Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 10/17/2013 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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13-1943 17R9-g (as)Reshedule Council MeetingsResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Municipal Council Meeting Dates Purpose: Rescheduling Municipal Council Meeting Dates during the month of October 2013. Additional Information: *ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TO SEND OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT NOTICE TO NEWSPAPERS & POST IN CITY HALL No Action Taken 7R9-g (as) 101013Pass Not available
13-1834 15-aJoint Meeting - 2013 4th Quarter AssessmentReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, September 19, 2013 Resolution for the 2013 Fourth Quarter Assessment. No Action Taken 5-a100213Pass Not available
13-1835 15-bBoard of Adjustment MinutesReportNewark Board of Adjustment Minutes, Regular Hearing, September 12, 2013. No Action Taken 5-b100213Pass Not available
13-1471 16PSF-aNJEIT 2014 FY Sewer Bond OrdinanceOrdinanceA BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR SEWER UTILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK AND APPROPRIATING $17,750,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $17,750,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO FINANCE THE SAME. Deferred 6PSF-k (s) 082113 Deferred 6PSF-j 090513/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-c 091813/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-a 100213/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 101013/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-a 102313/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 102913/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-1476 16PSF-b2013 Amending Bond OrdinanceOrdinanceBOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AMENDING CERTAIN OF THE PURPOSES, BOND AND NOTE AUTHORIZATIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 6S&FA(S-2)102307 PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6PSF-A09022009, AND REAPPROPRIATING CERTAIN OF THE APPROPRIATIONS PREVIOUSLY FUNDED THEREUNDER TO NEW CAPITAL PURPOSES. Public Hearing will be held at the November 18, 2013, Regular Meeting only on amendment.Pass Not available
13-1473 16PSF-cNJEIT 2014 FY Water Bond OrdinanceOrdinanceA BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR WATER UTILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK AND APPROPRIATING $13,250,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $13,250,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO FINANCE THE SAME. Deferred 6PSF-m (s) 082113 Deferred 6PSF-l 090513/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-e 091813/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-c 100213/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-c 101013/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-c 102313/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-c 102913/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-1470 16PSF-dAmending Sewer Bond OrdinanceOrdinanceBOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AMENDING CERTAIN OF THE PURPOSES OF BOND ORDINANCE NO. 6S&FA(S) JULY 25, 2005, PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF NEWARK. Deferred 6PSF-k 091813 No Action Taken 6PSF-d 100213/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-d 101013/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-d 102313/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-d 102913/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-1326 26PSF-e OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 12 RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS, AMENDING, SECTION 6A, HOURS OF OPERATION, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (2000) AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, REQUIRING ARMED SECURITY AT RESTAURANTS (EXCLUDING RESTAURANTS OPERATING ONLY A DRIVE-IN OR DRIVE-THRU AT SUCH HOURS) AND RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS OPERATING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 a.m. (MIDNIGHT) AND 6:00 A.M. AND IMPOSING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR ARMED SECURITY BY OWNERS AND/OR OPERATORS Deferred 6PSF-l 091813 No Action Taken 6PSF-e 100213/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-e 101013/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-e 102313/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-e 102913/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-e 110713/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 111813/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 120413/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 121813/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-1691 16PSF-fLightower AgreementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION TO LIGHT TOWER FIBER LONG ISLAND LLC TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN APPROXIMATELY 21,000 LINEAR FEET OF FIBER OPTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY No Action Taken 6PSF-g 100213/Public Hearing Open Special Note - Adopted 6PSF-f 101013/ Public Hearing ClosedPass Not available
