Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/24/2018 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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18-0482 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Abdush Shahid Ahmad, 182 Johnson Avenue, Newark, NJ Are Newarkers really moving forward? Appearing. 2. Wayne Richardson, 236 Vassar Avenue, Newark, NJ Job opportunity. Appearing. 3. Tawanna Williams, 170 Riverside Ct., Newark, NJ Skilled work. Appearing. 4. Nelson Sousa, 256 Summer Avenue, Newark, NJ Leadership on the job site. Appearing. 5. Karima Watson, 22 So. Hawthorne Lane, Newark, NJ Work related issues. Not Appearing. 6. Mike Nash, 709 S. 12th Street, Newark, NJ Job opportunity. Not Appearing. 7. Terrance Wiggins, 225 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, NJ My new life thanks to work. Appearing. 8. Robert Barr, 50 Farley Avenue, Newark, NJ Appreciation of work opportunity. Appearing. 9. Anthony Williams, 37 Oraton Street, Newark, NJ Work related issues. Appearing. 10. Bobby Engleman, 35 Seymour Avenue, Newark, NJ Work opportunity in Newark, New Jersey. Appearing. 11. Nasheedah Brown, 181 Pennington Street, Newark, NJ Work opportunity. Appearing. 12. Shahidah Sanders, 517 15th Avenue, Newark, NJ Work opportun  Video Video
18-0527 15.-a ReportSecond River Joint Meeting, 2018 Second Quarter AssessmentPass Not available
18-0528 15.-b ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, 2018 Second Quarter AssessmentPass Not available
18-0529 15.-c ReportNewark Landmark & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Public Meeting Minutes, March 14, 2018 and April 4, 2018Pass Not available
18-0531 15.-d ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Minutes, March 5, 2018 and March 12, 2018Pass Not available
18-0532 15.-e ReportNewark Energy Center Urban Renewal, LLC, Annual Audit, December 31, 2017Pass Not available
18-0533 15.-f ReportTwo Riverfront Urban Renewal Lessee, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2017Pass Not available
18-0534 15.-g ReportNewark Museum Association’s Audited Financial Statements, December 2017Pass Not available
18-0535 15.-h ReportWest Side Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0536 15.-i ReportDowntown Partners Mixed Income, L.P., Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0537 15.-j ReportLa Plaza Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0538 15.-k ReportTelephone Heights Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0539 15.-l ReportWakeman Avenue Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0540 15.-m ReportBakery Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0541 15.-n ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Minutes, February 1, 2018, March 8, 2018, March 15, 2018, March 22, 2018 and April 5, 2018Pass Not available
18-0542 15.-o ReportHigh Park Gardens Cooperative Corporation, Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0543 15.-p ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, February 28, 2018Pass Not available
18-0216 16F-a OrdinanceORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SENIOR SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWARK (LESSOR) TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE, INC., (LESSEE) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 201 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104, (BLOCK 536, LOT 1), FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR COMMENCING ON MARCH 1, 2018 AND TERMINATING ON FEBRUARY 28, 2019, FOR THE SUM OF ONE DOLLAR AND ZERO CENTS ($1.00), AND WITH FIVE (5) ONE (1) YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW, SUBJECT TO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL APPROVAL.Pass Video Video
18-0237 16PSF-aVilla Victoria Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO HVPG VILLA VICTORIA PRESERVATION URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 200 VESEY STREET, 24TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10080, FOR A PROJECT TO ACQUIRE AND RENOVATE ONE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR (194) AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2-54 CUTLER STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 474, LOT 1 (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
18-0290 17R1-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract for Insurance Consulting Service in accordance with requirements of Extraordinary Unspecifiable Service (EUS) Purpose: Contract for Health Insurance Broker Entity Name: Frenkel Benefits, LLC. Entity Address: 210 Hudson Street, Suite 601, Jersey City, New Jersey 07311 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Office of the Business Administrator Account Code Line: 011-200-2001-60210-B2018 Contract Period: January 5, 2018 through January 4, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Exception to Public Bidding: N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (m) Insurance which includes brokerage services which shall be in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (ii), “ExtraPass Video Video
