Legislation

Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes, March 21, 2019, Annual Operational Report 2018 and Annual User Charge Apportionment Report 2018

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, CHAPTER II, ARTICLE V, SECTION 101 ENTITLED THE NEWARK EQUITABLE GROWTH ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO ALLOW FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS AT ANY TIME.

Rent Control Board, Minutes, Testimony Hearing April 9, 2019 and the Determination Meeting April 16, 2019

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Guiglo, Ivory Coast as a Sister City Purpose: Benefit from cultural and economic exchanges City/State/Country: Municipality of Guiglo, Ivory Coast (Republique De Cote D’Ivoire), West Africa Sponsor: Council President, Mildred C. Crump Additional Information:

Newark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Minutes, May 1, 2019

RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Sister Jessica Gamble, Grand Matron of Bethune Grand Chapter 2. Ezinne Comfort Orisakwe, on her 84th Birthday Celebration 3. The Senior Citizen Unsung Heroes/Heroines Award Program, on its 5th Annual Award Ceremony, held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 4. Individuals honored during the Haitian Flag Raising Ceremony, held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 5. Newark Unit NAACP Religious Affairs Committee, on its 105th Annual Freedom Observation Sunday, held on Sunday, May 19, 2019 6. Individuals honored during the Cameroon Flag Raising Ceremony, on its 59th Independence of the Republic of Cameroon, held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 7. Pastor Louise Rountree, honored by the Newark Clergy Alliance during its Appreciation Service at Good Neighbor Baptist Church, held on Friday, May 31, 2019 8. Individuals honored during the 36th Annual Gospel Music Month Kick-Off Celebration, held on Friday, May 31, 2019 9. Ms. Ozzie D. Tolbert, honored on Founder’s Day 2019 at Christ Temple Church Ministries, held on Sunday, June 2, 2019 10. Individuals honored during the Junior Entrepreneurs Club Training Program, Inc.’s (JECTP) Awards Program, to be held on Friday, June 7, 2019 11. Asanteman Association of New Jersey Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 12. Students honored as Best of the Best for the 2018-2019 School Year, Hawkins Street School 13. Students honored as Best of the Best for the 2018-2019 School Year, Ann Street School 14. Students honored as Best of the Best for the 2018-2019 School Year, Oliver Street School 15. Students honored as Best of the Best for the 2018-2019 School Year, Ironbound Catholic Academy 16. Students honored as Best of the Best for the 2018-2019 School Year, East Side High School 17. Students honored as Best of the Best for the 2018-2019 School Year, Lafayette Street School 18. David Watson, Vocal Instrumental Music Teacher, on his retirement from Newark Public Schools, South Street School Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 19. Jose A. Ocasio, Police Officer, on his retirement after 25 years of public service, with the City’s Department of Public Safety, Division of Police Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 20. Mrs. Helen Davis, on her 95th Birthday Celebration 21. The Honorable Carole A. Graves, on her retirement after over 50 years in public service 22. Ms. Dagne Jimenez, on her retirement after 31 years of public service with the City’s Department of Engineering, Division of Code Enforcement 23. Apostle Sidney Ramey, on his 24th Pastoral Anniversary at Jesus Church of Deliverance Ministries, on Sunday, May 26, 2019 Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 24. Dr. Sarah B. Lynn, on her 90th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member LaMonica R. McIver 25. Pastor John H. Gamble, Jr., on his 16th Pastoral Anniversary at Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 26. Individuals honored during the Mother’s Day Celebration for their contribution and dedication to communities in the City of Newark and State of New Jersey, on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 27. Individuals honored for receiving the Proud Dominican Recognition Awards from the City of Newark and State of New Jersey 28. Individuals honored for receiving Honorary Awards for their dedication to the City of Newark 29. Mr. Pedro Pablo Leon, Famous Football Player, honored for his dedication to the Peruvian community in the City of Newark 30. Maria L. Varisco Rogers Charter School, on celebrating their 20th Anniversary of Excellent Education 31. Mr. Cecilio Polanco, on his retirement after 36 years of service to Chase Machine Company 32. Individuals honored for receiving the Outstanding Mothers Award during the Dominican Parade and Cultural Festival “Mother’s Day Festivity” 33. Ms. Angela Pena, on her Retirement Celebration, after 27 years of public service to Newark school children Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 34. Students honored for the 2019 Abington Avenue School Top 10 Students 35. Dr. Olga Jimenez de Wageheim, honored by Friends of the Hispanic Research and Information Center with the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award 36. Teachers and Students of Robert Treat Academy, honored for their participation in “American Young Voices 2019 Concert” to be held at the Prudential Center on Friday, June 7, 2019 .

