Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/15/2021 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
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21-1621 15.-a ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, September 22, 2021Pass Video Video
21-1650 15.-b ReportCity of Newark 2021 Best Practices InventoryPass Video Video
21-1679 15.-c ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes, August 19, 2021Pass Video Video
21-1687 15.-d ReportLandmarks and Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Meeting, October 6, 2021Pass Video Video
20-1280 16F-aOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 90 Chelsea Avenue, Block 4213 Lot 62OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 90 CHELSEA AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 4213, LOT 62. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0300 16F-bOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & tax Abatement for 380 Badger Avenue (Block 3569 Lot 9)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 380 BADGER AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3569, LOT 9. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0300 16F-bOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & tax Abatement for 380 Badger Avenue (Block 3569 Lot 9)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 380 BADGER AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3569, LOT 9. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0872 16F-cOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement 330 Grove Street (Block 1790.01 Lot 7.02)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 330 GROVE STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1790.01, LOT 7.02. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1179 16F-dOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 746-748 Bergen Street ( Block 2707 Lot 42)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 746-748 BERGEN STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2707, LOT 42. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1179 16F-dOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 746-748 Bergen Street ( Block 2707 Lot 42)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 746-748 BERGEN STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2707, LOT 42. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1182 16F-eOrdinance: 5Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 227 Fairmount Avenue (Block 263 Lot 61.01)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 227 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 263, LOT 61.01. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1182 16F-eOrdinance: 5Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 227 Fairmount Avenue (Block 263 Lot 61.01)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 227 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 263, LOT 61.01. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1190 16F-fOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 62 Vanderpool Street (Block 2791, Lot 33)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 62 VANDERPOOL STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2791, LOT 33. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1190 16F-fOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 62 Vanderpool Street (Block 2791, Lot 33)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 62 VANDERPOOL STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2791, LOT 33. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1191 16F-gOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 201 Schuyler Avenue (Block 3632 Lot 28)OrdinanceAN 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 201 SCHUYLER AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3632, LOT 28. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1192 16F-hOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 310-312 Chadwick Avenue (Block 3590 Lot 13)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 310-312 CHADWICK AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3590, LOT 13. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1032 16PSF-aOrdinance: Amending Title VIII, Business and Occupations - Creating Chapter 36, Travel and Building Services Worker Retention (AR)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED, TRAVEL SERVICE AND BUILDING SERVICE WORKER RETENTION. No Action Taken 8-c (s) 081721 Deferred 6PSF-a 090121 Deferred 6PSF-a 091521 Deferred 6PSF-d 100621 Deferred 6PSF-b 102021 Deferred 6PSF-a 110421 Deferred 6PSF-a 111521 Deferred 6PSF-a 120221 Deferred 6PSF-a 121521 Deferred 6PSF-a 010522 Deferred 6PSF-a 012022 Maintained on Public Hearing for 2/16/22Pass Video Video
21-0869 16PSF-bAmending Ordinance - Somerset Homes Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEWARK TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED RESTATED FINANCIAL AGREEMENT CORRECTING A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO SOMERSET URBAN RENEWAL LLC, 1865 PALMER AVENUE, SUITE 203, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK 10538, FOR A PROJECT TO ACQUIRE THIRTY-EIGHT (38) AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 172 SOMERSET STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2589, LOT 1, TO REFLECT THE PROPER NAME OF THE PROJECT OWNER AS SOMERSET HOMES URBAN RENEWAL, LLC. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1522 16PSF-c OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING, TITLE XIV, CANNABIS, TO THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO PERMIT AND REGULATE ADULT-USE AND LICENSE CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS. PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 23, 2021 Deferred 6PSF-c 111521Pass Video Video
