Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/2/2015 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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15-2174 15.-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Meeting Minutes, November 12, 2015 and November 19, 2015Pass Not available
15-2175 15.-b ReportCity of Newark, New Jersey, Single Audit, December 2014Pass Not available
15-2194 15.-c ReportParking Authority of the City of Newark, Financial Statements, Years 2010 through 2014Pass Not available
15-1974 16F-aAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO “THE NEWARK LIVING DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN"OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO “THE NEWARK LIVING DOWNTOWN PLAN”Pass Video Video
15-0140 26PSF-a OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION), CHAPTER 21 (FIRE DEPARTMENT), OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW ARTICLE 7 ENTITLED “CONTRACTED OFF-DUTY EMPLOYMENT” WHICH PERMITS CITY FIREFIGHTERS TO ENGAGE IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT WHILE OFF-DUTY AND ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES AND RATES OF COMPENSATION IN RELATION TO SAME.Pass Video Video
15-1369 16PSF-b4HR. Parking on Mt. Prospect Avenue between Crane Street and Bloomfield AvenueOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-5.1, FOUR (4) HOUR PARKING FOR NONRESIDENTIAL VEHICLES, 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 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD BETWEEN CRANE STREET AND BLOOMFIELD AVENUE. Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ RamosPass Video Video
15-2065 16PSF-cORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL COURT ORDINANCEOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER TWO, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, PART TWO BOARDS, AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS, SECTION 2:2-64 MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 2000.Pass Video Video
15-1642 16PSF-dORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XVI, HEALTH SANITATION AIR POLUTTION, CHAPTER 22 REGULATION OF COOLING TOWEROrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XVI, HEALTH SANITATION AIR POLLUTION, ADDING CHAPTER 22, REGULATION OF COOLING TOWER, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ESTABLISHING A COOLING TOWER REGULATION.Pass Video Video
15-1691 16PSF-eTraffic SignalsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:11-3, TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS BASED ON DESIGNATED TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLAN, 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 ADDITIONAL INTERSECTIONS. (East Ward) Sponsors: Amador/ Chaneyfield JenkinsPass Video Video
15-1960 16PSF-fS 7th St and 15th Ave - Multi Way Stop SignsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY 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 SOUTH 7TH STREET AND 15TH AVENUE AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION. Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ McCallumPass Video Video
15-1962 16PSF-gOrdinance to Adopt 360 New York Avenue Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE “360 NEW YORK AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” FOR BLOCK 996, LOTS 1, 2, AND 3 (ALSO KNOWN AS 54-62 HOUSTON STREET/EAST WARD) AND BLOCK 996, LOT 60 (ALSO KNOWN AS 360 NEW YORK AVENUE/EAST WARD) OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY. Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ JamesPass Video Video
15-2064 16PSF-hRedevelopment Refunding Bonds Series 2016OrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “CITY”) PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN REDEVELOPMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2005 OF THE CITY, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,700,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,700,000.00 REDEVELOPMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016 OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. Public Hearing will be held on December 16, 2015.Pass Video Video
15-2067 16PSF-iWater Utility Refunding Bonds Series 2016OrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “CITY”) PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER UTILITY BONDS AND GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER UTILITY REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY, BOTH SERIES 2005, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,500,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $11,500,000.00 WATER UTILITY REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016 OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. Public Hearing will be held on December 16, 2015.Pass Video Video
15-2111 17R1-aBI # 9 HOME Investment Partnerships Act ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriation Amount: $1,374,509.00 Budget Year: 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-b110515 Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
15-2112 17R1-bBI # 5 Newark Downtown Circulation Improvement StudyResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Newark Downtown Circulation Improvement Study Funding Source: 2015 Appropriation Amount: $280,000.00 Budget Year: 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 7R4-c100415 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership requiredPass Video Video
15-2128 17R1-cBI # 12 Right of Way Acquisition, Delancy Street Roadway Improvements ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Right of Way Acquisition, Delancy Street Roadway Improvements Project (East Ward) Funding Source: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Appropriation Amount: $1,900,000.00 Budget Year: 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 7R4-e102115 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership requiredPass Video Video
