Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/10/2018 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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18-0623 15.-a ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Records Management Unit, Room 415, Monthly Financial Report, March 2018Pass Not available
18-0678 15.-b ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Minutes, February 15, 2018Pass Not available
18-0679 15.-c ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Special Public Hearing Minutes, March 26, 2018Pass Not available
18-0680 15.-d ReportNewark Board of Adjustment Regular and Special Hearing Minutes, February 1, 2018, March 8, 2018, March 15, 2018, March 22, 2018 and April 5, 2018Pass Not available
18-0682 15.-e ReportNewark Public Library, Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, November 28, 2017, January 23, 2018Pass Not available
18-0683 15.-f ReportJS 2002 Urban Renewal, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0684 15.-g ReportHayes Associates 2003 Urban Renewal, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0685 15.-h ReportPrince 2004 Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0686 15.-i ReportSpruce 2005 Urban Renewal, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0687 15.-j ReportStella 2004 Urban Renewal, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0688 15.-k ReportBallantine Manor Urban Renewal, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0689 15.-l ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, 2017 Annual Operational Report, 2017 Annual User Charge Apportionment Report and 2017 Surplus Schedule AllocationPass Not available
18-0690 15.-m ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Commission Meeting Minutes, March 28, 2018Pass Not available
18-0691 15.-n ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Public Meeting Minutes, April 4, 2018Pass Not available
18-0216 16PSF-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
17-1811 16PSF-bUnversity 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 16PSF-cOrdinance 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 16PSF-dGeorgia 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 Video Video
18-0514 16PSF-eResolution: 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 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), “ExtraFail Video Video
18-0037 17R1-b2017-2018 TE#2 TANF and GA/SNAPResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (GA/SNAP): to provide assistance in job placement for participants and disbursement of Workforce Investment Funds (City-wide) Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Appropriation Amount: $1,113,310.00 Budget Year: 2018 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 ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution: 7R2-d adopted on April 24, 2018 Operating Agency: Mayor’s Office/One Stop Career Center/Newark Works Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-0314 17R1-cTE # 21 Health Center Cluster Homeless-HRSAResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Health Center Cluster/Homeless (HRSA) Program Grant, which provides medical care, social services, substance abuse and mental health counseling to the homeless population within the City of Newark Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/ Health Resources and Services Administration Appropriation Amount: $3,439,697.00 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: Apply and Accept Resolution: 7R5-a for consideration on the May 10, 2018 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-0422 17R1-d18-0422 UASI GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and the Urban Area Security Initiative region’s ability to build, maintain and sustain national preparedness capabilities related to training, maintenance. (City-wide) Funding Source: State of New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Appropriation Amount: $1,722,500.00 Budget Year: 2018 Contract Period: September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2020 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 7R9-c adopted on January 10, 2018 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-0459 17R1-eMay 2018 Temporary Budget Extension TE#23ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2018 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $56,108,425.00 Budget Year: 2018 Contract Period: May 1, 2018 through May 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
17-2232 17R1-fWireless Data Acquistions Alerts NEMA ABCDResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Wireless Data Acquisitions, Alerts and Analytics Systems NEMA ABCD Modem / Cellular Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Allan Briteway Electrical Utility Contractors, Inc., 130 Algonquin Parkway, Whippany, New Jersey 07981 Contract Amount: $550,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Engineering / Traffic and Signals Account Codes Lines: NW045-17G-17A35-94710-B2017 Contract Period: To be established for a period of two (2) years 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: 1st Advertisement: July 11, 2017 Bids solicited: Four (4) Bids received: One (1) 2nd Advertisement: October 31, 2017 Bids solicited: Four (4) Bids received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
18-0185 17R1-gSecurity Guard Services, ArmedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Armed Security Guards Description: Provision of Armed Security Guard Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Custom Protective Services, LLC., 360 Lexington Avenue, Suite 201, New York, New York 10017 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $4,800,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Public Works Account Codes Line: NW011-060-0604-71630-B2018 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years 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: 1st Advertisement: February 14, 2017 Due Date of March 9, 2017, Cancelled 2nd Advertisement: April 11, 2017 Due Date of April 27, 2017 extended by addendum to May 18, 2017 Bids solicited: Six (6) Bids received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
