Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/22/2020 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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20-1574 15.-a ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Commission Meeting Minutes, September 23, 2020 and October 28, 2020Pass Video Video
20-1575 15.-b ReportEmployee’s Retirement System, Board Meeting Minutes, September 17, 2020Pass Video Video
20-1352 16PSF-aChestnut and Oliver Streets Redevelopment Plan AdoptionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE “CHESTNUT AND OLIVER STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” FOR THE AREA BOUNDED BY 233-239 NJRR AVENUE (BLOCK 919, LOT 1); 225-227 NJRR AVENUE (BLOCK 919, LOT 5), 43-47 OLIVER STREET (BLOCK 919, LOT 14); 49-53 OLIVER STREET (BLOCK 919, LOT 43.19); 106-114 CHESTNUT STREET (BLOCK 919, LOT 43.30) (EAST WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1410 16PSF-bOrdinance: Garden Street and East Kinney Street Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE “GARDEN AND EAST KINNEY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” FOR THE AREA BOUNDED BY 185-201 NJRR AVENUE (BLOCK 917, LOT 1.01); 12 GARDEN STREET (BLOCK 917, LOT 1.02); 14-16 GARDEN STREET (BLOCK 917, LOT 1.03); 18 GARDEN STREET (BLOCK 917, LOT 1.04); 20-22 GARDEN STREET (BLOCK 917, LOT 1.05); 122 EAST KINNEY STREET (BLOCK 917, LOT 1.06); 118-120 EAST KINNEY STREET (BLOCK 917, LOT 1.07); 116 EAST KINNEY STREET (BLOCK 917, LOT 1.08); 112-114 EAST KINNEY STREET (BLOCK 917, LOT 1.09) AND 110 EAST KINNEY STREET (BLOCK 917, LOT 1.10) (EAST WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1570 16PSF-cOrdinance: COVID19 Special Emergency Appropriation/Issuance of Special Emergency NotesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53(m) AND 55 AND THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL EMERGENCY NOTES TO FUND AN OPERATIONAL DEFICIT IN REVENUES AS A RESULT OF A DECLARED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. DEFERRED 6PSF-c122220Pass Video Video
20-1545 16PSF-dOrdinance: Sale of Land between Newark Board of Education and City of Newark - Brandywine [1 of 2]OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE WITH THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF BLOCK 2687, LOTS 14, 16, 17, 25, 40, 41, 42, 43 AND 60 FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BERGEN STREET POLICE AND FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY SITE FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK.Pass Video Video
20-1548 16PSF-eOrdinance: Sale of Land between Brandywine Acquisition and Development, LLC and City of Newark [2 of 2]OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE TO BRANDYWINE ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT, LLC AS THE DESIGNATED REDEVELOPER OF BLOCK 2687, LOTS 14, 16, 17, 25, 40, 41, 42, 43 AND 60 FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BERGEN STREET POLICE AND FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY SITE FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK.Pass Video Video
20-1064 17R1-aResolution: Bid Contract - Signal Control Products, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase Trombone Arm Assemblies, Traffic Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Signal Control Products, Inc., 199 Evans Way, Branchburg, New Jersey 08876 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $170,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Engineering/Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-83750-B2020 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon fully executed contract 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: To purchase Trombone Arm Assemblies, Traffic for the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals. Advertisement: August 5, 2020 Bids Solicited: Three (3) Bid Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
20-1114 17R1-bResolution: Bid Contract - Random Access EntertainmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide for rental of Portable Address Systems. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Random Access Entertainment, 753 Summer Avenue, Apartment 2C, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $240,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/NW011-160-1601-71280-B2020/NW011-160-1606-71610-B2020/NW011-160-1608-71280-B2020/NW011-160-1609-71610-B2020/ Department of Administration, Division of Communications/NW011-200-2001-96770-B2020/Office of the City Clerk NW011-020-0201-7213-B2020 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months to commence upon a fully executed contract Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a AdPass Video Video
20-1393 17R1-cResolution: Budget Insertion - FY 2020 Clean Communities GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: 2020 Clean Communities Program: To provide funds to supplement an existing litter reduction program and removal and the abatement of graffiti within the municipality (Citywide). Funding Source: N.J. Department of Environmental Protection Agency Appropriation Amount: $404,693.98 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R10-a adopted on November 18, 2020. Operating Agency: Department of Public Works Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
20-1139 17R2-aResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - NJITResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To convey city-owned property to facilitate redevelopment of the NJIT Gateway Plan Properties. Entity Name: New Jersey Institute of Technology Entity Address: University Heights, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982 Sale Amount: $180,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( X ) Other: Appraised Amount Assessed Amount: $454,400.00 Appraised Amount: $180,000.00 Contract Period: Twenty-four (24) months from the date of transfer Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 257 Martin Luther King Boulevard/Block 2857/Lot 13/Central Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-d(s) 101420 Deferred 7R2-a 102120 Deferred 7R2-a 110520 DeferrPass Video Video
19-1812 17R2-bMission Realestate Projects LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To build a fifteen (15) unit, multi-family building for off-campus student housing by adding the above-mentioned property to the adjacent properties at 8 and 10 Summit Street (Block 2828, Lots 61 and 57). Entity Name: Mission Realestate Projects, LLC Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $10,459.40 Cost Basis: (X) $7.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $32,200.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Pass Video Video
