City of Newark - Meeting of Municipal Council on 1/22/2014 at 6:30 PM

14-0070

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:35 GMT

File #: 14-0070
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5-a
Type: Report
Title: Newark Board of Adjustment Minutes, Regular Hearing, January 9, 2014
Action: Accept
Result: Pass

14-0071

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:35 GMT

File #: 14-0071
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 5-b
Type: Report
Title: Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties Minutes, November 14, 2013
Action: Accept
Result: Pass

14-0078

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:35 GMT

File #: 14-0078
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5-c
Type: Report
Title: Newark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Meeting Minutes, January 8, 2014
Action: Accept
Result: Pass

13-2010

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:33 GMT

File #: 13-2010
Ver.: 5
Agenda #: 6PSF-a
Type: Ordinance
Title: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY TO PROMOTE THE OVERALL HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS AND WORKERS IN THE CITY OF NEWARK BY REDUCING THE RISK OF AND SPREAD OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND CONTAGION BY REQUIRING A POLICY OF PAID SICK LEAVE FOR WORKERS. Sponsors: Council Members Ramos and Gonzalez Deferred 6F-b 110713 Deferred 6F-b 111213 Deferred 6PSF-c 010814/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 012214/ Public Hearing Open
Action: Defer to a Special Meeting
Result: Pass

13-2064

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:33 GMT

File #: 13-2064
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 6PSF-b
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $36,000,000.00 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TAX REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS TO CERTAIN ELIGIBLE PROJECTS AND AMENDING SECTION 10:22A-3 OF ORDINANCE 6PSF-I ADOPTED MAY 5, 2010, BY ADDING A PROVISION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS SECURED BY THE MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TAX. Deferred 6PSF-e 010814/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 012214/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 020614/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 021914/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 030514/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 031914/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 040214/ Public Hearing Open
Action: maintained on public hearing and deferred to Special meeting
Result: Pass

12-1789

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 12-1789
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6PSF-c
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance granting five (5) years of tax abatement to the owner of the qualified residential structure, for period commencing from the date of issuance of Certificate of Occupancy and expiring five (5) years thereafter. 30 Gillette Place, Block 2817 and Lot 35 (East Ward) Name of Owner: Helene, Adrianne, & Shawn Ellison - Architect's Certification - $190,000.00 SILOT $3,800.00- Purchase Price - $350,000.00 - 2 Family New Construction Architect - Daniel A. Roma- Contractor - European Construction Prof., LLC. Certificate of Occupancy: June 28, 2012 Additional Information:
Action: Close on Public Hearing and Adopt
Result: Pass

13-1327

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-1327
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6PSF-d
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK (2000), ESTABLISHING PEDESTRIAN CORRIDORS, IN WHICH PERSONS MAY NOT OBSTRUCT STREETS OR SIDEWALKS OR REMAIN IDLY AND AUTHORIZING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. Sponsor: Council Members Baraka Public Hearing on Amendment Only
Action: Motion to amend
Result: Pass

13-1327

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:35 GMT

13-2204

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:33 GMT

File #: 13-2204
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6PSF-e
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-1, STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING CAROLINA AVENUE AND LAUREL PLACE A STOP SIGN INTERSECTION.
Action: Close on Public Hearing and Adopt
Result: Pass

13-1801

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-1801
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6PSF-f
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF TAXES, INTEREST, AND PENALTIES FOR YEARS 2010 THRU 2013, ON PROPERTY OWNED BY UNITED COMMUNITY CORPORATION LOCATED AT 31-33 FULTON STREET, BEING BLOCK 15, LOT 28
Action: Close on Public Hearing and Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2449

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:33 GMT

File #: 13-2449
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6PSF-g
Type: Ordinance
Title: ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 6PSF-F, ADOPTED ON MAY 1, 2013, AND ADOPTING A NEW ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 730-736 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD (BLOCK 123, LOT 12) (CENTRAL WARD); 738-744 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD (BLOCK 123, LOT 7) (CENTRAL WARD); AND 18 MILLER STREET (BLOCK 2800, LOT 27) (SOUTH WARD) WITH THE NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY (NHA), FOR NHA-OWNED PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 56-84 PRINCE STREET (BLOCK 2503, LOT 1) (CENTRAL WARD); 139 COURT STREET (BLOCK 2508, LOT 21) (CENTRAL WARD); 178, 180 and 182 BRUNSWICK STREET (BLOCK 2800, LOTS 32, 31 AND 30) (SOUTH WARD) AND 20-22 COLLEGE PLACE (BLOCK 2508, LOT 43) (CENTRAL WARD)
Action: Close on Public Hearing and Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2414

