Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/19/2018 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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18-1432 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZEN 1. Faruq Abdul’Aziz, 102 Eastern Parkway, Newark, NJ Newark issues. Appearing 2. Dion McCutcheon, 57 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ Newark matters. Appearing 3. Deborah Gibbons, 108 Boylan Street, Newark, NJ Quality of life issues, trash, dumping and overgrown weeds. Appearing 4. Tariq Raheem, 25 Eastern Parkway, Newark, NJ Quality of life in the West Ward. Appearing 5. Lisa Parker, 71½ Boston Street, Newark, NJ Unsustainable Governing Model, can the public have answers? Appearing 6. Sheila Allen, 429 University Avenue, Newark, NJ Senior Services at JFK Rec Center. Not Appearing 7. Opal R. Wright, 51 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.” Not Appearing 8. Jay Arena, 35 Maiden Lane, Newark, NJ Closing the ICE jail in Newark - Essex County. Appearing 9. Eric Lerner, 11 Northridge Way, Warren, NJ Why ICE must close. Appearing 10. Laura Muneton, 243 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ Municipal Council support for closing the ICE jail in Newark. Appearing 11. Karl Schwartz, 11-15 Clinton Street, Newark, NJ Essex County ICE De  Video Video
18-1437 15.-a ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Special Hearing Minutes, July 9, 2018 and July 23, 2018 and Regular Hearing Minutes, August 6, 2018 and August 20, 2018Pass Video Video
18-1438 15.-b ReportNewark Downtown District, Board of Trustees, Board Meeting Minutes, January 26, 2017, March 16, 2017, June 15, 2017 and September 21, 2017Pass Not available
18-1439 15.-c ReportNewark Downtown District Management Corporation, Financial Statements. December 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-1440 15.-d ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Records Management, Room 415, Monthly Financial Reports, July and August 2018Pass Not available
18-1441 15.-e ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Commission Meeting Minutes, July 25, 2018Pass Not available
18-0673 16PSF-aAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XIX, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, BY CREATING A NEW CHAPTER, ESTABLISHING ACCESS TO FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO NEWARK’S LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS FACING EVICTION IN LANDOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XIX, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CREATING A NEW CHAPTER, WHICH ESTABLISHES ACCESS TO FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO NEWARK’S LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS FACING EVICTION IN LANDLORD TENANT COURT BY CREATING THE OFFICE OF TENANT LEGAL SERVICES.Pass Video Video
18-1255 16PSF-b OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IV, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO AMEND PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 2 AND 3 BY THE HOURS OF SALE AND TO AMEND CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS FOR EXCEPTIONS TO THE ONE THOUSAND FOOT RULE.Pass Video Video
18-0804 26PSF-cOrdinance: Amending Title 18, Chapter 5, Security, Article 1, Housing Guards- Armed Security (AR)OrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18, CHAPTER 5, SECURITY, ARTICLE 1, HOUSING GUARDS, 18:5-1.1 ARMED SECURITY GUARD REQUIRED, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 18:5-1.1(c), PETITION TO REDUCE OR INCREASE THE HOURS OF ARMED SECURITY GUARDS FOR PUBLIC OR PRIVATE BUILDINGS WITH FIFTY (50) TO ONE HUNDRED (100) OR MORE HOUSING UNITS AND AMENDING 18:5-1.5 TO REQUIRE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS IN SAID BUILDINGS. Deferred 6PSF-c 091918Pass Video Video
17-2113 36PSF-dGreater Newark Tourism Improvement DistrictOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-H, JUNE 19, 2013, WHICH AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE "GREATER NEWARK TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT," BY ADDING DEFINITIONS FOR "HOTEL" AND "HOTEL INDUSTRY" AND AUTHORIZES A QUARTERLY FEE PAYMENT OF 1.0% BEING THE FEE ACTUALLY COLLECTED.Pass Video Video
18-1285 1 7R1-aSeptember 2018 Temporary 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 2018 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Funding Source: 2018 Budget Appropriation Amount: $47,133,903.00 Budget Year: 2018 Contract Period: September 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 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: Funds accepted by Resolution Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-1149 17R1-bLocal 2297 AFSCME Labor AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Execution of Labor Agreement Entity Name: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, District 52, Local 2297 (Mechanics) Entity Address: 516 Johnston Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07304 Project Fiscal Impact: $737,550.27 (Average Cost Per Year Over the Term of Agreement) Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2018 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
18-1155 17R1-cExecution of AFSCME Labor Agreement - SupervisorsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Execution of Labor Agreement Entity Name: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, District 52, Local 2297 (Supervisors) Entity Address: 516 Johnston Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07304 Project Fiscal Impact: $1,782,079.68 (Average Cost Per Year Over the Term of Agreement) Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2018 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
17-2226 17R1-dRentalof Public Portable Address SystemsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide rental of Portable Address Systems Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Random Access Entertainment, 195 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: $90,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services and Office of the City Clerk/Municipal Council Account Code Line: NW011-160-1606-71610-B2018; NW011-160-1606-71280-B2018; and NW011-020-0201-07213-B2018 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years 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: 1st Advertisement date: June 14, 2016 Number of bids solicited: Six (6) Number of Bids received: One (1) 2nd Advertisement April 4, 2017 Number of bids soPass Video Video
18-0431 17R1-eStreet Maintenance: Snow & Ice Removal Services , Additional EquipmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide snow removal services to the City. Description: Street Maintenance: Snow and Ice Removal Services, Sand/Salt Spreading (Additional Equipment) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Yannuzzi Group, Inc., 135 Kinnelon Road, Suite 102, Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $6,750,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Public Works Account Code Line: NW011-060-0605-71920-B2018 Public Works/Sanitation and Demolition NW011-060-0603-71920-B2018 Public Works/Parks and Grounds Contract Period: To be established for a period to run concurrently with original contract term of three (3) years, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-41 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: 1st AdvertisePass Video Video
18-0936 17R1-fRental Of Parking Spaces in a Lot or a GarageResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Rental of Parking Spaces in a Lot or a Garage. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): J & L Parking Corporation, 9 Kensington Place, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Contract Amount: $64,575.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/Municipal Council Account Codes: NW011-020-0201-7161-B2018 Contract Period: Not to exceed two (2) years 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 Date: April 10, 2018 Bids Solicited: Four (4) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
18-0966 17R1-gCement and Plaster Mixes, SackedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Cement and Plaster Mixes, Sacked Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Liberty Building Products, d/b/a Extech Building Materials, Inc., 193 Christie Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: $94,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Departments of Public Works, Water and Sewer Utilities, and Engineering Account Code Line: NW011-060-0604-83410-B2018 Public Works/Public Buildings NW037-750-7502-83410-B2018 Water and Sewer Utilities NW011-060-0605-8372-B2018 Public Works/Sanitation NW011-110-1107-83720-B2018 and NW011-110-1107-83750-B2018 Engineering Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years 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: 1st Advertisement Date: AprilPass Video Video
18-1009 17R1-hMarine Craft: Boat, Motor, Trailer (Parts/Repairs/Accessories & Purchases)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract T-0969 Marine Craft: Boat, Motor, Trailer (Parts/Repairs/Accessories & Purchases) Purpose: To increase the amount spent on marine craft, parts, repair services, and accessories for boats, motors, and trailers by $100,000.00; and to include an additional vendor. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Firefighter One LLC, 34 Wilson Drive, Sparta, New Jersey 07871 Contract Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Public Safety/Division of Fire Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through April 30, 2019, inclusive of extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R1-n adopted on December 17, 2014 for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. AmenPass Video Video
18-1303 17R1-iLaboratory, Field Equipment and SuppliesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide various medical lab supplies to the City. Description: Laboratory and Field Equipment and Supplies Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Cen-Med Enterprises, Inc., 121 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Contract Amount: $73,968.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness Account Code Line: NW011-120-1202- 83220-B2018 -Department of Health and Community Wellness/Medical Care Services/FQHC NW011-120-1208- 83220-B2018 - Department of Health and Community Wellness/Surveillance and Prevention Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years 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 Date: May 30, 2018 Number Pass Video Video
18-1348 17R1-jG-2004 FURNITURE, OFFICE, LOUNGEResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) G-2004 and all applicable vendors, and all authorized dealers and distributors Purpose: Furniture, Office, Lounge Entity Name(s)/Address(s): #81620 Herman Miller Inc., 15 Junction Pond Lane, Monmouth JCT, New Jersey 08852 #81635 OFS Brands Inc., 1204 E 6th Street, Huntingburg, Indiana 47542 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $60,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Department of Health and Community Wellness Fund: West Ward Outreach Services-051-G16-H16C0; 9401; Homeless Trust Fund, MEMHC-026-46540 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through April 30, 2019 inclusive of any extension by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-0728 17R2-aFriends of MPT Charter SchoolResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Expand Marion P. Thomas Charter School to improve access to campus Entity Name: Friends of Marion P. Thomas Charter School Entity Address: 125 Sussex Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $10,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $2.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $60,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months from the transfer of 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) 429 15th Avenue/Block 292/Lot 7/Central Ward 427 15th Avenue/Block 292/Lot 8/Central Ward Additional Information: (Address/Ward/Block/Lot/SiPass Video Video
18-1068 17R2-bWhite Chemical Interim Redevelopment Agreement (646 Frelinghuysen Avenue)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Lease Property to Interim Redeveloper for use as a parking facility Entity Name: 3J’s Development Group, LLC Entity Address: 500 Avenue P, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $12,000.00/month Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( X ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $2,632,000.00 Appraised Amount: $2,650,000.00 Contract Period: Effective Date of Interim Redevelopment Agreement through Closing or as otherwise provided in accordance with the terms of the Interim Redevelopment Agreement 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) 646-696 Frelinghuysen Avenue Rear/Block 3782/Lot 109/South Ward Additional Information: This InPass Video Video
18-1069 17R2-cProposed Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the USEPA AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing execution of a Release and Waiver of Lien Agreement with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Entity Name: United States Environmental Protection Agency Entity Address: 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007 Sale Amount: Not Applicable Cost Basis: ( ) PSF ( ) Negotiated ( X ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: Not Applicable Appraised Amount: 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: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 646-696 Frelinghuysen Avenue/Block 3782/Lot 109/South Ward Additional Information: This legislation is related to Legistar 18-1068, which is the Interim Redevelopment Agreement, and 7R2-c, Pass Video Video
17-1710 17R2-dAscension Capital Partners I, LLC (NDP)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Redevelop the properties as affordable rental or for-sale housing. Entity Name: Ascension Capital Partners I, LLC. Entity Address: 59 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $94,791.60 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $189,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of 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) 521 S 15th Street/Block 333/Lot 19/West Ward 523 S 15th Street/Block 333/Lot 20/West Ward 518 S 16th Street/Block 333/Lot 58/West Ward 520-526 S 16Pass Video Video
18-0941 17R3-aRefund monies for construction permit fee-SterlingResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Refund monies for construction permit fees. Entity Name: Sterling Environmental Services, LLC Entity Address: 25 Walden Place, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 Amount: $115.00 List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 116-118 Vassar Avenue/Block 3691.01/Lot 54/South Ward Additional Information: Certification of Funds in the amount of $115.00 (Permit Number 18-CP-001218; 116-118 Vassar Avenue; $115.00)Pass Video Video
18-1087 17R4-aResolution for Renewal of Bond Anticipation NotesResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Preliminary/Official Statement, Note Purchase Agreement and Continuing Disclosure Certificate for Issuance of Notes Purpose: Approving official statement, note purchase agreement, and continuing disclosure certificate for sale of bond anticipation notes. Amount to be Financed: $49,082,000.00 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AUTHORIZING THE CIRCULATION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENEWAL AND NEGOTIATED SALE OF $49,082,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES, SERIES 2018, OF THE CITY, APPROVING A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND NOTE PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH RESPECT TO SAID NOTES, AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Additional Information: The sale of these bond anticipation notes is for the renewal of existing bond anticipation notes which mature on October 11, 2018 and November 30Pass Video Video
18-1384 17R4-bResolution making application to Local Finance BoardResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): 2018 Tax Appeal Refunding Amount to be Financed: $10,100,000.00 Funding Source: Tax Appeal Refunding Notes Local Finance Board meeting date(s): October 10, 2018 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:2-51, N.J.S.A. 40A:2-55 AND N.J.S.A. 40A:3-4 AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION THEREOF FOR ITS REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL OF A REFUNDING BOND, IN AN AMOUNT OF $10,100,000.00 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-1261 17R5-aSaint Michaels Clinics Inc. / The Peter Ho Memorial ClinicResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Saint Michael’s Clinics, Inc./The Peter Ho Memorial Clinic Entity Address: 111 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to Exceed $1,320,606.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/ Health Resources and Services Administration Contract Period: March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $146,614.00. Ryan White funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-b (as) adopted on March 27, 2018.Pass Video Video
18-0908 17R6-aWorkers Compensation Settlement (Victorino Marzabal)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2013-7368 Claimant: Victorino Marzabal Claimant's Attorney: Ricci & Fava Attorney's Address: 16 Furler Street, 2nd Floor, Totowa, New Jersey 07512 Settlement Amount: $41,678.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel Deferred 7R6-a 091918Pass Video Video
18-1349 17R6-bGreenbaum Rowe Smith Davis, LLP Special Counsel to Provide Professional Legal ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Special Counsel Entity Name:Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP Entity Address: Metro Corporate Campus One, P.O. Box 5600, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095-0988 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-1350 17R6-cTompkins McGuire Wachenfeld & Barry, LLP Agreement to Provide Professional Legal ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Special Counsel Entity Name: Tompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry, LLP Entity Address: 3 Becker Farm Road, 4th Floor, Roseland, New Jersey 07068-1726 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-1351 17R6-dCritchley Kinum & DeNoia, LLC Special Counsel to provide Professional Legal ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Special Counsel Entity Name: Critchley, Kinum & DeNoia, LLC. Entity Address: 75 Livingston Avenue, Suite 303, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-1133 17R8-aResolution: Approval of Constable Bond - Raphael A. Brito (LM)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To serve legal documents, small claims and writs of execution. Name of Constable: Rafael A. Brito Address: 10 Hill Street, Apt. #18L, Newark, New Jersey 07102 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(s): Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution #7R8-b adopted on May 23, 2018 Failed 7R8-a 091918Fail Video Video
18-1451 17R8-bResolution: Recommending an Appointment to the North Jersey Water SupplyResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Supporting the Appointment of a Municipal Council Representative Purpose: Recommending the appointment of Council Member, Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. as Municipal Council Representative to the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-1446 17R8-cResolution: Reducing CY2018 Transitional Aid OversightResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding Purpose: Reducing CY 2018 Transitional Aid Oversight Entity Name: Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Contract Amount: Not Applicable Contract Period: Calendar Year 2018 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 7R8-c 091918Pass Video Video
18-1447 17R8-dResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (9/19/18)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 1. Mr. Cyril D. Reed, Jr. Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 2. Mrs. Geraldine Henry RichardsonPass Video Video
18-1448 17R8-eResolution: Recognizing and Commending (9/19/18)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Bishop Hilton Rawls, Sr., on celebrating his 38th Year of Pastoral Service and 43 Years in Ministry 2. Ms. Janice Ottley-Linder, on her retirement from the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired after 40 Years of Service 3. Pastor Dr. Mrs. Toyin Adebola Laoye, on her 60th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 4. La Asociacion Cultural El Batey Borincano, honored during the Puerto Rican Day Parade Flag Raising and the September 11th Memorial Ceremony, held on Sunday, September 9, 2018 5. Ms. Olga Romero, on her retirement from the State of New Jersey Department of Corrections after 34 Years of Service Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 6. Bishop Charles W. Harris, Jr., on celebrating his 24th Pastoral Anniversary and 12th Episcopacy Anniversary, on Sunday, September 23, 2018 7. Bishop Alvin Crone, on his 45th Ministry Anniversary and Birthday Celebration 8. Reverend Carlye J. Hughes, First Woman and First African-American Elected Bishop in thPass Video Video
18-1198 17R2-e(as)Project Live CHDOResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Affordable Housing Agreement to provide HOME Funds Purpose: An Affordable Housing Agreement with Project Live, Inc. to renovate and improve a two (2) story low-rise multi-unit boarding house located at 75-79 Lincoln Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104, which consists of ten (10) single-resident occupancy units, seven (7) of which shall be HOME-assisted affordable housing units, four (4) offices, a kitchen, laundry room, dining room and three (3) common rooms. Entity Name: Project Live, Inc. Entity Address: 465-475 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: $286,214.00 Funding Source: Federal HOME Program Contract Period: To complete the project within two (2) years from the date of commencement of construction with up to a maximum of two (2) additional six (6) month extensions, with an affordability period of no less than twenty (20) years from the project completion date. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. SePass Not available
18-1306 17R2-f(as)Investigation for Area in Need of RedevelopmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if 422 Broad Street, 450-466 Broad Street (Rear), 5-55 Division Street and 22-48 Bridge Street is a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area as defined under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 422 Broad Street/Block 9/Lots 6 and 9, B27/1 and 3/Central Ward 450-466 Broad Street (Rear)/Block 26/Lot 1/Central Ward 5-55 Division Street/Block 26/Lot 15.01/Central Ward 22-48 Bridge Street/Block 26/Lot 15.02/Central Ward Additional Information:Pass Not available
18-1124 17R4-d(as)Resolution for Sale of Tax CertificatesResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Private sale & assignment of Tax Sale Certificate Entity Name: ReVelopers, LLC Entity Address: 108-110 Grand Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Amount of Sale: $138,821.62 Cert. No./Tax Sale Date/Block/Lot/Location/Ward/Property Type Cert # 2014-0560 sold on 09/18/14 Block 12 Lot 1/ 23 Bridge Street Cert # 2014-0561 sold on 09/18/14 Block 12 Lot 2/ 25 Bridge Street Cert # 2014-0562 sold on 09/18/14 Block 12 Lot 84/ 6 Atlantic Street Cert # 2014-0563 sold on 09/18/14 Block 12 Lot 86/ 27 Bridge Street Additional Information:Pass Not available
18-1467 17R6-e(as)Resolution to Waive 20 days for Ordinance Effective DateResolutionDept/Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: To Waive 20-day period for Ordinance to become effective Purpose: Resolution authorizing an emergency to be declared and further authorizing Ordinance 6F-a adopted on September 6, 2018, amending Title IV, Alcoholic Beverages of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented by amending portions of Chapter 2 and 3 specifically the hours of sale and certain restrictions for the exceptions to the thousand-foot rule. Ordinance No(s).: Ordinance 6F-a, adopted on first reading by the Municipal Council on September 6, 2018. Ordinance 6PSF-b is scheduled for a public hearing, second reading and final passage on September 19, 2018. Additional Information: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Not available
18-1403 17R12-a(as)Amendment No. 1 to Full-Time Licensed Operator - Kleinfelder, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Amendment Number 1 to Full-Time Licensed Operator Entity Name: Kleinfelder, Inc. Entity Address: 321 Wall Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed Amount of $288,215.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: Extending contract by one-hundred two (102) days until December 31, 2018 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: Resolution 7R12-d (AS) adopted on July 11, 2018, awarded contract in the amount of $130,095.00. Amendment Number 1 increases the contract amount by $158,120.00, for a new total contract amount of $288,215.00.Pass Not available
18-1309 28.-aOrdinance amending $30,582,031.00 School Capital ProjectsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY (THE “CITY”), AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE 6PSF-a ADOPTED ON MAY 17, 2017, ON BEHALF OF THE STATE-OPERATED SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING FOR THE REALLOCATION OF THE $30,582,031.00 APPROPRIATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL QUALIFIED BONDS AND NOTES OF THE CITY AMONG VARIOUS SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJECTS CONTAINED THEREIN. Deferred 6PSF-c 101118 Deferred 6PSF-b 102418 Deferred 6PSF-b 110818 Deferred 6PSF-b 120518 Deferred 6PSF-a 121918 Deferred 6PSF-a 010919 Tabled 6PSF-a 012319 Removed from the Table 6PSF-a 021319 No Action Taken 6PSF-f 022019 Deferred 6PSF-f 022219 PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 26, 2019.Pass Video Video
18-1117 18.-b (as)Amending Handicapped Parking OrdinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 23, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SUBCHAPTER 13, HANDICAPPED AND RESERVED PARKING SPACES, SUBSECTION 13.1, HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, AND REQUIRING THE MUNCIPAL COUNCIL’S APPROVAL BY RESOLUTION. Deferred 6PSF-d 102418 Deferred 6PSF-d 110818 Deferred 6PSF-c 120518 Deferred 6PSF-b 121918Pass Not available
18-1527 17M-a. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Corey Felton.Pass Not available
18-1529 17M-b. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Fred Scott Rouse.Pass Not available
18-1529 17M-c. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Fred Scott Rouse.Pass Not available
19-1523 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the managing officers of Prudential Center with the hope of scheduling a meeting with Triangle Park and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to discuss the closure of Mulberry Street during events at the Prudential Center.Pass Not available
19-1525 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Newark Public Library acknowledge the attendance of elected City officials at future Newark Public Library sponsored events.Pass Not available
18-1560 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk send a letter to the Business Administrator and the Department of Public Works requesting a response to creating a greater use of cameras in order to combat illegal dumping.Pass Not available
18-1569 17M-g. MotionA motion respectfully requesting that the Newark School Board strongly consider the reintroduction of “Civics” into the educational curriculum of the Newark Public Schools.Pass Not available