Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/12/2022 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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21-1916 16PSF-a (s)Ordinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Tax Abatement for 97 Sherman Avenue (Block 2803 Lot 35)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 97 SHERMAN AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2803, LOT 35. (SOUTH WARD) Deferred to Special 6F-i 031622 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD APRIL 12, 2022.Pass Video Video
21-1917 16PSF-b (s)Ordinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Tax Abatement for 834 South 19th Street (Block 2643 Lot 45)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 834 S. 19TH ST., LLC, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 834 SOUTH 19TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2643, LOT 45. (SOUTH WARD) Deferred to Special 6F-j 031622 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD APRIL 12, 2022Pass Video Video
21-1919 16PSF-c (s)Ordinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Tax Abatement for 449 South 18th Street (Block 322 Lot 30)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 449 SOUTH 18TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 322, LOT 30. (WEST WARD) Deferred to Special 6F-k 031622 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD APRIL 12, 2022Pass Video Video
21-1921 16PSF-d (s)Ordinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Tax Abatement for 486 South 17th Street (Block 327 Lot 45.02)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 486 SOUTH 17TH STREET MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 327, LOT 45.02. (WEST WARD) Deferred to Special 6F-l 031622 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD APRIL 12, 2022Pass Video Video
21-1930 16PSF-e (s)Ordinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Tax Abatement for 266 2nd Avenue (Block 1952 Lot 4.01)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO CALO 2ND AVE., LLC, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 266 2ND AVENUE MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1952, LOT 4.01. (NORTH WARD) Deferred to Special 6F-m031622 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD APRIL 12, 2022Pass Video Video
22-0268 17R1-a (s)Resolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation - April 2022 Budget ExtensionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2022 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2022 Budget Appropriation Amount: $53,210,410.00 Budget Year: 2022 Contract Period: April 1, 2022 through April 30, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution Not Applicable Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Deferred 7R1-a 040622Pass Video Video
22-0284 17R1-b (s)Resolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation - TE # 18 - Homeless HRSA Project 2021ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide medical care, social services, substance abuse and mental health counseling to the homeless population within the City of Newark and surrounding areas. Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $3,773,497.00 Budget Year: 2022 Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on January 20, 2022. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Deferred 7R1-b 040622Pass Video Video
22-0286 17R1-c (s)Resolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation - TE #19 - Ryan White HIV/Ending the HIV EpidemicResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Ryan White HIV/AIDS - Ending the Epidemic (ETE) Program: provides Ryan White/HIV Health and Support Services for ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark. Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $492,300.00 Budget Year: 2022 Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023 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 will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID# 22-0264. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Deferred 7R1-c 040622Pass Video Video
22-0324 17R1-d (s)Resolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation - TE #20 NPP - Lincoln Park Neighborhood DistrictResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Lincoln Park Preservation District (LPPD)/Central and East Wards: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) funding will be used to help address safety needs of the Lincoln Park community, help reduce crime and provide community residents with recreational activities. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs - Neighborhood Preservation Program Appropriation Amount: $125,000.00 Budget Year: 2022 Contract Period: October 12, 2021 through January 27, 2023 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 7R2-f(S), adopted on October 26, 2021. Operating Agency: Department of Economic and HoPass Video Video
21-0927 17R1-e (s)Resolution: Bid Contracts - Work BootsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Work Boots Entity Name(s)/Address(es): 1) Keyport Army and Navy, P.O. Box 985, Brick, New Jersey 08723/14 W. Front Street, Keyport, New Jersey 07735 2) JLMP Sporting Good, 36 Butler Street, Suite 2K, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $326,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors/NW011-060-0602-83860-B2020; Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83830-B2020; Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings/NW011-060-0604-83320-B2020; Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-060-0605-8381-B2020; Department of Public Works, Division of Parks and Grounds/NW011-060-0603-8381-B2020; Department of Public Safety, Division of Office of Emergency Management/NW011-190-1904-B2020; Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Surveillance and Prevention/NW011-120-1208-B2020; Department of Public Safety, DiPass Video Video
21-0999 17R1-f (s)Resolution: Bid Contracts - Document Scanning ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Document Scanning Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): DRS Imaging Services, LLC, 43 Fadem Road, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Engineering/NW026-46260-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months 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: This contract will provide Document Scanning Services to the City of Newark, Department of Engineering. First Advertisement Date: August 5, 2021 Bids Solicited: Eighteen (18) Bids Received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
21-1201 17R1-g (s)Resolution: Bid Contract - Fire Hoses and FittingsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Fire Hoses and Fittings Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Continental Fire and Safety, Inc., 2740 Kuser Road, Hamilton, New Jersey 08691 2) Firefighter One, LLC, 34 Wilson Drive, Sparta, New Jersey 07871 3) First Battalion Firefighting Equipment, LLC, 495 N. Bridge Street (P.O. Box 6107), Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 4) New Jersey Fire Equipment Company, 119-131 Route 22 East, Green Brook, New Jersey 08812 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire/NW011-190-1903-94510-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months 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: This Pass Video Video
