Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/17/2021 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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21-0255 15.-a ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Meeting, January 27, 2021Pass Video Video
21-0318 15.-b ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes and Resolutions, December 17, 2020Pass Not available
21-0319 15.-c ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Sewage Contribution Annual Report, Assessment Year 2021Pass Not available
20-1470 16PSF-aOrdinance: Thirty-Five (35) Year Tax Abatement - West Market Owners, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY FIVE (35) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO WEST MARKET OWNERS, LLC, 1865 Palmer Avenue, Suite 203, Larchmont, New York 10538, FOR A PROJECT to construct approximately seventy-eight (78) affordable housing rental units restricted to residents with a gross household income equal to no more than eighty percent (80%) of the median gross household income for households of the same size within the housing region, with the average gross household income equal to no more than sixty percent (60%) of the median gross household income for households of the same size within the housing region, including approximately sixteen (16) units for residents with special needs and approximately eight thousand (8,000) square feet of healthcare space proposed to be initially tenanted or operated by University Hospital, located at 4-22 Littleton Avenue and identified on the OFFICIAL tax map OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, as Block 1808, Lot 1.02. (WEST WARD) DEFERRED 6F-b021821Pass Video Video
20-1561 16PSF-bOrdinance: Repealing Pay to Play (6PSF-a050411)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 6PSF-a ADOPTED ON MAY 4, 2011, WHICH ESTABLISHED A PAY-TO-PLAY POLICY FOR DEVELOPERS, CODIFIED AS TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 4 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 2 CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY, SECTION 22B PAY-TO-PLAY POLICY: REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS UNDER THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, IN ITS ENTIRETY. FAILED 6F-d021821Pass Video Video
21-0261 16PSF-cOrdinance: To establish Regulations and grant Permits for the Operation of Shared Dockless Transportation Vehicle Fleets in the public right-of-wayOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIX ENTITLED “STREETS AND SIDEWALKS” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO CREATE A NEW CHAPTER TO ESTABLISH A PERMIT PROCESS FOR THE OPERATION OF SHARED DOCKLESS VEHICLES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Deferred 6PSF-c 031721 Deferred 6PSF-a (s)032321Pass Video Video
21-0290 16PSF-dOrdinance: NJIB Pequannack Water - $23M in Notes and BondsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR PROCESS AND OPERATIONAL UPGRADES AT THE PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $23,000,000.00 AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $23,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME. DEFERRED 6PSF-d 031721 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 23, 2021.Pass Video Video
21-0354 16PSF-eOrdinance: Amending Title 2, Chapter 2, Section 64 - Increasing the number of Municipal JudgesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER TWO, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, PART TWO BOARDS, AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS, SECTION 2:2-64 MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 2000, BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MUNICIPAL JUDGES. DEFERRED 6PSF-e 031721 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 23, 2021.Pass Video Video
21-0047 17R1-aResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation TE #2 - Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention (CLEP) ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide lead exposure prevention, community outreach, case management, environmental interventions and lead abatement services for children with EBL’s (Elevated Blood Levels) of five (5) and above (City-Wide). Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health Appropriation Amount: $1,400,000.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: October 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: Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID # 20-1710. Funds accepted by Resolution: N/A Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0054 17R1-bResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation TE #4 - Immunization Program 2020 - 2021ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Immunization Program: to reduce and eliminate the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases affecting children, adolescents and adults through immunization (City-Wide). Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health Appropriation Amount: $352,200.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on September 2, 2020. Funds inserted by Resolution 7R8-g(S) adopted on September 22, 2020. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0127 17R1-cResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation TE #12 - HIV Emergency Relief Project Grant 3.1.2021 - 2.28.2022ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: HIV Emergency Relief Program: To provide funds for the provision of health care and supportive services to the residents of the City of Newark. Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Appropriation Amount: $8,325,315.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: March 1, 2021 through February 28, 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: Funds accepted by N/A Apply and Accept Resolution to be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID# 21-0103. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0197 17R1-dResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation TE #14 - COVID-19 PPEResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire with PPE to protect Firefighters from COVID-19. Funding Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security-FEMA Appropriation Amount: $230,876.36 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: August 18, 2020 through August 17, 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: Apply and Accept Resolution 7R9-a adopted on January 6, 2012. Cash Match in the amount of $23,087.64 was provided in the Agency Reserve Account 011-195-1953-83830-B2020. Total project cost is $253,964.00. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0294 17R1-eResolution: External Transfer of Reserve Funds #1 2020ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: External Transfer of Reserve Funds Purpose: External Transfer of Reserves Funds will allow the City of Newark to pay outstanding obligations. Amount Transferred: $16,769,000.00 Transferred From: Various Departments Transferred To: Various Departments Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0106 17R1-fResolution: Authorizing Mandatory Direct Deposit for all City of Newark Employees and Elected OffiialsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing Mandatory Direct Deposit for City Employees Purpose: City-Wide Entity Name: City-Wide Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Fiscal Impact: None Effective Date: Thursday, April 1, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0259 17R1-gResolution: 2021 Anti-Violence Out-of-School Apply/Accept (NSA 5.0)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of the 2021 Anti-Violence Out-of-School Grant Purpose: Application and Agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the 2021 Anti-Violence Out-of-School Grant. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $1,333,334.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: October 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, until 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 Monitoring Dept/Agency: N/A Additional Information: Pass Video Video
20-1627 17R1-hOffice SuppliesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase Office Supplies. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Staples Contract and Commercial, LLC, Inc., 45 Cedar Lane, Englewood, New Jersey 07631 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $810,960.00 Funding Source: 2020 and 2021 Budgets/Department of Administration, Division of Central Purchasing/NW011-030-0303-83010-B2021/Department of Administration, Division of Office Services/NW011-030-0308-83010-B2021/ Department of Administration, Office of Personnel/NW011-030-0304-71280-B2021/Department of Administration, Office of Personnel/NW011-030-0304-83010-B2021/Department of Administration/Department of Economics and Housing Development, Division of Property Management/NW011-150-1504-83010-B2021 and NW011-110-1107-83010-B2021/Department of Finance, Accounts and Control/NW011-050-0502-83010-B2021/ Department of Finance, Grant Accounting/NW027-A18-EC835-83010-CDBG/Department of Finance, Division of Revenue and Department of EngPass Video Video
20-1419 17R1-iLumber, All KindsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase Lumber, All Kinds. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Empire Lumber and Millwork Co., 377 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114; and 2) Feldman Lumber-USLBM, LLC, 1281 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11237 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $175,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budgets/Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire/NW011-190-1903-83830/Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings/NW011-060-0604-83360-B2020/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-060-0605-83870-B2020 and the Department or Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83410-B2020 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon the date of the fully executed contract Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( )Pass Video Video
20-1094 17R2-aResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - MA Legacy Group, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop properties into a mixed-use retail and affordable apartment complex. Entity Name: MA Legacy Group, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07112 Sale Amount: $148,800.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $515,300.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) 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) 827-829 Bergen Street/Block 3590/Lot 33/South Ward 831-833 Bergen Street/Block 3590/Lot(s) 35, 36/South Ward 835 Bergen Street/Block 3590/Lot 37/South Pass Video Video
20-1691 17R2-bResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Lilac Development Group, LLC First AmendmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land to Lilac Development Group, LLC, to correct the purpose of the sale from the construction of a two (2) family residential home to the construction of two (2) three (3) story, two (2) family homes for sale. Entity Name: Lilac Development Group, LLC Entity Address: 18-20 Bloomfield Avenue, Belleville, New Jersey 07109 Sale Amount: $ 52,500.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $24,900.00 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 Pass Video Video
21-0162 17R2-cResolution: Investigation of an Area in Need of Redevelopment - Bergen Lyons (South Ward)ResolutionDept/ 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 certain properties, the Study Area, is an “area in need of redevelopment” under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. List of Property: (Block/Lot/Add ‘l Lots/Address/Ward) (Various properties listed within the legislation.)Pass Video Video
