Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/18/2021 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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21-0186 15.-a ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Commission Meeting Minutes, March 25, 2020, November 18, 2020 and December 16, 2020Pass Video Video
21-0187 15.-b ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission 2021 BudgetPass Video Video
21-0188 15.-c ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Annual Financial Audit Report, December 31, 2019 and 2018Pass Video Video
21-0189 15.-d ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, 2020 4th Quarter Assessment Report and 2021 Assessment ReportPass Not available
21-0190 15.-e ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes, April 16, 2020, May 21, 2020, June 18, 2020, July 16, 2020, August 20, 2020 September 17, 2020, October 15, 2020, and November 12, 2020Pass Video Video
21-0191 15.-f ReportCasa Mia, Financial Statements, December 2019Pass Video Video
21-0192 15.-g ReportNewark Police Division Consent Decree - 15th Quarterly ReportPass Video Video
20-1048 16F-aOrdinance: Lease Agreement - Zion Baptist Church (2021)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS, TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 459 AVON AVENUE (RECTORY), NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 459 AVON AVENUE, BLOCK 2637, LOT 32, (SOUTH WARD) FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING UPON ADOPTION BY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, AND TERMINATING ON AUGUST 31, 2021, FOR A MONTHLY RENT OF $1,000.00 AND A MAXIMUM OF $25.00 PER QUARTER FOR WATER AND SEWER, WITH A ONE (1) YEAR OPTION TO RENEW FOR USE AS A MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES CLINIC SITE.Pass Video Video
20-1470 16F-bOrdinance: Thirty-Five (35) Year Tax Abatement - West Market Owners, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY FIVE (35) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO WEST MARKET OWNERS, LLC, 1865 Palmer Avenue, Suite 203, Larchmont, New York 10538, FOR A PROJECT to construct approximately seventy-eight (78) affordable housing rental units restricted to residents with a gross household income equal to no more than eighty percent (80%) of the median gross household income for households of the same size within the housing region, with the average gross household income equal to no more than sixty percent (60%) of the median gross household income for households of the same size within the housing region, including approximately sixteen (16) units for residents with special needs and approximately eight thousand (8,000) square feet of healthcare space proposed to be initially tenanted or operated by University Hospital, located at 4-22 Littleton Avenue and identified on the OFFICIAL tax map OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, as Block 1808, Lot 1.02. (WEST WARD) DEFERRED 6F-b021821Pass Video Video
20-1506 16F-cOrdinance: Amendment to 1000 Foot RuleOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IV, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CHAPTER 3, THE REGULATION OF LICENSES, SECTION 3-2, ONE THOUSAND FOOT RULE: EXCEPTIONS, SHALL BE AMENDED TO LIMIT CERTAIN TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS AS TO PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSES.Pass Video Video
20-1561 16F-dOrdinance: Repealing Pay to Play (6PSF-a050411)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 6PSF-a ADOPTED ON MAY 4, 2011, WHICH ESTABLISHED A PAY-TO-PLAY POLICY FOR DEVELOPERS, CODIFIED AS TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 4 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 2 CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY, SECTION 22B PAY-TO-PLAY POLICY: REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS UNDER THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, IN ITS ENTIRETY. FAILED 6F-d021821Pass Video Video
20-1049 16PSF-aOrdinance: Tower at Halsey and William Urban Renewal, LLC aka VIBE - 30 Year Tax ExemptionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX EXEMPTION TO THE TOWER AT HALSEY AND WILLIAM URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 645 MARTINSVILLE ROAD, SUITE 204, BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07920, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING CONSISTING OF 243 MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, 27 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS RESTRICTED TO 80% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF NEWARK INCLUSIONARY ZONING ORDINANCE 6PSF-b, ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 4, 2017, 2 RESTAURANTS COMPRISING OF APPROXIMATELY 8,150 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE, 156 PARKING SPOTS AND CERTAIN OTHER AMENITIES LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 16-24 WILLIAM STREET, 26-30 WILLIAM STREET AND 32-34 WILLIAM STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 94, LOTS 6, 3, AND 1 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000.00, AND DETERMININPass Not available
20-1565 17R1-aResolution: Maintenance and Repair - Delta DSC 2000 Barrier - Complete Hydraulic Works, Inc.,ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Delta DSC 2000 Barrier Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Complete Hydraulic Works, Inc., 140 Greenwood Avenue, Midland Park, New Jersey 07432 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $90,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW011-190-1902-7128-B2020 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will be used to enter into a contract with a vendor to provide maintenance and repair services to the Delta DSC 2000 Barriers. Advertisement Date: November 4, 2020 Bids Solicited: Three (3) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
20-1577 17R1-bGovConnection Inc. Contract RenewalResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Information Technology Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: To provide support and maintenance of proprietary computer hardware and software. Entity Name: Microsoft, through their authorized reseller, GovConnection, Inc. Entity Address: 732 Milford Road, Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $475,440.01 Funding Source: 2021 Budget Contract Period: Extend the term of the contract for one (1) year from March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0055 17R1-cBio-Terrorism Program 2020 - 2021ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide for Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP)/Bio-Terrorism Program: to upgrade the City of Newark’s public health preparedness and response capabilities (City-Wide). Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health Appropriation Amount: $579,790.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 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: Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-b adopted on February 3, 2021. Funds accepted by Resolution N/A Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
20-0589 17R2-aResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - 6-10 Ave B Newark, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop a five (5) story mixed use building consisting of retail and residential units. Entity Name: 6-10 Avenue B Newark, LLC Entity Address: 500 Avenue P, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $150,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $427,300.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of Property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 6-10 Avenue B/Block 1169/Lot 59/East Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: $150,000.00 - NePass Video Video
20-1692 17R2-bArea in Need of Redevelopment Investigation (502-504 Summer Avenue)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: To authorize the Newark Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if 502-504 Summer Avenue (Block 625, Lot 46) (North Ward) 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) 502-504 Summer Avenue/Block 625/Lot 46/North Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0145 17R3-aStreet Use/License Agreement between City of Newark and ExteNet Systems Inc., to install and maintain Small Cell Wireless Telecommunication Facilities.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Street Use Agreement Purpose: An Agreement to occupy the streets for the purpose of installing wireless and wireline facilities and providing services as defined in greater detail within the Street Use Agreement. Entity Name: ExteNet Systems, Inc. Entity Address: 3030 Warrenville Road, Suite 340, Lisle, Illinois 60532 Contract Amount: Defined in detail within the Street Use Agreement Funding Source: No municipal funds required Contract Period: Five (5) years from the effective date of the Agreement and shall automatically be renewed for three (3) additional five (5) year terms, unless properly terminated by either party in the manner set forth in the Agreement 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
20-1474 17R5-a2020 Irvington HOPWA COVID AmendmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Township of Irvington Entity Address: 346 16th Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $585,290.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) CARES ACT Account Code Line: 2020 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G20; Division/Project 2H240; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2020 Contract Period: July 31, 2020 through July 30, 2023 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: Original Resolution 7R5-g adopted on FebrPass Video Video
21-0150 17R8-aResolution: Sister City Agreement with Canton Loja, Ecuador (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing a Sister Cities Relationship Purpose: Benefit from cultural and economic exchanges City/State/Country: Canton Loja, Ecuador, South America Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0151 17R8-bResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Summer and Verona Avenues - Rolando Velasquez (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Rolando Velasquez Date(s): TBD Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Summer Avenue and Verona Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Rolando Velasquez Boulevard Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0178 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing and Commending (2/18/21)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 1. Diego Paul Puchi, Director of Radio Ecuamor FM 2. Gabriela Campoverde, La Muñeca Progrma Activanando tu Mañana 3. Patty Armijos, Programa Extasis Musical 4. Byron Quezada, Alvin DJPass Video Video
21-0194 17R8-dResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (2/18/21)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Deloris Hilton DizlyPass Video Video
21-0105 17R2-c (as)Resolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Kawaida Towers L.P.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To convey City-owned property to facilitate development of affordable housing. Entity Name: Kawaida Towers, L.P. Entity Address: 909 Third Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, New York 10022 Sale Amount: $23,847.68 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( X ) Other: Appraised amount Assessed Amount: $2,276,400.00 Appraised Amount: $1,180,000.00 Contract Period: Construction to commence within six (6) months of obtaining governmental approval and be completed within eighteen (18) months of commencement. 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) 17-21 Halsey Street/Block 20/Lot 1/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale PPass Video Video
21-0380 17Ma MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Corporation Counsel provide an update to the Municipal Council regarding the recent Municipal Court decision which dismissed the City’s case against the management of the Colonnade Apartment Building for failure to provide adequate armed security.Pass Not available
21-0382 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Department of Health and Community Wellness provide an ongoing update to the Municipal Council Members regarding the City’s Coronavirus vaccination efforts.Pass Not available
21-0383 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Board submit recommendations, as soon as possible, for new board members to replace its holdover members, for the Governing Body’s consideration.Pass Not available
21-0384 17Md MotionA motion requesting that New Jersey strongly consider entering into an agreement with the City of Newark’s Business Improvement Districts (BID) for cleanup and snow removal in their respective improvement districts.Pass Not available
21-0385 17Me MotionA motion expressing sincere appreciation to the Mount Prospect Partnership and the Bloomfield Avenue Lower Broadway Business Improvement District for their many hours of hard work clearing and removing snow during the most recent snowstorms and improving the quality of life for Newark residents.Pass Not available
21-0179 1  Hearing of Citizens1. QUAWEE ELMORE Not appearing. 2. DION McCUTCHEON Appearing. 3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 4. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 5. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD JENKINS Not appearing. 6. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 7. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing.  Video Video