Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/21/2021 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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21-0450 15.-a ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Records Management Unit, Room 415, Annual Financial Report, Year 2020Pass Video Video
21-0451 15.-b ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Records Management Unit, Room 415, Monthly Financial Report, June through December 2020Pass Video Video
21-0489 15.-cNewark Board of Adjustment, Hearing Meeting Minutes, February 25, 2021, March 8, 2021, March 11, 2021, March 16, 2021 and March 25, 2021.ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Hearing Meeting Minutes, February 25, 2021, March 8, 2021, March 11, 2021, March 16, 2021 and March 25, 2021Pass Video Video
21-0490 15.-dCentral Planning Board, Hearing Meeting Minutes, December 7, 2020, December 21, 2020, January 4, 2021, January 25, 2021, February 1, 2021, February 22, 2021, March 1, 2021 and March 15, 2021.ReportCentral Planning Board, Hearing Meeting Minutes, December 7, 2020, December 21, 2020, January 4, 2021, January 25, 2021, February 1, 2021, February 22, 2021, March 1, 2021 and March 15, 2021Pass Video Video
21-0261 16PSF-aOrdinance: 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
20-1268 16PSF-b OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO THOMAS-CARTER VILLAGE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, C/O ALPERT GROUP LLC, 1 PARKER PLAZA, SUITE 64, FORT LEE, NEW JERSEY 07024, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT ONE HUNDRED NINETY-SIX (196) MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS, SIXTEEN (16) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, DEED RESTRICTED FOR THE TERM OF THIS FINANCIAL AGREEMENT, TO 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME AS SUCH TERM IS DEFINED IN CITY OF NEWARK INCLUSIONARY ZONING ORDINANCE 6PSF-B, ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 4, 2017, 2,092 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE, 2,092 SQUARE FEET OF COMMUNITY SPACE AND SIXTY-SIX (66) PARKING SPACES, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 103-109 SUSSEX AVENUE AND 111-119 SUSSEX AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2853, LOTS 1.02 AND 69. (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1422 16PSF-cOrdinance: Transportation Network Company (Financial Agreement Required)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XXXIV TRANSPORTATION OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 FINANCIAL ACCESS AGREEMENT; TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENT OF A FINANCIAL ACCESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND ANY TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWARK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 39:5H-26.Pass Video Video
20-1469 16PSF-dTax Abatement (50 Mount Prospect Gardens)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 50 MOUNT PROSPECT GARDENS URBAN RENEWAL LLC, OF CEDAR GROVE, NEW JERSEY 07009, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF TWENTY-EIGHT (28) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, SEVEN (7) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY’S INCLUSIONARY ZONING ORDINANCE 6PSF-B, ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 4, 2017, AND ASSOCIATED PARKING, LOCATED ON AT 905-913 MT. PROSPECT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AS BLOCK 841, LOTS 26 AND 37. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0265 16PSF-eOrdinance: Amend and Restate Redevelopment Agreement for Station PlazaOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LAND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT WITH STATION PLAZA NEWARK DOWNTOWN CORE URBAN RENEWAL COMPANY, llc (“STATION PLAZA"), WHICH ANTICIPATES: (a) THE VACATION OF THE COMMERCE STREET RIGHT OF WAY AND A PORTION OF THE COMMERCIAL STREET RIGHT OF WAY AND TRANSFER of THE SAME TO STATION PLAZA; (b) THE SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF BLOCK 169.01 LOTS 60 AND 70, CURRENTLY OWNED BY STATION PLAZA, AND transfer of THE SUBDIVIDED PORTION FROM STATION PLAZA to the city; (c) the execution of A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STATION PLAZA TO TEMPORARILY LICENSE A PORTION OF THE SUBDIVIDED PROPERTY BACK TO sTATION pLAZA; AND (d) the receipt of THE SUM OF $5,200,000.00 FROM STATION pLAZA AS ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION IN THE TRANSACTION, TO BE APPLIED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOMELESS SHELTER IN THE CITY and TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 1 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF nEWARK (SUBSEQUENTLY ASSIGNED TO AND ASSUMED BY THE CITY OF NEWARK) AND STATION PLAZA.Pass Video Video
21-0202 16PSF-fGomes Group, LLC Realease of Reverter RightsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GOMES GROUP, LLC, OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, AND A RELEASE OF DEED RESTRICTIONS, SPECIFIED IN ORDINANCES 6S&Fs ADOPTED ON APRIL 18, 1990, 6S&Fg ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 6, 1997, AND 6S&Fe ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2003, AND/OR INCLUDED IN THE RELATED DEEDS CONVEYING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO NEWARK RENAISSANCE HOUSE, INC. (CENTRAL WARD) PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 27, 2021Pass Video Video
21-0441 16PSF-g OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, SUBSECTION 7, LIVE NEWARK LOAN FOREGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE FACADE IMPROVEMENTS OR RENOVATIONS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO: (I) RENEW AND INCREASE THE BENEFITS OF THE LIVE NEWARK LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR ADVANCING CLOSING COSTS OR PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ELIGIBLE FACADE IMPROVEMENTS; AND (II) DISCONTINUE THE LIVE NEWARK LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR ADVANCING COSTS OR PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ELIGIBLE RENOVATIONS. PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 27, 2021Pass Video Video