13-1043 16PSF-gADDED STARTER: Essex Plaza II Urban Renewal Company LLC (Thirty (30) Year Tax Abatement)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE CANCELING THE LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO ESSEX PLAZA ASSOCIATES BY RESOLUTION 7RBF, JANUARY 21, 1981 UNDER THE LIMITED DIVIDEND LAW FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 15-31 PENNINGTON STREET (BLOCK 893, LOTS 4 AND 6), 31-37 TICHENOR STREET (BLOCK 895, LOTS 44, 46 AND 48), 58-68 ORCHARD STREET (BLOCK 884, LOTS 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 AND 31; BLOCK 885, LOTS 41, 42 AND 43), 11 PENNINGTON STREET (BLOCK 893, LOT 2), 13 PENNINGTON STREET (BLOCK 893, LOT 3), 1078 ½ BROAD STREET (BLOCK 893, LOT 38), 1080 BROAD STREET (BLOCK 893, LOT 38), 1080 ½ BROAD STREET (BLOCK 893, LOT 36), 1082 BROAD STREET (BLOCK 893, LOT 34), 81 LINCOLN PARK (BLOCK 2826, LOT 24), AND 83 LINCOLN PARK (BLOCK 2826, LOT 25) AND GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO ESSEX PLAZA II URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF A RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON THE ABOVE LISTED PROPERTIES. (EAST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-f 080713/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-d 090513/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 091813/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-h 092413/Public HPass Not available
13-1042 26PSF-hEssex Plaza I - abatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE CANCELING THE LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED VIA RESOLUTION 7R-CV AUGUST 4, 1976, TO ESSEX PLAZA COMPANY UNDER THE LIMITED DIVIDEND LAW FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 1056-1070 BROAD STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 892, LOT 1 AND GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO ESSEX PLAZA URBAN RENEWAL, LLC UNDER THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON SAID PROPERTY (EAST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-g 080713/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-e 090513/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 091813/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-i 092413/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-i 100213/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-h 101013/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-g 102313/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-g 102913/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-g 110713/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-d 111813/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-c 120413/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-c 121813/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-1607 26PSF-iOrdinance: Revision of Ordinance Title 23:5-14 (School Permit Parking -Section 23:5-14.2)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 23:5-14, PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, AND AMENDS, SUPPLEMENTS AND RE-ADOPTS IT AS SECTION 23:5-14, PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS; SECTION 23:5-14.1, BUSINESS PERMIT PARKING; AND ADDING SECTION 23:5-14.2, SCHOOL PERMIT PARKING. No Action Taken 6PSF-f 100213/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-a (s) 100813/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-i 101013/ Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-h 102313/Public Hearing Open (Permitting school parking on certain residential streets adjacent to the Lafayette Street School in order to avoid parking on the playground)Pass Not available
13-1717 36PSF-jSpringfield Ave Marketplace RAB AbatementOrdinanceORDINANCE APPROVING A LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT FOR TWENTY (20) YEARS AND THE EXECUTION OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH TDAF I SPRINGFIELD AVENUE HOLDING URBAN RENEWAL COMPANY, LLC, C/O TUCKER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, 799 CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE 300, HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60035, AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE BY THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,600,000.00 REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY) AND DETERMINING VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. No Action Taken 6PSF-j 100213/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-b (s) 100813/Public Hearing Open Special Note - Adopted 6PSF-j 101013/ Public Hearing ClosedPass Not available
13-1487 17R1-bCatch Basin Castings, Inlets & ManholesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # 84205 Purpose: Catch Basin Castings, Inlets & Manholes Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Campbell Foundry Co., 800 Bergen Street, Harrison, New Jersey 07029 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $750,000.00 Funding Source: Water & Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council Approval - May 31, 2016, inclusive of extensions 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 Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: No Action Taken 7R1-b 100213 No Action Taken 7R1-b 101013Pass Not available