21-1597 16PSF-dOrdinance Vacating Commercial StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF COMMERCIAL STREET COMPRISED OF A (10) FOOT WIDE STRIP OF COMMERCIAL STREET AS LAID OUT APPROXIMATELY (241.5’) FEET IN LENGTH, AND BEGINNING AT A POINT AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF COMMERCIAL STREET AND RAYMOND PLAZA EAST AND RUNNING IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY LINE ADJACENT TO PROPERTY KNOWN AS AND LOCATED ON TH EOFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 169.01, LOTS 60 AND 70, CURRENTLY OWNED BY COMMERCIAL STREET PROPERTIES, LP, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2,411 SQUARE FEET, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:67-1 ET SEQ. AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE 6PSF-e ADOPTED ON APRIL 21, 2021. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1598 16PSF-eOrdinance Vacating Commerce StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF THE ENTIRETY OF COMMERCE STREET BETWEEN RAYMOND PLAZA EAST AND MARKET STREET, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:67-1 ET SEQ. AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE 6PSF-e ADOPTED ON APRIL 21, 2021. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1618 16PSF-fOrdinance: Amending Title 2, Chapter 22, Section 3.6, Personnel - To hire Entry-Level Law Enforcement Officers without Examination RequirementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 22, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SECTION 3.6, PERSONNEL, TO THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF ENTRY-LEVEL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITHOUT AN EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT.Pass Video Video
21-1332 26PSF-gOrdinance: Amending Title XVIII, Housing Code, Article 17, Change of Locks (CG)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XVIII, HOUSING CODE, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY F NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO INCLUDE A NEW ARTICLE, ARTICLE 16, CHANGE OF LOCKS/ORDER OF PROTECTION, TO PERMIT A LANDLORD TO CHANGE A LOCK FOR A TENANT THAT HAS OBTAINED AN ORDER OF PROTECTION AUTHORIZED BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION. Deferred 6PSF-g 111521Pass Video Video
21-1465 17R1-aApply/Accept 2021 Annual Action Plan (Program Year 2021-2022)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements with HUD for One-Year Action Plan Purpose: Application/Acceptance with HUD for the 2021 One Year Action Plan (Program Year 2021-2022). Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entity Address: One Newark Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260 Total Grant Amount: $16,659,111.00 Funding Source: United States 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, 2021 through August 31, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: The companion legislation, which is the buPass Video Video
21-1472 17R1-bBI #1 HOME Investment Partnerships Program FY2021-2022ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to continue to provide affordable housing for low-income households. (City-wide) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriation Amount: $2,739,395.00 Budget Year: 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 to be accepted by Resolution Legistar ID #21-1465, upon approval by the Municipal Council. Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
20-1022 17R1-cResolution: Johnny on the Spot, LLC - Rental of Portable ToiletsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Rental of Portable Toilets Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Johnny on the Spot, LLC, 3168 Bordentown Avenue, Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $134,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budgets/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/NW011-160-1606-71610-B2020; Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-72210-B2020; Department of Public Safety/NW011-190-1902-71280-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 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: Contract will be used to rent portable toilets for various City departments. AdvertisePass Video Video
21-0723 17R1-dResolution: Custom Care Services, Inc., - Park Maintenance and EntrywaysResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Park Maintenance and Entryways Entity Name(s)/Address (es): Custom Care Services, Inc., Wall, New Jersey 07719 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $240,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW051-G20-3N0A0-71280 B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed (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 be used to provide the City’s Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation with park maintenance and entryways service. Advertisement: April 15, 2021 Bid Solicited: Eleven (11) Bid Received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
21-1017 17R1-eResolution: Interfaith Television Ministries, Inc. - Video Production ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Video Production Services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Interfaith Television Ministries Inc., 1 Gateway Center, Suite 2600, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-020-0201-71280-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) 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 Office of the City Clerk with professional video production services and technical assistance. Advertisement Date: September 11, 2020 Bid Solicited: Three (3) Bids Received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
21-0603 17R1-fResolution: Donna Sapienza - Involuntary Disability RetirementResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Involuntary Disability Retirement Purpose: Authorization for the City of Newark to process an Involuntary Disability Retirement Application. Employee Name: Donna Sapienza Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1409 17R2-aResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - 394 and 396-400 Broad Street, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To create a modern luxury apartment complex for rental purposes. Entity Name: 394 and 396-400 Broad Street, LLC Entity Address: 620-624 Orange Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $83,382.39 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $216,200.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 394 Broad Street/Block 29/Lot 5/Central Ward 396-400 Broad Street/Block 29/Lot 2/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale PricPass Video Video
20-1261 17R2-bResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Carlos Lopes Investments, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop five (5) two-family homes. Entity Name: Carlos Lopes Investments, LLC Entity Address: 480 North 4th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $83,832.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $158,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) 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) 331 South 7th Street/Block 280/Lot 21/Central Ward 420-422 South 10th Street/Block 282/Lot 9-10/Central Ward 409 South 10th Street/Block 283/Lot 14/CenPass Video Video