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2414
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6PSF-h
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-C ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 AND AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDED LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY N/K/A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (UH) (LANDLORD) AND THE CITY OF NEWARK, DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING (TENANT), FOR the UTILIZATION OF A PORTION OF LEVEL E OF THE PREMISES commonly known as 140 Bergen Street, Block 211, Lot 1 (the “Leased Premises”) AS AN AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY CONSISTENT WITH HEALTH AMBULATORY CARE REGULATIONS N.J.A.C. TITLE 8, CHAPTER 43A.
Action: Close on Public Hearing and Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2473

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:35:34 GMT

File #: 13-2473
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 6PSF-i
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AMENDING CHAPTER 2:24-1.4 RESIDENCY BY ESTABLISHING A NONRESIDENT EXEMPTION LIST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. Sponsor: Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez
Action: Close on Public Hearing and Adopt
Result: Pass

13-1975

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:15:54 GMT

File #: 13-1975
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R1-a
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Moving Services for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Father and Son Moving & Storage, Inc., 194 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $400,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Child and Family Well-Being/Open-Ended Contract Period: To be established for a period of two (2) years Contract Basis: (X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bid solicited: Twelve (12) Bids received: Four (4) Deferred to Special 7R1-f 010814 Deferred 7R1-a (s) 011414 Deferred 7R1-a 012214 Failed 7R1-a 020614
Action: Defer
Result: Pass

13-2136

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2136
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R1-b
Type: Resolution
Title: Dep’t/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Heath Education Promotional Items Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Channing Bete Company, Inc., One Community Place, South Deerfield, Massachusetts 01373 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $80,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark’s Budget/ Department of Child and Family Well-Being Contract Period: to be established for a period not to exceed two years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Service ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Entity Name/Address: (List vendors here - only if list is long Additional Information: Bids solicited: Twelve (12) Bids received: One (1)
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2395

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:35 GMT

File #: 13-2395
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 7R1-c
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Collective Bargaining Negotiations and Settlement Entity Name: Teamsters Local 97 Entity Address: 485 Chestnut Street, Union, New Jersey 07083 Project Fiscal Impact: $37,128.50 (Average Cost Per Year Over Term of Agreement) Total: $148,514.00. Contract Period: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2014 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:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2145

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2145
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R2-a
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Child and Family Well-Being Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - Purpose: To provide animal control services Entity Name: Associated Humane Societies, Inc. Entity Address: 124 Evergreen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $631,926.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Department of Family and Child Well-Being Contract Period: February 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015 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: Pursuant to the Competitive Contracting provisions of the State Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(b) (2)) Invitation: Director of Child and Family Well-Being, January 22, 2014
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2207

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2207
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R2-b
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Child and Family Well-Being Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Medical Director Consultant, to assist in the organization and assignments of medical staff within the Division of Medical Care Services and provide after hour medical coverage at the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Entity Name: Forest Hill Health Associates, P.A. providing the services of Thomas R. Ortiz, MD Entity Address: 465 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, Newark 07104 Contract Amount: $244,125.00 Funding Source: 2014 City of Newark/Budget/Department of Child and Family Well-Being Contract Period: January 4, 2014 through January 3, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Invitation: Director of Child and Family Well-Being, January 22, 2014 Deferred 7R2-b 0122
Action: Defer
Result: Pass

13-1758

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:35 GMT

File #: 13-1758
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R3-a
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2013/14 Annual Budget for the Newark Workforce Investment Board Purpose: Approval of Annual Operating Budget Amount: $1,849,756.00 Budget Period: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-G (AS) 091510; Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Newark and Newark Workforce Investment Board Deferred 7R3-a 121813 Deferred to Special 7R3-a 010814
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2463