21-0778 17R2-a (s)Resolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - JD Restoration, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To redevelop dilapidated properties into five (5) multi-family homes. Entity Name: JD Restoration, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $149,900.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $390,600.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of 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) 95-97 Shanley Avenue/Block 3005/Lot 13/South Ward 816 S 15th Street/Block 2647/Lot 37/South Ward 814 S 15th Street/Block 2647/Lot 38/ South Ward 674-676 S 1Pass Video Video
21-0779 17R2-b (s)J & J Property Group, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop two (2) new multi-family homes. Entity Name: J&J Property Group, LLC Entity Address: Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Sale Amount: $30,600.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $131,900.00 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) 320 South 7th Street/Block 279/Lot 34/Central Ward 112 South 13th Street/Block 1859/Lot 58/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,100.0 X $6.00 = $Fail Video Video
21-1782 17R2-c (s)AP LLC - First Amended Redevelopment AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Redevelopment Agreement Purpose: Authorizing Execution of Settlement Agreement and First Amended Redevelopment Agreement with A.P., LLC Entity Name: A.P., LLC Entity Address: 10 Mechanic Street, Suite 130, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Contract Amount: Not Applicable Development Agreement Term: Not Applicable City Contribution to Development Project: ( ) Grant or Loan ( ) Guarantee (X) None ( ) Other:( ) Developer Investment: (Not Applicable) Developer Third-Party Financing 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: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 686 South 16th Street/Block 359/Lot 33/South Ward 93 19th Avenue/Block 367/Lot 6/South Ward 39 Pierce Street/Block 2619/Lot 20/SPass Video Video
22-0275 17R2-d (s)Resolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - The National Islamic Association, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop property into a parking area for adjacent Redeveloper-owned community center. Entity Name: The National Islamic Association, Inc. Entity Address: 237-239 Roseville Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $24,300.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $21,200.00 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) 260-264 North 7th Street/Block 1929/Lot 90/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Pass Video Video
21-1652 17R8-a (s)Resolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Vincent James Cordi, Sr. (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Vincent James Cordi, Sr. Date(s): Saturday, April 23, 2022 Event Time: 10:00 A.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Delevan Avenue and North 10th Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Vincent James Cordi, Sr. Way Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information: Rain Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022.Pass Video Video
22-0027 17R8-b (s)Resolution: Approval of Constable Bond - Oliver Richard MaysonResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To serve criminal and civil warrants, written summonses, complaints, repossessions and lockouts. Name of Constable: Oliver Richard Mayson Address: Newark, New Jersey 07107 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or until the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council President, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The Constable Bond received was more than thirty (30) days late due to the misinformation given to the appointee regarding the amount of the Constable Bond which previously was $1,000.00 for three (3) years, but in July of 2020, the amount was amended to $5,000.00. The appointee had the original bond update to reflect the proper amount. Appointed by Resolution #7R8-a adopted on September 1, 2021.Pass Video Video
22-0495 17R8-c (s)Resolution: Ceremonial Street Dedication - Keon Edward Lawrence (JSJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Keon Edward Lawrence Date(s): Saturday, April 23, 2022 Event Time: 11:00 A.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Vassar Avenue and Aldine Street Ceremonial Street Name: Keon Edward Lawrence Way Sponsor: Council Member, John Sharpe James Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-0212 17R1-h (s/as)Resolution: Emergency Contract Extension of Contract #E2021-10 - Temporary Container Shelter and Sheltering OperationsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2021-10 Purpose: To extend and amend delivery of Temporary Container Sheltering and Shelter Operations at Hope Village 2 and Hope Village 3, side-by-side lots, located at 112-124 North Munn Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 during Code Blue and the Covid-19 Pandemic. Entity Name: 1) Custom Containers 915, 500 W. Paisano Drive, Suite B, El Paso, Texas 79901; 2) Think Wilder Architecture, 155 Prospect Avenue, Suite 204, West Orange, New Jersey 07052; 3) Project for Empty Space, 800 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102; 4) United Community Corporation, 332 South 8th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103; 5) AIDS Resource Foundation for Children, 77 Academy Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102; 6) Hamlett Development Partners, Inc., 1929 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040; and 7) A. Lembo Car and Heavy Truck Collision, Inc., 76 Riverside Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Pass Video Video
21-1853 17R6-a (s/as)Amendment Municipal Per Diem ProsecutorResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contracts Purpose: First Amendment to Agreements for Special Municipal Per Diem Prosecutors (4 Amendments) Entity Names and Addresses: 1) Gracia Robert Montilus, d/b/a GRM Legal Works, LLC, 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109, South Orange, New Jersey 07079-1923; 2) Evelyn Akushie-Onyeani, Esq., d/b/a Onyeani Law Firm, LLC, South Orange, New Jersey 07079-1923; 3) The Law Office of Gina DeVito, LLC, 28 Valley Road, Suite 1, Montclair, New Jersey 07042; 4) The Law Office of Connie Bentley McGhee, 292 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $234,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Five (5Pass Video Video
22-0242 18-a (s)Ordinance: Amending Lease Agreement with Mayor Real Estate, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RATIFYING, AMENDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/ DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, TO ENTER AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MAYOR REAL ESTATE, LLC FOR USE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 197 AND 199 N 13TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07107 (BLOCK 1940, LOT 51 AND 52) FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 2, 2018 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2028, AS A BASKETBALL COURT FOR NEWARK RESIDENTS. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
22-0345 18-b (s)Appointment: Status on Women Commission (Kenol)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Status on Woman Commission Name of Appointee: Peggy Kenol Appointment Term: Commence upon Municipal Council approval and ending December 18, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video