18-0293 17R1-bTE # 19 TAP 2018ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The Truancy Alternative Program (TAP) Funding Source: County of Essex, Department of Citizen Services, Essex County Youth Services Commission Appropriation Amount: $66,480.00 Budget Year: 2018 Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R7-a adopted on April 4, 2018 Operating Agency: Mayor’s Office and Agencies, Municipal Court Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-0123 17R1-cWalk through Metal DetectorsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Ten (10) Walk through Metal Detectors-HIPEPLUS/PZ-1000 Entity Name(s)/Address(s): CEIA USA, LTD 9155 Dutton Drive, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 Contract Amount: $45,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Department of Public Safety/Police Division Contract Period: One Time Delivery, no later than July 31, 2018 Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 1st Advertisement: December 27, 2016 Number Solicited: Two (2) Number Received: One (1) 2nd Advertisement: December 19, 2017 Number Solicited: Two (2) Number Received: One (1) Negotiated January 25, 2018 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(3) The Purchase Order and the authorizing Resolution is the contract.Pass Video Video
18-0132 17R1-dRefuse Collection Equipment Rear Loader Packer Vehicle 32 Yard Capacity with Complete Snowplow PackageResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide a one-time purchase of Refuse Trucks Description: Two (2) Refuse Collection Equipment Rear Loader Packer Vehicle 32 Yard Capacity with Complete Snowplow Package Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Appolonia, Inc., T/A Air Brake & Equipment, 225 Route 22 West, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Contract Amount: $638,430.16 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Public Works Account Code Line: NW045-17G-17A14-94710-B2017 Contract Period: To be established upon complete delivery Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 1st Advertisement Date: September 26, 2017 Bids Solicited: Nine (9) Bids Received: Zero (0) 2nd Advertisement Date: October 10, 2017 Bids Solicited: Nine (9) Bids Received: OnePass Video Video
18-0139 17R1-eMilitary Camera Tower UpgradeResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To Provide Software/Hardware Equipment for the Safety of the City of Newark Description: Military Camera Tower Upgrade Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Best Enterprises, LLC., 6989 N. 55th Street, Suite D, Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $72,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Public Safety-Office of Emergency Management Account Code Line: NW051-G16-A16M0-71280-B2016 NW051-G16-A16M0-94210-B2016 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval of this resolution for a date that shall not exceed July 31, 2018 Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Advertisement Date: December 4, 2017 Bids Solicited: Seven (7) Bids Received: One (1) The purchase ordePass Video Video
18-0323 17R1-fNavitus Rx prescription plan retireesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E-2018-02 Purpose: Continued RX Coverage for Retirees, increase duration and increase amount by $2,000,000.00 Entity Name: Navitus Entity Address: One Main Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00, original $3,000,000.00 plus $2,000,000.00 for emergency extension Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Department of Administration Account Code Line: NW011-200-2001-60210-B2018 Contract Period: Emergency Contract Extended from April 3, 2018 through July 3, 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: Extension of Emergency Contract #E-2018-02Pass Video Video
18-0383 17R1-gMicrosoft Maintenance ContractResolutionDept/ 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: 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: Amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00, for two (2) years with one (1) year option to renew Funding Source: 2018 Budget Contract Period: March 1, 2018 through February 29, 2020, with one (1) year option to renew 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
17-1895 17R2-cRedevelopment Agreement for Gomes and Gomes Development, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Agreement for the redevelopment of land consisting of twenty-one (21) residential units and two (2) retail spaces Entity Name: Gomes and Gomes Development, LLC. Entity Address: 91 Kossuth Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $180,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $198,000.00 Appraised Amount: $300,000.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within two (2) years 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) 262-264 Orange Street/Block 2853/Lot 30/Central Ward 266 Orange Street/Block/2853/Lot 2Pass Video Video
17-1895 1 Redevelopment Agreement for Gomes and Gomes Development, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Agreement for the redevelopment of land consisting of twenty-one (21) residential units and two (2) retail spaces Entity Name: Gomes and Gomes Development, LLC. Entity Address: 91 Kossuth Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $180,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $198,000.00 Appraised Amount: $300,000.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within two (2) years 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) 262-264 Orange Street/Block 2853/Lot 30/Central Ward 266 Orange Street/Block/2853/Lot 2Pass Video Video
