Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/18/2020 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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20-1336 15.-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Meeting Minutes, February 27, 2020, March 5, 2020, March 12, 2020, June 4, 2020, June 11, 2020, June 25, 2020, July 9, 2020, July 23, 2020, August 6, 2020, September 10, 2020, September 17, 2020, September 24, 2020 and October 8, 2020.Pass Video Video
20-1339 15.-b ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Regular Hearing Minutes, March 2, 2020, June 1, 2020, June 15, 2020, July 20, 2020, August 3, 2020, August 17, 2020, September 14, 2020 and September 28, 2020.Pass Video Video
20-1341 15.-c ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Meeting, March 4, 2020 and September 2, 2020.Pass Video Video
20-1503 15.-d ReportBakery Village Urban Renewal Associates, LP, Financial Statements, December 2019 and 2018.Pass Video Video
20-1504 15.-e ReportMorris Fairmount Associates Urban Renewal, LP, Financial Statements, December 2019.Pass Video Video
20-1204 46PSF-aOrdinance: Amendment to Tiltle II, Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 86 - The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND AGENCIES, ARTICLE 5 OFFICES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES, SECTION 86 CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD (CCRB) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS AND CHANGING THE STRUCTURE AND PROCESS OF NOMINATING BOARD MEMBERS. Deferred 6PSF-s 102120 PUBLIC HEARING WAS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Deferred 6PSF-a 110520 PUBLIC HEARING WAS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2020 Deferred 6PSF-a (s) 111020 PUBLIC HEARING WAS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2020 Deferred 6PSF-a 111820 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 2020Pass Video Video
20-0892 16PSF-bOrdinance: Twenty (20) Year Tax Abatement - 45 William Street Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 45 WILLIAM URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 207 WEST 25th STREET, 9th FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SIX (6) STORY MIXED USE BUILDING CONSISTING OF FIFTY-FOUR (54) MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS, SIX (6) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE 6PSF-a, ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 4, 2017, A DAYCARE CENTER AND APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-EIGHT (28) PARKING SPACES, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 43-53 WILLIAMS STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 58, LOTS 8 AND 9. (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 6PSF-u 102120 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 05, 2020 Deferred 6PSF-c 110520 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2020Pass Video Video
20-0885 16PSF-cOrdinance: Amending Title II, Chapter 6, Article 2 to authorize expanding Corporation Counsel's power to compromise, settle and adjust matters of action in favor or against the City to and amount not to exceed $44,000 without Municipal Council approvalOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 6, DEPARTMENT OF LAW, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2, CORPORATION COUNSEL, TO EXPAND THE LIMITATION ON POWER TO COMPROMISE, SETTLE, ADJUST ANY RIGHTS, CLAIMS OR DEMANDS OR CAUSES OF ACTION IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST THE CITY OF NEWARK TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $44,000.00 WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.Pass Video Video
20-1123 16PSF-dResolution: 5 Years Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement 682-684 South 19th Street (Block 356, Lot 41)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO ANDERSON LABAZE AND APRIL HAMPTON, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE (3) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 682-684 SOUTH 19TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 356, LOT 41. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
20-1138 16PSF-eResolution: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 245 South 10th Street (Block 1796, Lot 9)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO 247 S10TH, LLC FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 245 SOUTH 10TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1796, LOT 9. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-1157 16PSF-fOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 720 Summer Avenue (Block 763, Lot 12.01)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO CARLIN AND ZAKIYYAH BAEZ FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 720 SUMMER AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 763, LOT 12.01. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
20-1170 16PSF-gOrdinance: Jackson and Ferry Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE “JACKSON AND FERRY STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN”. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-1171 16PSF-hResolution: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement - 49 North 7th Street (Block 1874, Lot 22.10)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO CARLOS A. POLANCO, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 49 NORTH 7TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1874, LOT 22.10. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-1172 16PSF-iOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement - 307 Irvine Turner Boulevard (Block 2666, Lot 1.07)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/ EXEMPTIONTO EMMANUEL OBENG FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE (3) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 307 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2666, LOT 1.07. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