North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, April 25, 2019

NJDEP notice of contamination of in ground water associated with the following block/lots (classification exception area/ well restriction area) BLOCK/ LOT · 3773/2, 41, 43, 50, 51, 52, 53, · 5090/ 1, 190, 200.01 · 5090.01 / 170, 175, 180 · 5092.02 / 70 · 5092.03/ 74, 76.01-76.06, 86-90, 92, 96, 104, 106, 107, 108, 110, 111, 112, 114, 116 · 5092.04 / 118, 120, 122, 123, 125.01, 125.02, 126-130, 132, 134, 136, 140, 150

Department of Finance, Corrective Action Plan Single Audit 2017 and 2017 Statutory Audit Corrective Action Plan

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Cash Match for the 2017 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (SAFER) Funding Source: 2019 Budget Appropriation Amount: $555,933.00 Budget Year: 2019 Contract Period: February 18, 2019 through February 17, 2022 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 Resolution 7R9-a adopted on February 6, 2019. Operating Agency: Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety - Division of Fire Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Fabuwood Cabinetry Corporation Date(s): Monday, June 17, 2019 Official Street Name(s): Blanchard Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Fabuwood Way Sponsor: Council Member, Augusto Amador Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: 2018 Port Security Grant Funding Source: United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Port Security Grant Program Appropriation Amount: $33,234.00 Budget Year: 2019 Contract Period: September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2021 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 Resolution 7R9-a adopted on May 1, 2019. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Fire Division Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Cash Match for the 2018 Port Security Grant Funding Source: 2019 Budget Appropriation Amount: $11,078.00 Budget Year: 2019 Contract Period: September 1, 2018 through August 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-a adopted on May 1, 2019. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Fire Division Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ 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 2019 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2019 Budget Appropriation Amount: $53,149,418.00 Budget Year: 2019 Contract Period: July 1, 2019 through July 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.

Emergency Contract, E2019-07, declared on May 2, 2019 by the Department of Health and Community Wellness to provide animal control services: Term: May 2, 2019 to July 31, 2019 Amount: $360,000.00 Vendor: Associated Humane Societies, Inc. 124 Evergreen Avenue Newark, NJ 07114

Directing the Administration to provide the Governing Body a listing of city-owned properties that the vendor has and will be reviewing for valuation purposes in relation to 7R4-a 051519

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Program: Provides sexually transmitted diseases outreach and educational services to include, but not limited to medical and laboratory services within the City of Newark. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Appropriation Amount: $105,000.00 Budget Year: 2019 Contract Period: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 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: The Apply and Accept Resolution is being submitted under separate cover by the Department of Health and Community Wellness; see Legistar #19-0896 Funds accepted by Resolution: N/A Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Bioterrorism Preparedness Grant: To upgrade the City of Newark’s public health emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Health-Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Appropriation Amount: $248,790.00 Budget Year: 2019 Contract Period: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 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: The Apply and Accept Resolution is being submitted under separate cover by the Department of Health and Community Wellness; see Legistar #19-0895 Funds accepted by Resolution: N/A Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop a four-story, approximately twenty-four (24) unit apartment building with parking. Entity Name: Faro Development, LLC Entity Address: Five Greentree Centre, Suite 104, 525 Route 73 North, Suite 104, Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Sale Amount: $88,158.07 Cost Basis: (X) $7.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $175,200.00 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) 64 14th Avenue/Block 246/Lot 5/Central Ward 295-297 Morris Avenue/Block 246/Lot 7/Central Ward 299 Morris Avenue/Block 246/Lot 8/Central Ward 301 Morris Avenue/Block 246/Lot 9/Central Ward 303 Morris Avenue/Block 246/Lot 10/Central Ward Additional Information: Total Sale Price: Total Square Footage x PSF = 12,594.01 X $7.00 = $88,158.07 Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Funds Purpose: To provide community outreach, education and medical services related to sexually transmitted diseases. Entity Name: New Jersey State Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 363, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0383 Grant Amount: $105,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 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:

Directing the Administration to provide the Governing Body a listing of organizations that have outstanding charges owed to the city for security and clean up services in 2018 in relation to applicants of Special Events

HEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Lamont Vaughn, 9 Horatio Court, Newark, NJ Together forward and never backwards. Appearing. 2. Dion McCutcheon, Lyons Gateway Apts., Newark, NJ “Newark Matters”. Not appearing. 3. Brian L. Taylor, 120 Vassar Avenue, Newark, NJ Surveillance and Reality TV (without permission, pay or notice). Appearing. 4. LaToya Jackson, 123½ A Jelliff Avenue, Newark, NJ My drive on purpose police in the Central Ward. Appearing. 5. Martha Rodriguez, 701 McCarter Hwy, Newark, NJ What happen with the meeting? Appearing. 6. Tarrick Tucker, 75 North 7th Street, Newark, NJ A City we can believe in. Appearing. 7. Dorothy Brazell, 33 Riverview Place, Newark, NJ Terrell Homes. Appearing. 8. Rosemary Horsley, 9 Riverview Place, Newark, NJ Save Terrell Homes. Appearing. 9. Rita Fortenberry, 26 Riverview Terrace, Newark, NJ Terrell Homes is a village. Appearing. 10. Colleen M. Fields, 27 Foster Street, Newark, NJ Ms. Fields vs. Newark Housing Authority; Corrupt corporate attorney. Appearing. 11. Opal R. Wright, 31 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”. Appearing. 12. Dyran Thomas, 25 Summit Street, Newark, NJ Housing concerns. Appearing. 13. Brenda Toyloy, 229 Renner Avenue, Newark, NJ Newark’s full replacement of Lead Service Line. Not appearing. 14. Oscar S. James, II, 20 Schuyler Avenue, Newark, NJ 40 Tillinghast Street and the lack of professionalism. Not appearing. 15. Victor E. Gavilanes, 34 22nd Street, Newark, NJ Terrell Homes. Appearing. 16. Kendall R. Clark, 505 Elizabeth Avenue, Newark, NJ Homeless issues. Appearing.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Funds Purpose: To provide regional public health preparedness planning, response and recovery for all-hazard incidents (i.e., pandemic, hurricane) Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $248,790.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 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:

Annual School Board Election Results - Election held April 16, 2019