20-0590 17R2-cResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - 240 Wright Street Newark, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct a five (5) story residential building including indoor parking. Entity Name: 240 Wright Street Newark, LLC Entity Address: 500 Avenue P, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $50,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $134,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of Property ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 240 Wright Street/Block 1180/Lot 37/East Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: $50,000.00 - Negotiated Price Sale at pricePass Video Video
20-1095 17R2-dResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Newark Interfaith, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct a five (5) story multi-family structure with parking. Entity Name: Newark Interfaith, LLC Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 2600, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $338,532.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $647,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership 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) 2-24 Mount Pleasant Avenue/Block 571.01/Lot 1/North Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage Fail Video Video
20-1501 17R3-aResolution: Refund for construction permit fees - Morris Doremus Avenue Associates Urban Renewal, LLCResolutionDept./ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Refund monies for construction permit fees. Entity Name: Morris Doremus Avenue Associates Urban Renewal Entity Address: 350 Veterans Boulevard, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070 Amount: $595,401.00 List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 173-269 Doremus Avenue/Block 5016.01/Lot 10/East Ward Additional Information: Certification of Funds in the amount of $595,401.00. (Permit #20-CP-001362; 173-269 Doremus Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105)Pass Video Video
20-1234 17R4-aResolution: Samuel Klein and Company (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide Auditing Services. Entity Name: Samuel Klein and Company Entity Address: 550 Broad Street, 11th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $222,500.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Finance/NW011-050-0501-71280-B2020 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of adoption by the Municipal Council Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1295 17R4-bResolution: Amnesty Interest Reduction Program (10/7/2020 through 12/31/2020)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Finance Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporarily Reduction on Interest Rates due to COVID-19 Public Health Crisis Purpose: To implement a temporary interest reduction program on property taxes, delinquent property taxes, City-owned municipal liens and water and sewer charges. Program Period: October 7, 2020 through December 31, 2020 Additional Information: Current Rate Proposed Rate 8% on first $1,500.00 delinquency 0% on first $1,500.00 delinquency 18% on remaining balance 0% on remaining balancePass Video Video
20-1277 17R5-aResolution: State STD Program Grant (2020-2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide support for STD testing and patient follow-up. Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $105,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 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:Pass Video Video
20-1346 17R5-bChildhood Lead 2020 [Amend:GrantFunds/GrantPeriod]ResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution Purpose: To provide case management and environmental investigation services for children with elevated blood lead levels, outreach and education to the public, health care providers, and other professionals about the importance of age-appropriate blood lead screenings, lead exposure prevention, and healthy housing. Entity Name: New Jersey State Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $223,515.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This resolution is an acceptance of $Pass Video Video
20-1424 17R6-aResolution: Florio Kenny Raval, LLP (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Conflict Matters and to serve as Conflict Counsel. Entity Name: Florio Kenny Raval, LLP Entity Address: 125 Chubb Avenue, Suite 310-N, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 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:Pass Video Video
20-1425 17R6-bResolution: Lite DePalma Greenberg, LLC (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Conflict Matters and serve as Conflict Counsel. Entity Name: Lite DePalma Greenberg, LLC Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, 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:Pass Video Video
20-1426 17R6-cResolution: Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Conflict Matters. Entity Name: Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP Entity Address: 220 Park Avenue, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-1047 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 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:Pass Video Video
20-1427 17R6-dResolution: Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Conflict Matters and serve as Conflict Counsel. Entity Name: Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC Entity Address: 555 U.S. Highway One South, Suite 440, Iselin, New Jersey 08830 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 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:Pass Video Video
20-1430 17R6-eSchenck, Price, Smith & King - EnvironmentalResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Environmental Matters. Entity Name: Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP Entity Address: 220 Park Avenue, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-1047 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 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:Pass Video Video
20-1431 17R6-fResolution: Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri & Jacobs (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor and Employment Matters. Entity Name: Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri & Jacobs, LLC Entity Address: 169 Ramapo Valley Road, UL 105, Oakland, New Jersey 07436 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 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:Pass Video Video