13-0854 17R1-cScubel, LLC (2013-2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Support maintenance, upgrade of proprietary computer hardware and software Purpose: To provide System Support, Maintenance and Enhancement for an existing Licensed Oracle/PeopleSoft Enterprise System Implementation. Entity Name: Scubel, LLC Entity Address: 197 State Route 18 South, Suite 3000, East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,389,760.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Office of Management and Budget Contract Period: July 7, 2013 through July 6, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd)) Additional Information: Exercising option to renew the contract for one (1) year via Resolution #7R1-j 070312 No Action Taken 7R1-c 100213 No Action Taken 7R1-c 101013Pass Not available
13-1069 17R2-aFY2013 Ryan White: UMDNJ/FXB Center-School of Nursing (2013-2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Child and Family Well-Being Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey / Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Center School of Nursing Entity Address: 65 Bergen Street, SSB 8th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07101 Grant Amount: $463,275.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration Contract Period: March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) 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 $104,425.00 Ryan White funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-AMay 1, 2013 No Action Taken 7R2-a 100213 No Action Taken 7R2-Pass Not available
13-1212 17R2-bFY13 Ryan White - UMDNJ/Special Services Dental ClinicResolutionDept/ Agency: Child and Family Well-Being Action: ( x ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Special Services Dental Clinic and assignee to Special Services Dental Clinic, Rutgers New Jersey School of Medicine Entity Address: 110 Bergen Street, Room D-881, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: $486,669.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Human Resources & Services Administration Contract Period: March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) 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 $112,223.00 Ryan White funds accepted by ResolutionPass Not available
13-1129 17R3-aNewark CVB - BudgetResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2013/2014 Annual Budget for Greater Newark Tourism Improvement District (GNTID) Purpose: Reading & Adopting 2013/2014 GNTID Budget Amount: $2,100,000 Budget Period: 2013 (August 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013)/2014 (January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution # Deferred 7R3-j 070313 Deferred 7R3-b 080713 Invitation: Tax Collector and Tax Assessor Deferred 7R3-a 090513 Deferred 7R3-a 091813 No Action Taken 7R3-a 100213 No Action Taken 7R3-a 101013 Deferred 7R3-a 101713 No Action Taken 7R3-a 102313 Deferred 7R3-a 102913 Deferred 7R3-a 110713Pass Not available
13-0825 17R3-bAvenue C Redevelopment AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Sale of City-owned property for redevelopment purposes Entity Name: Emmet Street, LLC Entity Address: 600 Main Street, Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Sale Amount: Not less than $200,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( x ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $ Appraised Amount: $ Contract Period: Date of execution of agreement to completion of project Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: 271 Emmet Street/Block 1275/Lot 23/East Ward 78-84 Avenue C/Block 1275/Lot 7/East Ward 86 Avenue C/Block 1275/Lot 6/East Ward Additional Information: Deferred 7R3-j 080713 Deferred 7R3-b 090513 Deferred 7R3-b 091813 No Action TakenPass Not available
13-0245 17R3-cVisions Academy Charter HS 1st amended contractResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R3-b 101712, contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Extend the term of the Sub-recipient agreement to allow the Sub-recipient to complete the physical rehabilitation services to its facility Entity Name: Visions Academy Charter High School Entity Address: 88-108 Shipman Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $20,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development/Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Contract Period: Amended from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 to January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (If applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 88-108 Shipman Street/Block 101/Lot 50/Central Ward Additional InformationPass Not available