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:35 GMT

File #: 13-2463
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R3-b
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2014 Annual Budget for the Ironbound District Management Corporation (IBID) Purpose: Reading & Adopting 2014 IBID Budget Amount: $825,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R3-A 112613 Deferred to Special 7R3-c 010814
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

12-0649

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 12-0649
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R3-c
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Physical Rehabilitation Services Entity Name: Wynona’s House Entity Address: 185 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $25,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development/Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Contract Period: January 1, 2012 through August 31, 2014 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 List of Property:) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 185 Washington Street/ Block 90.01/ Lot 41/Central Ward Additional Information: Funds applied for and accepted by Resolution7R1-F 100511
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2075

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2075
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R4-a
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution Purpose: “Renovations and Improvements to Sixteen (16) Sale-Lease Back Public Buildings” for Design and Preparation of Bid Documents for 31 Green Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Entity Name: USA Architects, Planners & Interior Designers, P.A. Entity Address: 292 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: $84,320.00 Funding Source: Essex County Improvements Authority (“ECIA”) Contract Period: Amend the term of the contract from April 17, 2012 through April 16, 2013 to April 17, 2012 through April 15, 2014 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: Extending original contract completion date by one (1) additional year from April 16, 2013 to April 15, 2014, at no additional cost to City.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2076

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2076
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 7R4-b
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: () Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution Purpose: “Renovations and Improvements to Sixteen (16) SaleLease Back Public Buildings” for Design and Preparation of Bid Documents for 10-90 17th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey Entity Name: USA Architects, Planners & Interior Designers, P.A. Entity Address: 292 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: $41,400.00 Funding Source: Essex County Improvement Authority (“ECIA”) Contract Period: Amend the term of the contract from April 20, 2012 through April 19, 2013 to April 20, 2012 through April 18, 2014 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: Extending original contract term an additional one (1) year from April 19, 2013 to April 18, 2014, at no additional cost to City.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2078

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2078
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R4-c
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: “Renovations and Improvements to Sixteen (16) Sale-Lease Back Public Buildings” - Renovation of Firehouse, Engine 11, Truck 11, 352-354 South Orange Avenue (a/k/a 345 South 9th Street), Newark, New Jersey Entity Name: Bismark Construction Corp. Entity Address: 207-209 Berkeley Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Contract Amount: $326,000.00 Funding Source: Essex County Improvement Authority (“ECIA”) Contract Period: One (1) year from the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bids Solicited: Five (5) Bids Received: Two (2) Bids Rejected: Two (2_ Bids Re-Solicited: Seven (7) Bids Received: Two (2) Bids Rejected: Two (2) Bids Re-Soli
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2294

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2294
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R4-d
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order Purpose: Citywide Traffic Calming Program Entity Name: Granada Construction Corp. Entity Address: 147 Thomas Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: Increasing Contract Amount by $31,074.00 from $272,500.00 to $303,574.00 Funding Source: Capital and Operating Funds Contract Period: July 25, 2013 - July 25, 2014 Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Amending design to include two (2) additional pedestrian push buttons to activate flashing beacon and an additional 35,400 ft. of striping. Invitation: Director of Engineering, January 22, 2014
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2078

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:35 GMT

13-2078

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:35 GMT

13-2084

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2084
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R5-a
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) Columbia Properties Newark, LLC./128-148 Frontage Road/5088/157/East/$33,765,000/2009/-$0.00 Columbia Properties Newark, LLC./128-148 Frontage Road/5088/157/East/$33,765,000/2010/-$0.00 Columbia Properties Newark, LLC./128-148 Frontage Road/5088/157/East/$33,765,000/2011/-$168,363.52 Columbia Properties Newark, LLC./128-148 Frontage Road/5088/157/East/$33,765,000/2012/-$174,636.68 Additional Information: Total Tax Difference: -$343,000.20 Invitation: Corporation Counsel, January 22, 2014
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2316

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2316
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R7-a
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: 11-cv-4042(WJM) Claimant: Mario Carreno Claimant's Attorney: George Solano, Esq. Attorney's Address: 744 Broad Street, Suite 1901, Newark New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $50,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, January 22, 2014
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-0136

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-0136
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R8-a
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as a Per Diem Municipal Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court representing indigent defendants Entity Name: Bryan F. Ferrick, Esq . Entity Address: 665 Newark Avenue, Room 404, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Contract Amount: $17,000.00 Funding Source: 2014 City of Newark Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2233