20-1214 16PSF-jResolution: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement - 29 Garibaldi Avenue (Block 5092.04, Lot 127.02)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION TO ISABEL MANATA FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE (3) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 29 GARIBALDI AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 5092.04, LOT 127.02. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
20-1215 16PSF-kOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement - 31 Garibaldi Avenue (Block 5092.04, Lot 127.03)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO PEDRO MANATA FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE (3) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 31 GARIBALDI AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 5092.04, LOT 127.03. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
20-1216 16PSF-lResolution: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement - 33-41 Garibaldi Avenue (Block 5092.04, Lot 127.04)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO FELICIANO RAMOS AND BLANCA R. RODRIGUEZ , FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE (3) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 33-41 GARIBALDI AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 5092.04, LOT 127.04. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
20-1299 16PSFmOrdinance: Amending Title 10, Chapter 23 - 5 Year Tax Exemption and AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 23, FIVE-YEAR TAX EXEMPTION AND ABATEMENT, BY ADDING DWELLINGS, MULTIPLE DWELLLINGS AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS, ESTABLISHING NON-APPLICABLE AREAS AND TO INCENTIVIZE DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF THE CITY OF NEWARK EXTENDING THE TIMEFRAME OF THE APPLICABILITY AND ALLOWING APPLICATIONS FOR ABATEMENTS AND/OR EXEMPTIONS ON FILE BEFORE OCTOBER 7, 2020 ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.Pass Video Video
20-1379 16PSF-nOrdinance: Medical Marijuana Transfer TaxOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 33 MEDICAL CANNABIS TRANSFER TAX PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 24A:61-10(i).Pass Video Video
20-1292 17R1-aResolution: Budget Insertion #2 - TANF GA SNAP (2020-2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion 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 and Economic Opportunity Appropriation Amount: $471,236.00 Budget Year: 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 will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File #20-1275 by the Mayor’s Office/One Stop Career Center/Newark Works Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training The breakdown of the award is as follPass Video Video
20-1310 17R1-bResolution: Budget Insertion #3 - 2020 Resurfacing Various Streets - 25 LocationsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2020 - Newark (25 various locations, MA-20) within the City of Newark. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $2,910,844.00 Budget Year: 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 7R3-a(S) adopted on August 20, 2019. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
20-1420 17R1-cResolution: Budget Insertion #7 - Essex County CARES Funding Reimbursement for COVID 19ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Essex County CARES Funding Reimbursement to reimburse the City of Newark for economic damage caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Funding Source: County of Essex through CARES Act funds from the United States Department of Treasury Appropriation Amount: $6,023,013.29 Budget Year: 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 7R1-l adopted on October 7, 2020. Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
20-1139 17R2-aResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - NJITResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To convey city-owned property to facilitate redevelopment of the NJIT Gateway Plan Properties. Entity Name: New Jersey Institute of Technology Entity Address: University Heights, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982 Sale Amount: $180,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( X ) Other: Appraised Amount Assessed Amount: $454,400.00 Appraised Amount: $180,000.00 Contract Period: Twenty-four (24) months from the date of transfer 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) 257 Martin Luther King Boulevard/Block 2857/Lot 13/Central Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-d(s) 101420 Deferred 7R2-a 102120 Deferred 7R2-a 110520 DeferrPass Video Video
19-1812 17R2-bMission Realestate Projects LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To build a fifteen (15) unit, multi-family building for off-campus student housing by adding the above-mentioned property to the adjacent properties at 8 and 10 Summit Street (Block 2828, Lots 61 and 57). Entity Name: Mission Realestate Projects, LLC Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $10,459.40 Cost Basis: (X) $7.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $32,200.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Pass Video Video
20-0590 17R2-cResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - 240 Wright Street Newark, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct a five (5) story residential building including indoor parking. Entity Name: 240 Wright Street Newark, LLC Entity Address: 500 Avenue P, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $50,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $134,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of Property ownership 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) 240 Wright Street/Block 1180/Lot 37/East Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: $50,000.00 - Negotiated Price Sale at pricePass Video Video
20-0598 17R2-dResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - The Newstead Property Group, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate an abandoned building into a mixed-use building. Entity Name: The Newstead Property Group, LLC Entity Address: 72 Speir Drive, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Sale Amount: $63,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $153,200.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 741-747 South 20th Street/Block 368/Lot 20/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price:Pass Video Video