13-1135 17R4-aBus Stop Deletion on Maple AveResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Deleting a Bus Stop Location: South Ward, along Maple Avenue, northbound on the easterly side Additional Information: Deferred 7R4-f 080713 Deferred 7R4-a 090513 Deferred 7R4-a 091813 No Action Taken 7R4-a 100213 No Action Taken 7R4-a 101013 Deferred 7R4-a 101713 No Action Taken 7R4-a 102313Pass Not available
13-1608 17R4-bContract #11-2012R - Renovations to Financial Building, 828 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey (ECIA)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Essex County Improvement Authority (“ECIA”) Renovations to the Finance Building, 828 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Entity Name: Brahma Construction Corporation Entity Address: 58 Wallington Street, Wallington, New Jersey 07057 Contract Amount: $782,712.00 Funding Source: Essex County Improvement Authority (“ECIA”) through the Bank of New York Mellon Contract Period: One (1) year after the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed 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: Seventeen (17) Bids Received: Four (4) Bids Rejected: Four (4) Bids Re-Solicited: Six (6) Bids Received: Six (6) Contract #11-2012R No ActioPass Not available
13-1609 17R4-cChange Orders/Amendment #1 for Contract 09-2012 Renovation to Fire House, Engine No.7, 241 West Market Street, newark, New JerseyResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Change Orders/Contract Amendment Purpose: Renovation to Fire House, Engine No.7, 241 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Entity Name: GMT Contracting Corp. Entity Address: 7706 Tonnelle Avenue, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047 Contract Amount: $280,000.00, with an increase of $28,100.00 for a total amount not to exceed $308,100.00 Funding Source: Essex County Improvement Authority (“ECIA”) through the Bank of New York Mellon Contract Period: January 2, 2013 through January 1, 2014 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: Resolution 7R4-a, adopted on September 19, 2012 Contract #09-2012, “Renovation to Fire House, Engine No.7, 241 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103” No Action Taken 7R4-d100213 No Action Taken 7R4-c 1010Pass Not available
13-1696 17R4-dGrant - Various Streets - 2014 Newark Project (10 Locations-MA-14)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Street Resurfacing-Ten (10) Locations Entity Name: On behalf of the City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad St, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $1,721,999.97 Funding Source: New Jersey Department Of Transportation (NJDOT) Total Project Cost: $ City Contribution: $ Other Funding Source/Amount: Contract Period: 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: Dr,MLK Jr. Blvd and Hudson Street (Central Ward) McWhorter Street and Walnut Street (East Ward) NO. 11th Street and Tiffany Blvd. (North Ward) Goldsmith Avenue and Treacy Avenue (South Ward) 5th Street and 4th SPass Not available
13-1568 17R4-eProfessional Services for Design and Preparation of Bid Documents and Construction Administration/Management for Improvements to the Ironbound B Field, St Charles Street, Newark, New JerseyResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: For Design and Preparation of Bid Documents and Construction Administration/Management for Improvements to the Ironbound Athletic Field (AKA “B Field”), located on Saint Charles Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Entity Name: Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. Entity Address: 100 Valley Road, Suite 202, Mount Arlington, New Jersey 07719 Contract Amount: $74,915.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Engineering Budget Contract Period: One (1) year after issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: Contract #02-2013PS, For Design and Preparation of Bid Documents and Construction Administration/Management for Improvements to the Ironbound Athletic Field (AKA “B Field”), lPass Not available
13-1683 17R4-fHayes Park East Construction Project Design Modification and Construction Administration 608-630 Ferry StreetResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Hayes Park East Construction Project Design Modification and Construction/Administration 608-630 Ferry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Entity Name: Heritage Architecture, LLC Entity Address: 352 Evelyn Street, Suite 2, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Contract Amount: $124,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Engineering Budget Contract Period: One (1) year from the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: Contract #04-2013PS, Hayes Park East Construction Project Design Modification and Construction /Administration, 608-630 Ferry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105. No Action Taken 7R4-g (as)100213 No Action Taken 7R4-f 101013Pass Not available
