Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 2/4/2015 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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15-0170 15-a Report231 Washington Street Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements for the periods ending September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013Pass Not available
15-0171 15-b Report231 Washington Street Urban Renewal, LLC, Calculation of Excess Profits for the periods ending September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013Pass Not available
15-0172 15-c ReportCentral Planning Board, All 2014 Regular Meeting MinutesPass Not available
15-0173 15-d ReportBoard of Adjustment - 2014 Annual ReportPass Not available
15-0174 25-e ReportBoard of Adjustment - Regular Meeting - January 22, 2015Pass Not available
14-0890 26F-aOrdinance: Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce of the Essex County Foundation, Inc., (2014-2015)OrdinanceOrdinance ratifying and authorizing the Director of the Department of Economic & Housing Development on behalf of the city of newark (LESSOR) to enter into AND EXECUTE a Lease Agreement with THE Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce of Essex County Foundation, Inc., (LESSEE) for the property located at 195-205 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, NEW JERSEY 07104, (Block 536, Lot 1), for a period of one (1) year commencing August 1, 2014 tHROUGH July 31, 2015, with five (5) one (1) year options to renew, subject to Municipal Council approval. Sponsors: Ramos/ Gonzalez Deferred 6PSF-a 021815Pass Not available
14-1767 16F-b OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XI, FIRE PREVENTION CODE, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY INCREASING FEES FOR CERTAIN PERMITS AND INSPECTIONSPass Not available
14-2001 16F-c OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING TITLE 15, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, CHAPTER 4, COLLECTION AND DISPOSALPass Not available
14-2220 16F-d3rd Amendment to Downtown Core R.P.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK DOWNTOWN CORE DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK PLAZA URBAN RENEWAL PLAN. Sponsor: Chaneyfield Jenkins Deferred 6F-j 012115 Deferred 6PSF-d 021815Pass Not available
14-2141 16PSF-aAdded Starter - Motor Vehicle Rental Tax BondOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $16,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TAX REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY, AUTHORIZING THE PLEDGE AND ASSIGNMENT OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE CITY’S MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TAX TO THE PAYMENT OF SUCH BONDS, APPROPRIATING THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS TO FUND CAPITAL GRANTS IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,400,000 IN SUPPORT OF CERTAIN ELIGIBLE PROJECTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AND AMENDING SECTION 10:22A-3 OF ORDINANCE 6PSF-i ADOPTED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ON MAY 5, 2010, BY ADDING A PROVISION THAT THE RENTAL TAX MAY NOT BE REDUCED OR REPEALED SO LONG AS ANY BONDS SECURED THEREBY REMAIN OUTSTANDING. Deferred 6PSF-g 010715 Deferred 6PSF-b 012115Pass Not available
14-2016 16PSF-bTransfer to NHAOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER ELEVEN (11) PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE CITY OF NEWARK TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEWARK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRIANGLE PARK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEWARK DOWNTOWN CORE DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. PROPERTY BOUNDS MULBERRY, LAFAYETTE AND COLUMBIA STREETS AKA BLOCK 866, LOTS 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, AND 29. (EAST WARD) Sponsors: Gonzalez/ Amador Deferred 6PSF-f 012115 Sponsors: Amador/ JamesPass Not available
14-1941 16PSF-cNewark Zoning & Land Use RegulationsOrdinanceORDINANCE REPEALING TITLE 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK (ZONING ORDINANCE), TITLE 37 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK (LAND USE PROCEDURES), AND TITLE 38 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK (SUBDIVISION/SITE PLAN ORDINANCE) AND ADOPTING TITLE 41 (NEWARK ZONING & LAND USE REGULATIONS) WITHIN THE NEWARK MUNICIPAL CODE Deferred 6F-f 121714 Deferred 6F-a 010715 Sponsors: Gonzalez/ CrumpPass Not available
14-2095 16PSF-dNo Left Turns - Hollond St & S 7th St at Springfield AveOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:3-2, LEFT TURNS, 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 LEFT TURNS SOUTHBOUND AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF HOLLAND STREET AND SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, AND SOUTH 7TH STREET AND SPRINGFIELD AVENUE. Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ GonzalezPass Not available
14-2147 16PSF-e2015 Sewer Rate Increase OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 32, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL, CHAPTER 8, USER CHARGES, SECTION 4, SEWER USER CHARGE RATE SCHEDULE, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, TO ADJUST SEWER USER RATE SCHEDULE. Deferred 6PSF-e 020415Pass Not available
14-2150 16PSF-f2015 Water Monthly Rate Increase OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6S&F-b ADOPTED MARCH 4, 1998, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 33, WATER, CHAPTER 4, RATES AND CHARGES, SECTION 1, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, BY ADJUSTING WATER RATES. Deferred 6PSF-f 020415Pass Not available
