Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/5/2022 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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21-1032 16PSF-aOrdinance: Amending Title VIII, Business and Occupations - Creating Chapter 36, Travel and Building Services Worker Retention (AR)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED, TRAVEL SERVICE AND BUILDING SERVICE WORKER RETENTION. No Action Taken 8-c (s) 081721 Deferred 6PSF-a 090121 Deferred 6PSF-a 091521 Deferred 6PSF-d 100621 Deferred 6PSF-b 102021 Deferred 6PSF-a 110421 Deferred 6PSF-a 111521 Deferred 6PSF-a 120221 Deferred 6PSF-a 121521 Deferred 6PSF-a 010522 Deferred 6PSF-a 012022 Maintained on Public Hearing for 2/16/22Pass Video Video
21-1018 16PSF-bOrdinance: 20 Year Tax Abatement to 34 Clinton Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 34 CLINTON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 45 ACADEMY STREET, 5TH FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, FOR A PROJECT TO CREATE (29) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS AND APPROXIMATELY 820 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL LOCATED AT 34 CLINTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 145, LOT 66 AND A PORTION OF LOT 62 (WHICH, UPON SUBDIVISION APPROVAL, IS EXPECTED TO BE RE-DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 145, LOT 66.01). (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1581 16PSF-cOrdinance: 25 Yr. Tax Abatement - Ballantine EFG Property Owner Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BALLANTINE EFG PROPERTY OWNER URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 29 MADISON AVENUE, 24TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY (246) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (34) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (8) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”) OR LESS, (8) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI OR LESS AND EIGHTEEN (18) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI, APPROXIMATELY 2,600 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE AND APPROXIMATELY (125) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 74-82 FREEMAN STREET AND 428-442 FERRY STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2474, LOTS 1.02 AND 8 (INCLUDING “ADDITIONAL” LOT 14). (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1827 16PSF-dOrdinance: Amendment to Title XXIII Traffic, Chapter 7 Parking Meter Regulations, to include Metered Parking Spaces on Littleton Ave and West Market StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT, TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 7, PARKING METER REGULATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO AMEND 23:7-3.3, PARKING LIMITED TO TWO (2) HOURS 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M., EXCEPT SUNDAY, BY ADDING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL PARKING LOCATIONS ALONG PORTIONS OF LITTLETON AVENUE AND WEST MARKET STREET.Pass Video Video
21-1547 17R1-aState STD Expansion Program Budget InsertionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Ending the HIV Epidemic (STD - EHE) Program: to provide STD-EHE support for STD testing and patient follow-up for HIV, STD and TB Services for the continued provision of health care services to the medically underserved populated areas, which includes the City of Newark (City-wide). Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Appropriation Amount: $418,110.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: September 1, 2021 through July 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 Apply and Accept Resolution to be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #21-1346. Operating Agency: Department of HealthPass Video Video
21-1869 17R1-bResolution: TAR #1 January - March 2022ResolutionDept/ 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 City of Newark’s operating expenses until the adoption of the 2022 Operating Budget, and Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $185,829,258.00 Budget Year: 2022 Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022 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: Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-1485 17R1-cResolution: CDBG 47th Year ResolutionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: CDBG's Budget Appropriation Purpose: CDBG Forty-Seventh Year (CDBG XLVII), funds to sub-grantees Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Total Grant Amount: $7,526,667.00 Grant Period: September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022 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: Resolution 7R1-a adopted on November 15, 2021, authorized the application/acceptance of the One Year Action Plan for Program Year 2021-2022, which included $7,526,667.00 of CDBG funds.Pass Video Video
21-1878 17R1-dResolution: 2021 State Body-Worn Camera Grant ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/ Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To purchase body worn cameras. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General Entity Address: 25 Market Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08611 Grant Amount: $1,019,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Total Project Cost: $1,019,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025 (or until all grant funds are expended) Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0602 17R1-eResolution: Involuntary Retirement Application - Jilil WilkinssResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Involuntary Disability Retirement Purpose: Authorization for the City of Newark to process an Involuntary Disability Retirement Application. Employee Name: Jilil Wilkins 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:Pass Video Video
20-1484 17R1-fResolution: Involuntary Disability Retirement Application - Darlene YoungResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Involuntary Disability Retirement Purpose: Authorization for the City of Newark to process an Involuntary Disability Retirement Application. Employee Name: Darlene Young 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:Pass Video Video