20-1275 17R2-eResolution: Acceptance of Grant Funds - NJDOL and WDEO ($471,236.00)ResolutionDept./Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS 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-NewarkWorks Entity Address: 990 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $471,236.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funding Source is the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity.Pass Video Video
20-1210 17R4-aResolution: Stipulation of Settlement for Tax Appeals - Schedule A - November 2020 CreditsResolutionDept/ 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) 727 Holdings, LLC/3745/27/727-739 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/$2,693,600/2017/-$0.00 727 Holdings, LLC/3745/27/727-739 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/$1,650,000/2018/-$38,540.15 727 Holdings, LLC/3745/27/727-739 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/$1,650,000/2019/-$39,249.80 727 Holdings, LLC/3745/27/727-739 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/$1,500,000/2020/-$55,850.98 Ranato Realty, Corp./2798/8/46-52 Frelinghuysen Avenue/East/$310,000/2015/-$1,095.28 3 Gateway Center Properties, LLC/151/122.01/94-110 Mulberry Street/East/$46,000,000/2018/-$221,580.00 Additional Information: Total Tax Credit Difference: - $356,316.21 Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
20-1376 27R6-aResolution: Waiving 20-day effective date for Amendment to CCRB OrdinanceResolutionDept/Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20-day period for an ordinance effective date Purpose: This resolution authorizes an emergency to be declared and further authorizes Ordinance 6PSF-a, adopted on First Reading by the Municipal Council on October 14, 2020, which amends and supplements Title II Administration, Chapter 2 Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Article 5 Offices, Boards, Commissions and Authorities, Section 86 Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented, by increasing the number of board members and changing the structure and process of nominating board members to become effective after being adopted on Second Reading and Final Passage on November 10, 2020. Ordinance No(s): Ordinance 6PSF-a is scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on November 10, 2020. Additional Information: Invitation: Corporation Counsel Deferred 7R6-a 111020 Deferred 7R6-a 111820Pass Video Video
20-1316 17R6-bResolution: Pre-Litigation Settlement for National Water Main Cleaning CompanyResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: N/A Claimant: National Water Main Cleaning Co. Claimant's Attorney: N/A Claimant's Address: 875 Summer Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Settlement Amount: $52,874.84 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
20-1511 17R8-aResolution: Recognizing and Commending (11/18/2020)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Keon Edward Lawrence, honored during the 1st Anniversary Service of his passing 2. Pastor Michael T. Westbrook, on celebrating thirty-five (35) years of ministry of the Greater Life Christian Fellowship Church 3. Jacquelyn Kavon Davis, on celebrating her 80th Birthday Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 4. Individuals, honored during the Celebration of the International Press Awards 2020, on International Press Day, held on Sunday, November 15, 2020Pass Video Video
20-1513 17R8-bResolution: Amending a Ceremonial Street Dedication - Virginia A. Perry (MC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Virginia A. Perry Date(s): Saturday, November 21, 2020 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Lincoln Street and Mercer Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Virginia Perry Way Sponsor: Council President, Mildred C. Crump Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R8-a(S/AS) adopted on November 10, 2020Pass Video Video
20-1386 17R10-aResolution: Acceptance of Grant Funds - Clean Community Grant 2000 ($404,693.98)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Works/Division of Parks and Grounds Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Clean Community Grant 2020 Entity Name: Department of Public Works Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 Grant Amount: $404,693.98 Total Project Cost: $404,693.98 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This resolution further ratifies and authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Works to submit a letter to the NJDEP requesting an extension of time to expend the above grant funds from the NJDEP until December 31, 2021.Pass Video Video
20-1338 17R11-aMOU-Urban League - Kaboom ParkResolutionDept/Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding with Urban League of Essex County and the Fairmount Heights Neighborhood Association Purpose: To revitalize the City-owned park located at 211-215 12th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 (Block 1813, Lot 31), to include the adjacent vacant lot located at 217 12th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 (Block 1813, Lot 34). Entity Name: Urban League of Essex County and Fairmount Heights Neighborhood Association Entity Address: 508 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 and 146B Ferry Street, Suite 103, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Project Location: 211-215 12th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 (Block 1813, Lot 31) and 217 12th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 (Block 1813, Lot 34 Reimbursement Amount: N/A Contract Period: November 2020 through November 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( Pass Video Video