14-2256 16PSF-gAFRICAN COMMISSION The Commission shall consist of up to twenty-one (21) members to be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the Municipal Council. Each member shall be appointed for a term of four (OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENTING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND AGENCIES, SECTION 66.2, AFRICAN COMMISSION OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE COMMISSION. Sponsors: Crump/Chaneyfield JenkinsPass Not available
14-2257 16PSF-hCARIBBEAN COMMISSIONOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENTING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND AGENCIES, SECTION 66, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, TO ESTABLISH THE CARIBBEAN COMMISSION IN THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR. Sponsors: Ramos/Chaneyfield JenkinsPass Not available
14-2258 16PSF-iHispanic CommissionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENTING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND AGENCIES, SECTION 66, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, TO ESTABLISH THE HISPANIC COMMISSION IN THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR. Sponsors: Gonzalez/ McCallumPass Not available
14-2234 16PSF-j10th Amendment to Fairmount Urban Renewal ProjectOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE TENTH AMENDMENT TO THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE FAIRMOUNT URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT N.J.R 72 AND RENAME THE PLAN THE FAIRMOUNT URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. Sponsors: McCallum/ Chaneyfield JenkinsPass Not available
14-2059 16PSF-kNCC ManorOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 545 ORANGE STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, THE OWNER OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT CONSISTING OF ELEVEN (11) BUILDINGS AND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR (324) TENANT UNITS KNOWN AS NEW COMMUNITY MANOR LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 55-79 JONES STREET, 276-292 15TH AVENUE, 314-324 15TH AVENUE, 74-88 14TH AVENUE AND 535-551 ORANGE STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 239, LOT 13, BLOCK 249, LOT 15, BLOCK 247, LOT 19, BLOCK 245, LOT 1 AND BLOCK 1904, LOT 1. (CENTRAL/WEST WARDS) Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ CrumpPass Not available
14-2213 16PSF-l2nd Street Residential Permit ParkingOrdinanceAN 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 2ND STREET BETWEEN ORANGE STREET AND 7TH AVENUE TO THE EXISTING PERMIT PARKING AREAS DESIGNATED LIST. Sponsors: Osborne /McCallumPass Not available
14-1955 16PSF-mSPRUCE SPIRESOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO SPRUCE SPIRES URBAN RENEWAL, L.P., THE OWNER OF AN APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED ON PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 90-92, 94-96 AND 98-100 SRUCE STREET AND 717-723 AND 725-727 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 2559, LOTS 31, 35, 41, 42, AND 44 (CENTRAL WARD) Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ GonzalezPass Not available
14-2010 16PSF-nGARDEN SPIRES URBAN RENEWAL, LLC--(Long Term Tax Abatement)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO GARDEN SPIRES URBAN RENEWAL, L.P., THE OWNER OF AN APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED ON PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 175 FIRST STREET AND 195 FIRST STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 1913, LOT 2 (CENTRAL WARD) Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ OsbornePass Not available
15-0002 27R1-aTE#2 Emergency Solutions GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide homeless prevention, rapid rehousing, utilities and homeless assistance to residents within the City of Newark. Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $548,578.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Period: September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-k 010715 Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
15-0003 17R1-bTE#4 HOPWA ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS within the City of Newark Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $ 6,473,182.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Period: September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-k 010715 Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
15-0052 17R1-cCDBG Fortieth Year (CDBG XL), funds to sub-granteesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: CDBG's Budget Appropriation Purpose: CDBG Fortieth Year (CDBG XL), funds to sub-grantees Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Total Grant Amount: $6,569,453.00 Grant Period: September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development 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: Application by Resolution #: 7R1-K 010715 Grant Acceptance by Resolution #: 7R1-K 010715Pass Not available
14-1580 17R1-dTraffic Signals and Equipment (Transformer Bases)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Traffic Signals and Equipment (Transformer Bases) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Signal Control Products, Inc., 199 Evans Way, Branchburg, New Jersey 08876 Contract Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: City of NewarkBudget / Department of Engineering Contract Period: To be established for a period not exceeding two years Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) 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: Six (6) Bids Received: Three (3)Pass Not available