21-1804 17R1-gResolution: CBA & SA - Brotherhood of Amalgamated Trades,B.A.T. Local 514 (Police ID Officers)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Collective Bargaining Negotiations and Settlement Entity Name: Brotherhood of Amalgamated Trades, B.A.T. Local 514 Entity Address: 777 Westchester Avenue, Suite 101, White Plains, New York 10604 Project Fiscal Impact: $572,241.65 (average cost per year over term of agreement) Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024 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:Pass Video Video
21-1007 17R2-aResolution: 204-210 Properties, LLC - Private Sale/RedevelopmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct four (4) two-family unit homes. Entity Name: 204-210 Properties, LLC Entity Address: Belleville, New Jersey 07109 Sale Amount: $34,944.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $107,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 204 14th Avenue/Block 282/Lot 46/Central Ward 206 14th Avenue/Block 282/Lot 45/Central Ward 208 14th Avenue/Block 282/Lot 44/Central Ward 210 14th Avenue/Block 282/Lot 43/Central WarPass Video Video
21-1165 17R2-bResolution: Jonah Realty - Assignment and Assumption of Tax AbatementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Assignment of Contract Agreement Purpose: Resolution consenting to the Assignment of the Financial Agreement from 75 First Street Associates Urban Renewal Entity, LLC, to Jonah Realty Urban Renewal, LLC for a Commercial Retail Project located at 75-85 First Street/65-103 Dickerson Street. Entity Name: Jonah Realty Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: c/o Tropical Cheese Industries, Inc., 450 Fayette Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861 Contract Amount: Not Applicable Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: (75-85 First Street/65-103 Dickerson Street and designated as Block 1880, Lot 1) Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-j 121521 Deferred 7R2-b 010522Pass Video Video
21-1587 17R2-cResolution: Ironbound BID 2022 Budget IntroductionResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: () Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2022 Annual Budget for the Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) Purpose: Introducing the 2022 Annual Budget of the Ironbound Business Improvement District Amount: $1,055,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b adopted on March 6, 2013, repealed Ordinances 6S&Fn adopted on November 13, 2000, and Ordinance 6S&Fc adopted on May 7, 2003, and created an expanded Ironbound Business Improvement District and changed regulations for the operation of the Ironbound Business Improvement District.Pass Video Video
21-1726 17R3-bApplication/Acceptance Bergen Street Corridor Pedestrian Safety Improvements Phase IIResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Bergen Street Corridor Pedestrian Safety Improvements Phase II Entity Name: North Jersey Transportation Authority (NJTPA)/New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: 1 Newark Center, Suite 17, Newark, New Jersey 07102 and 1035 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, New Jersey 08618 Grant Amount: $4,200,000.00 Total Project Cost: $4,200,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: To be determined Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1841 17R3-cResolution: Grant - Local Freight Impact Fund 2022 - Ave P/McClellan StResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To improve pavement condition to support large truck traffic on Avenue P and McClellan Street. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0600 Grant Amount: $4,483,194.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: Not Applicable 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: Avenue P estimated project cost: $3,031,572.00; McClellan Street estimated project cost: $1,451,622.00. Total project cost: $4,483,194.00.Pass Video Video
21-1709 17R4-aResolution: Stipulation of Settlement for Tax AppealsResolutionDept/ 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) 373 North 5th Street, LLC/1933/58/365 5th Street/West/2012/$73,900/-$0.00 373 North 5th Street, LLC/1933/58/365 5th Street/West/2013/$59,800/-$0.00 373 North 5th Street, LLC/1933/58/365 5th Street/West/2014/$59,800/-$0.00 373 North 5th Street, LLC/1933/59/367-371 5th Street/West/2012/$265,500/-$0.00 373 North 5th Street, LLC/1933/59/367-371 5th Street/West/2013/$400,000/-$1,231.40 373 North 5th Street, LLC/1933/59/367-371 5th Street/West/2014/$400,000/-$1,293.12 373 North 5th Street, LLC/1933/62/373-375 5th Street/West/2012/$496,800/-$0.00 373 North 5th Street, LLC/1933/62/373-375 5th Street/West/2013/$350,000/-$7,367.74 373 North 5th Street, LLC/1933/62/373-375 5th Street/West/2014/$350,000/-$7,737.00 1929/31/269 6th Avenue, West/Central/2014/$165,000/-$688.42 482/19/78-80 Broadway/Central/2013/$617,600/-$0.00 482/19/78-80 Broadway/Central/20Pass Video Video
21-1346 17R5-aResolution: STD Grant Apply & Accept [2021-2022]ResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide support for STD testing and patient follow-up. Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 363, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0363 Grant Amount: $418,110.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 1, 2021 through July 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:Pass Video Video
21-1728 17R5-bResolution: Immunization Amending Resolution to Add FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To amend Resolution 7R5-a adopted on September 1, 2021 to accept additional grant funds for the Immunization 2021 Grant. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Health Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $41,275.00 Total Project Cost: $596,861.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Amending Resolution 7R5-a adopted on September 1, 2021, which accepted a grant amount of $555,586.00 to increase the grant amount by $41,275.00 for a total grant amount of $596,861.00.Pass Video Video
21-1617 17R6-aResolution: Civil Settlement - Estate of Adriano RomanResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: 16-cv-1110 (SDW-LDW) Claimant: Marc Leibman, in his capacity as limited administrator for the Estate of Adriano Roman Claimant's Attorney: Kaufman Semeraro and Leibman LLP, Two Executive Drive, Suite 530, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 Settlement Amount: $318,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