21-0935 17R2-cResolution: Nichols Street Apartments, LLC (Private Sale/Redevelopment)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Demolish existing structure and adjoin to existing developer owned properties to create a new multi-unit building with on-site parking Entity Name: Nichols Street Apartments, LLC Entity Address: 625 Leesville Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey 07065 Sale Amount: $22,475.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $178,300.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) 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) 103 Nichols Street/Block 959/Lot 45/East Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1007 17R2-dResolution: 204-210 Properties, LLC - Private Sale/RedevelopmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct four (4) two-family unit homes. Entity Name: 204-210 Properties, LLC Entity Address: Belleville, New Jersey 07109 Sale Amount: $34,944.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $107,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced 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) 204 14th Avenue/Block 282/Lot 46/Central Ward 206 14th Avenue/Block 282/Lot 45/Central Ward 208 14th Avenue/Block 282/Lot 44/Central Ward 210 14th Avenue/Block 282/Lot 43/Central WarPass Video Video
21-1010 17R2-eTaino's Kitchen, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate property into a mixed-use building containing residential housing with a commercial store front. Entity Name: Taino’s Kitchen, LLC Entity Address: 849 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sale Amount: $37,080.00 Cost Basis: (X) $12.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $30,300.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property’s ownership from the City to 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) 710 Summer Avenue/Block 763/Lot 15/North Ward Additional Information: Sale PricePass Video Video
21-1474 17R2-fAuthorizing Resolution for Competitive Contracting (Mulberry Pedestrian Bridge Project)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - Competitive Contracting Purpose: To authorize the use of competitive contracting for the provision of Construction Management Consultant Services for the Mulberry Pedestrian Bridge Project. Entity Name: Not Applicable Entity Address: Not Applicable Contract Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1569 17R2-gOffice of Tenant and Legal Services - Essex-Newark Legal ServicesResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Legal Defense Services to tenants of low-income facing eviction or threat of eviction. Entity Name: Essex-Newark Legal Services Entity Address: 5 Commerce Street, 2nd Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/Business Unit: NW011, Dept. 200, Div./Proj. 2001, Activity A, Acct #71260, Budget Ref. B2021 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:Pass Video Video
21-1462 17R4-aResolution Cancelling Emergency Appropriation - Water UtilityResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cancellation of Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Cancellation of Emergency Appropriation for Water Utility Fund Amount to be Financed: $8,571,607.59 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF ORDINANCE 6PSF-c FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 3, 2021. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1286 17R6-aCivil Settlement - Kashanda BrownResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: 18-cv-00082 (JXN-LDW) Claimant: Kashanda Brown Claimant's Attorney: Samuel Anyan, Jr., Esq., Wapner Newman, 2000 Market Street, Suite 2750, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 Settlement Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
21-1244 17R7-aResolution: Bernardo W. Henry, Esq. - Per Diem Public Defender (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as a Per Diem Public Defender for Newark Municipal Court. Entity Name: Bernardo W. Henry, Esq. Entity Address: Orange, New Jersey 07050 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $17,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1671 17R8-aResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (11/15/21)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Pastor Carmelo Roman Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 2. Donald L. Harris Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 3. Apostle Cynthia AmonsPass Video Video
21-1668 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (11/15/21)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Individuals honored for their dedication and good deeds 2. Honorable Lawyer, Alejandro Rodas Coloma 3. Mayor Dario Macas Salvatierra, Machala, Ecuador, honored during the Sister Cities Agreement Event between the City and Machaka, Ecuador, held on Monday, November 8, 2021 4. Javier Astudillo Gomez, honored during the Sister Cities Agreement Event between the City and Machaka, Ecuador, held on Monday, November 8, 2021 5. Individuals honored during the Sister Cities Agreement Event between the City and Machaka, Ecuador, held on Monday, November 8, 2021 Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 6. Bishop Buster Simmons, on his 65th Birthday Celebration and celebrating forty-one (41) years of ministry on Sunday, November 14, 2021 7. Pastor Andre L. Coffee and Lady S. Coffee, on celebrating their 15th Year Pastoral Anniversary, held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 8. Gates of Heaven Mid-Day Prayer Chapel Inc., on its 27th Church Anniversary, to be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 9. Individuals Pass Video Video
21-0015 17R12-aResolution: Michael Baker International - Professional Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis Entity Name: Michael Baker International, Inc. Entity Address: 300 American Metro Boulevard, Suite 154, Hamilton, New Jersey 08619 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/037-750-7502-71240-B2021 and/or 038-800-8003-71240-B2021 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: Eighteen (18) Qualification Statements Received: Sixteen (16)Pass Video Video
21-1199 17R12-bResolution: PVSC - NJ CSO Group - Notification System UpdateResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Intergovernmental Agreement Purpose: To support and refine the NJ CSO Group’s Systems for Public Notification of CSO and for CSO DMRs (Year 2021). Entity Name: Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners Entity Address: 600 Wilson Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $18,494.08 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW038-800-8003-71770 B2021 Contract Period: Period of ninety (90) days from date of adoption by the Municipal Council Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1323 18.-aOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 752 Bergen Street (Block 2707 Lot 40)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 752 BERGEN STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2707, LOT 40. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1328 18.-bOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 901-903 South 16th Street (Block 3012, Lot 37)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 901-903 SOUTH 16TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3012, LOT 37. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1437 18.-cOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 175 Seymour Avenue (Block 3024, Lot 62)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 175 SEYMOUR AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3024, LOT 62. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1438 18.-dOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 79 Seymour Avenue (Block 3001, Lot 15)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 79 SEYMOUR AVENUE MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3001, LOT 15. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1440 18.-eOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 105 Fabyan Place (Block 3091, Lot 15)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 105 FABYAN PLACE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3091, LOT 15. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1442 18.-fOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 13 Kossuth Street (Block 2080, Lot 7)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 13 KOSSUTH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2080, LOT 7. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1448 18.-gOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 203 Schuyler Avenue (Block 3632 Lot 27)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 203 SCHUYLER AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3632, LOT 27. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1452 18.-hOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 433 South 9th Street (Block 289, Lot 19)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 433 SOUTH 9TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 289, LOT 19. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1460 18.-iOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 310 Summer Avenue (Block 577, Lot 12)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 310 SUMMER AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 577, LOT 12. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1466 18.-jOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 48 5th Street (Block 1875, Lot 20.01)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 48 5TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1875, LOT 20.01. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1478 18.-kOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 12 Rome Street (Block 2080, Lot 50)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 12 ROME STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2080, LOT 50. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1513 18.-lOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 282 Broad Street (Block 448, Lot 87)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 282 BROAD STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 448, LOT 87. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0434 19.-aOrdinance: Twenty (20) Tax Abatement - JSF Broad Street EX Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO JSF BROAD STREET EX URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 100 DUNBAR STREET, #400, SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA 29306, FOR A PROJECT TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING DILAPIDATED BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT A NEW APPROXIMATELY 172,276 GROSS SQUARE FOOT BUILDING, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 30,610 GROSS SQUARE FEET OF WAREHOUSE SPACE AND APPROXIMATELY 141,666 GROSS SQUARE FEET OF LEASABLE SELF-STORAGE SPACE, PLUS 18 PARKING SPACES AND 11 LOADING SPACES LOCATED AT 1239-1253 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2789, LOT 1. (SOUTH WARD) Deferred 8-b (s) 110921 Deferred 9-a 111521 Deferred 9-a (s) 112321 Failed 6PSF-o 121521  Video Video
21-0434 19.-aOrdinance: Twenty (20) Tax Abatement - JSF Broad Street EX Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO JSF BROAD STREET EX URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 100 DUNBAR STREET, #400, SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA 29306, FOR A PROJECT TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING DILAPIDATED BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT A NEW APPROXIMATELY 172,276 GROSS SQUARE FOOT BUILDING, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 30,610 GROSS SQUARE FEET OF WAREHOUSE SPACE AND APPROXIMATELY 141,666 GROSS SQUARE FEET OF LEASABLE SELF-STORAGE SPACE, PLUS 18 PARKING SPACES AND 11 LOADING SPACES LOCATED AT 1239-1253 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2789, LOT 1. (SOUTH WARD) Deferred 8-b (s) 110921 Deferred 9-a 111521 Deferred 9-a (s) 112321 Failed 6PSF-o 121521Pass Video Video
21-1665 1  Hearing of Citizens1. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 2. LISA MITCHELSON PARKER Appearing. 3. KEVN JENKINS Not appearing. 4. CASSANDRA DOCK Not appearing. 5. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD JENKINS Not appearing. 6. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 7. OPAL WRIGHT Not appearing. 8. CHE J.T. COLTER Not appearing. 9. MUNIRAH BOMANI EL Appearing. 10. LOUCIOUS JONES Appearing. 11. SAM DIFACLCL Not appearing. 12. ASHBEL SOTO Not appearing. 13. MATT SMITH Not appearing. 14. PAULA ROGOVIN Not appearing. 15. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 16. JEFFREY RAPAPORT Not appearing. 17. ELIZABETH NDOYE Appearing.  Not available
21-1710 17Ma MotionA motion congratulating Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz.Pass Not available