13-1695 17R5-aRe-establishing The Alcohol Education Rehabilitation Enforcement FundResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Request to the Local Finance Board for approval to re-establish the Alcohol Education Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund Name of Project(s): DWI Alcohol Education Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund Amount to be Financed: $21,950.93 Funding Source: Alcohol Education Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund Account Balance Local Finance Board meeting date(s): No Action Taken 7R5-a 100213 No Action Taken 7R5-a 101013Pass Not available
13-0216 17R7-aSettlement: The Salvation ArmyResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Demand for Payment Docket No.: Pre-Litigation Claimant: The Salvation Army Claimant's Attorney: None Attorney's Address: 45 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $35,372.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Engineering Additional Comments: Lease of First Floor of 138 Clifford Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105, also known as Block 972, Lot 25 Invitation: Corporation Counsel, October 1, 2013 No Action Taken 7R7-a 100213 No Action Taken 7R7-a 101013Pass Not available
13-1637 17R7-bWorkers' Compensation Settlement: Anderson C. Walker IIIResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2009-31509 Claimant: Anderson C. Walker III Claimant's Attorney: David A. Bolson, Esq. Attorney's Address: 76 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Settlement Amount: $38,426.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel , October 1, 2013 No Action Taken 7R7-b 100213 No Action Taken 7R7-b 101013Pass Not available
13-1606 17R7-cMedvin & Elberg Legal ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services concerning Special Tax Matters and Tax Appeals Entity Name: Medvin & Elberg, Attorneys at Law Entity Address: One Gateway Center, 6th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $35,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark, Law Department Contract Period: June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014 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: No Action Taken 7R7-c 100213 No Action Taken 7R7-c 101013Pass Not available
13-1677 17R7-dSettlement of Civil Litigation: Clarestine BraxtonResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: Civil Action No. 08-4218 (JLL) as remanded to ESX-L-8956-11 Claimant: Clarestine Braxton Claimant's Attorney: Mark B. Frost & Associates, Attorney's Address: Pier 5 at Penn’s Landing, 7 North Columbus Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106 Settlement Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, October 1, 2013 No Action Taken 7R7-d 100213 No Action Taken 7R7-d 101013Pass Not available
13-1746 27R7-e (as) ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Pre-Suit Demand Docket No.: Claimant: Royal Engineers & Consultants, LLC Claimant's Attorney: N/A Attorney's Address: New Orleans Corporate, 601 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117 Settlement Amount: $128,746.00 Funding Source: List name(s) and amount(s) Additional Comments: No Action Taken 7R7-e (as) 101013Pass Not available
13-173813-1742 17R9-aConstable Appointment Approval FletcherResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve subpoenas, writs, lockouts and repossessions Name of Appointee: Debbra L. Fletcher Address: 135 Sunset Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Ronald C. Rice Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable Bond No Action Taken 7R9-a 100213 No Action Taken 7R9-a 101013Pass Not available
13-1742 17R9-bConstable AppointmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve lockouts, repossessions and subpoenas Name of Appointee: Michael Lewis Address: 151 Mapes Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: For a term of three (3) years from the date of appointment or the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Ras J. Baraka Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable Bond No Action Taken 7R9-b 100213 No Action Taken 7R9-b 101013Pass Not available
13-1739 17R9-cConstable Appointment Approval WebbResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve warrants, evictions and security details Name of Appointee: Shadid Jamal Webb Address: 54 Vermont Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment to the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Ronald C. Rice Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable Bond No Action Taken 7R9-c 100213 No Action Taken 7R9-c 101013Pass Not available
13-1741 17R9-dConstable Appointment: Duane MickensResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve lockouts, subpoenas and official court documents. Name of Appointee: Duane Mickens Address: 146 Brookdale Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first. Sponsor: Council Member Darrin S. Sharif Additional Information: Appointee shall submit constable bond No Action Taken 7R9-d 100213 No Action Taken 7R9-d 101013Pass Not available
13-1836 17R9-e ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Vice President Anibal Ramos, Jr. 1. Third Presbyterian Church 100th Anniversary 2. Recipients of the North Ward Center’s 33rd Annual Latino Scholarship Celebration on Thursday, September 12, 2013 3. The Gregory Thomas Foundation 4. Recipients of the 2013 Essex County Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 5. COAMO Tigers Softball Team and the 2013 Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces of Rapid Action 6. Police Officers Davis Chaparro, Pedro Rivera, Ocheng Dennard and Wilmorys Velasquez 7. Reverend Dr. Adolfo Carrion 8. Individuals who prepared for Pastor Appreciation Program for Reverend Dr. Adolfo Carrion at Eben-ezer Temple on September 29, 2013 Sponsored by Council Member Mildred C. Crump 9. Individuals during the 5th Annual African Diaspora Festival on Sunday, September 8, 2013 10. His Excellency Ernest Bai Koroma, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone 11. Reverend Monsignor Anselm Nwaorgu, Ph.D 12. Dominion FePass Not available
13-1837 17R9-f ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Ronald C. Rice 1. Mr. Frank Bristol Sponsored by Council Member Darrin S. Sharif 2. Pamela R. Williams 3. Erika S. Wheeler 4. Charles E. Porter 5. Lawrence A. O’Brien 6. Wellington Motley 7. Mary A. Jackson 8. Quadir Hameen Holman 9. Marvin Harris 10. Dolores Juanita Freeland 11. Maria A. Sue Fascio 12. Lula Lurania Berry 13. Mary Ammiano No Action Taken 7R9-f 100213 No Action Taken 7R9-f 101013Pass Not available
13-1943 17R9-g (as)Reshedule Council MeetingsResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Municipal Council Meeting Dates Purpose: Rescheduling Municipal Council Meeting Dates during the month of October 2013. Additional Information: *ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TO SEND OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT NOTICE TO NEWSPAPERS & POST IN CITY HALL No Action Taken 7R9-g (as) 101013Pass Not available
13-1969 17R9-h (as) ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council President Luis A. Quintana 1. Liz Del Tufo No Action Taken 7R9-h (as) 101013Pass Not available
13-1780 17R11-a2013 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Police Violent Crime Overtime Initiatives Entity Name: Newark Police Department Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue Newark, New Jersey Grant Amount: $471,820.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Total Project Cost: $471,820.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2016 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 Action Taken 7R11-a 100213 No Action Taken 7R11-a 101013Pass Not available
13-1361 17R12-aRefund: Bethel Assembly of GodResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Overpayment on Water and Sewer Account Number 41560 Entity Name: Bethel Assembly of God Entity Address: 580 Mount Prospect Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As 580 Mount Prospect Avenue /716/28/North/Bethel Assembly of God Amount of Refund: $815.55 Additional Information: No Action Taken 7R12-a 100213 No Action Taken 7R12-a 101013Pass Not available
13-1825 17R12-bAdded Starter - Ray Palmer Associates-Chlorine System MaintenanceResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Perform Annual Maintenance of the Chlorine System at the City of Newark’s Pequannock Water Treatment Plant Entity Name: Ray Palmer Associates, Inc. Entity Address: 95 King Street, Dover, New Jersey 07801 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $47,120.00 for Annual Maintenance. Open ended contract amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for Emergency Services, only if services are needed. Funding Source: City of Newark/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: One year from issuance of a 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: Bids Packages Distributed: One (1) Bids Received: One (1) No Action Taken 7R12-b (as) 100213 No Action Taken 7R12-b 101013Pass Not available
13-1730 17R12-cAdded Starter - Engineering Consultant & C4 NJDEP Sewer Collection Licensed OperatorResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Purpose: Professional Consulting Services by an Engineering Consultant and C4 NJDEP Sewer Collection Licensed Operator Entity Name: Joseph F. Beckmeyer Consultants LLC Entity Address: 1795 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050 Contract Amount: $176,800.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities budget - Partial Funding of $35,000.00 from 2013 budget and the remainder of the funding for this contract will be subject to appropriation in the 2013 & 2014 Budget and funds will be certified prior to services being provided by the contractor. Contract Period: August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Number of RFP Packages distributed: Five (5) Pass Not available
13-1772 18.-aOrdinance: Stop Sign Intersection - McWhorter and Johnson StreetsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-1, 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 MCWHORTER STREET AND JOHNSON STREET A STOP SIGN INTERSECTION. No Action Taken 8-a 100213 No Action Taken 8-a 101023 No Action Taken 6F-a 102313 Deferred 6PSF-h 110713 Due to advertising, Public Hearing will be held at the November 18, 2013, Regular Meeting.Pass Not available
