Legislation

RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. 10th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration for Reverend Vincent M. Rouse, Sr. of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 2. Gates of Heaven Mid-Day Prayer Chapel celebrating their 21st Anniversary with an Anniversary Banquet and Honoring Ceremony on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 11-13, 2016 3. Ms. Rosa M. White in celebration of her 100th Birthday on July 1, 2016 Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 4. Students of the East Side High School Soccer Team on winning the Essex County Championship against top ranked Seton Hall Preparatory School by a score of 4-0 on Sunday, October 30, 2016 Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 5. Individuals in the Military for their service, dedication and contributions at the Genesis Building on Friday, November 11, 2016 6. Individuals for their dedication and service to the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 152 on Thursday, November 10, 2016 Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 7. Mr. Martin “Marty” Pierre Brodeur on his retirement after twenty-one (21) seasons with the New Jersey Devils Hockey Team Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 8. Ms. Stella “Stella the Voice” Clark, an acknowledged international singer 9. Individuals on the West Ward Senior Ball Committee on Friday, November 4, 2016 10.Mr. Robert M. Farley, Executive Director of Unified Vailsburg Services Organization (UVSO) Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 11.Officers of the Randall-Anderson Post No. 9015 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States for their commitment and service on Thursday, November 10, 2016

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): Tax Appeal Refunding Notes Amount to be Financed: $9,675,000.00 Funding Source: Notes/Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): December 14, 2016 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) Resolution making application to the Local Finance Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-51 and 40A:3-1 et seq. Additional Information: Ordinance Adopted on First Reading on November 14, 2016

Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for November 7, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for November 7, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution calling on the Director of City Planning and the Zoning Administrator to add and incorporate “Medical Marijuana Growing / Processing Facility” to the City Code and Zoning Code and to restrict these sites to existing General Industrial and Urban Industrial Districts

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Michelle Underwood for commitment to the youth in the City of Pittsburgh and congratulate her on her retirement; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, November 7, 2016 to be “Mickey Underwood Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Debby Firestone for her commitment and dedication to serving children and the Jewish Community and congratulates her being honored at the Annual Spiritual Adoption / Scholarship Fundraising Dinner from NA’AMAT USA Pittsburgh Council; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, November 15, 2016 to be “DEBBY FIRESTONE DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Pittsburgh Film Office as a civic and/or service organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as amended.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate the Hair Hut Salon for their 50 years in operation and thank them for the service they provide to our residents; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, November 7, 2016 to be “Hair Hut Salon Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh wishes to honor and recognize Dr. Cahall for enriching our community in so many ways and touching the lives of so many of Pittsburgh’s citizens and for being a leader in the field of public history and historic preservation; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, November 7th to be “Dr. Michael Cahall Day” in the City of Pittsburgh! Congratulations on your retirement Dr. Cahall!

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Jackson Beatty for his bravery and heroic effort; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, November 2, 2016 to be “Jackson Beatty Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: Urging Passage of Assembly Bill 3723 and Declaring Intent to adopt an Ordinance to be proposed by the Mayor of the City of Newark, authorizing a reduction in Newark Payroll Tax Obligations for Employers with workforces more than 50% of which are Newark residents. Additional Information: Sponsor:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2017 Annual Budget for Newark Downtown Special Improvement District (Downtown SID) Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2017 Downtown SID Budget Amount: $4,221,960.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-c February 20, 2013 repealed Ordinance 6S&Fe adopted September 2, 1998 created an expanded Downtown SID and changed regulations for the operations of the Downtown SID.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Rent Control Board as a Tenant Representative Name of Appointee: Tawanda Sheard Address: 93 Schley Street, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation for a term ending July 9, 2017 Sponsor: Additional Information: Replacing Samuel J. August

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2017 Annual Budget for Greater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau (“Bureau”) Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2017 Annual Budget for Greater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau Amount: Not to exceed $1,646,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Additional Information: 6PSF-h adopted on June 19, 2013 - Authorized Creation of the Greater Newark Tourism Special Improvement District