17-1743 17R2-aStonerock BuildersResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitate by owner of the attached property to create affordable rental or for-sale housing Entity Name: Stonerock Builders, LLC. Entity Address: 5 Rena Lane, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 Sale Amount: $20,880.00 Cost Basis: (X) $12.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $51,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced 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) 31½ S 12th Street/Block 1867/Lot 63/West Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage = 1,740 X $12.00 = $20,880.00 Sale Pass Video Video
17-1743 17R2-aStonerock BuildersResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitate by owner of the attached property to create affordable rental or for-sale housing Entity Name: Stonerock Builders, LLC. Entity Address: 5 Rena Lane, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 Sale Amount: $20,880.00 Cost Basis: (X) $12.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $51,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced 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) 31½ S 12th Street/Block 1867/Lot 63/West Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage = 1,740 X $12.00 = $20,880.00 Sale Pass Video Video
17-1630 17R2-bLOGA Home Builders, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Construct affordable and market rate residential housing Entity Name: LOGA Home Builders, LLC. Entity Address: 281 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 51, Verona, New Jersey 07044 Sale Amount: $134,686.84 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $372,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence 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) 292 ½ S. 9th Street/Block 1781/Lot 60/West Ward 292 S. 9th Street/Block 1781/Lot 61/West Ward 280 S. 9th Street/Block 1781/Lot 66/West Ward 282 S. 9th StPass Video Video
17-1354 17R2-dWorkfirst New Jersey Allotments 2018ResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To Train TANF Clients Entity Name: City of Newark, One Stop Career Center Entity Address: 990 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $1,113,310.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds must be fully expended by December 31, 2018Pass Video Video
18-0105 17R3-aResolution: Refund for A.J. Perri Holdco, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Refund monies for construction permit fees Entity Name A.J. Perri Holdco, LLC Entity Address: 1162 Pine Brook Road, Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07724 Amount: $225.00 List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 445 South 16th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103-1651/Block 320/Lot 27 Additional Information: A.J. Perri, 1162 Pine Brook Road, Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07724 (Permit #17-CP-002214)Pass Video Video
18-0325 17R3-bResolution: Remington & Vernick Engineers (2018)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide engineering, design, and construction management services for the rehabilitation of 13 Bridge Structures at Various Locations throughout the City of Newark Entity Name: Remington & Vernick Engineers II, Inc. Entity Address: One Harmon Plaza, Suite 210, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Amount Not to Exceed $131,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Engineering Funding Account Codes: NW011-116-1167-71930-B2017 Contract Period: One (1) year from the Date of a Notice to Proceed issued by the Director of Engineering and/or his designee Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Non-Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information:Pass Video Video
18-0085 17R4-aStipulation of Settlement for Tax Appeals December 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) Littleton Ave Community Village LP/293/51/307-347 Littleton Avenue/Central /$1,503,900/2012/-$37,902.96 Littleton Ave Community Village LP/293/51/307-347 Littleton Avenue/Central /$1,659,000/2013/-$28,673.63 Littleton Ave Community Village LP/293/51/307-347 Littleton Avenue/Central /$1,409,000/2014/-$37,863.21 Littleton Ave Community Village LP/293/51/307-347 Littleton Avenue/Central /$1,159,000/2016/-$50,602.40 Littleton Ave Community Village LP/300/34/88-96 16th Avenue/Central/$442,000 /2012/-$0.00 Littleton Ave Community Village LP/300/34/88-96 16th Avenue/Central/$526,000 /2013/-$0.00 Littleton Ave Community Village LP/300/34/88-96 16th Avenue/Central/$526,000 /2014/-$0.00 Littleton Ave Community Village LP/300/29/378-386 S 6th Street/Central/$374,500 /2012/-$0.00 Littleton Ave Community Village LP/300/29/378-386 S 6th Street/Central/$526,000 /2013/-$0.00 LittletonPass Video Video
18-0279 17R5-aResolution: Apply/Accept of Grant Funds for NACCHO MRC (2018)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Acceptance of Grant Funds to Create a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) for the Provision of Services that Prevent Injuries and Violence Purpose: For the City of Newark to Apply and Accept the Federal 2018 Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Challenge Award Entity Name: National Association of County and City Health Officials Entity Address: 1201 Eye Street NW, Fourth Floor, Washington, DC 20005 Grant Amount: $7,500.00 Funding Source: Federal Department of Health and Human Services/Office of the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: February 12, 2018 through August 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Pass Video Video
18-0155 17R5-bResolution: Professional Resources LLC - E. Montgomery Jr. PhD (2018-2019)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To obtain a consultant to provide Staff Development and Training for 250 Staff Members of the Department of Health and Community Wellness. Entity Name: Professional Resource LLC. - providing the services of Elvin Montgomery Jr., PhD. Entity Address: 519 W. 121st Street, #3B, New York, New York 10027-5911 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness Contract Period: February 2, 2018 through February 1, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-0440 17R6-aWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Frank Gaines)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2012-32349 Claimant: Frank Gaines Claimant's Attorney: Jay H. Bernstein, Esquire Attorney's Address: Kirsch, Gelband & Stone PA,17 Academy Street, Suite 707, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $147,656.40 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Acting Corporation CounselPass Video Video
18-0505 17R8-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Re-appointment as a Regular Member Name of Appointee: Julius S. Montford Address: 24-26 Custer Place, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending January 31, 2021 Sponsor: Council Member John Sharpe James Additional Information:Pass Not available
18-0545 17R8-cRe-Appintment CobianResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Re-appointment as Alternate Member #1 Name of Appointee: Katiria Cobian Address: 1180 Raymond Blvd., Apt 8F, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending March 31, 2020 Sponsor: Council Member Carlos Gonzalez Additional Information:Pass Not available
18-0461 27R8-dResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Public Safety Awareness for Newark Disabled Students (AR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Public Safety Awareness for Newark Disabled Students Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Branch Brook Park, Cherry Blossom Welcome Center Event Date(s): Thursday, April 26, 2018 Event Time: 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. (Includes Set-up at 9:30 A.M. and Breakdown ending at 3:00 P.M.) (Rain Date: Monday, April 30, 2018) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.Pass Not available
18-0460 17R8-eResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (4/18/18)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 1. Dr. Ernest Wyman GarrettPass Not available
18-0509 17R8-fResolution: Recognizing and Commending (4/18/18)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Individuals honored during the Senegalese Flag-Raising Ceremony held on Friday, April 6, 2018 2. Individuals honored as Members of the Executive Board of the Special Police Organization during the Swearing-In Ceremony at the Robert Treat Hotel to be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018 3. Bishop Robert Clinton Jiggetts, Jr., on his 75th Birthday Celebration 4. Sr. Apostle Joseph Leonard, on his 60th Birthday Celebration and the launching of “Antioch Radio” 5. Rutgers School of Law-Newark, on celebrating their 50th Anniversary of the Minority Student Program (MSP) 6. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, on celebrating their 140th Anniversary Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 7. Individuals of the East Side Basketball Team honored for winning the 2017-2018 Newark City Tournament and the Essex County Tournament Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 8. Junot Diaz, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 9. Angel E. Colon, Street Dedication, held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 SponsorPass Video Video
17-2231 17R12-aMaintenance and Repair of Mechanical EquipmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Maintenance and Repair of Mechanical Equipment at the City’s Water and Sewer Facilities- Contract # 07-WS2017RR (Re-bid) Entity Name: Municipal Maintenance Company Entity Address: 1352 Taylors Lane, Cinnaminson, New Jersey 08077 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for a period of two (2) years Funding Source: 2018-2020 Budgets/ Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: Two (2) years from issuance of a Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Bids Solicited: Two (2) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
18-0188 17R12-bPhase 2: Small Dams Safety Compliance - Civil DynamicsResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Phase 2: Small Dams Safety Compliance Engineering Entity Name: Civil Dynamics, Inc. Entity Address: 109A County Route 515, Post Office Box 760, Stockholm, New Jersey 07460-0760 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $34,835.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: One (1) Year from authorization by Municipal Council 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
18-0622 17R1h(as)Purchase of street sweepersResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: Purchase of Ravo 5i Series Street Sweepers Entity Name: Northeast Sweepers & Rentals Inc. Entity Address: 16 Passaic Avenue, Unit #9, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Contract Amount: $1,304,715.00 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council Approval through February 28, 2019 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: Cooperative Purchasing Contract # KPN-201501-03Pass Not available