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2233
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R8-b
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as a Per Diem Municipal Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court representing indigent defendants Entity Name: Hiram Lopez, Esq. Entity Address: 397 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Contract Amount: $17,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2265

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2265
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R8-c
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as a Per Diem Municipal Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court representing indigent defendants Entity Name: Ana R. Tolentino, Esq. Entity Address: 41 Gifford Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07304 Contract Amount: $17,000.00 Funding Source: 2014 City of Newark Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2267

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2267
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R8-d
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as Per Diem Municipal Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court representing indigent defendants Entity Name: Vito A. Mazza, LLC Entity Address: 630 Third Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 Contract Amount: $17,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-1958

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-1958
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R9-a
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Legal Services Related to Election Matters Entity Name: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick & Cole, LLP Entity Address: 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd. Suite 31, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Contract Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2013 Office of the City Clerk Budget Contract Period: December 31, 2013 through December 30, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0058

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:35 GMT

File #: 14-0058
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R9-b
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Commemorating/Declaring Purpose: Declaring March 30, 2014 as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day”. Date(s): March 30, 2014 Sponsor: Council Member John James Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0056

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:35 GMT

File #: 14-0056
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R9-c
Type: Resolution
Title: RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. Luis Ortiz 2. Robert Craig Logan 3. Corrections Officer Raymond McAdams “Gentle Giant”, Northern State Prison 4. Assistant Pastor Gary Scott and Assistant Pastor Bertha Scott 5. Pastor Sidney I. Walters and Sr. Pastor Sesanie H. Walters. Sponsored by Vice President Augusto Amador 6. Jean Paul Davila, Writer, Producer Sponsored by Council Member Ras J. Baraka 7. Linda F. Jones 8. Mr. Bakbakkar Yehuda Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 9. Mr. Willie Narvaez, Essex County Acting Register 10. Lucy S. Dominguez, Employee of the Year celebrating 30 years of community service 11. Mr. Pablo Gonzalez 12. Ms. Silvia Ortega Sponsored by Council Member Darrin S. Sharif 13. Mr. Paul Anthony Coleman 14. Kasson L. Morman
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0057

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:35 GMT

File #: 14-0057
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R9-d
Type: Resolution
Title: EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Darrin S. Sharif 1. Donita Walker-Opiyo 2. Lewis Stewart 3. Brenda M. White 4. Florence R. Williams 5. Marlene Roston Zahn 6. Loni West Bradic 7. Josephine M. Condurso 8. Quadeer A. Dicks 9. Cleotha Black 10. Maria F. Garcia 11. Julia Diane Epps 12. Evelyn H. Williams
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

13-2091

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2091
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 7R11-a
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Police Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Psychological Services Entity Name: Institute for Forensic Psychology Entity Address: 5 Fir Court, Suite 2, Oakland, New Jersey 07436 Contract Amount: $30,000.00 Funding Source: Police Budget Contract Period: November 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014 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: Deferred 7R11-b 121813 Failed 7R11-a 010814 Failed 7R11-a 012214
Action: Adopt
Result: Fail

13-2264

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2264
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.-a
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-1, STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING ABINGTON AVENUE AND 3RD STREET A STOP SIGN INTERSECTION. Sponsors: Councilmembers Ramos and Gonzalez
Action: Advance to First Reading
Result: Pass

13-2282

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:35 GMT

File #: 13-2282
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.-b
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL 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 AT ALL TIMES ON PORTIONS OF AVENUE K. Sponsors: Councilmembers Amador and Gonzalez
Action: Advance to First Reading
Result: Pass

13-2475

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:34 GMT

File #: 13-2475
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.-c
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-14e, PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING UNDERWOOD STREET BETWEEN SANDFORD AVENUE AND STUYVESANT AVENUE TO THE EXISTING PERMIT PARKING AREAS DESIGNATED LIST. Sponsors: Councilmembers Rice and Crump
Action: Advance to First Reading
Result: Pass