18-0318 17R1-hFurniture, Office 7th PrecinctResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide office furniture to the City Description: Furniture, Office, 7th Precinct (One-time purchase) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Atlas Desk & Office Equipment Corp., 191 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: $72,402.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Public Safety/Division of Police Account Code Line: NW011-190-1902-94010-B2018 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed June 30, 2018 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: The Purchase Order is the contract Advertisement Date: February 5, 2018 Bids solicited: Eleven (11) Bids received: One (1) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(21) the Purchase Order(s) is the contract.Pass Video Video
18-0319 17R1-iOne Time Purchase-6th Percinct FurnitureResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide office furniture to the City Description: Furniture, Office, 6th Precinct (One-time purchase) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Atlas Desk & Office Equipment Corp., 191 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: $55,452.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police Account Code Line: NW011-19091902-94010-B2018 Contract Period: One Time Purchase not to exceed June 30, 2018 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: Eleven (11) Bids received: One (0) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(21) the purchase order(s) is the contract.Pass Video Video
18-0336 17R1-jArtifical TurfResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Artificial Turf Description: To Provide Artificial Turf Entity Name(s)/Address(s): The LandTek Group Inc., 235 County Line Road, Amityville, New York 11701 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 for two (2) years Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Funding Account Codes: NW026-32720-B2018 Contract Period: To be established for a period not exceeding two (2) years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 1st Advertisement: July 25, 2017 Bids solicited: Eight (8) Bids received: Three (3) 2nd Advertisement: December 5, 2017 Bids solicited: Three (3) Bid received: Three (3) Bids rejected: One (1)Pass Video Video
18-0376 17R1-kRental of Portable ToiletsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To Provide Rental of Portable Toilets Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Johnny On The Spot, LLC., 3168 Bordentown Avenue, Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857 Contract Amount: $126,400.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, Public Safety/ Police, Office of the City Clerk, Public Works/ Sanitation Account Code Lines: Department of Recreation Cultural Affairs and Senior Services: NW011, 160, 1601 71288, B2018 - NW011, 160, 1606 & 71280 & 71610, B2018 - NW011, 160, 1608 & 71280 & 71610, B2018 - NW011, 160, 1609 & 71280 & 71610, B2018 Public Safety/ Police: NW011, 190, 1902, 72250, B2018 Office of the City Clerk: NW011, 020, 0201, 72130, B2018 Public Works/ Sanitation: NW011, 060, 0601 & 0603 & 0605, 71610, B2018 Contract Period: The term of the contract will be established for a two (2) year period. Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof.Pass Video Video
18-0579 17R1-lT-0099 VEHICLES, AUTOMOBILES, SEDAN/CROSSOVER (Ford Journey)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-0099 Vehicles, Automobiles, Sedans/Crossover Purpose: To Purchase One (1) 2018 Dodge Journey SE FWD Vehicle Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Hertrich Fleet Services, 1427 Bay Road, Milford, Delaware 19963 Contract Amount: $17,999.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Public Works Account Fund: NW045-17G-17A18-94710-B2017 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council - upon delivery not to exceed June 8, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This is a one-time purchase; the contract comprises the Purchase Order and the resolution.Pass Video Video
18-0513 17R2-aInvestigation 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 Video Video
18-0192 17R2-bReferral of Proposed South Bergen Redevelopment PlanResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Referral of Proposed South Bergen Redevelopment Plan to Central Planning Board Purpose: Requesting that the Central Planning Board consider a First Amendment to the South Bergen Redevelopment Plan, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(f) Name of Plan: South Bergen Redevelopment Plan (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b adopted on January 5, 2017Pass Video Video
18-0478 17R2-cArea in Need of RedevelopmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Central Planning Board to determine if area is in need of redevelopment List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 85-101 Jackson Street/Block 1990/Lot 35/East Ward Additional Information: This is an amendment to Resolution 7R2-d adopted on March 7, 2018 Deferred 7R2-c 051018Pass Video Video
17-1634 17R2-dScott TowersResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Construct approximately 90 units of affordable and market rate housing with thirty-five (35) parking spaces and one (1) commercial/retail space Entity Name: AC and J Restoration Group, Corporation Entity Address: 836 South 19th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07108-0710 Sale Amount: $200,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $15.00 PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $635,400.00 Appraised Amount: $330,000.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty (24) 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) 333 Mulberry Street/Block 884/Lot 18/Central Ward 337 Pass Video Video