14-2103 17R1-eVarious VaccinesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Vaccines, (Various) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Munro Surgical Supply, Inc., 4 Rumson Court, Pennington, New Jersey 08534 Contract Amount: $72,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark’s Budget for the Department of Health and Community Wellness Contract Period: to be established for a period not to exceed two years Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) 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: Eleven (11) Bids Received: Two (2) Bids Rejected: Two (2) Re-Advertised Bids Solicited: Two (2) Bids Received: Two (2) Bids Rejected: Two (2) Re-Advertised Bids Solicited: Seven (7) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Not available
15-0136 17R1-f (as)1st Choice FNResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: EUS Contract Purpose: The vendor shall provide a plan for the implementation of the Community Resiliency Program (Hazards and Economic Development) in conjunction with the Office of Emergency Management, as the primary instrument for the communities in the City of Newark, to become more resilient. The vendor shall provide a comprehensive management solution for grant monies for recovery and pre-disaster services while supplementing existing Disaster Response and Recovery Operations Entity Name: 1st Choice Financial Group (1stCHOICEFG) Entity Address: 133 North 21st Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011 Contract Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant funds from the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security (UASI) Contract Period: December 22, 2014 through March 15, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions Pass Not available
15-0138 17R1-g (as)Diaster and Risk AssociatesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: EUS Contract Purpose: To provide a plan for the implementation of the Community Integration Training, provide educational outreach training and assistance to the most vulnerable members of our communities and least likely to evacuate: Elderly, ADA, Veterans, those without internet access, or who have language barriers, or those that are traumatized and prepare a Community Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Plan. Entity Name: Disaster and Risk Associates, LLC Entity Address: 347 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant funds from the NJ Office of Homeland Security (UASI) Contract Period: December 22, 2014 through March 15, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( Pass Not available
14-2007 17R2-acompetitive contracting for emergency medical servicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Pursuant to the Competitive Contracting provisions of the State Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(f) -Contract for Emergency Medical Services Purpose: Resolution authorizing the use of competitive contracting Entity Name: n/a Entity Address: n/a Contract Amount: n/a Funding Source: n/a Contract Period: Start and end dates 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: Deferred 7R2-b 010715 Deferred 7R2-a 012115Pass Not available
14-2102 17R2-bHRSA Grant 2014-2015ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide medical care, social services, substance abuse and mental health services to mentally underserved populated areas, which includes the City of Newark Entity Name: Department of Health and Community Wellness/Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Clinic Entity Address: 394 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $2,466,134.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Total Project Cost: $2,466,134.00 City Contribution: No municipal funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( Pass Not available
15-0015 17R3-aMPANID 2015 Annual Budget Resolution To AdoptResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2015 Annual Budget for Mt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District (Mt. Prospect District) Purpose: Reading and Adopting 2015 Mt. Prospect District Budget Amount: $282,510.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R3-b 122314Pass Not available
15-0017 17R3-bIBID 2015 Annual Budget Adoption Resolution 2ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2015 Annual Budget for the Ironbound District Management Corporation (IBID) Purpose: Reading and Adopting 2015 IBID Budget Amount: $835,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R3-a (S) 122314  Not available
14-2133 17R7-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-2452-13 Claimant: Reginald Miller Claimant's Attorney: Zavodnick, Perlmutter & Boccia, LLC Attorney's Address: 26 Journal Square, Suite 1102, Jersey City, NewJersey 07306 Settlement Amount: $52,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, February 3, 2015.Pass Not available
14-2196 17R7-bProfessional Services Contract (Conflict Counsel) - Roth D'Aquanni, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Conflict Counsel Services Entity Name: Roth D’Aquanni, LLC Entity Address: 150 Morris Avenue, Suite 206, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2015 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 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:Pass Not available
14-2071 17R7-c ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-5058-10 Claimant: John Jewell, Jr. Claimant's Attorney: The Law Offices of Shelley L. Stangler, P.C. Attorney's Address: 155 Morris Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Settlement Amount: $25,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, February 3, 2015Pass Not available
