Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/10/2018 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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18-0004 15.-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing Minutes, December 14, 2017Pass Not available
18-0005 15.-b ReportNewark Rent Control Board Determination Hearing Minutes, May 16, 2017Pass Not available
18-0006 15.-c ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Special Public Hearing Minutes, November 27, 2017Pass Not available
18-0007 15.-d ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission 2018 BudgetPass Not available
18-0008 15.-e ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Minutes, October 19, 2017Pass Not available
18-0009 15.-f ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Meeting Minutes, November 22, 2017Pass Not available
17-0283 16PSF-aC207-5Yrs. Tax Abatement 513 5th St. Block 1970 Lot 30.03OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO CARLOS AMORES, (AKA CARLOS A. AMORESRIVADENEIRA), FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 513 5th STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07107, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.139 ET SEQ. AND THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (R.O. 10:26-1 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED). (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1256 16PSF-bC207-5 year tax abatement 54 Kossuth St Block 2079 Lot 32OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MICHELLE B. DE LIMA, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 54 KOSSUTH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, BLOCK 2079, LOT 32, FOR A PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.139 ET SEQ. AND THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000 (R.O. 10:26-1 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED). (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1261 16PSF-cC207-5 Year Tax Abatement Block 858 Lot 50.25 157-159 Bellair PlaceOrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BERNARD POWELL, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 157-159 BELLAIR PLACE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104, BLOCK 858, LOT 50.25, FOR A PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.139 ET SEQ. AND THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000 AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (R.O. 10:26-1 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED). (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1445 16PSF-dC207-5Yrs. Tax Abatement 16-18 Edmunds Place Block 3047 Lot 42.02OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO THIERNO Y. SOW AND FATOUMATA BARRY FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16-18 EDMUNDS PLACE, NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07112, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.139 ET SEQ. AND THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (R.O. 10:26-1 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED). (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1448 16PSF-eC207-5Yrs. Tax Abatement 106 5th Street Block 1887 Lot 25.02OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO ALISON E. NEWELL, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 106 5TH STREET, BLOCK 1887, LOT 25.02, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.139 ET SEQ. AND THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (R.O. 10:26-1 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED). (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1479 16PSF-fC207-5Yrs. 143 Bellair Place, Block 858 lot 50.20OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MARGRETTA E. MACK, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 143 BELLAIR PLACE, BLOCK 858, LOT 50.20, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.139 ET SEQ. AND THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (R.O. 10:26-1 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED). (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1481 16PSF-gC207-5Yrs. 20 Vanderpool Street, Block 2792 Lot 13OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO KONG BENG LEE, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20 VANDERPOOL STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07114, BLOCK 2792, LOT 13, FOR A PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.139 ET SEQ. AND THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (R.O. 10:26-1 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED). (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1358 17R1-aCommunications and Networking EquipmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide communication and networking equipment Description: Communication and Networking Equipment Entity Name(s)/Address(s): ITSP2, LLC., 256 Ferry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $600,000.00 Funding Source: City Budget/ Administration/ Information Technology Account Code Line: NW011-030-0306-71420-B2017; NW045-005-05A17-94710-B2005 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: Advertisement Date: February 28, 2017 Bids Solicited: Sixteen (16) Bids Received: Two (2) Deferred 7R1-a 011018Pass Video Video
17-1546 17R1-bM & R: Auto Safety Glass Including InstallationResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Auto Safety Glass Including Installation Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Pulaski Auto Body & Sales, Inc., 189 Delancy Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: $ 100,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Public Works Account Code Line: NW-011-060-0602-71860-B2017 Contract Period: To be established for a term 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: Advertisement Date July 13, 2017 Bids Solicited: Ten (10) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Not available
17-1688 17R1-cMaintenance & Repair: Electrical Motors ( Emergency GeneratorResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair of Electrical Power Generators for Department of Public Works Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Paul’s Electronic Maintenance, Inc., d/b/a, SBP Industries, 1301 New Market Avenue, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 Contract Amount: $550,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Public Works/NW011-060-0604-71730-B2017 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: Bid Solicited: Nine (9) Bid Received: Three (3)Pass Not available
17-1567 17R1-dCOMMUNICATIONS WIRING SERVICEResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-2989 # 88735, 88736, 88737, 88738, 88739, 88740 Purpose: First amendment to State Contract for Communications Wiring Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Various vendors; See below Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $800,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology / Capital Fund: NW045-17G-17A01-94710-B2017 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through March 19, 2020, inclusive of extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: # 88735, AT&T Corp, 1 AT&T Way, Rm 4A252A, Bedminster, New Jersey 07921 (Sub-contractor - BN Systems, Inc., 77 Water Street, 25th Floor, 25A03, New York, New York 10005) # 88736, GM DaPass Video Video
17-1760 17R1-eT-0099 VEHICLES, AUTOMOBILES SEDANS/CROSSOVERResolutionDept/ 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: Purchase six (6) 2018 Dodge Journey SE Vehicles Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Hertrich Fleet Services, 1427 Bay Road, Milford, Delaware 19963 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $107,994.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Public Works/ NW051-G17-3N710-94350-B2017 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council, with 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 and the Purchase Order and the Resolution formulate the contract.Pass Video Video
17-1761 17R1-fT-2776 POLICE VEHICLES SEDANS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKSResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-2776/ #88731 Police Vehicles, Sedans, Sport Utility Vehicles and Trucks Purpose: Purchase: Five (5) 2018 or Newer Dodge Durango SS AWD Vehicles Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Celebrity Chrysler Jeep Beyer of Morristown LLC., 200 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07960-4089 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $130,440.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Engineering, Elevator Trust Fund: NW026-BS-46260-B2017 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through March 15, 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 and the Purchase Order and the Resolution formulate the contract. Deferred 7R1-f 011018 Deferred 7R1-b 012418 Deferred 7R1-a 020718Pass Video Video
17-1933 17R1-gMaintenance & Repair For Heavy Duty Vehicles (Class 5 Or Higher, Over 15,000 LB GVWR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-2108 # 89272 and all applicable vendors and dealers Purpose: First Amendment to State Contract / Maintenance & Repair For Heavy Duty Vehicles (Class 5 Or Higher, Over 15,000 LB GVWR) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): H.A. DeHart & Son, Inc., 311 Crown Point Road, Thorofare, New Jersey 08086 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $1,495,000.00 (original resolution amount no increase required) Funding Source: 2016 and 2017 Budgets/ Department of Public Works, Division of Motors NW011-060-0602-71830, 71840, and 71850- B2017 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through July 20, 2018 inclusive of extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R1-e adopted on SePass Video Video
17-1447 17R2-aDevramalena, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitate property to expand local community daycare center Entity Name: Devramalena, LLC Entity Address: 37 Virginia Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Sale Amount: $23,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $20,600.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months from the transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 20-28 Marsac Place (Rear)/Block 4137/Lot 15/West Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage: 5,750 X $4.00 = $23,000.00 Sale at prices set forth by OrdinanPass Video Video
17-1533 17R2-bAscension Capital Partners, I LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Construct two (2) 3-family houses for affordable housing. Entity Name: Ascension Capital Partners I, LLC. Entity Address: 59 Lincoln Park, Suite 200, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $28,697.20 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $128,400.00 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) 41 Astor Street/Block 2812/Lot 24/East Ward 43 Astor Street/Block 2812/Lot 23/East Ward 45-47 Astor Street/Block 2812/Lot 22/East Ward AdditioPass Video Video
17-1605 17R2-cNew Age Investment Properties, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Develop properties as three (3) two-family rental or for sale homes Entity Name: New Age Investment Properties, LLC. Entity Address: 119 Holland Road, South Orange, New Jersey, 07079 Sale Amount: $30,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $93,900.00 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) 377 S 9th Street/Block 282/Lot 5/Central Ward 379 S 9th Street/Block 282/Lot 6/Central Ward 393 S 9th Street/ Block 282/Lot 13/Central Ward Pass Video Video