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 6PSF-B SEPTEMBER 2, 2015, BY TRANSFERING BLOCK 865, LOT 64, 56 GREEN STREET AND AN ADDITIONAL 20,000 SQUARE FEET OF BLOCK 166, LOT 1.03, 160-176 MULBERRY STREET, AS INDICATED IN THE ATTACHED BORRIE, MCDONALD, & WATSON SURVEY, DATED MAY 5, 2016 TO LAFAYETTE BROAD, LLC., OR ONE OF ITS AFFILIATED REDEVELOPER PROPERTY COMPANIES AT $176.00 PER SQUARE FOOT TOTALING $3,520,000.00

HEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Ronald Johnson, 452 Washington Street, Newark, NJ City of Newark Issues. 2. Tawanna Jennings, 425 Washington Street, Newark, NJ City of Newark Issues. 3. Monica Hadley, 425 Washington Street, Newark, NJ Issues/contract. 4. Gail Muhammad, 120 Prince Street, Newark NJ City of Newark Issues. 5. Phillip Spears, 452 Washington Street, Newark, NJ City of Newark Issues. 6. Faruq Abdul’Aziz, 102 Eastern Parkway, Newark, NJ Donald Trump you’re fired. 7. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terrace, Newark, NJ City of Newark, Landlord and Community Issues. 8. Opal R. Wright, 15 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.” 9. Karen Greene, 460 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ The treatment/conditions of houses after fires. 10. Atta Boamah, 58 Leslie Street, Newark, NJ The Mayor’s report card and other problems. 11. Nixida Vargas, 151 S. 8th Street, Newark, NJ I was treated like a thief at the Lombardi Center. 12. Jessica Vargas, 151 South 8th Street, Newark, NJ Harassment of my kids at the Lombardi Center. 13. Keila Colon, 218 N. 9th Street, Newark, NJ Interfering with our cultural programs and bullying individuals. 14. Tania Martinez, 15 Irving Street, Newark, NJ False accusations of child abuse and neglect by employees at the Lombardi Center. 15. Madeline Mendez, 33 Avenue C, Newark, NJ Misinforming, harassing and lying to parents and children to make us uncomfortable and leave the cultural program. 16. Sonia Vera, 136 Verona Avenue, Newark, NJ Bias treatment against our cultural programs and RDP groups. False accusations against the Cultural programs at the Lombardi Center. 17. Butchie Nieves, 166 North 6th Street, Newark, NJ Lombardi Center of Hope. 18. Frank J. Taylor, 378 S. 10th Street, Newark, NJ I want justice and my name cleared.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Resolution Endorsing Purpose: Resolution in Support of The Kintock Group of New Jersey Inc.’s, 580 Virginia Avenue, Suite 250, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania 19034, application for an additional $1,000,000.00 loan, for a total of $2,000,000.00, from New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Local Development Financing Fund for acquisition of a correctional and re-entry facility with maximum capacity of 716 residential beds located in the EWR/Airport Support Zone at 37-47 Legal Street, 19-27 Meeker Avenue, 10-16 Fenwick Street, and 32-38 Fenwick Street, and 40-58 Fenwick Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-c, adopted by the Municipal Council on November 2, 2016, in support of an application for $1,000,000.00 loan from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Local Development Financing Fund.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Finance and the Department of City Planning to modify the City’s MBRO Policy pursuant to Chapter 419.04 of the City Code

Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for November 2, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for November 2, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution approving the adoption of a Complete Streets Policy.

Resolution Authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Richard S. Caliguiri Amyloidosis Foundation in an amount not to exceed fourteen thousand, six hundred eighteen dollars ($14,618.00), in connection with the 2016 Great Race in the Department of Parks and Recreation, without previous authority of law; and providing for the payment thereof.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Controller to issue a payment for in the amount of Six Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ($6,320.00) to Tucker Independent Medical Experts, 1082 Bower Hill Road, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 for professional services by Alan H. Tissenbaum, M.D. and Stephen Thomas, M.D., related to the trials of Lili Josephson and Catherine Lobaugh. (EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD)