Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/20/2021 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual Meeting
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21-1475 15.-a ReportNewark Police Division Consent Decree 17th Quarterly ReportPass Video Video
21-1494 15.-b ReportCity of Newark Department of Finance, 2019 Statutory Audit Corrective Action PlanPass Video Video
21-1512 15.-c ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes, June 17, 2021 and July 15, 2021Pass Video Video
21-1267 16PSF-aSubsidy Bond Ordinance - Pedestrian BridgeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE PROVISION OF A SUBSIDY BY THE CITY TO: (A) FUND DEFICIENCIES IN A DEBT SERVICE RESERVE FUND ESTABLISHED FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $110,000,000.00 MASS TRANSIT ACCESS TAX REVENUE BONDS (MULBERRY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) (CITY SECURED) ISSUED TO FINANCE PROJECT COSTS FOR THE MULBERRY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND (B) PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000.00 OF PROJECT NOTES WHEN DUE AND OWING ISSUED TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO PAY PRELIMINARY AND SOFT COSTS FOR SUCH PROJECT, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SECURITY THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ONE OR MORE SUBSIDY AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Deferred 6PSF-b 100621Pass Video Video
21-1032 16PSF-bOrdinance: Amending Title VIII, Business and Occupations - Creating Chapter 36, Travel and Building Services Worker Retention (AR)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED, TRAVEL SERVICE AND BUILDING SERVICE WORKER RETENTION. No Action Taken 8-c (s) 081721 Deferred 6PSF-a 090121 Deferred 6PSF-a 091521 Deferred 6PSF-d 100621 Deferred 6PSF-b 102021 Deferred 6PSF-a 110421 Deferred 6PSF-a 111521 Deferred 6PSF-a 120221 Deferred 6PSF-a 121521 Deferred 6PSF-a 010522 Deferred 6PSF-a 012022 Maintained on Public Hearing for 2/16/22Pass Video Video
21-1463 17R1-aThird Amendment to NPA-City AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Inter-Governmental Agreement (Third Amendment) Purpose: To minimize the City of Newark Parking Authority’s loss of parking ticket revenue due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Entity Name: The Parking Authority of the City of Newark Entity Address: 47-63 Green Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $1,650,095.00 Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021(ARPA) - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds/$500,000.00, NW051-Department G21- Div./Proj. ARPLO-Activity A- Account # 72090- Budget Ref: B2021/Waiver of parking ticket revenue from June 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021 Contract Period: June 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 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: (Not appliPass Video Video
21-1227 17R1-bState of the City License Agreement and Gift for New Jersey Performing Arts Center CorporationResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift and License Agreement Gift: Basic License Fee for the use of the Prudential Hall, Parsonnet Room, and ticketing services for the purpose of the 2021 State of the City Mayoral Address. Purpose: To accept a gift and execute short term license agreement with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation, for the use of Prudential Hall Theatre and the Parsonnet Room, valued at $14,000.00 and gift fee for ticketing services, a gift valued at $1,500.00 to be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, for a total combined gift of $15,500.00 and total amount not to exceed $60,000.00. Entity Name: New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation (NJPAC) Entity Address: One Center Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Gift Value: $15,500.00 City Contribution: Ancillary Service Fees in the amount of $60,000.00. Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 26, 20Pass Video Video
20-1409 17R2-aResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - 394 and 396-400 Broad Street, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To create a modern luxury apartment complex for rental purposes. Entity Name: 394 and 396-400 Broad Street, LLC Entity Address: 620-624 Orange Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $83,382.39 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $216,200.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property 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) 394 Broad Street/Block 29/Lot 5/Central Ward 396-400 Broad Street/Block 29/Lot 2/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale PricPass Video Video
20-1667 17R2-bBenfica Development, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop five (5) affordable multi-family homes across the West Ward. Entity Name: Benfica Development, LLC Entity Address: 18-20 Bloomfield Avenue, Belleville, New Jersey 07109 Sale Amount: $89,580.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $240,800.00 Appraised Amount: 0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper 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) 26 Stuyvesant Avenue/Block 4066/Lot 17/West Ward 140 Palm Street/Block 4199/Lot 146/West Ward 35 Salem Street/Block 4115/Lot 43/WePass Video Video
20-1261 17R2-cResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Carlos Lopes Investments, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop five (5) two-family homes. Entity Name: Carlos Lopes Investments, LLC Entity Address: 480 North 4th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $83,832.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $158,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper 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) 331 South 7th Street/Block 280/Lot 21/Central Ward 420-422 South 10th Street/Block 282/Lot 9-10/Central Ward 409 South 10th Street/Block 283/Lot 14/CenPass Video Video
20-1287 17R2-dWatson Realty & Development, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct three (3) affordable multi-family homes. Entity Name: Watson Realty & Development, LLC Entity Address: 623 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite #124, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Sale Amount: $52,800.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $69,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper 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) 713 South 11th Street/Block 2631/Lot 3/South Ward 840 South 19th Street/Block 2643/Lot 42/South Ward 896 South 19th Pass Video Video
20-1666 17R2-eLilac Development Group, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop five (5) affordable multi-family homes in the West Ward. Entity Name: Lilac Development Group, LLC Entity Address: 18-20 Bloomfield Avenue, Belleville, New Jersey 07109 Sale Amount: $116,970.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $94,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper 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) 545 Sanford Avenue/Block 4120/Lot 21/West Ward 116 Stuyvesant Avenue/Block 4067/Lot 15/West Ward 140 Abinger Place/Black 4111/Lot 36Pass Video Video
21-0242 17R2-fCalloway Ventures, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct a new three-family home at 262-264 S.10th Street, for use as rental housing and rehabilitate 260 S. 10th Street into a three-family home, with one (1) unit being owner-occupied and two (2) units being offered as residential rental units. Entity Name: Calloway Ventures, LLC Entity Address: East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Sale Amount: $51,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 and $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $165,000.00 (Block 1797, Lot 51.03); $27,500.00 (Block 1797, Lot 51.02) for a total combined assessment of $192,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable CPass Video Video
21-1232 17R2-gNCHC - Subordination AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Subordination Agreement Purpose: To provide Subordinate City’s Reverter Rights to the lien of a mortgage for property conveyed by the City to a non-profit to permit refinancing of redevelopment loans. Entity Name: Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. Entity Address: 741 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Lender’s Name: Bank of America, N.A. Lender’s Address: Gateway Village - 900 Building, 900 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28255 Contract Period: Not Applicable 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: (If applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 737-745 Broadway/Block 772/ Lot 1/North Ward 747-749 Broadway/Block 772/Lot 6/North Ward 57 Grafton Avenue/Block 772/Lot 56/North Ward Additional Information: The sale ofPass Video Video
21-1256 17R2-hAmtrak Design Phase Agreement (Pedestrian Bridge Project)ResolutionDept. / Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Design Phase Agreement Purpose: To provide a Design Phase Agreement between the City of Newark and National Railroad Passenger Corporation (“Amtrak”). Entity Name: National Railroad Passenger Corporation Entity Address: 30th Street Station, Box 46, 2955 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 Contract Amount: $423,720.00 (estimated) Contract Period: None Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/aPass Video Video
21-1168 17R3-aResolution/Contract: Best, Best & Krieger, LLP for Small Cell Wireless Facility Permit Review ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To negotiate contracts and handle litigation matters related to Small Cell Wireless Facility Permits. Entity Name: Best, Best & Krieger, LLP Entity Address: 1800 K Street, NW, Suite 725, Washington, DC 20006 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: Proceeds from applications received Contract Period: September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: The funding source of this contract will come from the proceeds that the City receives from applications from telecommunication companies for the installation and deployment of wireless and any associated wireline facilities, including small wireless facilities and facilities associated with 5G deployments within thePass Video Video
21-1360 17R3-bBus Stop Resolution, S.O. Ave at W.End AveResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop Location: Along South Orange Avenue eastbound on the southerly side thereof at West End Avenue, at the nearside location, beginning at the westerly curb line of West End Avenue and extending 100ft westerly therefrom, along South Orange Avenue eastbound on the southerly side thereof at Vermont Avenue, at the nearside location, beginning at the westerly curb line of Vermont Avenue and extending 100ft westerly therefrom. (West Ward) Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1354 17R4-a2021 Petty CashResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Establishing Petty Cash Funds Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Total Amount: $8,750.00 Additional Information: See the list below for custodians and amounts.Pass Video Video
21-1441 17R4-bResolution cancelling Special Emergency NotesResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cancellation of Ordinance and the appropriation Purpose: To cancel appropriation and authorization of Special Emergency Notes. Amount to be Financed: $25,128,423.00 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) Resolution of the City of Newark, in the County of Essex, New Jersey authorizing the cancellation of Ordinance 6PSF-a, adopted by the Municipal Council on December 29, 2020. Additional Information: Special Emergency Notes will not be necessary as the City of Newark received American Rescue Plan Funds.Pass Video Video
21-0984 17R5-aChildhood Lead Grant 2022 / $1,859,474.00ResolutionDept. / Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To accept a grant award for Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention (CLEP) Program. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Health Entity Address: 369 S. Warren Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608 Grant Amount: $1,400,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health Total Project Cost: $1,400,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 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:Pass Video Video
21-1259 17R5-bBio-terrorism Budget Approval [2021 - 2022]ResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To upgrade the City of Newark’s public health emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $673,790.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Total Project Cost: $673,790.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 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:Pass Video Video
21-1263 17R5-cWIC Grant / $2,061,625.000 [2021 - 2022] Apply & AcceptResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children (WIC). Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health Division of Family Health Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 364, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $2,061,625.00 Total Project Cost: None City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: October 1, 2021 through September 30, 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:Pass Video Video
21-1013 17R6-aCivil Settlement - Homes for All NewarkResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-7289-19 Claimant: Homes for All Newark, et al. Claimant's Attorney: Renee Steinhagen, Esq., 50 Park Place, Room 1025, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $5,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
21-1210 17R8-aResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (10/20/21)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. Wimphrey Williams Jenkins Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Officer Tyrae Washington 3. Nate HutsonPass Video Video
21-1443 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (10/20/21)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. A/V Beauty Studio, “2021 Grand Opening” 2. Elite Physical Therapy “Grand Opening” 3. Individuals honored for assisting the Latino Edification Multicultural Aid Center during the 4th Annual National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and Flag Raising, held on Friday, October 8, 2021 4. Dignitaries honored during the “Guyanese Diaspora” First Meet and Greet, held on Monday, October 11, 2021 Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 5. Roselyn Jackson, posthumously, as an educator for Newark Public Schools Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 6. Individuals honored during the Good Neighbor Baptist Church 50th Church Anniversary Celebration, held on Sunday, October 17, 2021 7. Apostle Darron F. Allen and First Lady Gwendolyn Allen of Temple Salvation Deliverance Church, on celebrating their 25th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration Afternoon of Elegance, to be held on Sunday, October 23, 2021 8. Pastor-Elect Kevin Derek Williams, on his installation at United Pentecostal Holiness Church, to be Pass Video Video
21-0233 17R9-aClearviewResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: To provide support and maintenance of proprietary software and hardware. Entity Name: Clearview Data Systems, Inc. Entity Address: 728 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, South Carolina 29607-1623 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $55,712.79 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/ Business Unit NW011; Dept. 190; Div./Proj. 1902; Account #72220; Budget Ref. B2021 Contract Period: April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 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:Pass Video Video