15-0120 17R9-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: Newark/Child Cancer Awareness Month on September 5, 2014 Additional Information: Sponsor: President Mildred C. CrumpPass Not available
15-0157 17R9-bHost Community Bill of RightsResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging/Supporting Purpose: Supporting the establishment of a “Host Community Bill of Rights”. Additional Information: Sponsor: President Mildred C. CrumpPass Not available
15-0104 17R9-c ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging/Supporting Purpose: Supporting a moratorium on new surface parking development in the Penn Station area calling for more urban type development. Additional Information: Sponsor: AmadorPass Not available
15-0244 17R9-dAppeal of Board of Adustment decisionResolutionBOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPEAL In the matter of appeals to the Municipal Council from the granting of a use (D) variance for a poultry warehouse distribution facility at 63-67 Blanchard Street, Newark, New Jersey. (East Ward) Appeal Number 12-14-B (Copy of transcript submitted to each Member of Council) Mr. Joseph Della Fave Appellant and Mr. Daniel Wiley Appellant (Board of Adjustment hearings held on September 25, 2014)Pass Not available
15-0101 17R9-e ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Lillisa J. Williams 2. Lure Ryan and Georgia Blocker 3. Christ Temple Church Ministries 4. Blondell General Bell Odom 5. Essex-West Hudson Labor Council AFL-CIO 6. Bishop Hilton Rawls, Sr. 7. Barbara Crowley 8. Mrs. Maria Hernandez Alfon 9. Reverend Tracey L. Brown 10. Sergeant Lee Douglas, III, Newark Police Department 11. Wesley Tann, II 12. Reverend Dr. Wesley Lee, Sr. 13. Mrs. Ann Huff 14. Mrs. Edna Williams-Adams 15. Newark Youth Court 16. Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama, First Lady of Ghana 17. Ms. Ruby W. Baskerville 18. Mr. Anthony Boniello 19. The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, “Prince Hall Day” celebration on Sunday, September 14, 2014 20. Dr. Kumuyi 21. Bethsaida Baptist Church 22. Mr. Osbourne Charles Carter, Jr. 23. Eleanor Stuckey Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 24. Grupo Amerikandes 25. Aimee Miranda 26. Ab. Anibal Romero 27. Melida Ramos, Community Leader and Founder of Club Bunay 28. Galo Calvache, Sportsman of the Year 29. Adiel TorrPass Not available
15-0119 17R9-f ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. David Morton 2. Mr. Alfred Calhoun 3. Mr. Feldman “Mootsie” Middleton, Jr. Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 4. Mr. Elijah Chapman, Jr. 5. Mrs. Ida Cheatham-Lee Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 6. Mr. Jose RivasPass Not available
15-0289 17R9-g (as)Surface Parking StudyResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging/Supporting Purpose: Supporting the need for a citywide study of surface parking development in the City of Newark calling for more urban type development. Additional Information: Sponsor: Chaneyfield JenkinsPass Not available
15-0050 17R11-a2014 Highway Safety Grant Program - Safe CorridorResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Overtime operations to address traffic enforcement in Route 22 Corridor Entity Name: Newark Police Department Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $6,558.68 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Transportation Total Project Cost: $6,558.68 City Contribution: None Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: (July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015) 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 Not available
14-1274 17R12-aPreventive Maintenance and Repair of Chlorine System at the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant - Ray Palmer AssociatesResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Perform Preventive Maintenance and Repairs of the Chlorine System at the City of Newark’s Pequannock Water Treatment Plant Entity Name: Ray Palmer Associates, Inc. Entity Address: 95 King Street, Dover, New Jersey 07801 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $77,120.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: Two years from issuance of Notice to Proceed 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: Bids Packages Distributed: Three (3) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Not available
14-1953 27R12-bFinal Quantities Change Order#1 for Haynes Ave Water Main Project-Montana ConstructionResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 7R12-a March 20, 2013 Purpose: To execute Contract Close-Out and Final Quantities under Change Order #1 Entity Name: Montana Construction Corp., Inc. Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Contract Amount: Original Contract Amount of $1,147,500.00, to be increased by $125,822.05 for a Final Contract Amount of $1,273,322.05 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Capital Budget Contract Period: Original period: September 9, 2013 through December 8, 2013 which was extended by 91 days for an end date of March 9, 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: Necessary Final Quantities Change Order #1 and Contract Close-Out which increased the contract amount by $125,822.05 Pass Not available