21-1903 17R6-bResolution: Hold Harmless to the City Broad Street Urban Renewal, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless Agreement Purpose: To allow construction project to proceed. Entity Name: Broad Street Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 570 Commerce Boulevard, Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072 Location: 349-377 Broad Street and 379-397 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Additional Information: Block 451, Lot 2 and Block 50, Lot 2 For the Department of Engineering and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities.Pass Video Video
21-1592 17R7-aResolution: JASON DENNIS, ESQ. - PER DIEMResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as a Per Diem Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court representing indigent defenders. Entity Name: Jason A. Dennis, Esq. Entity Address: 485C US Highway 1 South, Suite 350, Iselin, New Jersey 08830-3037 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $17,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1907 17R8-aResolution: Recognizing and Commending (1/5/21)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Individuals honored for their hard work, loyalty and dedication to the citizens of Newark 2. Sor Ana Josefa Fajardo Concepcion, on celebrating her 50th Anniversary of Religious Life 3. Maritza Davila, Council President of Paterson, New Jersey, on celebrating her 50th Birthday 4. Ferdinand Feliciano 5. Michael E. Malkinski, recipient of Education Award 6. Joy B. Tolliver, Esq., recipient of Legal Award 7. Chief Anthony Campos, recipient of Public Safety Award 8. Gerald Zecker, recipient of Government Award 9. Robert S. Garrison, Esq., recipient of Labor Award 10. Marialena Marzullo, recipient of Heritage Award Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 11. Portuguese Sport Club Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 12. Mrs. Odesser Prindle, on her retirement after fifteen (15) years of public service with the Municipal Council Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 13. Reverend Tyrone Singletary, on his installation as Pastor of Little Friendship Baptist Church on Sunday, December 19, Pass Video Video
21-1914 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (1/5/22)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Reverend Monsignor Joseph J. Grantato Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 2. Jesus Mercado Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 3. Clinton Mohammed 4. Lisa BraswellPass Video Video
21-1514 17R8-cResolution: Constable Appointment - Timothy A. Davis (JSJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve civil and criminal warrants, written summonses, complaints, repossessions and lockouts. Name of Appointee: Timothy A. Davis 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 Member, John Sharpe James Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable Bond.Pass Video Video
21-1936 17R1-h (as)Resolution: Contract Renewal and Ratification: Fairview Insurance Agency Asso.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Renewal of Contract for Health Brokerage Services for Prescription Insurance for Active Employees Purpose: To provide Prescription Insurance Claims and Consulting Services. Entity Name: Fairview Insurance Agency Associates, Inc. Entity Address: 5 Fairview Avenue, Verona, New Jersey 07044 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Administration/NW011-200-2001-60240-B2021 Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022 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: Renewal of Contract #E2020-02. A contract amount not to exceed $300,000.00 for a period of twenty-four (24) months.Pass Video Video
21-1111 17R12-a (as)Resolution: ABB,Inc. - Service and Maintain the Control System at the PWTPResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To service and maintain the control system at City of Newark’s Pequannock Water Treatment Plant, West Milford, New Jersey. Entity Name: ABB, Inc. Entity Address: 23000 Harvard Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44122 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $185,726.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget/NW037-750-7502-71770-B2021 Contract Period: Two (2) years from the date of issuance of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bids Solicited: One (1) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
21-1580 17R12-b (as)Resolution: Jerry J. Notte & Associates - NJ State Licensed Water Operator Support Services at PWTP 2022ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Professional Engineering and New Jersey State Licensed Operator Support Services for Process Operations and Maintenance Improvement Assistance at the City’s Pequannock Water Treatment Plant. Entity Name: Jerry J. Notte and Associates, LLC Entity Address: 7 Winfield Court, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $585,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-A-71280-B2021 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of issuance of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Number of RFQ Packages Distributed: Four (4) Number of Packages Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
21-1183 18.-aOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 326-328 Grove Street (Block 1790.01 Lot 7.03)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 326-328 GROVE STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1790.01, LOT 7.03. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1185 18.-bOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 46 Wainwright Street (Block 3068 Lot 10)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 46 WAINWRIGHT STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3068, LOT 10. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1186 18.-cOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 48 Houston Street (Block 996 Lot 8)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 48 HOUSTON STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 996, LOT 8. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1380 18.-dOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 229 Fairmount Avenue (Block 263 Lot 61.02)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 229 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 263, LOT 61.02. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1444 18.-eOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 31 Oraton Street (Block 618 Lot 9)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 31 ORATON STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 618, LOT 9. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1446 18.-fOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 77 Seymour Avenue (Block 3001, Lot 14)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 77 SEYMOUR AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3001, LOT 14. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1476 18.-gOrdinance: Thomas Street Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO THOMAS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 300 WILSON AVENUE, NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF (52) SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH: (I) TWENTY (20) UNITS SHALL BE RENTED TO SENIOR TENANTS AT OR BELOW 30% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”); (II) SIX (6) UNITS SHALL BE RENTED TO SENIOR TENANTS AT OR BELOW 40% AMI; (III) SIX (6) UNITS SHALL BE RENTED TO SENIOR TENANTS AT OR BELOW 50% AMI; AND (IV) TWENTY (20) UNITS SHALL BE RENTED TO SENIOR TENANTS AT OR BELOW 60% AMI AND TWENTY-ONE (21) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 184-194 THOMAS STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1164, LOTS 10 AND 11. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1655 18.-hAmendment to Street Sweeping OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, ARTICLE 7, PARKING, STANDING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS AT CERTAIN TIMES FOR STREET CLEANING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (g) THAT INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL LIST OF STREETS IN THE WEST WARD.Pass Not available
21-1477 18.-i (as)Ordinance: MarkPolk Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MARKPOLK URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 300 WILSON AVENUE, NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF FIFTY-SIX (56) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, 1,500 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL AND FIFTY-SIX (56) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 558-570 MARKET STREET AND 39-51 POLK STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1998, LOT 7. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1265 17R1-i (as)Resolution: Bid Contract - Road Maintenance Salt, BulkResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Road Maintenance Salt, Bulk. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Atlantic Salt, Inc., 134 Middle Street, Suite 210, Lowell, MA 01852 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,636,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-060-0605-83710-B2021/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83710-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon fully executed contract 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: Advertisement in Newspaper: June 23, 2021 Bid uploaded to ProcurementNow Portal website: June 24, 2021 Bids Downloaded: Fourteen (14) Addendum #1 Advertised in NewspPass Not available
21-1701 17R1-j (as)Resolution: Bid Contract - Street Maintenance: Snow and Ice Removal Services for Tertiary Streets, Salt-Sand SpreadingResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Street Maintenance: Snow and Ice Removal Services for Tertiary Streets, Salt-Sand Spreading. Entity Name(s)/Address(es): 1) AOL Trucking and Carting, Inc. 76 Riverside Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104; and 2) Lampley Landscaping and Snow Removal, LLC, East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,000,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-060-0605-71920-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed thirty-six (36) consecutive months commencing upon fully executed contract 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 the City of Newark’s Department of Public Works, DivisPass Not available
21-1911 1  Hearing of Citizens1. JASON M. DOTSON Not appearing. 2. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing 3. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing Hearing of Citizens sign-up was permitted through Thursday, December 30, 2021, no later than 12:00 P.M. allowing for additional speakers because City Hall was closed because of the pandemic. Please send your request to speak before Council to Hoccomments@ci.newark.nj.us or sign-up on the City website under the Office of the City Clerk page - Hearing of Citizens Form or fax form to (973) 733-3725. ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS: 4. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 5. DONNA JACKSON Not appearing. 6. CZEZRE ADAMS Appearing. 7. LISA MITCHELSON PARKER Appearing.  Not available
22-0106 17Ma MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety and the Administration strongly consider implementing a registration process for the special needs population that will alert police officers that special needs individuals reside in the area.Pass Not available
22-0107 17Mb MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Richard “Richie” Pozo.Pass Not available
22-0108 17Mc MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the passing of Spencer Holder, former Chief of Staff of former Council Member, Ronald C. Rice.Pass Not available
22-0109 17Md MotionA motion, once again, requesting the Engineering Department provide a status report on the installation of the American Disability Act Compliance “Talking Stoplights” that provide an audio countdown for the sight-impaired community and assist them in crossing the streets safely.Pass Not available
22-0110 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Department of Engineering initiate a program to replace and install new signage prohibiting overnight and long-term parking by tractor trailers and heavy duty trucks on residential streets.Pass Not available
22-0111 17Mf MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk convene an Education Committee Meeting via Zoom as soon as possible.Pass Not available
22-0112 17Mg MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk invite the Rutgers University Hospital Ambulance Services to a Special Conference to discuss its service to the City, including the number of units available on a daily basis and the dollar amount expended by the City for the service.Pass Not available
22-0113 17Mh MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk invite the Newark Parking Authority to a Special Meeting to discuss its revenues.Pass Not available