17-1606 17R2-dMetamorphosis Development Group, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Develop six (6) three-unit townhomes Entity Name: Metamorphosis Development Group, LLC. Entity Address: 40 Clinton Street, Suite 300, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $60,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $187,700.00 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) 361-363 S 8th Street/Block 281/Lot(s) 34,35/Central Ward 365 S 8th Street/Block 281/Lot 36/Central Ward 394 S 9th Street/ Block 281/Lot 3/Central Ward 396 S 9th Street/Block 281/Lot Pass Video Video
17-1860 17R2-eFirst Amendment to Maraziti Falcon, LLP - Legal Services ContractResolutionDept/ 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 Legal Services as Redevelopment and Land Use Counsel Entity Name: Maraziti Falcon, LLP Entity Address: 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $450,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 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: Resolution 7R2-b (s) adopted on January 24, 2017, awarded the contract in the amount of $350,000.00. First Amendment increases the contract amount by $100,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $450,000.00.Pass Video Video
17-1861 17R2-fFirst Amendment to Decotiis, FitzPatrick & Cole, LLP - Legal Services ContractResolutionDept/ 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 Legal Services as Redevelopment and Land Use Counsel Entity Name: Decotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP. Entity Address: 500 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Suite 31, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $650,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 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: Resolution 7R2-c (s) adopted on January 24, 2017, awarded contract in the amount of $500,000.00. First Amendment increases the contract amount by $150,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $650,000.00.Pass Video Video
17-1949 17R2-gFlanagan Contracting Group, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Construction of Mulberry Commons Entity Name: Flanagan Contracting Group, Inc. Entity Address: Flanagan Contracting Group, Inc., 90 Old Camplain Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $9,994,000.00 Funding Source: Bus Unit: NW026, Account 32105, Cert. Amount: $3,638,624.00, Bud Ref: B2017; Bus Unit: NW045, Dept. 007, Account 94710, Cert. Amount: $5,880,095.82, Bud Ref: B2007; Bus Unit: NW045, Dept. 007, Account 94710, Cert. Amount: $475,280.18, Bud Ref: B2007 Contract Period: One year from the date of the Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Mulberry Commons, located at Block 159, Lot 10.02, Block 166, Lots 1.03, 1.05 and Block 167, Lot 10.02 Pass Video Video
17-1984 17R2-hPY17 WIOA - Acceptance of Grant FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Acceptance of Grant Funds Entity Name: City of Newark One Stop Career Center Entity Address: 990 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $3,827,399.00 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 ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
17-2052 17R2-iResolution authorizing consent of new members of 540 Broad Street Owners, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Consent of New Members Project Information: RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK CONSENTING TO CERTAIN TRANSFERS OF OWNERSHIP IN 540 BROAD STREET OWNERS, LLC. Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-a(S) May 23, 2017Pass Not available
17-1673 17R3-aSuburban Consulting Engineers, Inc - Professional Services Hank Aaron Baseball FieldResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Provide engineering/architectural services related to the design, preparation of bid documents and construction management services for the Proposed Baseball Field Renovations for the Hank Aaron Park at 98 Mercer Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Entity Name: Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. Entity Address: 96 US Highway 206, Suite #101, Flanders, New Jersey 07836 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $59,300.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Recreation Open Space Trust Fund/ 026-1601-32720-B2017 Contract Period: One (1) year from the Date of a Notice to Proceed issued by the Director of Engineering or his designee 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
17-1989 17R6-aChasan Lamparello First Amendment to 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 concerning Litigation Defense Matters Entity Name: Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, P.C., formerly known as Chasan Leyner & Lamparello, P.C. Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $150,000.00 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 (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: N/A Resolution 7R6-o adopted on January 5, 2017, awarded contract in the amount of $125,000.00. First amendment increases the contract amount by $25,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $150,000.00.Pass Video Video
17-2126 17R6-bLaw Offices of Khalimah H. Ahmad Contract to Provide Professional Legal Services Labor CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor and Employment Matters Entity Name: Law Offices of Kalimah H. Ahmad, Esq. Entity Address: 35 Journal Square, No. 4002, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Law Department 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 Video Video
17-2152 17R6-cMunicipal Prosecutors Per Diems Professional Services Contract to Provide Legal ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To serve as Per Diem Attorneys in the Newark Municipal Court Entity Name: Multiple Attorneys Entity Address: See list below. Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Law Department 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: The City of Newark wishes to enter into contracts with the following ten (10) vendors: 1. Evelyn Akushie-Onyeani, Esq., Onyeani Law Firm, LLC., 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 200, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 2. Cheryl Craft, Esq., 59 Robins Place, Metuchen, New Jersey 08840 3. Gina DeVito, Esq., 20 Church Street, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 4. Yvette Gibbons, 4 South Orange Avenue, No. 139, South Orange, NewPass Video Video
17-2187 17R6-dThe Woolridge Law Firm - First Amendment 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 concerning Workers’ Compensation Matters Entity Name: The Woolridge Law Firm, L.L.C. Entity Address: 462 South Harrison Street, Suite. 200, Orange, New Jersey 07050 Contract Amount: $125,000.00 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 (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Contract initially awarded for $100,000.00, per Resolution 7R6-i adopted on January 5, 2017, awarded contract in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. First Amendment to the Agreement to increases the contract amount by $25,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $125,000.00.Pass Video Video
17-2189 17R6-eCarmagnola & Ritardi 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 Labor and Employment Defense Counsel to Increase Contract Amount by $30,000.00 Entity Name: Carmagnola & Ritardi, LLC. Entity Address: 60 Washington Street, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: $105,000.00 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 (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-f adopted on December 21, 2016, awarded contract in the amount of $75,000.00 First Amendment to the Agreement to increases the contract amount by $30,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $105,000.00.Pass Video Video
18-0015 17R8-aResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (1/10/18)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Reverend Evelyn Williams, Former Pastor of Zion Holy Church 2. Reverend Dr. Jonah Nixon, Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church 3. Mrs. Annie Lucille Walters, longtime resident of the West Ward and a pillar of South 7th Street 4. Deacon Charles Linwood Herring, Deacon Chairman, Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church, Founder, Black Men’s Health Network Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 5. Ms. Rosa Lee BrownPass Not available
18-0016 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Recommending (1/10/18)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Individuals honored for their commitment and dedication to the African Diaspora 2. Ms. Beth Tanzosh, on thirty-two (32) years of dedicated service to the City’s Department of Engineering, retired on Friday, December 15, 2017 Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 3. Mr. Arunkumar J. Patel, on forty-two and a half (42 ½) years of dedicated service to the Newark Municipal Court, retired on Friday, December 29, 2017 Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 4. Individuals honored from the Malcolm X Shabazz Football Team on winning the 2017 State Football Championship on Saturday, December 2, 2017 Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 5. Mr. Andrew Milton, a Science Park High student on receiving the highest score on the NJ PARCC Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 6. Mr. Maximiliano Febles, on over twenty-six (26) years of dedicated service to the Newark Public Schools, retired on Thursday, December 21, 2017 7. Mrs. Connie Seymore-Porter on twentPass Not available
17-1667 17R9-aRequest to use Competitive Contracting (Data Processing Services)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/ Division of Police Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. Purpose: Authorizing the Use of Competitive Contracting in lieu of Public Bidding for the procurement of the Operation, Management, and Administration of Data Processing Services. Entity Name: Not applicable Entity Address: Not applicable Contract Amount: Not applicable Funding Source: Not applicable Contract Period: Not applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) N/A Additional Information: State Statutes N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(b)(3); N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.3(a); N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.3(b)Pass Video Video
17-1955 17R9-b2017 State Body Armor Repalcement FundResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/ Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Body Armor Replacement for Police Officers Entity Name: Department of Public Safety/Division of Police Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $99,886.90 Funding Source: New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice/ Body Armor Replacement Fund Program Total Project Cost: $99,886.90 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: October 3, 2017 through September 30, 2022 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