14-1408 27R12-cMaintenance and Repairs of Boilers and HVAC Systems at Water Supply FacilitiesResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Maintenance and Repair of Boilers and HVAC System at Water Supply Facilities Entity Name: C.J. Vanderbeck & Son, Inc. Entity Address: 240 Marshall Street, Paterson, New Jersey 07503 Contract Amount: $52,400.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: A period not to exceed two (2) years from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed 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 Packages Distributed: Three (3) Bids Received: Three (3)Pass Not available
15-0096 18.-aAuto cab amendmentOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 34:2-2, TRANSPORTATION, CHAPTER 2, AUTOCAB LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE REQUIRED AND LIMITING THE NUMBER OF AUTOCABS TO 7OO. Deferred 8-a 020415 Deferred 8-a (s) 021015 Deferred 9-h (s) 021815 Sponsors: Crump/McCallum Deferred 6PSF-f 100715 to Special 10/27/15Pass Not available
15-0103 18.-bGail Muhammad - Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Gail S. Muhammad Address: 158 Muhammad Ali Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0105 18.-cJamillah Muhammad - Status of Women appointmentAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Jamillah K. Muhammad Address: 40 Lincoln Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-c 020415Pass Not available
15-0106 18.-dDr. Joyce Wilson Harley - Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Joyce Wilson Harley Address: 513 Smith Manor Boulevard, West Orange, NJ 07052 Appointment Term: 3-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0107 18.-eEmma Herron - Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Emma Herron Address: 359 Leslie Street, Newark, NJ 07112 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0108 18.-fDeloris McCants - Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Deloris McCants Address: 305 South 7th Street, Newark, NJ 07103 Appointment Term: 3-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0109 18.-gNorma Jones - Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Norma Jones Address: 56 Oakland Terrace, Newark, NJ 07106 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0110 18.-hDeborah Ballard - Commission on the Status of Women AppointmentAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Deborah Ballard Address: 71 Callahan Ct., Newark, NJ 07103 Appointment Term: 3-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0111 18.-iSara Pena - Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Sara Peña Address: 90 Tiffany Blvd, Unit #44, Newark, NJ 07104 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0112 18.-jRoberta Singletary - Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Roberta Singletary Address: 378 Littleton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 Appointment Term: 3-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0114 18.-kAriagna Perello - Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Ariagna Perello Address: 232 North 5th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0116 18.-lDonna Johnson-Thompson - Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Donna M. Johnson-Thompson Address: 43 Hill Street, Newark, NJ 07103 Appointment Term: 3-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0117 18.-mLisa Hendricks-Richardson - Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Lisa Hendricks Richardson Address: 9 Boston Court, Newark, NJ 07103 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-m 020415Pass Not available
15-0118 18.-nHelena Vinhas - Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Helena Vinhas Address: 197 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-n 020415Pass Not available
15-0141 18.-oEsther Tanez - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Esther Tanez Address: 326 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0142 18.-pPatricia Curvin - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on Status of Women Name of Appointee: Patricia H. Curvin Address: 28 Reynolds Place, Newark, NJ 07106 Appointment Term: 3-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-p 020415Pass Not available
15-0143 18.-qTracey Munford - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Tracy L. Munford Address: 795 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ 07104 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-q 020415Pass Not available
15-0150 18.-rCarolyn Whigham - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Carolyn M. Whigham Address: 580 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0151 18.-sLae Hutcheson - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Lae M. Hutcheson Address: 24 Maiden Lane, Newark, NJ 07103 Appointment Term: 3-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0152 18.-tAvi Richardson - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Avi-Ann S. Richardson Address: 138-162 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. - Apt. 1017, Newark, NJ 07104 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-t 020415Pass Not available
15-0153 18.-umary Ann Adjepong - Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Mary Anne W. Adjepong Address: 320 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ 07104 Appointment Term: 3-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0154 18.-vMary Sue Sweeney-Price, Commission on Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Mary Sue Sweeney-Price Address: 55 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07103 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-v 020415Pass Not available
