Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/2/2022 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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22-1483 15-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing Minutes, July 7, 2022, July 21, 2022, and July 28, 2022 and Special Hearing Minutes, June 30, 2022.Pass Not available
22-1491 15-b ReportNewark Landmarks and Historical Preservation Commission, Regular Hearing Minutes, September 7, 2022.Pass Video Video
22-1493 15-c ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Regular Hearing Minutes, August 1, 2022, August 15, 2022, September 12, 2022, and September 26, 2022 and Special Hearing Minutes, August 8, 2022, August 29, 2022 and September 28, 2022.Pass Video Video
22-0687 16F-aOrdinance: Amendment #1 to Financial Agreement - 535 MLK BLVD URBAN RENEWAL, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF (15%) OWNERSHIP FROM 535 MLK BLVD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 TO EL 535 MLK BLVD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, OF KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 OF THE PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW BUILDING CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY (32) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (8) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, (600) SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND (36) PARKING SPACES, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 535-541 MLK BOULEVARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2497, LOT 39 AND AMENDING THE TAX ABATEMENT TO ALLOW THE PROJECT TO BE OWNED AS TENANTS IN COMMON.Pass Video Video
22-1030 16F-bOrdinance: 503 South Orange Ave Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 503 SOUTH ORANGE AVE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 55 MORRIS AVENUE, SUITE 108, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A FOUR-STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY (13) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (2) AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN, 1,692 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AND (7) PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 503-505 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1791, LOTS 24 AND 25. (WEST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-c 111422Pass Video Video
22-0215 16PSF-aAmending Ordinance to Increase Parking PenaltiesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE APPENDIX 23:A SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS - VIOLATIONS BUREAU, NEWARK MUNICIPAL COURT OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED BY INCREASING PENALTIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS. Failed 8-g 071322 Deferred 9-a 080322 Deferred 9-a (s) 081622Pass Video Video
22-0471 16PSF-bOrdinance: Candido Couto Land Exchange AmendmentOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF LAND WITH CANDIDO COUTO, WHEREIN THE CITY OF NEWARK WILL ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 56 PALM STREET, NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07106, KNOWN AS BLOCK 4199, LOT 104, OF THE OFFICIAL TAX ASSESSMENT MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AND IN EXCHANGE, THE CITY OF NEWARK WILL CONVEY CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 590 5TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07107, KNOWN AS BLOCK 597, LOT 21 (NORTH WARD), AS EVEN EXCHANGE.Pass Video Video
22-1402 16PSF-cOrdinance: Bond Ordinance - JMEUCOrdinanceA BOND ORDINANCE FUNDING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION PROVIDING FOR THE LOCAL UNIT’S ALLOCABLE SHARE OF THE UNFUNDED PORTION OF PHASE I OF THE FLOOD MITIGATION FACILITIES PROJECT OF THE JOINT MEETING OF ESSEX AND UNION COUNTIES, BY AND IN THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “LOCAL UNIT”); APPROPRIATING $2,305,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,305,000.00 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF. Deferred 6PSF-c 110222Pass Video Video
22-1423 16PSF-dOrdinance: LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PARAMOUNT ASSETS, LLC, AS LANDLORD, FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE SPACE FOR THE NEWARK OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PARAMOUNT ASSETS, LLC, AS LANDLORD, FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE SPACE FOR THE NEWARK OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 375 McCARTER HIGHWAY, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07114, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5.Pass Video Video
22-1422 17R1-aResolution: Budget Insertion - BI #1 TANF GA SNAP 2022-2023ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) 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: $628,315.00 Budget Year: 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 Resolution 7R1-e adopted on September 8, 2022. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training The breakdown of the award is as follows: 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) $ 305,135.00Pass Video Video