18-0630 17R1i(as)National Cooperative - KeystoneResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: National Cooperative Purchasing Purpose: Authorize the City of Newark to execute a membership agreement with Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) to purchase from their National Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Contracts and sets forth a process of awarding contracts through the use of the KPN’s National Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Contracts. Entity Name: Keystone Purchasing Network Entity Address: Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, 90 Lawton Lane, Milton, Pennsylvania 17847 Contract Amount: No municipal funds required Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval 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 Not available
18-0392 17R2e(as)Bruce Street Tax Abatement AssignmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Assignment of Contract Agreement Purpose: Consenting to the Assignment of the Financial Agreement from S.H.E. Urban Renewal Associates, LP to Bruce Street Gardens NJ LLC of an Affordable Housing Project Located at 35-61 12th Avenue Entity Name: Bruce Street Gardens NJ, LLC. Entity Address: 10 Hill Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: N/A Contract Period: N/A 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: (35-61 12th Avenue/Block 420/Lot 1.02/ Ward) Additional Information:Pass Not available
18-0476 17R2f(as)20-Day Waiver for Villa Victoria Tax AbatementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20 day period for an ordinance to take effect Purpose: Tax abatement for HVPG Villa Victoria Preservation Urban Renewal, LLC, 200 Vesey Street, 24th Floor, New York, New York 10080, needs to take immediate effect so that the Applicant, HVPG Villa Victoria Preservation Urban Renewal, LLC, 200 Vesey Street, 24th Floor, New York, New York 10080, can meet the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency deadline of May 2, 2018 to close on the financing and to address affordable housing in the City of Newark. Ordinance No(s).: Ordinance 6F-a, adopted on first reading by the Municipal Council on April 4, 2018. Ordinance 6PSF-a is scheduled for a public hearing, second reading and final passage. Upon final passage and publication in accordance with law Ordinance 6PSF-a shall grant a long term tax abatement to HVPG Villa Victoria Preservation Urban Renewal, LLC, 200 Vesey Street, 24th Floor, New York, New York 10080, who filed an application with thPass Not available
18-0511 17R2g(as)Investigation of Area in Need of Redevelopment (73-87 Clay Street)ResolutionDept/ 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 73-87 Clay Street (Block 8, Lots 9-03) area is a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area as defined under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (the “LRHL”), under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 73-87 Clay Street/Block 8/Lots 9-03/Central Ward Additional Information:Pass Not available
18-0512 17R2h(as)Investigation of Area in Need of Redeveolopment (268-272 Central Avenue)ResolutionDept/ 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 268-272 Central Avenue (Block 398, Lot 1) is a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area as defined under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (the “LRHL”), under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 268-272 Central Avenue/Block 398/Lot 1/Central Ward Additional Information:Pass Not available
18-0513 17R2i(as)Investigation of Area in Need of Redeveolopment (504-508 & 510-604 Doremus Avenue and 761-785 Wilson Avenue)ResolutionDept/ 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 504-508 Doremus Avenue, 510-604 Doremus Avenue and 761-785 Wilson Avenue and identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Newark as Block 5070, Lots 25, 41 and 45 are a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area as defined under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (the “LRHL”), under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 504-508 Doremus Avenue/Block 5070/Lot 25/East Ward 510-604 Doremus Avenue/Block 5070/Lot 41/East Ward 761-785 Wilson Avenue/Block 5070/Lot 45/East Ward Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-i (as) 042418Pass Not available
18-0555 17R2j(as)Reading and Adopting of Ironbound BID 2018 BudgetResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2018 Annual Budget for the Ironbound District Management Corporation (IBID) Purpose: Reading and Adopting 2018 Annual Budget of the Ironbound Business Improvement District Amount: $880,650.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-f(AS) 032718Pass Not available
18-0556 17R2k(as)Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment 292-306 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. BoulevardResolutionDept/ 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 292-306 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (Block 42/Lot 44.01) is a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area as defined under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (the “LRHL”), under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 292-306 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard/Block 42/Lot 44.01/Central Ward Additional Information:Pass Not available
18-0557 17R2l(as)Investigation of Area in Need of Redevelopment - 54-88 Cornelia StreetResolutionDept/ 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 54-88 Cornelia Street (Block 2423, Lot 1) is a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area as defined under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (the “LRHL”), under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 54-88 Cornelia Street/Block 2423/Lot 1/ East Ward Additional Information:Pass Not available