15-1707 17R1-dFax Machine CartridgesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Fax Machine Cartridges Description: Data Supplies Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1.) Star Data Products, P.O. Box 688, 175 East Main Street., Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, 2.) W.B. Mason Co. Inc., 535 Secaucus Road, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: $69,800.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Departments of Administration, Engineering, Health and Community Wellness, Municipal Courts, Police, Water and Sewer Utilities Office of the City Clerk and Office of Management and Budget Funding Account Codes: NW011-72120, 72140, 83010, 8303, 83030, 83020 NW037- 83030 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/AddrePass Video Video
15-2035 17R1-e2016 or Newer Chevrolet Tahoe'sResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Five (5) 2016 or Newer Chevrolet Tahoe 4 WD 4 Door LTZ Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Wigder Chevrolet Inc. 606 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $273,720.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Police Department/ Account Fund NW026, Account 46120, Budget Year 2014 Contract Period: One Time Delivery, no later than December 31, 2015 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 solicited: Four (4) Bids received: Three (3) Purchase Order Constitutes Contract Invitation: Central Purchasing Agent, December 1, 2015Pass Video Video
15-2061 17R3-a (as) ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Assignment of Grant Agreement Purpose: Assignment of Grant Agreement from the Community Foundation of New Jersey to the City of Newark Entity Name: Community Foundation of New Jersey Entity Address: P.O. Box 338, Morristown, New Jersey 07038 Sale Amount: N/A Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( X ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: N/A Appraised Amount: N/A Contract Period: 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: This resolution authorizes an assignment of the Grant Agreement rights and transfer of funds from the Community Foundation of New Jersey to the City of NewarkPass Not available
15-2062 17R3-b (as) ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Termination of Redevelopment Agreement Purpose: Termination and Settlement of Redevelopment Agreement with the Newark Animal Shelter, Inc. and the return of property to the City of Newark. Entity Name: Newark Animal Shelter, Inc. Entity Address: 744 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: N/A Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( X ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: N/A Appraised Amount: N/A Contract Period: 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: This resolution authorizes the termination and settlement of the Redevelopment Agreement between the Newark Animal Shelter, Inc. and the City of Newark and the return of property to the City of Newark.Pass Not available
15-2010 17R3-c (as)East Park Street Hospitality Urban Renewal,Inc. d/b/a Tryp by WyndhamResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: To grant financial assistance for the substantial renovation of an existing structure into a 100-room hotel together with a 64-seat restaurant/lounge and a 370-square foot multi-purpose “Library” space, located at as 22-34 East Park Street and Identified on the Official Tax Map of the City as Block 125, Lot 96 (Lots 84, 86, 87, 88, 91, 92, 93, 94, and 108 have been merged). Entity Name: East Park Street Hospitality Urban Renewal, Inc. Entity Address: 24 East Park Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $1,400,000.00 Funding Source: Motor Vehicle Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2015 Total Project Cost: $15,062,210.00 City Contribution: $1,400,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not provided Contract Period: Not provided Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant Pass Not available
15-1994 17R4-aGreenway Bike Route, Downtown Transit Connector Project, Phase 2ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Greenway Bike Route, Downtown Transit Connector Project, Phase 2 Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $492,250.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Total Project Cost: N/A City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: N/A 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
15-1995 17R4-bStreet Resurfacing – Various Streets – 2016 – Newark (10 locations, MA-16) within the City of NewarkResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2016 - Newark (10 locations, MA-16) within the City of Newark Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $1,855,707.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation, NJDOT Total Project Cost: N/A City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: N/A 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
15-1841 17R5-aTax Appeal Stipulation of SettlementResolutionDept/ 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) Edison Place Properties, LLC/27-35 NJRR Avenue/182/1/East/$1,218,700/2011/-$2,875.39 Edison Place Properties, LLC/37-39 NJRR Avenue/182/31/East $170,200/2011/$0 10 Bleeker Street Properties LLC/26-106 Washington Street/19/1/East/$2,250,000/2011/-$7,488.00 10 Bleeker Street Properties LLC/26-106 Washington Street/19/1/East/$2,250,000/2012/-$7,767.00 Edison Bruen Street, LLC/21-29 Bruen Street/182/18/East/$445,100/2011/-$861.95 Edison Bruen Street, LLC/21-29 Bruen Street/182/18/East/$445,100/2012/-$894.07 Edison Bruen Street, LLC/53-57 NJRR Avenue/182/24/East $355,000/2011/-$1,051.65 Edison Bruen Street, LLC/53-57 NJRR Avenue/182/24/East $355,000/2012/-$1,090.83 Islamic Cultural Center/20-24 Branford Place/57/161/Central/$1,898,600/2013/-$146,214.84 Islamic Cultural Center/20-24 Branford Place/57/161/Central/$1,898,600/2014/-$90,651.19 Islamic Cultural CentPass Video Video
15-1845 17R5-bResolution cancelling Budget Appropriations for Prior Years Capital Improvement AuthorizationsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Purpose: Amend prior years Capital Budget Amount to be financed: $0.00 Source of Appropriation: Not Applicable Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) Cancellation of balances for the Capital Improvement Authorizations as of August 31, 2015. Additional Information: Invitation: Finance Director, December 1, 2015Pass Video Video