22-1426 17R1-bResolution: Budget Insertion - FY22 UASIResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To fund the enhancement of the City of Newark and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities for approved project proposals and annexes. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Appropriation Amount: $1,648,221.00 Budget Year(s): September 1, 2022 through July 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-a(S/AS) adopted on October 25, 2022. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
22-1437 17R1-cResolution: Budget Insertion - FY 2023 Immunization ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: 2023 Immunization Grant Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health - Vaccine Preventable Disease Program Appropriation Amount: $210,000.00 Budget Year: 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 Resolution 7R5-b adopted on October 5, 2022. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
22-0683 17R1-dResolution: Bid Contract - Data Processing, Word Processing and Computer SuppliesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase Data Processing, Word Processing and Computer Supplies. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Star Data Products Corporation, 1245 Hewlett Plaza, Hewlett, New York, New York 11557 (P.O. Box 12, Hewlett, New York, New York 11557) Contract Amount: Not to exceed $491,202.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Administration, Division of Central Purchasing/NW011-030-0303-8330-B2022/Department of Administration, Division of Office Services/NW011-030-0308-8303-B2022/Department of Economic and Housing Development, Office of the Boards/NW011-150-1506-83030-B2022/Department of Engineering/Director’s Office/NW011-110-1101-83010-B2022/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-83030-B2022/Department of Finance, Accounts and Control/NW011-050-0502-83030-B2022 and NW011-050-0501-83030-B2022/Department of Finance, Division of Revenue and Collections/NW011-050-0505-83030-B2022/Department Pass Video Video
22-0984 17R1-eTandem Dumps Trucks and Front End Bucket Loader with DriversResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Tandem Dump Trucks and Front End Bucket Loaders with Drivers. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): American Asphalt and Milling Services, LLC, 96 Midland Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $350,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-060-0605-71940-B2022 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will provide the City’s Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation to enter into a contract with a vendor to provide Tandem Dump Trucks and Front End Bucket Loaders with Drivers. Advertisement DatPass Video Video
22-0999 17R1-fMaintenance and Repair: Bucket LoadersResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Bucket Loaders Entity Name(s)/Address(s): A. Lembo Car and Heavy Truck Collision, Inc., 76 Riverside Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $600,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors/NW011-060-0602-71870-B2022 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will provide maintenance and repair services of bucket loaders for the City of Newark. Advertisement Date: September 16, 2020 Bids Solicited: Seven (7) Bids Received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
22-1025 17R1-gPromotional Items (Souvenirs)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Promotional Items (Souvenirs) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): JLMP Sporting Goods Corp., 36 Butler Street, Suite 2K, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $202,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, Director’s Office/NW-160-1601-71280-B2022/Recreation/NW-011-160-1606-83840-B2022/Senior Services/NW-011-1609-83840-B2022/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-7128- B2022/Office of Emergency Management/NW-011-190-1904-8387-B2022/Division of Fire/NW-011-190-1903-71280-B2022/Department of Administration, Office of Communications/NW-011-200-2001-96770-B2022/Office of the City Clerk/Municipal Council/NW-011-020-0201-71280-B2022 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( Pass Video Video
22-1031 17R1-hT1851 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and Biodiesel fuelResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T1845 Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel and Biodiesel Fuel Purpose: To purchase Diesel and Biodiesel fuel for the use of City of Newark Fleet. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): National Fuel Oil, Inc. 175 Orange Street, Newark New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $800,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors/011-060-0602-83520-B2022 Contract Period: April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2025, inclusive of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1258 17R1-iPurchase Aircraft Maintenance Parts and Services State Contract #T3043, Blanket PO # 41779ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T3043, Blanket PO #41779 Purpose: To purchase Aircraft Maintenance Parts and Services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Sterling Helicopter, 1226 River Road, Croydon, Pennsylvania 19021 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $900,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-838330-B2022 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval through February 28, 2023, inclusive of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will provide Aircraft Maintenance Parts and Services for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police.Pass Video Video
