Legislation

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-2, PARKING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROHIBITING PARKING 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ON CLIFFORD STREET. (East Ward) (Does not require approval of DOT) Sponsor: Amador & Quintana Deferred 6PSF-b 021612

A motion requesting that Ms. Cami Anderson, Newark Public Schools Superintendent, meet with the Municipal Council and the Municipal Council’s Education Committee to discuss and explain Newark Public Schools current education policies regarding special needs students and the Newark Public Schools disciplinary policy that is affecting West Side High School.

RAFFLE LICENSES 1. Home Sch. Assoc., of St. Francis/ RL#: 33 2. St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church/ RL#: 34 3. Home Sch. Of St. Francis Xavier/ RL#: 35 4. St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church/ RL#: 36 5. Divine Mercy Assoc. of St. Francis/ RL#: 37 6. Hudson Milestone, Inc./ RL#: 44 7. Newark Rotary Club/ RL#: 40 8. Parents Organ. of St. Benedicts Prep./ RL#: 42 9. Parents Organ of St. Benedicts Prep./ RL #: 43 10. Immaculate Conception Church/ RL#: 41

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Representation of indigent defendants in the Newark Municipal Court as a Per Diem Public Defender Entity Name: Ana R. Tolentino, Esq. Entity Address: 41 Gifford Ave., Jersey City, New Jersey 07304 Contract Amount: $12,500.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Mayor’s Office Contract Period: January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 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: N/A

A motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services provide the Municipal Council with the City’s tree maintenance program including the cutting, trimming and removal service.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2007-10481 Claimant: Abdush Shahid Ahmad Claimant's Attorney: Steven J. Kossup, Esq. Attorney's Address: One Mill Street, Branchville, NJ 07826 Settlement Amount: $20,065.00 Funding Source: Worker’s Compensation Fund Additional Comments: N/A

A motion requesting that the Administration provide the Municipal Council with written responses to the following inquiries: 1) Why has the police Department hired a Financial/Budget Manager at a salary of $125,000.00 per year?; 2) What is the status of the Prudential Arena Lease Agreements?; 3) What is the status of the Port Authority lease negotiations?; 4) How many firefighters live in the City of Newark?; 5) What is the number of grant contracts awarded by the City and to whom?

A motion requesting the Office of the City Clerk have prepared a commending resolution for Percy King.

A motion recognizing and commending the Weequahic High School football Team for its outstanding season, where it went 9-3 and advanced to the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group 1 Championship Game.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Representation of indigent defendants in the Newark Municipal Court as a Per Diem Public Defender Entity Name: Mohamed S. Jalloh, Esq. Entity Address: 29 Alden St., Cranford, NJ 07016 Contract Amount: $15,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Mayor’s Office Contract Period: January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 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: N/A

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Larry L. Goldston.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide Emergency Shelter Services Entity Name: Urban Renewal Corporation Entity Address: 225 Sussex Ave., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $20,051.32 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Contract Period: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: N/A Funds accepted by Resolution #: 7R1-a 090110 Invitation: Business Administrator, January 4, 2011

A motion requesting that the Administration review its current policy on the interest rate it applies to outstanding/delinquent taxes and if permissible by law, consider revising the rate to a lower rate in order to assist residents during this difficult economic period.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2003-21931 Claimant: Abdush Shahid Ahmad Claimant's Attorney: Steven J. Kossup, Esq. Attorney's Address: One Mill St., Branchville, NJ 07826 Settlement Amount: $62,390.00 Funding Source: Worker’s Compensation Fund Additional Comments: N/A

RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council President Donald M. Payne, Jr. 1. Doctor Sayed Mohamed 2. Princess Williams 3. Nellie Dixon Sponsored by Council Member Ras J. Baraka 4. Minister Carlos Muhammad, Keynote Speaker 5. Muhammad’s Youth Sponsored by Council Member Mildred C. Crump 6. Percy King 7. Pastor Gerald Lydell Dickson 8. Mrs. Gladys Benjamin and Ms. Lillian Jackson Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 9. Ricardo Velez, Newark Police Officer Sponsored by Council Member Ronald C. Rice 10. Jessica Chernetz 11. Florine Johnson Graham 12. Willie L. Walden Sponsored by Council Member Darrin S. Sharif 13. Lois Thomas