18-0559 17R2m(as)Investigation of Area in Need of Redevelopment - 33 Maple AvenueResolutionDept/ 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 33-47 Maple Avenue (Block 3712, Lot 1) is a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area as defined under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (the “LRHL”), under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 33-47 Maple Avenue/Block 3712/Lot 1/South Ward Additional Information:Pass Not available
17-2049 17R4b(as)H&L Systems, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - specific exception Purpose: To provide support and maintenance of proprietary software and hardware Entity Name: H & L Systems, Inc. Entity Address: 327 Barcelona Drive, Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $300,000.00 ($12,500.00 per month) Funding Source: 2018 - 2019 Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 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: Exception to Public Biding N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd)Pass Not available
18-0457 17R6b(as)Workers Compensation Settlement - Michael BellinaResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2015-26899 Claimant: Michael Bellina Claimant's Attorney: David Lande, Esquire Attorney's Address: Gill and Chamas, LLC., 655 Florida Grove Road, P.O. Box 760, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 Settlement Amount: $22,287.12 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Acting Corporation CounselPass Not available
18-0609 17R8f(as)Resolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Henry "Hank" Martinez (GCJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Henry “Hank” Martinez Date(s): To Be Determined Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Ferry Street and Wilson Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Henry “Hank” Martinez Way Sponsors: Council Members Luis Quintana and Augusto Amador Additional Information: Deferred 7R8-f (as) 042418Pass Not available
18-0626 17R8-g(as)Resolution: Declaring Intent for a Mini Precint on Pennsylvania Avenue (East Ward) (AA)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: For a Mini Precinct on Pennsylvania Avenue. Additional Information: Pennsylvania Avenue, near Jackson Park (Between Parkhurst Street and Gillette Place) Sponsor: Council Member, Augusto AmadorPass Not available
17-1811 18.-aUnversity Hospital (UH) 140 Bergen StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (UH), A BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY (LANDLORD), AND THE CITY OF NEWARK, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS (TENANT), FOR THE LEASING OF THE PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS 140 BERGEN STREET (CENTRAL WARD) BLOCK 211, LOT 1, PORTION OF LEVEL E, FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 1, 2017 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2018, THE SUM OF $147,326.17, FOR USE AS AN AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY.Pass Video Video
17-2216 18.-bOrdinance Amending Title XLI Land Use Procedures Escrow Fees for Redevelopment AgreementsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE XLI, ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 19, ESCROW FEES FOR REDEVELOPMENT MATTERS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING THE PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED PROCEDURE FOR IMPLEMENTING ESCROW FEES TO DEFRAY COSTS FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.Pass Video Video
18-0248 18.-cGeorgia King Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO GK PRESERVATION LLC, 1865 PALMER AVENUE, SUITE 203, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK 10538-1053, FOR A PROJECT TO SIGNIFICANTLY REHABILITATE A FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO (422) UNIT HOUSING COMPLEX, INCLUDING TWO 18-STORY HIGH RISE BUILDINGS AND 24 TWO AND THREE STORY TOWNHOUSE STYLE BUILDINGS GROUPED IN SIX CLUSTERS, LOCATED AT 200 AND 250 GEORGIA KING VILLAGE, 4-70 LITTLETON AVENUE, 352-374 WEST MARKET STREET AND 17-49 BERGEN STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAPS AS BLOCK 1808, LOT 1, BLOCK 1832, LOT 1, BLOCK 1833, LOTS 1, 60 AND 65 AND BLOCK 1834, LOT 55. (WEST WARD)Pass Not available
18-0514 18.-d(as)Resolution: Parking Prohibited at All Times on Bloomfield Ave (between Lake and North 3rd Street) (North Ward) (AR)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES; AND 23:5-4, PARKING LIMITED TO ONE (1) HOUR, OF TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, BETWEEN LAKE STREET AND NORTH THIRD STREET. (NORTH WARD)Pass Not available
18-0706 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that Verizon address the unsightly and dangerous proliferation of low-hanging wires that are prevalent throughout the City.Pass Not available
18-0705 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Postmaster General review the location and availability of mail collection boxes in the vicinity of the Villa Victoria Housing and Senior Complex, located at Seventh Avenue and Clifton Avenue, to better serve the large number of senior citizens residing in the complex.Pass Not available
18-0707 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that Senator Cory A. Booker and Congressman Donald M. Payne monitor the Social Security Building located at 274 Springfield Avenue for issues regarding the cleaning and maintenance of the building.Pass Not available