21-1576 17R2-aFrank AchebeResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To redevelop the property into a single-family home. Entity Name: Frank Achebe Entity Address: Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Sale Amount: $11,550.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $30,200.00 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) 104 ½ 9th Avenue/Block 1861/Lot 5/West Ward Additional Information: Total Price: Square Footage X PSF = 1,155 X $10.00 = $11,550.00. Sale at prices set forth by OrdinancPass Video Video
22-1394 17R5-aAmending -HRSA American Rescue PlanResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amended Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide patient-centered medical care and supportive services to the City of Newark and surrounding areas. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Entity Address: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W, Washington, D.C. 20201 Grant Amount: $65,500.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2023 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 original ApplPass Video Video
22-1050 17R6-aResolution: Settlement of Civil Litigation - Widmaier EstateResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: Civil Action No. 2:16-cv-2533(JMV-MF) Claimant: Nancy Widmaier and Vincent A. Widmaier Claimant's Attorney: James C. Dezao, Esq. Settlement Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
22-1274 17R6-bResolution: Settlement of Litigation - Estate of Jammie Najier Nelson a/k/a Jammie Najier SalaamResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: 18-cv-14473 (EP-JBC) Claimant: Tanisha Rollins, Administrator Ad Prosequendum, on behalf of the Estate of Jammie Najier Nelson a/k/a Jammie Najier Salaam Claimant's Attorney: Nathaniel M. Davis, Esq., 1980 Springfield Avenue, Suite 5, Maplewood, New Jersey, 07040 Settlement Amount: $90,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
22-1390 17R6-cResolution: Pre-Litigation Settlement of Civil Claim - Tomco Construction, Inc.,ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement of Civil Claim Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Tomco Construction, Inc. Claimant's Attorney: Connell Foley, LLP, 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Settlement Amount: $400,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Economic and Housing Development Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
22-1443 17R6-dResolution: Settlement of Workers' Compensation - Isaac NazarioResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2017-17373 Claimant: Isaac Nazario Claimant's Attorney: Patricia Eiges, Esq., Forman and Cardonsky Settlement Amount: $59,425.20 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund: 024 Agen: 24T Organ: 5T24 OBJ: 96310 Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
22-1550 17R8-aResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (11/2/22)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Rita Margaret Fortenberry Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 2. Eloise Y. Jackson 3. Jackie Carter 4. Captain John W. Dooley Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 5. Ricardo BarbosaPass Video Video
22-1550 17R8-aResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (11/2/22)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Rita Margaret Fortenberry Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 2. Eloise Y. Jackson 3. Jackie Carter 4. Captain John W. Dooley Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 5. Ricardo BarbosaPass Video Video
22-1548 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (11/2/22)ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Individuals honored of the Global Patriot News 2. Individuals honored of the Program 4 Parents Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Dignitaries of Huaguechula, Puebla, Mexico, honored during the Sister Cities Relationship Signing Ceremony, held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Dr. Lovell Pugh-Bassett, on her Installation as the 6th President of Camden County College, held on Friday, October 14, 2022 5. Pastor Rakeem Thomas, on his 11th Pastoral Anniversary, A Special Night of Worship, at Mount Pleasant Church, held on Friday, October 21, 2022 6. Senior Pastor Reverend Oliver Coleman and Assistant Pastor Reverend Deadra Coleman, on their 3rd Pastoral Anniversary, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, held on Friday, October 21, 2022 7. Lady Cristal and Pastor Rahim E. Wynn, Sr., on their 8th Pastoral Anniversary, at New Point Missionary Baptist Church, held on October 23, 2022 8. Pastor Kevin D. Williams, on his First Pastoral AnniversaryPass Video Video