17-1936 17R2-eNational Career InstituteResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To train adult and dislocated workers, clients in HVAC land II, General Construction, and Billing Coding. Entity Name: National Career Institute Entity Address: 134 Evergreen Place, East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Contract Amount: $90,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Contract Period: July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Newark WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Grant to be fully expended by June 30, 2019Pass Video Video
18-0291 17R2-fReentry ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide a screening tool to identify the highest risk offenders who are released to Newark and to evaluate the NRI program Entity Name: Rutgers University Newark Entity Address: 249 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $361,195.00 Funding Source: Sub-recipient of grant from the United States Department of Justice awarded to the City of Newark Contract Period: October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution: 7R2-f adopted on January 24, 2018Pass Video Video
18-0341 17R4-aFinancial Advisory ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Financial Advisory Services Entity Name: NW Financial Group, LLC. Entity Address: 2 Hudson Place, 3rd Floor, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $350,000.00 Funding Source: Bond Proceeds Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 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 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-0436 17R4-bStipulation of Settlement for Tax Appeal January 2018ResolutionDept/ 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) 2 Gateway Center Partners LLC & Gat/151/120/283-299 Market Street/East/ $103,950,000/2013/-$173,036.94 2 Gateway Center Partners LLC & Gat/151/120/283-299 Market Street/East/ $97,026,900/2014/-$396,394.63 2 Gateway Center Partners LLC & Gat/151/120/283-299 Market Street/East/ $92,132,000/2015/-$94,902.12 2 Gateway Center Partners LLC & Gat/151/120/283-299 Market Street/East/ $93,173,000/2016/-$62,848.80 2 Gateway Center Partners LLC & Gat/151/120/283-299 Market Street/East/ $84,159,300/2017/-$295,520.08 Lichter Gateway IV L/151/121/241-263 Market Street/East/$32,998,600/2012/ -$138,166.30 Lichter Gateway IV L/151/121/241-263 Market Street/East/$46,050,000/2013/ -$133,068.09 Lichter Gateway IV L/151/121/241-263 Market Street/East/$41,550,300/2014/ -$279,272.96 Lichter Gateway IV L/151/121/241-263 Market Street/East/$40,971,600/2015/ -$146,866.66 Lichter Gateway IV L/151/Pass Video Video
18-0296 17R5-aResolution: Apply/Accept HRSA Grant Funds for the FQHC (2018)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To Provide Medical Care and Supportive Services to the City of Newark and Surrounding Areas Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Entity Address: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W, Washington, D.C. 20201 Grant Amount: $3,439,697.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 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:Pass Video Video
18-0201 17R5-bResolution: Greenway EHS, Inc., (2018)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract for the support, maintenance, and upgrade of proprietary hardware and software Purpose: To provide System Support, Maintenance and Enhancement of Proprietary Practice-Management Computer Hardware and Software Entity Name: Greenway EHS, Inc. Entity Address: One Metroplex Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35209 Contract Amount: Amount Not to Exceed $480,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness Contract Period: January 2, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1641 17R6-aWorkers Compensation Settlement - Jaylin Nolton, et al.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. Nos.: 2008-33747; 2008-30062; 2008-30057; 2013-21201 Claimants: Jaylin Nolton, Malani Nolton, Kayla Nolton, and Gail Nolton Claimant's Attorney: David A. Bolson, Esq., Michael Glassman, Esq., Rothenberg, Rubenstein, Berliner & Shinrod, LLC. Attorney's Address: 1.David A. Bolson, Esq., 76 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 2.Rothenburg, Rubenstein, Berliner & Shinrod, LLC., 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 205, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 3.Michael Glassman, Esq. 20 N. Park Place, Suite 200A, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Settlement Amount: $333,024.21 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: This settlement resolves four dependency claims brought by the decedent Fire Fighter’s heirs. Invitation: Acting Corporation CounselPass Video Video
17-2188 17R6-bWorkers Compensation Settlement - Michael KormashResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2014-33853 Claimant: Michael Kormash Claimant's Attorney: Stark & Stark Attorney's Address: P.O. Box 5315, Princeton, New Jersey 08543 Settlement Amount: $22,970.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Acting Corporation CounselPass Video Video
17-2204 17R6-cWorkers Compensation Settlement - Miguel RamosResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2010-2055 Claimant: Miguel Ramos Claimant's Attorney: Menz and Luxenberg, Esqs. Attorney's Address: 3176 Route 27, Suite 1D, Kendall Park, New Jersey 08824 Settlement Amount: $102,935.25 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission Additional Comments: Invitation: Acting Corporation CounselPass Video Video