20-0820 17R4-aStipulation of Settlement for Tax Appeal November 2020 (2)ResolutionDept/ 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) Alken Realty Co., Inc. 5088/10/396-416 Adams Street/East/$958,000/2015/-$29,863.73 Alken Realty Co., Inc. 5088/10/396-416 Adams Street/East/$958,000/2016/-$31,046.00 Alken Realty Co., Inc. 5088/10/396-416 Adams Street/East/$908,000/2017/-$33,909.00 Alken Realty Co., Inc. 5088/14/398-414 Adams Street/East/$1,052,100/2015/-$14,993.08 Alken Realty Co., Inc. 5088/14/398-414 Adams Street/East/$952,100/2016/-$19,026.64 Alken Realty Co., Inc. 5088/5/384-394 Adams Street/East/$886,400/2015/-$9,907.15 Alken Realty Co., Inc. 5088/5/384-394 Adams Street/East/$786,400/2016/-$13,739.36 Alken Realty Co., Inc. 5088/5/384-394 Adams Street/East/$786,400/2017/-$14,218.64 Additional Information: Total tax refund: -$166,703.60Pass Video Video
21-0216 17R4-bResolution: Sale of Special Emergency Notes - COVID 19ResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Form of Sale of City-Secured Bonds Amount to be Financed: $25,128,423.00 Source of Appropriation: Special Emergency Notes Purchaser: Competitive Sale Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION DETERMINING CERTAIN MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $25,128,423.00 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SPECIAL EMERGENCY NOTES (COVID 19) (FEDERALLY TAXABLE), SERIES 2021C OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Additional Information: Special Emergency Notes for the Operation Deficit in the 2020 Budget Year, as a result of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.Pass Video Video
20-1710 17R5-aResolution: Apply and Acceptance of Grant Funds - Childhood Lead FY2021ResolutionDept. / Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To accept a grant award for Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention (CLEP) Program. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Health Entity Address: 369 South Warren Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608 Grant Amount: $1,400,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health Total Project Cost: $1,400,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 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:Pass Video Video
21-0103 17R5-bResolution: Apply and Acceptance of Grant Funds - FY2021 HRSA Ryan White HIV/AIDSResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS Related Health and Support Services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Entity Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 Grant Amount: $8,325,315.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: March 1, 2021 through February 28, 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: This is an estimate of the total formula award based on last year’s budget. The final award for FY2021 will be presented once appropriations are completed by the funder.Pass Video Video
21-0201 17R6-aResolution: Settlement of Civil Settlement - Greater Newark Conservancy, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-5793-20 Claimant: Greater Newark Conservancy, Inc. Claimant's Attorney: Meyner and Landis LLP, c/o David B. Grantz, Esq. Settlement Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
21-0185 17R6-bWorker's Compensation - Roberto GonzalezResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2015-594 Claimant: Roberto Gonzalez Claimant's Attorney: DiMarzio and Baptista, LLP Settlement Amount: $122,962.80 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
21-0363 17R7-aResolution: Rescinding Resolution 7R7-a122220 and Authorizing an MOU - Guaranteed Income Pilot ProgramResolutionDept./ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Rescind Resolution 7R7-a122220 and authorize a Memorandum of Understanding and accept Grant Funding. Purpose: Rescinding Resolution 7R7-a adopted on December 22, 2020 and authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding to research and strategize a plan on how to implement a Guaranteed Income Pilot Program within the City of Newark. Entity Name: Reinvent Stockton Foundation Income Entity Address: 110 North San Joaquin Street, Stockton, California 95202 Grant Amount: $600,000.00 Funding Source: Reinvent Stockton Foundation and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024 or until the Program is complete, whichever comes first Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) Pass Video Video
21-0365 17R7-bResolution: Memorandum of Understanding - Community Foundation of New JerseyResolutionDept./ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding Purpose: To serve as the Fiscal Sponsor for the City of Newark in regards to the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program. Entity Name: Community Foundation of New Jersey Entity Address: Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Period: September 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024 or until the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program is complete, whichever comes first 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: This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is related to Legistar File ID #21-0363 and both items shall be introduced together.Pass Video Video
21-0309 17R8-aResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (3/17/21)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Mr. Shepard “Ali” Alston II 2. Dr. Jerome D. Williams 3. Mrs. Alice B. Williams 4. Mr. Roy GillenwatersPass Video Video