22-1548 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (11/2/22)ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Individuals honored of the Global Patriot News 2. Individuals honored of the Program 4 Parents Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Dignitaries of Huaguechula, Puebla, Mexico, honored during the Sister Cities Relationship Signing Ceremony, held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Dr. Lovell Pugh-Bassett, on her Installation as the 6th President of Camden County College, held on Friday, October 14, 2022 5. Pastor Rakeem Thomas, on his 11th Pastoral Anniversary, A Special Night of Worship, at Mount Pleasant Church, held on Friday, October 21, 2022 6. Senior Pastor Reverend Oliver Coleman and Assistant Pastor Reverend Deadra Coleman, on their 3rd Pastoral Anniversary, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, held on Friday, October 21, 2022 7. Lady Cristal and Pastor Rahim E. Wynn, Sr., on their 8th Pastoral Anniversary, at New Point Missionary Baptist Church, held on October 23, 2022 8. Pastor Kevin D. Williams, on his First Pastoral AnniversaryPass Video Video
22-1270 17R11-aResolution: Sub-Recipient Agreement - Newark Arts CouncilResolutionDept/Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Sub-Recipient - Agreement Purpose: To enter into an Agreement with Newark Arts Council, Incorporated, a non-profit corporation, to administer and disburse funds received by the City of Newark, from the U.S. Department of Treasury, in connection with the American Rescue Plan Act and Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, for the purpose of awarding grants to Newark-based non-profit arts and cultural organizations and Newark-based artists, affected by COVID-19. Entity Name: Newark Arts Council, Incorporated Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $750,000.00 Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Contract Period: Upon execution, until the completion of the grant distribution and reporting requirements, on or about June 30, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) BiPass Video Video
22-1596 17R2-b (as)Resolution Endorsing the NJPAC's Transformative ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution Endorsing Purpose: Support of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s (NJPAC) Transformative Project Additional Information: RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK SUPPORTING THE NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PROJECT AND REQUESTNG THAT THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSIDER THE PROJECT TO BE A TRANSFORMATIVE PROJECT, PURSUANT TO THE ASPIRE PROGRAM.Pass Not available
22-1463 17R8-c (as)Resolution: Arleo & Donohue, LLC., - Special Counsel/Election Matters (2022-2023)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(l) Purpose: To provide legal services to the Office of the City Clerk in connection with Election Matters. Entity Name: Arleo & Donohue, LLC Entity Address: 622 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/Business Unit: NW011; Dept.: 020; Div./Proj.: 0201; Activity: A; Account #: 71280; Budget Ref.: B2022 Contract Period: November 27, 2022 through November 26, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
22-1595 17R8-d (as)Resolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Survivor's Brunch (AR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Survivor’s Brunch Entity Name: Waterfront Recreation Center Entity Address: 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Waterfront Recreation Center, 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, November 12, 2022 Event Time: 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information:Pass Not available
22-0941 17R12-a (as)Resolution: Bid Contract #06-WS2022- SpectraservResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Pequannock Sludge Lagoon Remediation - Contract #06-WS2022 Entity Name: Spectraserv, Inc. Entity Address: 75 Jacobus Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,767,900.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2022 and NW038-800-8007-71970-B2022 Contract Period: 730 calendar days to final completion 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: Nine (9) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Not available
22-1315 17R12-b (as)Resolution: Contract 05-WS2022 - Montana Construction Corporation, Inc.,ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide for the replacement of Fire Hydrants - Contract 05-WS2022. Entity Name: Montana Construction Corporation, Inc. Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,175,155.00 Funding Source: 2022 Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7505-A-71960-B2022 Contract Period: 365 calendar days to final completion 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: Nine (9) Bids Received: Six (6)Pass Not available
22-1521 17R12-c (as)Resolution: Contract #07-WS2016 - Coppola Services, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide CSO Solids/Floatables Control Measures Netting Facilities at Peddie Ditch, Site 025 Contract #07-WS2016 Entity Name: Coppola Services, Inc. Entity Address: 28 Executive Parkway, Ringwood, New Jersey 07456 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,169,890.00 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW044, Dept. 17C, Div./Proj. 17C01, Account #94710, Budget Ref. B2017 Contract Period: 180 calendar days to final completion 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: Fifteen (15) Bids Received: Nine (9)Pass Not available