18-0191 17R6-dMedvin & Elberg Professional ServiceResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Special Tax Counsel Entity Name: Medvin & Elberg Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Sixth Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5324 Contract Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: September 2, 2017 through September 1, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-0320 17R6-eMichael Armstrong & Associates First Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Legal ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Legal Services as Litigation Defense to Increase Contract Amount by $42,000.00 Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong & Associates, LLC. Entity Address: 79 Bainbridge Lane, Willingboro, New Jersey 08046 Contract Amount: $117,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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: Contract Awarded by Resolution 7R6-n adopted on January 5, 2017 for $75,000.00; Increasing Contract Amount by $42,000.00, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $117,000.00Pass Video Video
18-0609 17R8-aResolution: 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 Video Video
18-0609 17R8-aResolution: 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 Video Video
18-0157 17R8-bResolution: Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo PC (2018)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide Legal Services to the Office of the City Clerk in connection with Election Matters. Entity Name: Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC. Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Suite 200, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Office of the City Clerk Contract Period: For the period of one (1) year, commencing upon adoption of this authorizing resolution Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-0433 17R8-cResolution: Constable Appointment - Leon Purdie (MC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To work as a peace officer of the Courts. Name of Appointee: Leon Purdie Address: 87 Lenox Street, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: For a term of three (3) years from the date of appointment or until the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first. Sponsor: Council Member, Mildred C. Crump Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable BondPass Video Video
18-0551 17R8-dResolution of Support: Portuguese Day Parade (AA)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Supporting a Special Event Purpose: Sponsoring the Portugal Day Parade Sponsor: Council Member Augusto Amador Additional Information: The Portugal Day Parade and Festival will be held from Friday, June 8th through Sunday, June 10, 2018Pass Video Video
18-0697 17R8-eResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Daryl Deshawn Behea, Sr. (GCJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Daryl Deshawn Bethea, Sr. Date(s): Saturday, May 19, 2018 Official Street Name(s): Lincoln Street and Court Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Daryl Deshawn Bethea, Sr. Way Sponsor: Council Member, Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-0700 17R8-fResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (5/10/18)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1.. Mr. Robin F. “Binky” Brown Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 2. Mr. Samuel Verniero, Sr.Pass Video Video
18-0652 17R8-gResolution: Recognizing and Commending (5/10/18)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Ms. Tawana Williams 2. Reverend Onaje Lee Austin Crawford 3. His Royal Majesty (Sir) Oba Michael Oluwole Ademolaju, K.S.J. JP Adugbole III 4. Mrs. Ella Dixon Jones, on her 100th Birthday Celebration, on March 29, 2018 5. Dorthaan Kirk, A Life in Jazz: Dorthaan at 80 Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 6. Members of Ourém Fire Department Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 7. Individuals sworn in as the 2018 Board of Directors, of Unidas en una Sola Voz, held on Friday, May 4, 2018 8. Mr. Steve Malick Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 9. Pastor Joe A. Carter, on his 25th Pastoral Anniversary 10. Individuals honored as Jewels of the Community 11. Individuals honored during the October 14, 2017 Veterans Stand Down 12. Jack and Jill of America, Inc., on its’ Eastern Regional Children’s Cluster, held on April 27-28, 2018 13. Bethesda Church of God in Christ, celebrating 71 Years of Ministry, on Sunday, May 27, 2018 14. Bethesda Academy, celebrating 24 YearPass Video Video
17-1843 17R9-a2017 Port Security GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: For Fire Boats Maintenance and Sustainment and Fire Boat Rescue Equipment Entity Name: Department of Public Safety, Fire Division Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $139,928.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FY2017 Port Security Grant Program Total Project Cost: $186,571.00 City Contribution: $46,643.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-0104 17R9-b2017 Body Worn Camera GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Funding to purchase body worn cameras Entity Name: United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Entity Address: 810 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20531 Grant Amount: $496,920.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice Assistance Total Project Cost: $993,840.00 City Contribution: $496,920.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019 (or until all grant funds are expended) Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: The City is providing half of the funding, or $496,920.00, of the total project cost.Pass Video Video