20-1432 17R6-gResolution: Florio Kenny Raval, LLP (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor and Employment Matters. Entity Name: Florio Kenny Raval, LLP Entity Address: 125 Chubb Avenue, Suite 310-N, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 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:Pass Not available
20-1433 17R6-hResolution: Law Offices of Yvette Gibbons, LLC (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor and Employment Defense Matters. Entity Name: Law Offices of Yvette Gibbons, LLC Entity Address: 4 South Orange Avenue, #139, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 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:Pass Not available
20-1435 17R6-iResolution: Law Offices of John J. Zidziunas and Associates (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor and Employment Counsel Services. Entity Name: Law Offices of John J. Zidziunas and Associates, LLC Entity Address: 33 Plymouth Street, Suite 202A, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 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:Pass Not available
20-1436 17R6-jResolution: Michael Armstrong and Associates (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong & Associates, LLC Entity Address: 79 Mainbridge Lane, Willingboro, New Jersey 08046 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 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:Pass Not available
20-1438 17R6-kResolution: Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza, P.C. (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza, P.C. Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 1016, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 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:Pass Not available
20-1441 17R6-lResolution: Rainone, Coughlin, Minhello, LLC (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC Entity Address: 555 U.S. Highway One South, Suite 440, Iselin, New Jersey 08830 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 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:Pass Not available
20-1444 17R6-mResolution: Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP Entity Address: 220 Park Avenue, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-1047 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:Pass Not available
20-1448 17R6-nResolution: DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Special Tax Matters. Entity Name: DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP Entity Address: 61 South Paramus Road, Suite 250, Paramus New Jersey, 07652 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 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:Pass Not available
20-1599 17R8-aResolution: Recognizng and Commending (12/16/2020)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Ms. Vella Hopkins, on her 101st Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Arthur G. Govan, a longtime Newark resident and educatorPass Video Video
20-1611 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (12/16/2020)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Reverend Dr. Alfred B. JohnsonPass Video Video
20-0956 17R11-aResolution: Refund for Rental Fee for Callista Iwuala for the African Christian FellowshipResolutionDept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund of Rental fee Purpose: To provide a refund of rental fee paid to host a Health Fair at the John F. Kennedy Recreation Center. Entity Name: Callista Iwuala for the African Christian Fellowship Entity Address: 46 Crystal Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As) Amount of Refund: $150.00 Additional Information: Certification of Funds in the amount of $150.00.Pass Video Video
20-1526 17R11-bResolution: Memorandum of Understanding - Newark Arts Council, Inc.ResolutionDept/Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding with Newark Arts Council, Incorporated Purpose: To commission a Statue of Abolitionist Harriett Tubman to be installed in Washington Park, which will be named Tubman Square. Entity Name: Newark Arts Council, Incorporated Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Location:33 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 (Broad Street entrance of Washington Park) Contract Period: November 2020 through November 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1284 17R12-aResolution: Mott MacDonaldResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Preparation of Hydraulic Model for the Water Distribution System of the City of Newark Entity Name: Mott MacDonald, LLC Entity Address: 111 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, New Jersey 08830 Contract Amount: $217,500.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-71280 B2020 Contract Period: Commencing upon the issuance of Notice to Proceed until the completion of Project pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9) Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Number of RFQ Packages Distributed: Fourteen (14) Number of Packages Received: Nine (9)Pass Video Video
20-1495 17R12-bJerry J. Notte & Associates - NJ Licensed Water OperatorResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering and New Jersey State Licensed Operator Support Services for Process Operations and Maintenance Improvement Assistance at the City’s Pequannock Water Treatment Plant Entity Name: Jerry J. Notte & Associates, LLC Entity Address: 7 Winfield Court, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $559,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-71240 Contract Period: One (1) year from the issuance of a written 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: Number of RFQ Packages Distributed: Four (4) Number of Packages Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
20-1032 18.-aOrdinance: Essex Property Management Group, LLC - WWVO Lease Agreement (2020-2021)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS, TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ESSEX PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, 59 EAST RUNYON STREET 1ST FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 846-850 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, STORE FRONT A, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, FOR AN ANNUAL RENT OF $10,800.00, PAYABLE IN TWELVE (12) EQUAL MONTHLY AMOUNTS OF $900.00, FOR A PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 AND TERMINATING ON AUGUST 31, 2021 FOR THE PURPOSE OF EMBEDDING THE WEST WARD OUTREACH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM WITHIN THE WEST WARD PROVIDING TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, MENTAL HEALTH, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS TRAUMATIZED BY VIOLENCE.Pass Video Video
20-1591 18.-bOrdinance: Amendment to Major Places of Amusement Admission Charges Surcharge TaxOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, TITLE X, TO AMEND CHAPTER 30 AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION OF A 1.375% SURCHARGE TAX ON ADMISSION CHARGES AT CERTAIN MAJOR PLACES OF AMUSEMENT IN THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY.Pass Video Video
20-1623 1  Hearing of Citizens1. DION MCCUTCHEON Appearing. 2. DEBRA SALTERS Not appearing. 3. HATTIE WALKER Appearing. 4. JACQUELINE PEOPLES Appearing. 5. LISA PARKER Appearing. 6. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD JENKINS Appearing. 7. FELICIA K. ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 8. CASSANDRA DOCK Not appearing. 9. TAWANNA ROEBUCK Appearing. 10. LISA ROSE RUBLACK Not appearing. 11. DONNA JACKSON Not appearing.  Not available
20-1494 17R7-aMAYOR'S FOR A GUARANTEED INCOME RESOLUTIONResolutionDept./ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding Purpose: To research and strategize a plan on how to implement a Guaranteed Income Program within the City of Newark. Entity Name: Reinvent Stockton Foundation Income Entity Address: 110 North San Joaquin Street, Stockton, California 95202 Grant Amount: $100,000.00 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, 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
20-0870 17R11-cGrant - Amend $550K from Hayes Park East to Jesse AllenResolutionDept./ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R9-a adopted on August 3, 2016, accepting grant Purpose: To amend the Green Acres Project Agreement by increasing grant funding by $1,300,000.00 for the Jesse Allen Park Project. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program Entity Address: Mail Code 501-01, P.O. Box 420, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420 Grant Amount: Increased by $1,300,000.00 Total Project Cost: $3,800,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: Terminating two (2) years from the date the Amended Green Acres Project Agreement is executed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 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
20-1536 17R12-cPhase-10(A) Lead Service Line Replacement Contract 38-WS2025 - Pacific Construction LLCResolutionDept./ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Phase-10(A) Lead Service Line Replacement - Contract 38-WS2025 Entity Name: Pacific Construction, LLC Entity Address: 531 US Highway 22E, #240, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889 Total Contract Amount: Not to exceed $10,825,580.00 Funding Source: 2018 Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW041-18W-18W00-94710 Contract Period: 210 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: Nineteen (19) Bids Received: Five (5)Pass Video Video
20-1619 17R12-dMontana Construction - Emergency Repair of Sewers Contract 01-WS2020ResolutionDept./ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Emergency Repair of Sewers - Contract 01-WS2020 Entity Name: Montana Construction Corp., Inc. Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Total Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,571,640.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: 730 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bid Packages Distributed: Six (6) Bids Received: Four (4)Pass Video Video
20-1622 17R12-eContract Closeout Change Order #2 - Contract 12-WS2016 Replacement of Water Distribution Mains - Underground Utilities Corp.ResolutionDept./ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Final Quantities Change Order #2/Amend Resolution #7R12-b adopted on August 8, 2018 and 7R12-b(AS) adopted on May 1, 2019 Purpose: To execute Contract Close out Change Order #2 for Replacement of Water Distribution Mains, Contract 12-WS2016. Entity Name: Underground Utilities Corporation Entity Address: 711 Commerce Road, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Contract Amount: Originally not to exceed $3,826,237.80 reduced by $145,829.99, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $3,680,407.81 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: Originally 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed increased by Change Order #1 by 90 calendar days and further extended by 102.5 calendar days for a completion period of 372.5 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 ReportablPass Video Video
20-1594 18.-cResolution: Appointment of Council Member, Carlos M. Gonzalez to the Invest Newark Board of DirectorsAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Invest Newark Board of Directors. Name of Appointee: Council Member, Carlos M. Gonzalez Appointment Term: Commencing upon approval by the Municipal Council Sponsor: Additional Information: Replacing Council Member, Joseph A. McCallum.Pass Video Video
20-1700 17Ma MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret to the many families and fellow healthcare co-workers of those brave and selfless healthcare employees who sadly passed away after contracting the deadly COVID-19 virus.Pass Not available
20-1701 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide a list of businesses that were closed due to COVID-19 violations due to their failure to provide a current Certificate of Inspection, include the name of the business, the owner of the business and the ward in which it is located.Pass Not available
20-1703 17Mc MotionA motion requesting, once again, New Jersey Transit develop a snow removal plan for its bus shelters located in the City of Newark, in addition, there has been a noticeable increase in the unsightly buildup of debris and garbage surrounding Penn Station which needs to be addressed.Pass Not available
20-1704 17Md MotionA motion extending an invitation to Mr. David Byrd to make a presentation to the Governing Body at a later date.Pass Not available
20-1702 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide a list of businesses that were closed due to COVID-19 violations due to their failure to provide a current Certificate of Inspection, include the name of the business, the owner of the business and the ward in which it is located.Pass Not available
21-0420 17Mf MotionA motion expressing sincere appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Khalif Thomas and the employees of the Department of Public Works (DPW), for their outstanding performance and workmanship during and after the recent snow storm that affected the City on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.Pass Not available