13-2476

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:35 GMT

File #: 13-2476
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.-d
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-14e, PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING WARWICK STREET BETWEEN JEFFERSON STREET AND PACIFIC STREET TO THE EXISTING PERMIT PARKING AREAS DESIGNATED LIST. Sponsors: Councilmembers Amador and Gonzalez
Action: Advance to First Reading
Result: Pass

14-0171

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:38 GMT

File #: 14-0171
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7M-a.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion to convey sincere and heartfelt sorry and regret to the family of Akbar Muhammad.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0172

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:38 GMT

File #: 14-0172
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7M-b.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion expressing strong opposition to Newark School District Superintendent Cami Anderson’s proposed strategy to sell City-owned school properties to privately run charter schools, without any authorization from the Governing Body or public discourse; furthermore, expressing serious concerns regarding her unprecedented “One Newark” plan, which drastically re-structures the Newark School System.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0190

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:38 GMT

File #: 14-0190
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7M-c.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Law, provide the Municipal Council with a status update on the ordinance that would regulate parking requirements for dance halls.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0173

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:38 GMT

File #: 14-0173
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7M-d.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion recognizing and supporting noted Newark Attorney Robert T. Pickett in his efforts to re-instate the five (5) Newark Public Schools principals who were unjustly suspended for attending and supporting a community meeting by Newark Schools Superintendent Cami Anderson.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0191

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:39 GMT

File #: 14-0191
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7M-e.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion requesting that the State District Superintendent of the Newark Public Schools reinstate Ms. Jacqueline Bostic to her position as clerk at the Newark Public Schools Administrative Office located at 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey, and also reinstate Mr. Daryn Martin as President of the Ivy Hill School Parent-Teacher Organization and rescind the order that bans his presence at the Ivy Hill School property.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0322

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:47 GMT

File #: 14-0322
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7M-f.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Thomas Dudley.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0174

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:39 GMT

File #: 14-0174
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7M-g.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, perform a traffic study at the intersection of Fleetwood Place and Ellery Avenue to determine the feasibility of a stop sign installation.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0175

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:39 GMT

File #: 14-0175
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7M-h.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion recognizing and commending Newark Police Captain Marvin Easter for his diligence and persistence as the commander of the West District, in the re-opening of the West Ward Mini-Precinct, and for promptly informing the West Ward community on its progress.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0320

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:39 GMT

File #: 14-0320
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 7M-i.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion requesting that Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr., 10th Congressional District and Congressman Albio Sires, 8th Congressional District, revisit and reopen for negotiation the Land Lease covenant between the City of Newark and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to ensure that the City of Newark is receiving a fair share of all revenue that is being generated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in Port Newark and Newark Liberty International Airport.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0321

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:39 GMT

File #: 14-0321
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7M-j.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion requesting that Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr., 10th Congressional District and Congressman Albio Sires, 8th Congressional District, initiate a Federal fact finding investigation into the State of New Jersey’s authority to take administrative control of a local school district for a five (5) year period in order to improve school performance, and subsequently, maintain control after the five (5) year period of State oversight did not result in marked improvement or cost savings to the local school authority.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0178

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:39 GMT

File #: 14-0178
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Mk-1.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to Thomas Dudley and his family for the loss of his son in an automobile accident.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0179

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:39 GMT

File #: 14-0179
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Mk-2.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Shante Spivey.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0180

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:39 GMT

File #: 14-0180
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Mk-3.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Abdul Frazier.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0176

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:39 GMT

File #: 14-0176
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Mk-4.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion recognizing and commending Vonda’s Kitchen for its selection by the National Football League as one of the premier caterers for the Official Super Bowl XLVIII NFL Tailgate Party at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0192

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:39 GMT

File #: 14-0192
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Ml-1.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion requesting that the management company of One Court Street housing project comply with the City of Newark’s housing ordinance and provide this housing edifice with an armed security guard as required by law.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0193

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:39 GMT

File #: 14-0193
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Ml-2.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion requesting that the management company of the Nevada Court apartments comply with the City of Newark’s housing ordinance and provide this housing edifice with an armed security guard as required by law.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

14-0177

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:18:39 GMT

File #: 14-0177
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Ml-3.
Type: Motion
Title: A motion requesting that Mayor Luis A. Quintana seriously consider the appointment of Municipal Council Member Darrin S. Sharif, as the Council’s representative to the Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass