Legislation

A motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Inspections and Code Enforcement, allow businesses the opportunity to correct minor infractions in a reasonable time before they are immediately shut down.

Hearing of Citizens Registration - February 18, 2015

A motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, begin the immediate removal of all unlicensed newspaper bins placed on City sidewalks, in addition, begin a strict enforcement of the ordinance prohibiting the posting of signage on public property and cite those businesses and individuals in violation, in particular, the North Ward restaurant, El Criollo.

Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution Designating Redeveloper Purpose: Resolution Designating 370 Orange Street, LLC as the Conditional Redeveloper of 141, 143, 145, 147, 147 ½, 149, 149 ½, 151, 153 and -155 1st Street and 370-386 Orange Street for a period of 180 days Additional Information: 141, 143, 145, 147, 147 ½,, 149, 149 ½, 151, 153 and -155 1st Street and 370-386 Orange Street/Block 1882, Lots 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 37 and 50/ Central Ward

A motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Richard Whitten, Sr.

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Daryl Deshawn Bethea, Sr. 2. Orlando Kenneth Perry, Jr. 3. Lemuel J. Ball, Jr. 4. Mr. Richard Allen Whitten, Sr. 5. Carl J. Brinson “Tiny Prince” 6. Ms. Pearl Cole

A motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, an explanation as to why the municipal pools were drained the week of August 24, 2015.

A motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services and the Department of Engineering identify options and a solution to the ongoing parking crises occurring at the Abington Avenue School construction site, and in addition, temporarily suspend street cleaning parking regulations until an adequate remedy is implemented.

Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Long-Term Tax Abatement Purpose: Rescind Resolution 7R3-P 090612 granting a long term tax abatement to High Street Heights, LLC Entity Name: High Street Heights, LLC Entity Address: 580 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Abatement Period: 30 years Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 577-579, 581-583 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard/Block 2507/Lots 19, 55, 56, and 62/ Central Ward Additional Information: Original tax abatement granted by Resolution 7R3-P adopted on September 6, 2012 High Street Heights, LLC and Alpha Drive, LLC will submit separate Tax Abatement Applications for their portion on the project.

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Motors, promptly move City-owned vehicles parked on Wilson Avenue at the City garage site on street cleaning days, to allow the Division of Sanitation street sweepers the opportunity to properly clean the streets.

Hearing of Citizens Registration - January 21, 2015

A motion requesting that the Administration schedule a meeting with the business community and the Licensing and Code Enforcement Divisions to discuss the delays in the permit and licensing process.

Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners, from January 2007 through January 2011.

A motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, a schedule and listing of trees, City-wide, slated to be trimmed and/or removed.

A motion requesting that President Barack Obama use the influence of the President’s Office and encourage Congress to reinstate the United States Department of Agriculture Butter and Cheese Program.

A motion requesting that the President of University Hospital in Newark provide the Municipal Council with an explanation regarding the hospital’s administrative decision to classify the City of Newark’s Munici0pal ID Cards as an unacceptable form of ID for residents who seek to access hospital services.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities related to training, maintenance, Surveillance, EOC integration, DPP position, and MMRS positions and equipment. Entity Name: Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and Preparedness Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $1,909,296.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Total Project Cost: $1,909,296.00 City Contribution: No municipal funds are required Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2018 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:

Hearing of Citizens Registration for June 6, 2013 regular council meeting

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Designation Honoree: Stephen N. Adubato Date(s): TBD Official Street Name(s): Mt. Prospect Avenue and Treadwell Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Stephen N. Adubato Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Designation Honoree: Candido Arroyo Date(s): TBD Official Street Name(s): Summer Avenue and 2nd Avenue, Newark, New Jersey Ceremonial Intersection Name: Candido Arroyo Way Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information:

BINGO LICENSES St. Michael’s Church/ BL-1 St. Michael’s Church/ BL-2

Newark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, September 2, 2015

Taxi Unit NPD, Minutes, January 15, 2015 through August 13, 2015

City of Newark Center for Court Innovation, Newark Community Solutions and Newark Youth Court, Quarterly Progress Report - April 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015