22-1418 18-aOrdinance: Gate 1 Foundation Easement Agreement, Map and Plan - Passaic Valley Sewerage CommissionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PERMANENT EASEMENT OVER CITY-HELD PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AS INDICATED ON THE GATE 1 FOUNDATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND MAP ENTITLED “GATE 1 FOUNDATION EASEMENT PLAN” TO PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(4), FOR THE SUM OF $10.00, ON AVENUE P IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY.Pass Video Video
22-0487 18-bOrdinance: IPT Newark Airport Logistics Center Urban Renewal LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO IPT NEWARK AIRPORT LOGISTICS CENTER URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 518 17TH STREET, #1700, DENVER, COLORADO 80202, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION CENTER CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 90,255 SQUARE FEET OF WAREHOUSE SPACE, 10,028 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE AND ASSOCIATED PARKING LOCATED AT 350-406 ROUTE 1 & 9, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 5090, LOT 36 (SOUTH WARD).Pass Video Video
22-1577 18-c AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Robert A. House Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending August 5, 2023 Sponsor: Additional Information: His term expired on August 5, 2021.Pass Video Video
22-1581 18-dAppointment-African Commission- Morris A. MomoAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the African Commission Name of Appointee: Morris A. Momo Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on November 2, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Momo will be filling a vacancy.Pass Video Video
22-1582 18-eAppointment-African Commission- Mr. Boudare TiemtoreAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the African Commission Name of Appointee: Boukare Tiemtore Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on November 2, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Tiemtore will be filling a vacancy. Deferred 8-e 110222Pass Video Video
22-1583 18-fAppointment-African Commission-Leticia H. RobertsAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the African Commission Name of Appointee: Leticia H. Roberts Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on November 2, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Roberts will be filling a vacancy.Pass Video Video
22-1485 18-g (as)Ordinance: Expanding the Special Improvement District and Responsibilities of NDDOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 10:32-3, NEWARK DOWNTOWN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING VARIOUS SUBSECTIONS, EXPANDING THE SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND CLARIFYING THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND POWERS OF THE NEWARK DOWNTOWN DISTRICT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION. Deferred 6PSF-d 111422Pass Not available
22-1604 18-h (as)Ordinance: Amending Title 23:5-1 - Parking Prohibited on the Westside of Lake Street between Bloomfield Avenue and Second Avenue (CG)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING THE WEST SIDE OF LAKE STREET BETWEEN BLOOMFIELD AVENUE AND SECOND AVENUE. (NORTH WARD) Deferred 6PSF-e 111422Pass Not available
22-1410 19-aOrdinance: First Precinct Redevelopment AgreementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF LAND AND REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS A REDEVELOPMENT ENTITY AND DAVIDSON ABRAHAM AND ASSOCIATES AND MOUNT HOPE MANAGEMENT, AS REDEVELOPER FOR CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 209-219 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2567, LOT 35. (CENTRAL WARD). Deferred 8-b (s/as) 102522Pass Video Video
22-1569 1  Hearing of Citizens1. COLLEEN M. FIELDS Appearing. 2. DAVID DAUGHETY Not appearing. 3. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 4. SHEILA MONTAGUE Appearing. 5. KENDALL R. CLARK Not appearing. 6. DONNA JACKSON Not appearing. 7. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Not appearing. 8. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 9. CASSANDRA DOCK Not appearing. 10. SHAUN EASON Not appearing. 11. NELSON CROSS, SR. Appearing. 12. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 13. DANNISHA CLYBURN Not appearing. 14. CHANDELL BRODDER Appearing. 15. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 16. RICARDO GONZALEZ Not appearing. 17. EDERLE VAUGHN Not appearing. 18. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 19. EMILY AIKENS Appearing. 20. VANESSA JOHNSON Appearing. 21. MUTA ELAMIN Appearing. 22. MICHELLE MIDDLETON Appearing.  Not available
22-1748 17Ma MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the passing of Newark Police Officer and Community Service Officer, Richard J. Barbosa.Pass Not available
22-1749 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, investigate vehicular traffic at 13th Avenue and 8th Street, near the 13th Avenue School, to determine if the installation of a four-way stop sign is warranted.Pass Not available
22-1750 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Code Enforcement, suspend the ticketing of property owners residing on North Munn Avenue adjacent to Vailsburg Park, for failure to rake and clear leaves from their front sidewalks.Pass Not available