15-0113 18.-wMarilyn Joseph - Status of WomenAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing member to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Marilyn M. Joseph Address: 5 Lawrence Street, Unit #720, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-0051 18.-x (as)15th Amendment to Industrial River Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 15TH AMENDMENT TO THE INDUSTRIAL RIVER URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, PARCELS “TO BE ACQUIRED” WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL RIVER URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA: BLOCK 5001, LOTS 40, 42, 46, 48, 49, 50, 50.01 AND 93, IN ORDER TO FACILITATE REDEVELOPMEVT OF SITES ALONG BLANCHARD STREET. (EAST WARD) Sponsors: Amador/ Chaneyfield JenkinsPass Not available
15-0023 19.-aGeorge JonesAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing regular member to the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: George Jones Address: 279 Meeker Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on September 15, 2016 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling vacancy Deferred 8-f 012115Pass Not available
15-0410 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that New Jersey Senators Robert Menendez and Cory A. Booker, review the Federal Legislation Policy that automatically disqualifies individuals from receiving government assistance, including financial aid or job readiness training, if they fail to register with the Selective Service Department after their eighteenth birthday.Pass Not available
15-0411 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Director of the Department of Water/Sewer Utilities, provide to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, its inspection report on the status of the department’s physical facilities, to ascertain if there are any dangerous situations and a mechanism to address the problem.Pass Not available
15-0330 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Newark Parking Authority install parking meters around the vicinity of the Prudential Arena and in particular on Mulberry Street.Pass Not available
15-0331 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services collaborate when services such as street sweeping and garbage collection are cancelled due to storms.Pass Not available
15-0333 17M-e. MotionA motion urging the rejection of the air permit application from the Newark Energy Center (formerly Hess Corporation) seeking approval to increase production at the plant by raising the amount of sulfuric acid to balance the PH levels in the plant’s cooling tower.Pass Not available
15-0334 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the Newark Parking Authority provide the Municipal Council with its Financial Statements for the last five (5) years in addition to a current listing of all employees including position and salary.Pass Not available
15-0412 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services provide to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, the Department’s plan of action for addressing the City’s rampant illegal dumping and graffiti problems.Pass Not available
15-0337 17M-h. MotionA motion once again expressing sincere congratulations and appreciation to Mr. Keith Veltre and Mr. Dennis Ruppe, the co-founders and coaches for the “Hockey in Newark” Youth Sports Program, for their sincere dedication in provide the City’s youth another viable winter sport activity at the Mayor Kenneth Gibson/Sharpe James Aquatic Center.Pass Not available
15-0338 17M-i. MotionA motion urging that the Administration seriously consider revisiting the lawsuit that the City of Newark initiated against the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to determine the feasibility of renegotiating lease agreements to capitalize on equal rate provisions due to the Ports of New York and New Jersey achieving higher cargo volume and record revenue.Pass Not available
15-0406 17M-j1. MotionA motion to express sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Susan “Susie” Mae Moore.Pass Not available
15-0407 17M-j2. MotionA motion to express sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Clifford Spencer.Pass Not available
15-0339 17M-k. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration, Department of economic and Housing Development provide the Municipal Council with a listing of all the redevelopment plans from the Year 2002 to the present and provide the identity of the designated developer for each plan.Pass Not available
15-0340 17M-l. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration review the fees associated with the City’s credit/debit card online payment program to determine if the service fees being charged by the 3rd party administrator for each transaction are reasonable and equitable.Pass Not available
15-0408 17M-m1. MotionA motion to express sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Samuel August.Pass Not available
15-0409 17M-m2. MotionA motion to express sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Elaine Ellsberry.Pass Not available
15-0413 17M-n. MotionA motion requesting that the County of Essex provide the same level of snow removal services to its parks located in Newark, as it provides to County-owned parks located in other municipalities.Pass Not available
15-0342 17M-o. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide the Municipal Council with written clarification regarding the City’s current lease policy and process as it relates to the present rental agreements and vacant space at the Vincent Lombardi Community Center; of special concern to the Governing Body are the following: 1) mini-precinct 2) community WIB office and 3) renewals for other current tenants.Pass Not available