15-1807 17R7-aSettlement of Torres litigationResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: 13-7787 (CCC) Claimant: Jose Torres Ruiz Claimant's Attorney: Ed McElroy, Esq. Attorney's Address: Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow & McElroy, 40 Ethel Road, Edison, New Jersey 08817 Settlement Amount: $50,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 1, 2015Pass Video Video
15-2077 17R7-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-1229-12 Claimant: Inez Gonzalez Claimant's Attorney: Deutsch Atkins, P.C. Attorney's Address: Court Plaza North, 25 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Settlement Amount: $250,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 1, 2015Pass Video Video
15-1589 17R7-cWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Victor Zamora)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2013-267 Claimant: Victor Zamora Claimant's Attorney: Davis, Saperstein & Salomon Attorney's Address: 375 Cedar Lane Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Settlement Amount: $47,438.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 1, 2015Pass Video Video
15-2158 17R7-dSecond Amendment Nowell AmorosoResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Second Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Legal Services as Special Tax Counsel to Increase Contract Amount by $60,000.00 Entity Name: Nowell Amoroso Klein Bierman, P.A. Entity Address: 155 Polifly Road, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: Total amount not to exceed $285,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Contract Awarded -Resolution 7R7-b, adopted on January 7, 2015; Contract Increased - Resolution 7R7-g by $50,000.00; Increasing Contract Amount by $60,000.00, Not to Exceed $285,000.00Pass Video Video
15-2157 17R7-eSecond Amendment Wisniewski & Associates, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Second Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Legal Services as Special Tax Counsel to Increase Contract Amount by $100,000.00 Entity Name: Wisniewski & Associates, LLC Entity Address: 17 Main Street, Sayreville, New Jersey 08872 Contract Amount: Total contract amount not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 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: Contract Awarded -Resolution 7R7-a, adopted on January 7, 2015; Contract increased - Resolution 7R7-d, adopted on September 2, 2015; Increasing contract amount by $100,000.00, Not to Exceed $250,000.00Pass Video Video
15-2162 17R7-fProfessional Services Contract (Carmagnola & Ritardi, LLC, Second Amendment)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Second Amendment to the Agreement to provide Legal Services as Litigation Defense by Increasing the Contract Amount by $20,000.00 Entity Name: Carmagnola & Ritardi, LLC Entity Address: 60 Washington Street, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: $130,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark 2015 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R7-g - Original contract amount for $35,000.00 Resolution 7R7-b - First Amendment increased contract by $75,000.00 for a total contract amount of $110,000.00. Second Amendment increases the contract by $20,000.00 for a total contract amount of $130,000.00Pass Video Video
15-2193 17R9-aResolution Establishing 2016 MC Meeting DatesResolutionDept/Agency: Office of the Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) amending Type of Service: Establishing Municipal Council Meeting Dates Purpose: 2016 Pre-Meetings, Special Meetings, Special Conferences & Regular Meeting Dates Additional Information: Open Public Meetings Act Notice to be sent to newspapers and postedPass Video Video
15-2196 17R9-bResolution Authorizing Holidays 2016ResolutionDept/Agency: Office of the Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) amending Type of Service: Establishing Municipal Paid Holidays Purpose: 2016 Municipal Paid Holidays Additional Information: N/APass Video Video
15-2192 17R9-cResolution Supporting a Living Minimum WageResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging/Supporting Legislation Purpose: Resolution Supporting Adoption of Legislation for a Living Minimum Wage ($15.00 per hour) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Eddie OsbornePass Video Video
15-2204 17R9-dRev. Dr. John T.Teabout JSJResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Designation Honoree: Reverend Dr. John T. Teabout Date(s): December 19, 2015 Official Street Name(s): Peshine Avenue and Custer Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Reverend Dr. John T. Teabout Way Sponsor: Council Member John Sharpe James Additional Information:Pass Video Video
15-2218 17R9-e (as)Resolution: Urging Release and Clemency for Oscar Lopez RiveraResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging Release/Clemency Purpose: Urging President Barack Obama to grant clemency to Oscar Lopez Rivera so that he is immediately released from prison, as his continued incarceration is unjust and serves no legitimate purpose. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member, Luis QuintanaPass Not available
15-1833 17R12-a3rd Amendment to Arcadis Professional Services Contract for design and construction administration of CSO'sResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Extending the period and amount of contract to design and/or Administer Construction at Several CSO Sites (Jackson/Polk Streets, Clay Street, Freeman Street, Roanoke Avenue, Fourth Avenue and Delavan Avenue) Entity Name: ARCADIS U.S., Inc. Entity Address: 630 Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Contract Amount: Increase contract amount by $275,000.00, New Contract Amount is $3,504,000.00. Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: 22 Month extension from December 18, 2014 to October 18, 2016 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: Amending Resolution 7R12-c December 18, 2013Pass Video Video