21-0401 17R1-a2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action PlanResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements with HUD for FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Action Plan, and acceptance of associated grant funds Purpose: To provide an Application to HUD for the FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, which includes the 2020 Action Plan (Program Year 2020-2021), and acceptance of associated grant funds. Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entity Address: One Newark Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260 Total Grant Amount: $16,429,064.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2024, until funds are expended Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No RePass Video Video
21-0119 17R1-bTE # 10 Hazardous Multi-Purpose Grant - North WardResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Hazardous Multi-Purpose Grant - North Ward: to provide Preliminary Assessments, Site Investigations, and Site Cleanup (North Ward). Funding Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency Appropriation Amount: $200,000.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024 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: Matching Funds in the amount of $10,000.00 will be provided from the 2015 Budget Line: 027-A15-EC5D0-A-72090-B2015 (Petroleum Multipurpose Grant). Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-i adopted on November 5, 2020. Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0144 17R1-cTR #9 CBDG CARES Act - Round 3ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Transfer of CDBG Funds Purpose: To amend CDBG Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) ACT, CDBG-CV Allocation. Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Amount Transferred: Increased by $3,500,308.00 Transferred From: Special Economic Development Activities, Microenterprise Assistance, and Tenant Based Rental Assistance Transferred To: Special Economic Development Activities, Microenterprise Assistance, and Tenant Based Rental Assistance Additional Information: Apply and Acceptance Resolution 7R1-c(AS) adopted February 3, 2021. This amendment will increase the amount for the CDBG-CV Allocation by the following: CDBG-CV3 Allocation - $3,500,308 Special Economic Development Activities - $300,308 Microenterprise Assistance - $1,200,000 Rental Assistance - $2,000,000 Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0391 17R1-d21-0391 TE#21 The 2021 Anti-violence for Out of School Youth ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The 2021 Anti-Violence for Out of School Youth Project for the Newark Street Academy, which will support sixty (60) out of school youth, who have either dropped out of school or are in serious risk of dropping out and have not succeeded in a traditional academic environment. (All Wards). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Appropriation Amount: $1,333,334.00 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: Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution 7R1-g adopted on March 17, 2021. Operating Agency: Department of AdmiPass Video Video
21-0397 17R1-eTE #22 HOME 2020-2021ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: HOME Investment Partnership Program FY2020 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $2,686,431.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: September 1, 2020 through August 31, 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 #21-0401. Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0444 17R1-fHOPWA Program PY 2020 - 2021ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) - To provide housing assistance and related supportive services for low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families within the City of Newark (Citywide). Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $5,789,337.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: September 1, 2020 through August 31, 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 # 21-0401 by the Department of Administration/Office of the Business Administrator. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of fullPass Video Video
21-0445 17R1-gEmergency Solutions Grant (ESG) PY 2020 - 2021ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide emergency shelter-in-place assistance to qualified applicants and their families within the City of Newark (Citywide). Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $627,104.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: September 1, 2020 through August 31, 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 #21-0401 by the Department of Administration/Office of the Business Administrator. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0447 17R1-hCBDG 46TH YEAR - XLVI RESOLUTIONResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: CDBG Budget Appropriation Purpose: CDBG Forty-Sixth Year (CDBG XLVI) funds to sub-grantees. Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Total Grant Amount: $7,326,192.00 Grant Period: September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development 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 authorizing resolution will be submitted under separate cover by the Department of Administration as Legistar File ID #21-0401.Pass Video Video
21-0452 17R1-iMay 2021 Temporary Budget ExtensionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2021 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2021 Budget Appropriation Amount: $73,032,033.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: May 1, 2021 through May 31, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0104 17R1-jExtension of Emergency Contract E2020-20ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2020-20 Purpose: To secure supportive services with Ryan White Part A sub-recipients to prevent, prepare and respond to Covid-19 Pandemic. Entity Name: 1. Apostles’ House, 24 Grant Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 2. Central Jersey Legal Services, 60 Prince Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 3. C.U.R.A. Inc., 35 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 4. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, St. Bridget’s, 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 5. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, Union County Jail, 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 6. Catholic Family and Community Services - Hope House, 101-103 Bassett Highway, Dover, New Jersey 07801 7. Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center, 110 William Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 8. Hyacinth Foundation, 317 George Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 9. Meals on Wheels, 1025 Pennsylvania Avenue, Linden, NewPass Video Video
21-0425 17R1-kDATUM Storage SolutionsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #G-8015 High Density Filing Systems: Statewide Purpose: To purchase Mobiletrak5 System(s) for the Departments of Finance and Municipal Courts. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): DATUM Storage Solutions, 89 Church Road, P.O Box 355, Emingsville, Pennsylvania 17318 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $292,064.15 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Finance/NW045-20G-20A00-94710-B2020 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through December 31, 2021, 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: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(21), this is a one-time purchase. The Purchase Order is the contract. The filing system will be used forPass Video Video
21-0263 17R2-aHeyer, Gruel & Associates Planning Consultant Agreement 2021ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Planning Consultant Services. Entity Name: Heyer, Gruel & Associates, P.A. Entity Address: Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/Business Unit: NW011, Dept.150: Div/Proj 1505, Activity A; Account #: 71280; Budget Ref. B2021 Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0357 17R2-bArcher & Grier, P.C. 2021 Professional Services ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services for Redevelopment/Land Use Matters. Entity Name: Archer & Greiner, P.C. Entity Address: Riverview Plaza, 10 Highway 35, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2021 Contract Period: March 12, 2021 through March 11, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1455 17R6-aResolution: Evelyn Akushie-Onyeani, Esq. - Special Municipal Prosecutor - Per Diem (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To serve as a Special Municipal Prosecutor - a per diem attorney in the Newark Municipal Court. Entity Name: Evelyn Akushie-Onyeani, Esq., d/b/a Onyeani Law Firm, LLC Entity Address: South Orange, New Jersey 07079-1923 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $135,000.00 for all six (6) vendors Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1456 17R6-bResolution: Law Offices of Cheryl Craft - Special Municipal Prosecutor - Per Diem (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To serve as a Special Municipal Prosecutor - a per diem attorney in the Newark Municipal Court. Entity Name: Cheryl Craft d/b/a Law Offices of Cheryl Craft Entity Address: Metuchen, New Jersey 08840 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $135,000.00 for all six (6) vendors Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1598 17R6-cResolution: Settlement Agreement - Dorinda McLaughlinResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Labor Matter Docket No.: PERC Dkt. No. AR-2019-027 Claimant: Dorinda McLaughlin Claimant's Attorney: Lynsey Stehling, Esq. Attorney's Address: The Law Office of Daniel J. Zirrith, LLC, of Monroe Township, New Jersey 08831 Settlement Amount: $53,243.80 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Law Department/Business Unit NW025: Dept.: 25T, Div./Proj.7T25, Account #963340 Budget Ref: B2018 Additional Comments: Settlement includes payment of $53,243.80 (not subject to pension and customary deductions) and retroactive pay at maximum salary, Step 9 for the title of Research Supervisor from January 1, 2020). Invitation: Corporation Counsel (date to be entered by Clerk’s Office)Pass Video Video
21-0393 17R8-aResolution: Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo PC - Election Matters (2021)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) Purpose: To provide legal services to the Office of the City Clerk in connection with Election Matters. Entity Name: Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Suite 200, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 and 2021 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-025-0251-96110-B2020 and NW011-020-0201-96110-B2021 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of adoption by the Municipal Council 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 Video Video
21-0512 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (4/21/21)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Gail “Hush” Freamon Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Kyle Abercrombia 3. John Stewart, Jr.Pass Video Video
21-0483 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing and Commending (4/21/21)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Douglas L. Williams III, celebrating his 10th Pastoral Anniversary at Zion Hill Baptist Church, to be held on Friday, April 23, and Sunday, April 25, 2021 Sponsored by Council Member LaMonica R. McIver 2. Ernestine Roberts, on her 99th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Kelly Sullivan King, on receiving an award during the 78th Anniversary Dinner-Dance of the Friends of Brian Boru, Inc. 4. Edward “Teddy” Edwards, on receiving an award during the 78th Anniversary Dinner-Dance of the Friends of Brian Boru, Inc. 5. Gwen C. Glazier, on receiving an award during the 78th Anniversary Dinner-Dance of the Friends of Brian Boru, Inc. Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 6. Margaret L. Woods, on her retirement 7. Anthony F. Ambrose III, on his retirementPass Video Video
21-0530 17R8-dResolution: Board of Adjustment Appointment - Keith H. GreenResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Appointment as a Regular Member Name of Appointee: Keith H. Green Appointment Term: Upon confirmation and ending June 30, 2022 Sponsor: Council Member, Augusto Amador Additional Information: Mr. Green will be replacing Ms. Rose Marie Ruivo and completing her unexpired term.Pass Not available
21-0219 17R9-aResolution: WEY Tech Upgrade 2021ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: General Service Administration (GSA) Contract Purpose: To upgrade and maintain video-wall controller to ensure interconnectivity between the Cities’ Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the City’s Mobile EOC, and State and Federal agencies and one (1) year maintenance agreement on all hardware and software. Entity Name: WEY Technology, Inc. Entity Address: 15 West 38th Street, Suite 809, New York, New York 10018 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $377,033.04 Funding Source: New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP) Grant, as a pass-through of Federal Preparedness Assistance Funds awarded by the United States Department of Homeland Security Contract Period: April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor () Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X ) n/a Pass Video Video
20-1578 17R12-aResolution: Pine Creek Forestry - Professional Environmental Services on an As-Needed BasisResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Professional Environmental Services on an As-Needed Basis. Entity Name: Pine Creek Forestry, LLC Entity Address: 1405 Chews Landing Road, Suite 31, Laurel Springs, New Jersey 08021 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget/037-750-7502-71240-B2020 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of the issuance of a Notice to Proceed 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: RFQ’s Distributed: Seventeen (17) Qualification Statements Received: Six (6)Pass Video Video
21-0316 17R12-bResolution: Mott Macdonald, LLC - Amendment #1 to Rehabilitation of Water Distribution Mains (C&L)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Amendment #1 to the Rehabilitation of Water Distribution Mains (C&L). Entity Name: Mott MacDonald, LLC Entity Address: 111 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, New Jersey 08830 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $479,400.00 Funding Source: 2013 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget/ NW041-13W-13WA0-94710-B2013 Contract Period: Until Project completion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(a) 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: Resolution 7R12-d adopted on December 3, 2014, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $464,400.00 until project completion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(a). Amendment #1 will increase the original contract amount by $15,000.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $479Pass Video Video
21-0457 17R2-c (as)Essex Plaza Owner One LLC Need For Housing ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Need for Housing Project Purpose: To determine whether the proposed Project will meet(s) an existing housing need within the City of Newark, pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Law of 1983, as amended (N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 et seq.), the rules promulgated thereunder at N.J.A.C. 5:80-1 et seq., and all applicable guidelines. Entity Name: Essex Plaza Owner One, LLC Entity Address: c/o Fairstead, 250 West 55th Street, 35th Floor, New York, New York 10019 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Total Project Cost: $130,054,096.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Low Income Housing Tax Credits -$43,775,000.00; HMFA First Mortgage, Note - $70,000,000.00, Note II $13,592,000.00, Deferred Developer Fee - $2,687,096.00 List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 1056-1070 Broad Street/Block 892/Lot 1/East Ward 1048-1054 Broad Pass Video Video
21-0458 17R2-d (as)Essex Plaza Owner Two LLC Need For Housing ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Need for Housing Project Purpose: To determine whether the proposed Project will meet(s) an existing housing need within the City of Newark, pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Law of 1983, as amended (N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 et seq.), the rules promulgated thereunder at N.J.A.C. 5:80-1 et seq., and all applicable guidelines. Entity Name: Essex Plaza Owner Two, LLC Entity Address: c/o Fairstead, 250 West 55th Street, 35th Floor, New York, New York 10019 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Total Project Cost: $51,557,269.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Low Income Housing Tax Credits - $19,635,000.00; HMFA First Mortgage, Note - $30,078,000.; Deferred Developer Fee - $1,015,069.00 List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 15-17 Pennington Street/Block 893/Lot 4/East Ward 31-33 East Kinney Street/Block 884/Lot 1/CPass Video Video
21-0400 17R2-e (as)Resolution: Investigation of AINOR (114-126 Walnut Street) (East Ward)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if 114-126 Walnut Street (Block 915, Lot 10) in the East Ward, is a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area as defined under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 114-126 Walnut Street/Block 915/Lot 10/East Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0514 17R2-f (as)Referral to CPB - Religious Sites OrdinanceResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Referral of Proposed Ordinance to the Central Planning Board for Formal Review Purpose: Resolution referring to the Central Planning Board for review and recommendation a proposed Ordinance amending Title 41 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as Amended and Supplemented, entitled “Newark Zoning and Land Use Regulations”, by amending Chapter 10, entitled “Historical Sites and Districts” to address the sale or transfer of religious buildings and facilities as required by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-64. Additional Information: A copy of proposed ordinance attached.Pass Video Video
21-0387 17R3-a (as)Regulations for the operation of shared dockless vehicles in the public right-of-way.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Adopting a Policy Purpose: To authorize the Director of Engineering to adopt rules and regulations for the operation of shared Dockless Vehicles in the public right-of-way. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1429 17R6-d (as)Resolution: Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Conflict Matters. Entity Name: Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga, LLP Entity Address: 3 Gateway Center, 100 Mulberry Street, 15th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 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:Fail Video Video
20-0739 18.-ac441-5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 199 Ridge Street Block 534 Lot 28OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE A (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 199 RIDGE STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AS BLOCK 534, LOT 28 (NORTH WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1255 18.-bC441-5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 106 Grove Street, Block 4036.01 Lot 1.01OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 106 GROVE STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 4036.01, LOT 1.01 (WEST WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1260 18.-cC441-5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 115 New York Avenue Block 942 L37OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 115 NEW YORK AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 942, LOT 37 (EAST WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1262 18.-dC441-5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 46 5th Street, Block 1875 Lot 20.02OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 46 5TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1875, LOT 20.02. (WEST WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1587 18.-eOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 309-311 Irvine Turner Boulevard (Block 2666, Lot 1.06)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 309-311 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2666, LOT 1.06. (SOUTH WARD).Pass Video Video
21-0075 18.-fOrdinance - Lease Agreement with University HospitalOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS, TO ENTER AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, A BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, 150 BERGEN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07101 (LANDLORD), FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 140 BERGEN STREET, BLOCK 211, LOT 1, PORTION OF LEVEL E, (CENTRAL WARD), FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING ON MARCH 1, 2021, AND TERMINATING ON FEBRUARY 28, 2022, FOR AN ANNUAL RENT OF $122,330.40, FOR USE AS AN AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY.Pass Video Video
21-0402 18.-gOrdinance Amendment - TowingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 19, WRECKERS, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO INCLUDE INFORMATION FOR STORAGE FACILITIES, TOWING COMPANIES, TOWING ON HOLIDAYS AND TOWING VEHICLES INVOLVED IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AND SERVICE RATES.Pass Video Video
21-0439 18.-hOrdinance Amending Meter RatesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:7-13, METER RATES OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY INCREASING THE METER RATES.Pass Video Video
21-0481 18.-iOrdinance Aggressive SolicitationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING TITLE XX OFFENSES, MISCELLANEOUS, CHAPTER 2, DISORDERLY CONDUCT, SECTION 29 PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FORMS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION.Pass Video Video
21-0453 18.-jResolution: Appointment to the Hispanic Commission - Wanda JimenezAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Wanda Jimenez Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation for a term of four (4) years ending Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0454 18.-kAppointment- Hispanic Commission (Paulino)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Maria Paulino Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation for a term of four (4) years ending Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Paulino will be replacing Ms. Carmen Rivera.Pass Video Video
21-0455 18.-l AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Jean C. Rodriguez Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation for a term of four (4) years ending Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Rodriguez will be replacing Ms. Paula George.Pass Video Video
21-0529 18.-mAppointment: Maisel Valentin, MCJResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Newark Municipal Court Judge Purpose: Appointment Name of Appointee: Masiel Valentin, Esq. Appointment Term: Three (3) year term to commence upon Municipal Council confirmation on or about April 21, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0410 19.-aResolution: Appointment to the African Commission - Laurinda JorgeAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: African Commission Name of Appointee: Laurinda Jorge Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation for a term of four (4) years ending April 7, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Jorge is replacing Barbara King, whose term ended on November 19, 2015. Deferred 8-h 040721Pass Video Video
21-0526 1  Hearing of Citizens1. MUNIRAH EL BOMANI Appearing. 2. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 4. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 5. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD JENKINS Appearing.  Not available
21-0671 17Ma MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk invite the Essex County Board of Elections to a Special Conference for a presentation on the operations of the new Essex County voting machines.Pass Not available