13-1776 18.-bLease - Tichenor Park - NJDOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK, LESSEE, AND THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, LESSOR, TO LEASE THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS BLOCK 903, LOT 1 OR TICHENOR PARK, AND FORMERLY KNOWN AS SKULLS FIELD (THE “PROPERTY OR LEASED PREMISES”), FOR THE SUM OF ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) PER MONTH, FOR A TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS, COMMENCING ON THE DATE THE LESSOR FULLY COMPLETES ANY AND ALL CONSTRUCTION ON THE PROPERTY OR THE FIRST OF THE MONTH UPON FULL EXECUTION OF THIS LEASE BY LESSOR AND LESSEE, WHICHEVER IS LATER. No Action Taken 8-b (as) 100213 No Action Taken 8-b 101013 No Action Taken 6F-b 102313 Deferred 6PSF-i 110713 Due to advertising, Public Hearing will be held at the November 18, 2013, Regular Meeting.Pass Not available
13-1705 18.-cSPECIAL CONFERENCE: Lofts at Lincoln Park (Fifteen (15) Year Long Term Tax Abatement)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO LOFTS @ LINCOLN PARK URBAN RENEWAL LLC, THE OWNER OF A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED ON PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 90-96 CLINTON AVENUE (AKA 7-9 THOMAS STREET) AND 21-33 BRUNSWICK STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2826, LOTS 3 (FORMERLY LOTS 2, 4, 5, 6 AND 42), 35, 36, 37 AND 38. (EAST WARD) No Action Taken 8-a (s) 100813 No Action Taken 8-c 101013 Due to advertising, Public Hearing will be held at the October 29, 2013, Special Meeting No Action Taken 6PSF-i 102313/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-1279 19.-aHalsey St No Parking AnytimeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON HALSEY STREET BETWEEN PORTIONS OF WEST PARK STREET, LINDEN STREET AND NEW STREET. Sponsors: Crump/ RamosPass Not available
13-1280 19.-bNo Parking: Halsey Street (M-F 8am to 5pm)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-2, PARKING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROHIBITING PARKING 8AM TO 5PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ON PORTIONS OF HALSEY STREET. Sponsors: Crump/ RamosPass Not available
13-0335 19.-c OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 12, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (2000) AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, & TO ESTABLISH A FEE SCHEDULE FOR CERTAIN RECREATIONAL SERVICES Deferred 8-h 080713 Deferred 9-e 090513 Deferred 9-b 091813 No Action Taken 9-c 100213 No Action Taken 9-c 101013Pass Not available
13-1238 19.-d OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GOVERNMENT ENERGY AGGREGATION PROGRAM (Option Two) PURSUANT TO THE Government Energy Aggregation Act of 2003, N.J.S.A 48:3-92 - N.J.S.A. 48:3-95 and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities rules governing such programs, N.J.A.C. 14:4-6.1 et seq. Deferred 8-a 091813 Deferred 9a (s) 092413, Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 9-d 100213 No Action Taken 9-d 101013Pass Not available
13-2052 17M-a.Motion - Closed streets @ Teachers VillageMotionA motion requesting that the Police Department and the Administration provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, an explanation as to why the streets surrounding the new Teacher’s Village Project (William Street, Treat Place and Halsey Street) are closed to vehicular traffic every day between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M.Pass Not available
13-2087 17M-b.Motion - payment for services rendered to City.MotionA motion requesting that the Business Administrator and Finance Director provide the Governing Body with an explanation for not initiating payment to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) for the services it has rendered to the City of Newark since January 1, 2013.Pass Not available
13-2088 17M-c.Motion - Enforcement of parking ordinancesMotionA motion requesting that the Newark Parking Authority vigilantly enforce the City-wide parking ordinance on Saturday’s.Pass Not available
13-2056 17M-d.Motion - Removal of grafittiMotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services begin the process of removing the excessive graffiti on the properties at the following locations: the former building of the Branch Brook Pool Company located on Bloomfield Avenue and, in addition, the large warehouse building located on Summer Street, between Crane Street and Park Avenue.Pass Not available
13-2089 17M-e.Motion - Congratulating Norma GonzalezMotionA motion congratulating Newark Works for organizing the job fair at Essex County College on Friday, October 11, 2013.Pass Not available
13-2058 17M-f.Motion - Housing Guards @ 380 & 402 Mt. Prospect Ave.MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Inspections and Enforcements, inform the property management/ownership of the apartment buildings located at 380 and 402 Mount Prospect Avenue, of their responsibility and obligations to provide 24-hour security, as per City ordinance.Pass Not available
13-2181 17M-g. MotionA motion congratulating Senator Elect Cory A. Booker.Pass Not available