15-1998 17R12-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Intergovernmental Agreement Purpose: Target Hardening of the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant Entity Name: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Entity Address: 1294 McBride Avenue, Little Falls, New Jersey 07424 Contract Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, State of New Jersey Contract Period: September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2018 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: No City funds are required due to no matching fund grant requirementPass Video Video
15-2080 17R12-cREHABILITATION OF WATER MAINS (C&L)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Rehabilitation of Water Mains (C&L) - Contract 11-WS2011 Entity Name: Mainlining America, LLC Entity Address: 555 Pound Road, Elma, New York 14059 Total Contract Amount: $13,733,451.50 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Capital Budget Contract Period: 730 days from 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: N/A Bid Packages Distributed: Seven (7) Bids Received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
15-2391 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services clear the debris that has accumulated at the intersection of Delancy Street and Bay Avenue.Pass Not available
16-0051 17M-b. MotionA motion extending sincere appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Antonio Seabra, for his genuine act of kindness and generosity he exhibited during the Thanksgiving weekend, by providing and servicing over 600 Newark residents Thanksgiving dinners at his Casa Seabra Restaurant.Pass Not available
15-2393 17Mc-1. MotionA motion requesting that the Executive Director of the Newark Public Library consider an alternative site for the college fair that is scheduled for the library branch located at 50 Hayes Street, Newark, New Jersey.Pass Not available
15-2394 17Mc-2. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Economic and Housing Development review the CDBG funding plan to determine if funds are available to provide for the repairs of the library branch roof located at 50 Hayes Street, Newark, New Jersey.Pass Not available
15-2396 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Environmental Health, extend their abatement of the Springfield Avenue Market Place construction site to a quarter mile radius.Pass Not available
16-0054 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals conduct traffic studies at the following locations: Morris Avenue between Dickerson and Hartford Streets; Duryea Street between Dickerson Street and Central Avenue.Pass Not available
15-2398 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services provide an explanation to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, why the Division of Sanitation only picked up garbage on one side of Mount Prospect Avenue during the week of November 23-27.Pass Not available
15-2399 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Police Department strictly enforce the ordinance that regulates the overnight parking of tractor trucks and trailers on City streets, especially Passaic Street, which runs parallel to McCarter Highway.Pass Not available
15-2400 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the Business Administrator reach out to the Executive Director of the Passaic Valley Sewerage commission and schedule an appointment for the Mayor and the Members of the Municipal Council to tour the facility and property.Pass Not available
15-2401 17M-i. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration reconsider the Ironbound Special Improvement District’s (IBID) proposal to take responsibility for the care and maintenance of the Peter Francisco park located next to Penn Station.Pass Not available
15-2406 17M-j. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Libertina Mendes.Pass Not available
15-2405 17M-k. MotionA motion extending sincere congratulations to the Honorable James C. Paganelli on his recent appointment to the Essex County Superior Court.Pass Not available
15-2402 17M-l. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering repair the potholes around Elliot Street School, specifically Grafton Avenue between Summer Avenue and Broadway.Pass Not available
15-2403 17M-m. MotionA motion requesting that the Police Director provide the Municipal Council with a status on the crossing guard vacancies and when said vacancies will be filled.Pass Not available
15-2404 17M-n. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services remove the 18-wheeler tractor trailer abandoned tire located on the median strip in front of 144 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey.Pass Not available
15-2407 17M-o. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Ernest McLaughlin.Pass Not available
16-0053 17M-p. MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk send a letter to the management of Santander Bank regarding their alleged broken ATM machine located at Bergen Street and Twelfth Avenue, in addition to the scattered debris and obstacles blocking the sidewalk.Pass Not available
15-2217 111. ReportHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Farid Ahmad, 892 Broad Street, Newark, NJ Property tax hasn’t been resolved yet since 2013. Appearing. 2. Opal R. Wright, 32 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”. Appearing. 3. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terr., Newark, NJ City of Newark landlord and community issues. Appearing. 4. Karima Jackson, 208 Hillside Avenue, Newark, NJ Clean up and re-open Woodland Cemetery. Appearing. 5. Isaac Jenkins, 27 Foster Street, Newark, NJ Methadone Clinic, drugs and crime along the Frelinghuysen Avenue and Foster Street area. Appearing. Additional Hoc 6. Thomas Ibiang, 175 1st Street, Newark, NJ Prison re-entry. Not Appearing. 7. Craig Garcia, 30 Clinton Street, Newark, NJ $15.00 minimum wage resolution. Appearing. 8. Munirah Bomani, 175 First Street, Newark, NJ You all have been elected/paid to advocate for resources for the citizens you serve. If you can’t do the job, resign! Appearing. 9. Gail Muhammad, 18 Washington Pl., Newark, NJ $15.00 minimum wage resolution. Appearing.   Video Video