21-1305 17R3-c (as)Change Order/Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Contract with JMT for Permit Review ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To execute Change Order/Amendment #1 of the Professional Services Contract to provide Small Cell Wireless Facility Permit Review Services. Entity Name: Johnson, Mirmiran and Thompson, Inc. (JMT) Entity Address: 1200 Lenox Drive, Suite 101, Trenton, New Jersey 08648 Contract Amount: To increase the contract amount by $225,000.00 for an amended amount not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Trust Fund - NW026, 38780, B2021 Contract Period: October 28, 2020 through October 27, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: Original Resolution 7R3-a(AS), adopted on October 21, 2020, authorized a contract in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for a period of one (1) year upon an issuance of a Notice to PPass Video Video
21-1392 17R3-d (as)Apply and Accept Grant Funding Bicycle and Pedestrian ImprovementsResolutionDept./ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To apply for grant funding from the NJDOT 2022 Safe Routes to School Program for use by the City of Newark to construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements at various elementary schools. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,621,000.00 Total Project Cost: $1,621,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: To be determined Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1506 17R8-c (as)Resolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Houston Stevens - Tuxedo Parkway and Ivy Street (JM)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Houston Stevens Date(s): Saturday, October 30, 2021 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Tuxedo Parkway and Ivy Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Houston Stevens Way Sponsor: Council Member, Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1396 18-aFifth Amendment to Newark's River Public Access and Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-i, ADOPTED ON AUGUST 7, 2013, TO ADOPT THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO NEWARK'S RIVER PUBLIC ACCESS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, BY AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM USES APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES INCLUDING BLOCK 169.01, LOTS 60 AND 70 (INCLUDING ANY PORTION OF THE COMMERCIAL STREET RIGHT OF WAY THAT IS VACATED BY THE CITY OF NEWARK AND ACQUIRED BY THE OWNER OF LOTS 60 AND 70); BLOCK 177, LOT 7; BLOCK 179 LOTS 10, 13, 17, 22, 26, 28, 30, 42, 45, 47, AND 48 (INCLUDING THE ENTIRETY OF THE COMMERCE STREET RIGHT OF WAY, UPON VACATION BY THE CITY OF NEWARK AND ACQUISITION THEREOF BY THE OWNER OF LOTS 42, 45, 47, AND 48); AN AREA BOUNDED BY COMMERCIAL STREET, RAYMOND BOULEVARD, RAYMOND PLAZA EAST AND MARKET STREET (EAST WARD). ALL OTHER PERMITTED USES, HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS, AND BULK REQUIREMENTS OF NEWARK’S RIVER PLAN SHALL ALSO APPLY TO THE FOREGOING PROPERTIES.Pass Video Video
21-1490 1  Hearing of Citizens1. PASTOR ELAINE LLOYD-NAZARIO Appearing. 2. QUADEER PORTER Appearing. 3. FELICIA ALSTON SINGLETON Appearing. 4. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 5. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 6. GAYLE CHANYFIELD JENKINS Not appearing. 7. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 8. RICARDO GONZALEZ Not appearing. 9. CHE J.T. COLTER Appearing. 10. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing.  Video Video
21-1920 17Ma MotionA motion offering congratulations and best wishes to the doctors, nurses and staff members of Saint Michael’s Medical Center on their recent selection by several national third party healthcare rating organizations, including Leapfrog, Healthgrades and The Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services as one of only three in the State of New Jersey and the only health facility in the City of Newark to achieve the prestigious distinction of being one of the top 100 medical institutions in the United States for cardiac care and several other specialty services.Pass Not available
22-0169 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Department of Engineering initiate a program to replace and install new signage prohibiting overnight and long term parking by tractor trailers and heavy duty trucks on residential streets.Pass Not available
22-0018 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide to the City Clerk’s Office, contact numbers of the various utility companies’ governmental representatives (PSEG, telephone carriers and cable companies) responsible for addressing municipal concerns regarding maintenance and other matters.Pass Not available
22-0054 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Department of Engineering provide to the Governing Body the selection process that was used to determine which schools were chosen for their inclusion into the program.Pass Not available
22-0056 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Department of Public Safety provide to the Governing Body the selection process for the recent assignments of new recruits, in particular, where and why?Pass Not available
22-0057 17Mf MotionA motion that the Administration and the Department of Engineering meet with Public Service Electric and Gas )PSEG) officials to provide a plan to increase the luminosity of the City’s street lighting, including a regular maintenance program to trim tree branches surrounding street lamps and a monitor to ensure prompt replacement or blown or inoperable street lamps.Pass Not available