18-0214 17R11-aPhase III Renovation of Jessie Allen Park RenovationResolutionDept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To amend Resolution 7R1-g and Authorize the Completion of “Phase III” of the renovation of Jesse Allen Park Entity Name: The Trust for Public Land Entity Address: 20 Community Place, Suite 7, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Grant Amount: $850,000.00, remaining funds available, for a Total Amount not to Exceed $4,250,000.00 Funding Source: Capital Budget Contract Period: August 31, 2013 through June 30, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: Jesse Allen Park (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 41-55 Avon Avenue/ Block 2583/Lot 44/Central Ward Additional Information: Previously adopted Resolutions include 7R1-bh(as) adopted on August 6, 2008, 7R1-a(s) adopted on December 20, 2009, 7R1-f adoptedPass Video Video
18-0271 17R11-bPass Through Agreement for Phase III Renovation of Jessie Allen ParkResolutionDept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Pass Through Agreement Purpose: To Enter into and Execute a First Amended (Pass-Through) Agreement with The Trust for Public Land for the Continued Rehabilitation of Jesse Allen Park Entity Name: The Trust for Public Land Entity Address: 20 Community Place, Suite 7, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Pass-Through Grant Amount: $1,350,000.00 (including Additional $850,000.00 Grant Funding) Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program and Office of the Natural Resource Restoration Total Project Cost: $2,982,300.00 City Contribution: Matching Funds Are City Funding Granted and Reimbursed to The Trust for Public Land for the Project, Pursuant to Resolution 7R3-i adopted on July 3, 2012 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: May 20, 2009 through November 16, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) FaiPass Video Video
18-0390 17R11-cAmendng ResolutionResolutionDept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R9-a adopted on August 3, 2016, Accepting Grant Purpose: To amend the block and lot address of Jessie Allen Park Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program Entity Address: P.O. Box 912, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0412 Grant Amount: $850,000.00 Total Project Cost: $2,982,300.00 City Contribution: Matching Funds Are City Funding Granted and Reimbursed to The Trust for Public Land for the Project Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: May 20, 2009 through November 16, 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: Project Location: Jesse Allen Park, Designated as 41-55 Avon Avenue/Block 2583/Lot 44/Central Ward on the City of Newark’s Official Tax MapPass Video Video
18-0548 17R1-m(as)IT RESEARCH ADVISORY SERVICESResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-2793, all applicable vendors, and all authorized dealers and distributors Purpose: IT Research Advisory Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Gartner Inc., 56 Top Gallant Road, Stamford, Connecticut 06902 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $275,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Police Division Account Code Line: NW011-190-1902-72250-B2018 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through May 28, 2018, inclusive of any 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 Additional Information:Pass Not available
18-0423 17R2-g(as)20-Day Waiver for Georgia King Village Tax AbatementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20-day period for an ordinance to take effect Purpose: Tax Abatement for GK Preservation LLC, 1865 Palmer Avenue, Suite 203, Larchmont, New York 10538-1053, needs to take immediate effect so that the Applicant, GK Preservation LLC, 1865 Palmer Avenue, Suite 203, Larchmont, New York 10538, can meet the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency deadline of May 11, 2018 to close on the financing and to address affordable housing in the City of Newark Ordinance No(s).: Ordinance 6F-d, advance and adopted on first reading by the Municipal Council on April 24, 2018. Ordinance 6PSF-d is scheduled for a public hearing, second reading and final passage. Upon final passage and publication in accordance with law Ordinance 6PSF-d shall grant a long term tax abatement to GK Preservation LLC, 1865 Palmer Avenue, Suite 203, Larchmont, New York 10538-1053, who filed an application with the Mayor seeking a long term tax abatement under the Long Term TaPass Not available
18-0566 17R2-h(as)Adoption of Bergen Lyons Clinton Special Improvement District BudgetResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2018 Annual Budget for the Bergen Lyons Clinton Special Improvement District Management Corporation Purpose: Reading and Adopting 2018 Bergen Lyons Clinton Special Improvement District Budget Amount: $439,625.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-i (as) on April 4, 2018Pass Not available
18-0035 17R2-i(as)T.R. Weniger, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Remediation Services Agreement Purpose: Remediation of Mt. Pleasant Avenue Site Phase I, 2-23 Mt. Pleasant Avenue (North Ward) Entity Name: T.R. Weniger, Inc. Entity Address: 1900 New Brunswick Avenue, Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $206,000.00 Funding Source: EPA Brownfield Multipurpose Grant Contract Period: From the date of issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the Acting Director of the Department of Economic and Housing Development through June 30, 2018 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:Pass Not available
18-0638 17R2-j(as)New Grace West Tax Abatement AssignementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Assignment of Contract Agreement Purpose: Consenting to the Assignment of the Financial Agreement from RGC Grace West Urban Renewal, LLC., to New Grace West Urban Renewal, LLC., of an Affordable Housing Project Located at 221-305 Irvine Turner Boulevard. Entity Name: New Grace West Urban Renewal, LLC. Entity Address: 551 Fifth Avenue, 23rd Floor, New York, New York 10176 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: 221-305 Irvine Turner Boulevard/Block 2583/Lot 1/Central Ward Additional Information:Pass Not available
17-2119 17R2-k(as)Nishuane Group, LLC 2018 Planning Consultant AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Planning Consultant Services Entity Name: Nishuane Group, LLC. Entity Address: 105 Grove Street, Suite #1, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
18-0387 17R2-l(as)Nishuane First Amendment to 2017 AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Professional Services, as Planning Consultants, to increase contract amount by $45,000.00 Entity Name: Nishuane Group, LLC Entity Address: 105 Grove Street, Suite #1, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $220,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget /Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Contract Awarded - Resolution 7R2- a (S), adopted on May 23, 2017 awarded contract for $175,000.00; Amendment increases contract amount by $45,000.00, for a new contract total amount not to exceed $220,000.00Pass Not available
17-2118 17R2-m(as)Heyer Gruel & Associates 2018 Planning Consultant AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Planning Consultant Services Entity Name: Heyer, Gruel & Associates, P.A. Entity Address: 236 Broad Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
18-0732 17R6-f(as)Resolution: Settlement of Civil Litigation - Joseph Smentkowski, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement of Civil Claim Docket No.: N/A Claimant: Joseph Smentkowski, Inc., 160 James Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Claimant's Attorney: John Chiaia, Esquire Attorney's Address: 277 Fairfield Road, Suite 120, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Settlement Amount: $399,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation Additional Comments: This resolution and settlement agreement resolves all outstanding invoices for Joseph Smentkowski, Inc., for the recycling services it rendered from February 1, 2018 through April 30, 2018. Invitation: Acting Corporation CounselPass Not available
18-0734 17R6-g(as)Resolution: Settlement of Civil Litigation - Northeast Sweepers and Rentals, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement of Civil Claim Docket No.: N/A Claimant: Northeast Sweepers and Rentals, Inc., 16 Passaic Avenue, Unit 9, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Claimant's Attorney: N/A Attorney's Address: N/A Settlement Amount: $92,124.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation Additional Comments: This resolution and settlement agreement resolves all outstanding invoices for the costs associated with Northeast Sweepers and Rentals, Inc. providing Street Sweeping Maintenance and Street Sweeping Rental Equipment to the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation rendered during the period of September 28, 2017 through February 19, 2018. Invitation: Acting Corporation CounselPass Not available
18-0427 18.-aOrdinance Amending 23:5-14(e) Parking by Permit Sherman Avenue, Both Sides, between Hunter St. and Stanton St.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-14e, 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, BY ADDING SHERMAN AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, BETWEEN HUNTER STREET AND STANTON STREET. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
18-0779 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board review the police report from the incident that occurred at the Patio Lounge located at Lafayette Street and Wilson Avenue on May 5, 2018, and investigate for possible violations and sanctions.Pass Not available
18-0798 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Department of Public Works requesting a response to the listing of potholes in the East Ward, that was submitted on Thursday, May 10, 2018.Pass Not available
18-0806 17M-c. MotionA motion expressing concern regarding the removal of the campaign signage being removed from the City’s poles, fences, etc., in order to restore clean communities.Pass Not available
18-0807 17M-d. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. Noemi Arce.Pass Not available
18-0808 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Economic and Housing Development consider the imposition of impact fees added to the requirements for all new proposed development projects.Pass Not available
18-0711 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Sonya Martin, 15 Westview Road, West Orange, NJ Presentation on 981-991 Bergen Street Redevelopment Project. Appearing. 2. Jimmie White, 63 Sherman Avenue, Newark, NJ Congratulations elected officials, let’s move the City forward. Appearing. 3. Artice K. Norvell, III., 261 So. 8th Street, Newark, NJ Quality of life. Appearing. 4. Abdush Shahid Ahmad, 182 Johnson Avenue, Newark, NJ What is the future? Not appearing. 5. Loucious Jones, 224 Richelieu Terr., Newark, NJ Update on public education for students of Newark. Not Appearing. 6. Felicia Alston Singleton, 152 12th Avenue, Newark, NJ Time to do some work. Appearing. 7. Lisa Parker, 71½ Boston Street, Newark, NJ Better our City for all. Appearing. 8. Yolanda Greene, 185 Pomona Avenue, Newark, NJ Treatment of residents employed with Newark Public Schools. Appearing. 9. Isaiah Greene, 185 Pomona Avenue, Newark, NJ Mistreatment of my coach/Father by Newark Public Schools. Appearing. 10. Eddie Greene, 185 Pomona Avenue, Newark, NJ Personal mistreatment by Newark   Not available