21-0343 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (3/17/21)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Eddie F. Barber, on celebrating his 75th Birthday 2. Greta Collins-Williams, on celebrating her 80th Birthday Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 3. Pierina Sara Correa Delgado, newly elected President of the National Assembly of Ecuador Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 4. Pastor Joshua Younger, on celebrating his 3rd Pastoral Anniversary at Greater Friendship Baptist Church International Ministries, to be held on Sunday, March 14, 2021 5. Reverend Dr. Allen Potts, on celebrating his 21st Pastoral Anniversary at Greater Abyssinian Baptist Church, to be held on Sunday, March 14, 2021 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 6. Honoring women at the 11th Tribute of the International Women’s Day, “Exemplary Women of 2021” to be held on Sunday, March 14, 2021Pass Video Video
21-0310 17R8-cResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Sport Club Portuguese Plaza - Intersection of Ferry and Prospect Streets (AA)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Sport Club Portuguese Date(s): TBD Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Ferry Street and Prospect Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Sport Club Portuguese Plaza Sponsor: Council Member, Augusto Amador Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0248 17R8-dResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Nora G. Darden-McNeil Way - Intersection of Springfield Avenue and 18th Street (JSJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Nora G. Darden-McNeil Date(s): Saturday, April 24, 2021 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Springfield Avenue and South 18th Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Nora G. Darden-McNeil Way Sponsor: Council Member, John Sharpe James Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0352 17R8-eResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Robert S. Vining, Jr. Way - Intersection of Avon Avenue and S. 10th Street (JSJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Robert S. Vining, Jr. Date(s): Saturday, May 8, 2021 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Avon Avenue and South 10th Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Robert S. Vining, Jr. Way Sponsor: Council Member, John Sharpe James Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0275 17R8-fResolution: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship - City Canton Olmeda, County of Loja, Ecuador (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship Purpose: Benefit from cultural and economic exchanges. City/State/Country: City of Canton Olmedo, County of Loja, Ecuador Sponsor(s): Council Vice President, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0276 17R8-gResolution: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship - City of Canton Alausi, County of Chimborazo, Ecuador (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship Purpose: Benefit from cultural and economic exchanges City/State/Country: City of Canton Alausi, County of Chimborazo, Ecuador Sponsor(s): Council Vice President, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1563 17R9-aLeary Firefighters Foundation for 2020ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of a Grant Purpose: To enter into a Grant Agreement to accept a gift of three (3) Groves EW30 Extractors and two (2) Groves Express Dryers (Equipment) to wash and decontaminate Fire Division structural firefighting gear. Entity Name: New Jersey Fire Equipment Entity Address: 119-131 Route 22 East, Green Brook, New Jersey 08812 Grant Amount: $23,366.00 (Gift Value) Funding Source: The Leary Foundation Total Project Cost: $23,366.00 (Gift Value) City Contribution: $0.00 Contract Period: N/A Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 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 of Newark is responsible for the continued maintenance and repair costs for the serviceable life of the equipment.Pass Video Video
21-0148 17R9-bResolution: Amending Resolution 7R9-b(AS)111819 - USAI FY19 State ShareResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R9-b(AS) adopted on November 18, 2019 accepting grant Purpose: To increase the grant award from $12,500.00 to $25,000.00. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Entity Address: P.O. Box 091, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0091 Grant Amount: $25,000.00 Funding Source: FFY19 UASI-State Share Grant Program Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 1, 2019 through August 31, 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
20-1084 17R12-a(as)Kleinfelder, Inc. - Amendment #1 to Process and Operational Improvements at the Pequannock Water Treatment PlantResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Amendment #1 to provide professional engineering services for Process/Operational Improvements at the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant. Entity Name: Kleinfelder, Inc. Entity Address: 550 West C Street, Suite 1200, San Diego, California 92101 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,311,710.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-71280 B2020 Contract Period: Until project completion 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: Original Resolution 7R12-a(S/AS) adopted on October 8, 2019, awarded the contract in an amount not to exceed $1,212,050.00 for a period until project completion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9). Amendment #1 increasPass Video Video
21-0246 18.-aFourth 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)Pass Video Video
21-0239 1  Hearing of Citizens1. MUNIRAH EL BOMANI Appearing. 2. MICHELLE THOMPSON Appearing. 3. LISA RUBLACK Appearing. 4. JACQUELINE PEOPLES Appearing. 5. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 6. FELICIAL ALSTON-SINGGETON Appearing. 7. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD JENKINS Appearing. 8. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 9. RAHEEM STRYKER Appearing  Video Video