20-1245 17R12-aCDM Smith - Design and Construction Administration of Dissolved Air Floatation (DAF) System at the PWTPResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Design and Construction Administration for Dissolved Air Floatation (DAF) System at the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant. Entity Name: CDM Smith, Inc. Entity Address: 110 Fieldcrest Avenue, #8, 6th Floor, Edison, New Jersey 08837 Contract Amount: $3,761,884.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-71280 B2020 Contract Period: Commencing upon the issuance of a Notice to Proceed until the completion of Project Construction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9) 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: Number of RFQ Packages Distributed: Six (6) Number of Packaged Received: Six (6)Pass Video Video
20-1337 17R12-bResolution: Rapid Pump and Meter Service - Change Order #1 to Pequannock Screen Building Spray Wash ReplacementResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 7R12-c(AS) adopted on December 18, 2019 Purpose: Change Order #1 to Pequannock Screen Building Spray Wash Replacement - Contract 21-WS2009. Entity Name: Rapid Pump and Meter Service Company, Incorporated Entity Address: 285 Straight Street, P.O. Box AY, Paterson, New Jersey 07501 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $323,790.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2019 Contract Period: 150 calendar days from date of the issuance of a Notice to Proceed, extended by 120 calendar days for a total of 270 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R12-c(AS) adopted on December 18, 2019Pass Video Video
20-1364 17R12-cResolution: Bid Contract - Pequannock Sludge Lagoon Remediation - Contract 06-WS2020 - Spectraserv Inc.ResolutionDept./ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Pequannock Sludge Lagoon Remediation - Contract 06-WS2020 Entity Name: Spectraserv, Inc. Entity Address: 75 Jacobus Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Total Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,518,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2020 Contract Period: 730 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bid Packages Distributed: Six (6) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
20-1345 17R4-b (as)Resolution making application to Local Finance Board for approval of Bond Ordinance - Newark Riverfront Park and Nina Simone HouseResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance. Name of Project(s): Newark Riverfront Park, Nina Simone House Amount to be Financed: $5,400,000.00 Funding Source: Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): November 12, 2020 and December 9, 2020 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY APPROVING A REALLOCATION OF PSEG RAB PROCEEDS AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A:12A-29(a)(3) and N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-67(g) FOR APPROVAL OF THE MODIFICATION OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BUDGETS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF PSEG REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS. Additional Information: This application is to authorize an amendment to transfer authorized amounts fromPass Video Video
20-1352 18.-aChestnut and Oliver Streets Redevelopment Plan AdoptionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE “CHESTNUT AND OLIVER STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” FOR THE AREA BOUNDED BY 233-239 NJRR AVENUE (BLOCK 919, LOT 1); 225-227 NJRR AVENUE (BLOCK 919, LOT 5), 43-47 OLIVER STREET (BLOCK 919, LOT 14); 49-53 OLIVER STREET (BLOCK 919, LOT 43.19); 106-114 CHESTNUT STREET (BLOCK 919, LOT 43.30) (EAST WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1372 18.-bResolution: Appointment to the Civilian Complaint Review Board - Joe JohnsonAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Civilian Complaint Review Board Name of Appointee: Joe Johnson Address: 22 Eagles Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 Appointment Term: Three year (3) term to commence upon Municipal Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Joe Johnson will represent the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and is replacing Rashawn Davis.Pass Video Video
20-1264 19.-aOrdinance: Fourth Amendment to Newark's River Public Access and Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-i, ADOPTED ON AUGUST 7, 2013, TO ADOPT THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO NEWARK'S RIVER PUBLIC ACCESS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, BY CREATING A NEW DISTRICT - BALLANTINE BREWERY MIXED USE DISTRICT (BMU) TO INCLUDE BLOCK 2022, LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 29; BLOCK 2023, LOT 1; BLOCK 2474, LOT 1.01, 1.02, 14; BLOCK 2475, LOTS 23, 24, 26; BLOCK 2486, LOTS 31.01, 31.10, 31.11, 31.12, 31.13, 31.14, 31.15, 69, 70, 71, 82; BLOCK 2487, LOTS 1.01, 1.02, 26, 29, 33; AND BLOCK 2495, LOTS 3, 9, 11, 12, 21, AN AREA BOUNDED BY FERRY STREET, LEXINGTON STREET, FLEMING AVENUE AND CHRISTIE STREET. (EAST WARD) Deferred 8-f 110520Pass Video Video
20-1491 1 11.-a Hearing of Citizens1. Shakima K Thomas Appearing 2. Michele Brown Appearing 3. Lisa Parker Appearing 4. Debra Salters Appearing 5. Hattie Walker Appearing  Not available
20-1600 17Ma MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Code Enforcement, review its policy regarding the dissemination of information to the City’s non-English speaking immigrant community.Pass Not available
20-1601 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Engineering Department, Division of Code Enforcement, provide to the Municipal Council, through the Office of the City Clerk, a status report on the fire damaged property located at 1007 Broad Street (Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard).Pass Not available
20-1602 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that New Jersey Transit address the excessive and unsightly graffiti in the vicinity of the light rail stop located at Norfolk Street and Central Avenue.Pass Not available
20-1603 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide to the Municipal Council, through the Office of the City clerk, a status report on the City’s efforts to work with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to provide a regular cleaning and maintenance program for entryways and exits leading into the City.Pass Not available