A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk schedule for discussion Ordinance 6S&F-b that provides handicap access in small and medium grocery stores and invite Mr. William Elmore, Ms. 10-4 Evans and Ms. Cynthia DeSousa to participate in said discussion.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Street Dedication Honoree: Bishop Harold N. Foy Official Street Name(s): Corner of Kearny Street and Summer Avenue Ceremonial Street Name: Bishop Harold N. Foy Plaza Sponsor: Crump Additional Information: N/A ….body [Whereas, the late Bishop Harold N. Foy was one of the many community activists in this great metropolis as a consummate public servant and a renowned man of God; and WHEREAS, Newark Residents was very fond of this community legend for his many contributions and donations to everyone; and WHEREAS, the late Bishop Harold N. Foy leaves behind a history of community and personal achievements in both his public and private lifestyles; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Newark, New Jersey is seeking to maintain his legacy amongst the residents of this City by designating signage within the City of Newark honoring the many successful years of his unselfish contributions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT: 1. The corner of Kearny Street and Summer Avenue is hereby designated as the late “Bishop Harold L. Foy, Plaza” for honorary and ceremonial purposes. 2. The Official name of said streets shall remain as Kearny Street and Summer Avenue in its entirety. Statement Resolution by the City of Newark designating the corner of Kearny Street and Summer Avenue in honor of the Late “Bishop Harold N. Foy” for honorary and ceremonial purposes.

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Ras J. Baraka 1. Mrs. Alice Mae Johnson-Culpepper Sponsored by Council Member Darrin S. Sharif 2. Carl E. “Boop” Smith, Sr. 3. Stewart Barnes 4. Jermaine Agosto 5. Josephine Marie Sebben 6. Jose E. Taboada 7. Minnie V. Hill 8. Otis Grubbs 9. Michael Greene

A motion requesting that the Administration provide the Municipal Council with an updated promotional listing of candidates eligible for Captain promotions and the Administration’s plan to eventually promote these candidates.

A motion requesting that the Administration provide the Municipal Council with a status on the funding availability for construction of the new West Ward Fire Station, as well as a construction schedule that identifies the ground breaking date for the commencement of this project.

1. Thomas Ibiang, 175 1st Street, Newark, NJ Prisoner Re-Entry 2. Colleen M. Field, 27 Foster Street, Newark, NJ Cowboy is the best horse trainer in the east coast. 3. Nicole Singletary, 378 Littleton Ave, Newark, NJ Community - 2014 4. Horace Brown, Sr., 1 Court Street, Apt.: 15-G, Newark, NJ 07102 Progress report on my request to be granted a job creating contract from the City of Newark. 5. Angela McKenzie, 35 Manor Drive, Newark, NJ Things that I can’t help wondering and can’t relate to. 6. Dianna Quamina, 555 Elizabeth Avenue, Newark, NJ Various Issues. 7. George Tillman, Jr., 493 So. 19th Street, Newark, NJ Affirmative Action Review Council. 8. Christopher Sander, 26 Scheerer Avenue, Newark, NJ Newark African Cultural Arena - Community Center Presentation 9. Munirah El-Bomani, 175 First Street, Newark, NJ Stop the politrix and do right for those you took an oath to serve - not greedy corporations. 10. Earl Best, 53 Osborne Terrace, Newark, NJ Follow up. 11. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terrace, Newark, NJ City of Newark, & Landlord and Community Issues. 12. Novi Carter, 206 Peshine Avenue, Newark, NJ Children. 13. Donna Jackson, 128 Smith Street, Newark, NJ Where’s the recycling money? School lunch? 14. Tarrick Tucker, 593 15th Avenue, Newark, NJ Foreclosure/ Homelessness by design. 15. Lamont Vaughn, 9 Horatio Ct., Newark, NJ New Beginnings Newark! 16. Darryl D. Moore, Sr., 29 Evergreen Avenue, Newark, NJ The sale of illegal/pirated DVD’s and CD’s on downtown streets. 17. Keith Baldeo-Sirrano, 12 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood, NJ Introduce NJ Pulse newspaper to the Council and Community. 18. Barbara Tazewell, 333 Springfield Ave., Apt. 30, Newark, NJ Security (Bus Stop Shelter) inspection management 19. Louis Shockley, 45 Rose Terr., Newark, NJ Housing and Jobs.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: Serve subpoenas, writs, repossessions and body warrants Name of Appointee: Isabelino Figueroa, Jr. Address: 515 Mount Prospect Avenue, #11F, Newark, NJ 07104 Appointment Term: January 5, 2012 through January 4, 2013 Sponsor: Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information: Appointee shall submit constable bond

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Provide funds for the operating expenses of the Sewer Utility Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Sewer Utility Appropriation Amount: $24,189,259.00 Budget Year: 2012 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: N/A Operating Agency: Sewer Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Child and Family Well-Being Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Entity Name: City of Newark/Child and Family Well-Being Entity Address: 110 William Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Grant Amount: $1,492,500.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Total Project Cost: $1,492,500.00 City Contribution: No Municipal Funds Required Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 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: N/A