17-1853 17R9-cUASI FY17 Local ShareResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities related to Training, Maintenance, Unified Approach to Active Shooter and Mass Casualty incidents, surveillance equipment enhancement, Meter Maintenance, National Incident Management System Certification (NIMS/CERT) Training and equipment, Community Resiliency Pilot program, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Strike Team Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Natural Gas Meters, USAR Scene Lighting, Domestic Preparedness Planner (DPP) position, Communications Planner position, and Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) positions and equipment. Entity Name: Department of Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and Preparedness Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $1,722,500.00 Pass Video Video
17-1856 17R9-dUASI FY17 Communication Planner - Local ShareResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and the Urban Area Security Initiative (“UASI”) region’s ability to build, maintain and sustain national preparedness capabilities by funding a Communications Planner Entity Name: Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Preparedness Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $12,500.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Total Project Cost: $12,500.00 City Contribution: $0.00 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 InformaPass Video Video
17-1686 17R12-aAmendment No. 1 to the Professional Services to the Restoration of Queen Ditch - CDM SmithResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services for Restoration of Queen Ditch Entity Name: CDM Smith, Inc. Entity Address: 75 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Contract Amount: Increase contract amount by $219,098.95, New Contract Amount is $698,998.95 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: Upon Contract Adoption through completion of Construction Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40(A):11-15(9) 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: Amending Resolution 7R12-d December 21, 2010Pass Video Video
17-2158 19.-aAppointmnet Tanisha M MalcolmAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Tenisha N. Malcolm Address: 192 Burnett Avenue, Apt. #3, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-d 122017Pass Video Video
17-1998 17R1-h(as)2018 - 26.25% TARResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) 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 Water and Sewer Utilities Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $175,070,644.00 Budget Year: 2018 Contract Period: January 1, 2018 to March 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 Not available
17-2001 17R1-i(as)TAR #2 FY 2018 Interest and Debt Redemption ChargesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for all Interest and Debt Redemption Charges for Year 2018 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $69,930,012.10 Budget Year: 2018 Contract Period: January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution # n/a Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
18-0017 17R8-c(as)Resolution: Amending Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Annual Three Kings Children's Celebration (2018) (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R8-d(as), adopted on December 20, 2017, for the Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement for the Annual Three Kings Children’s Celebration by changing the date from Friday, January 5, 2018 (9:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M) to Friday, January 12, 2018 (9:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M.) Entity Name: Essex County College Entity Address: 303 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Essex County College Gymnasium, West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Date(s): Friday, January 12, 2018 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. QuintanaPass Not available
17-2233 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Nelson “Butchie” Nieves, 166 North 6th Street, Newark, NJ Puerto Rican Cultural Office at 201 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, NJ. 2. Keila Colon, 218 North 9th Street, Newark, NJ Culture Programs for the Puerto Rico Office at 201 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, NJ. 3. Sonia Vera, 136 Verona, Newark, NJ Puerto Rican Cultural Office at 201 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, NJ. 4. Hellane Freeman, 4th Street, Newark, NJ Housing, tax and $130,000,000 dollar bill. 5. Munirah El-Bomani, 175 1st Street, Newark, NJ Unite Newark. 6. Opal R. Wright, 15 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.” 7. R. Wright “Cowboy”, Dayton Street, Newark, NJ Five words solution to make it work. 8. Debra Salters, 263 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ Shani Baraka Women’s Resource Center. 9. Dion McCutcheon, Lyons Gateway, Newark, NJ Homelessness. 10. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington, Newark, NJ City of Newark landlord and community. 11. Lisa Parker, 71½ Boston Street, Newark, NJ Communities moving forward, how the City can help  Video Video
18-0054 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety and the Office of Emergency Management, review its City-wide notification process to ensure that those households without telephone landlines or cell phone emergency notification applications access, receive adequate notification during emergency situations.Pass Not available
18-0056 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that Newark’s State Legislators work diligently to offer solutions and possible tax alternatives, to offset the consequences of the recently passed new tax legislation by the Republican led congress, which limits state and local property tax deductions to $10,000.Pass Not available
18-0057 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works, review its policy of regular garbage pick-up when a significant snowfall is forecasted and alert residents that garbage pick-up will be suspended until further notice.Pass Not available