Torres Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending January 8, 2027 Sponsor: Additional Information:

A motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Mr. Arnold H. Almaguer, longtime Newark resident, retired Newark firefighter and a Member of the “Magnificent 7”, the first Latino firefighters for the City of Newark..

A motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Ms. Dorothy Townes, longtime Newark resident and retired housing code enforcement officer for the Newark Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Code Enforcement.

Newark Landmarks and Historical Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, January 4, 2023.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: Amend Resolution 7R3-c(AS) adopted on November 8, 2018 and Accept Grant Funding and Agreement Modification #1 from New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for Delancy Street Drainage, Traffic and Roadway Improvements (Final Design) project. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, Local Aid and Economic Development Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $345,490.61 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, Local Aid and Economic Development Total Project Cost: $936,313.61 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: April 6, 2018 through January 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: This Resolution modifies Resolution 7R3-c(AS) adopted on November 8, 2018, to accept additional funds and extend the contract term of Cost Reimbursement Agreement #2018-DT-BLA-FEP-204 to January 31, 2025. The acceptance of these funds would bring the total grant award to $936,313.61.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Hispanic Commission. Name of Appointee: Marcelo A. Tripaldi Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending December 18, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information: