Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/7/2019 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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19-1658 15.-a ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, June, July and August 2019 MinutesPass Video Video
19-1659 15.-b ReportOffice of the Clerk, Records Management, Room 415, Monthly Report, September 2019Pass Not available
19-1673 15.-c ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Financial Statements, December 31, 2018Pass Not available
19-0838 15.-d ReportRent Control Board Regular Hearing Minutes, March 12, 2019 and March 19, 2019Pass Not available
19-1684 15.-e ReportNewark African Commission, Minutes, September 26, 2019Pass Not available
19-1694 15.-f ReportNew Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, September 25, 2019Pass Not available
19-1776 15.-g ReportNewark Police Division Consent Decree, Ninth Quarterly ReportPass Not available
19-1782 15.-h ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Regular Public Hearing, August 19, 2019 and October 7, 2019Pass Not available
19-1783 15.-i ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Hearing, October 2, 2019Pass Not available
19-1784 15.-j ReportRent Control Board Public Testimony Hearing, September 10, 2019Pass Not available
19-1793 15.-k ReportNewark TaxiCab Division-NPD, Minutes September 12, 2019Pass Not available
19-0539 46PSF-aOrdinance: Title XVIII, Housing Code, Chapter 6, Housing and Zoning Regulations - Certificate of Code Compliance - Adding Chapter 10 - Inspections (SOTA)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XVIII HOUSING CODE; CHAPTER 6, HOUSING AND ZONING REGULATIONS (CERTIFICATE OF CODE COMPLIANCE) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING SECTION 10, CERTIFICATE OF CODE COMPLIANCE REQUIRED UPON A NEW TENANCY AND ESTABLISHES A REQUIREMENT FOR INSPECTION OF A RENTAL UNIT UTILIZING ANY FORM OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE OR RENTAL SUBSIDY BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY BEFORE A CERTIFICATION OF CODE COMPLIANCE IS ISSUED. Deferred 6PSF-b 050119 Deferred 6PSF-a 051519 Deferred 6PSF-a 060619 Deferred 6PSF-a 071019 Deferred 6PSF-a 080719 Deferred 6PSF-a 090519 Deferred 6PSF-a 091819 Deferred 6PSF-a 100219 Deferred 6PSF-a 101619 Deferred 6PSF-a 110719Pass Video Video
19-0539 46PSF-aOrdinance: Title XVIII, Housing Code, Chapter 6, Housing and Zoning Regulations - Certificate of Code Compliance - Adding Chapter 10 - Inspections (SOTA)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XVIII HOUSING CODE; CHAPTER 6, HOUSING AND ZONING REGULATIONS (CERTIFICATE OF CODE COMPLIANCE) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING SECTION 10, CERTIFICATE OF CODE COMPLIANCE REQUIRED UPON A NEW TENANCY AND ESTABLISHES A REQUIREMENT FOR INSPECTION OF A RENTAL UNIT UTILIZING ANY FORM OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE OR RENTAL SUBSIDY BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY BEFORE A CERTIFICATION OF CODE COMPLIANCE IS ISSUED. Deferred 6PSF-b 050119 Deferred 6PSF-a 051519 Deferred 6PSF-a 060619 Deferred 6PSF-a 071019 Deferred 6PSF-a 080719 Deferred 6PSF-a 090519 Deferred 6PSF-a 091819 Deferred 6PSF-a 100219 Deferred 6PSF-a 101619 Deferred 6PSF-a 110719Pass Video Video
19-0994 16PSF-b OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE VIII BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED USE OF PLASTIC BAGS PROHIBITED. Deferred 6PSF-g 080719 Deferred 6PSF-c 090519 Deferred 6PSF-b 091819 Deferred 6PSF-b 100219 Deferred 6PSF-b 101619 Deferred 6PSF-b 110719 Failed 6PSF-b 111819Pass Video Video
19-1350 16PSF-cOrdinance for Green Infrastructure Sewer System ProjectOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE CITY’S GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE SEWER SYSTEM PROJECT AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK AND APPROPRIATING $450,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $450,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO FINANCE THE SAME. Deferred 6PSF-i 101619 Deferred 6PSF-c 110719 Deferred 6PSF-c 111819Pass Not available
19-0478 16PSF-dClaremont Newark Urban Renewal, LLC Tax Abatement ApplicationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR EXTENSION OF THE TAX ABATEMENT TO CLAREMONT NEWARK URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1316 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10128, FOR THE PROJECT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE “FBI BUILDING” ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1-33 CENTRE PLACE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 129, LOT 1. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
19-1465 17R1-a2019-2020 HCDA Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOPWA, HOME, and ESGResolutionDept/ 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 2019 One Year Action Plan (Program Year 2019-2020) Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entity Address: One Newark Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260 Total Grant Amount: $16,054,608.00 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, 2019 through August 31, 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: Detailed allocation: CDBG/$7,Pass Video Video
19-1501 17R1-bBI #2 2019 Immunization Grant - Additonal FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To provide childhood immunization and case management services to children in the City of Newark. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health - Vaccine Preventable Disease Program Appropriation Amount: $325,000.00 Budget Year: 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a adopted on July 10, 2019 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness This is an additional award of $325,000.00 from the New Jersey Department of Health - Vaccine Preventable Disease Program bringing the total program resources to $515,000.00 for the Immunization Program. Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
19-1032 17R1-cBus Transportation of the Elderly (Regular Coach Buses and Handicapped Coach Buses)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(3) - Negotiated contract after no bids received Purpose: Bus Transportation of the Elderly (Regular Coach Buses and Handicapped Coach Buses) Entity Name: Academy Express, LLC Entity Address: 111 Paterson Avenue, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Contract Amount: $600,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/NW011-160-1606-71810/NW011-160-1608-71810-71810/ NW011-160-1609-71810 Contract Period: For a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15 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: 1st Advertisement: November 27, 2018 Bids Solicited: Fifteen (15) Bids Received: Two (2) Pass Video Video
19-1308 17R1-dPromotional Items (Souvenirs)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Promotional Items (Souvenirs) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. JLMP Sporting Goods Corporation, 110 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 2. Lerro Enterprises, Inc., 437 Main Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07018 3. Narciso’s Printing, Inc., 120-122 Malvern Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: $174,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 and 2019 Budget/Department of Public Safety/Division of Fire/NW011-190-1903-71280-B2019; Department of Public Safety/OEM/ NW051-G18-P18F0-71280-B2019/FY2017 Urban Areas Initiative Grant; Department of Public Safety/OEM/NW051-G18-P18U0-71280-B2018/FY2018 Urban Areas Initiative Grant; Department of Public Safety/OEM/NW011-190-1904-83850-B2019; Department of Public Safety/Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-83850-B2019; Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/Director’s Office/NW011-160-1601-83850-B2019; Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs Pass Video Video
19-1311 17R1-eLead and Healthy Homes Hazards Inspection (Consultants)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Lead and Healthy Homes Hazard Inspection (Consultants) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Mandell Lead Inspectors, Inc., 409 Minisink Road, Suite 102, Totowa, New Jersey 07512 2. AA Complete Property Service, LLC, 51 Clifton Avenue, C-1402, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $130,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW051-G17-H17A0-72090-B2017 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: Advertisement Date: July 16, 2019 Bids Solicited: Seven (7) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
19-1399 17R1-fPest Control in City Buildings - Exterminating ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Pest Control in City Buildings - Exterminating Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Tri-County Termite & Pest Control, Inc., 189 Delaware Avenue, Carneys Point, New Jersey 08069 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings/NW011-060-0604-71770-B2019 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: To provide exterminating services to the Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings in order to avoid infestation. First Advertisement: June 5, 2019 Bids Solicited: Nine (9) Bids Received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
19-1422 17R1-gMoving Services (Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide moving, storage, extermination, vacuuming and fumigation services as needed in connection with the City’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program. Description: Moving Services (Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Brantley Brothers Moving and Storage Company, Inc., 168 Elizabeth Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW051-G17-H17A0-71640-B2017 Contract Period: To be established for a period not 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: Advertisement Date: August 13, 2019 BidsPass Video Video
19-1320 17R1-h#T-0099 VEHICLES, AUTOMOBILES, SEDANS/CROSSOVERResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # T-0099 Vehicles, Automobiles, Sedans/Crossover Purpose: To purchase three (3) 2019 or newer Dodge Journey SE for the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc., 1427 Bay Road, Milford, Delaware 19963 Contract Amount: $53,997.00 Funding Source: Recreation Trust Fund: 026-46160-B2019 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through November 8, 2019, 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 vehicles will be utilized by the Department of RPass Video Video
19-1332 17R1-iT2793 IT Research Advisory Services - Gartner Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract T2793 - IT Research Advisory Services Purpose: To provide access to independent Information Technology Research Advisory Services (IT RAS) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Gartner, Inc., 56 Top Gallant, Stamford, Connecticut 06902 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $151,800.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Administration/Office of Information Technology/NW045-17G-17A01-94710-B2017 Contract Period: Upon adoption by the Municipal Council through May 28, 2020 inclusive of extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-1539 17R1-jState Contract Vehicles, Automobiles, Sedans/CrossoverResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T2776 - Police Vehicles: Sedans, Sport Utility Vehicles and Trucks Purpose: To increase the amount for the purchase of ten (10) 2019 or newer Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles, in order to add the hybrid option for the Department of Public Safety Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Chas S. Winner d/b/a Winner Ford, 250 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Contract Amount: $352,290.00 Funding Source: Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) Vehicle Usage Fee Trust 026-46155-B2019 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council, with delivery not to exceed March 15, 2020 inclusive of any extension 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: Original Resolution 7R1-k adopted Pass Video Video
19-1213 17R4-aResolution for the sale of Forward Refunding BondsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $120,670,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Refunding Bonds Purchaser: Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $88,000,000.00 QUALIFIED GENERAL IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000.00 QUALIFIED SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS AND NOT TO EXCEED $5,500,000.00 QUALIFIED WATER UTILITY REFUNDING BONDS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “REFUNDING BONDS”) FOR THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN QUALIFIED GENERAL IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2010A, QUALIFIED SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2010C AND QUALIFIED WATER UTILITY BONDS, SERIES 2010D, ALL DATED JUNE 16, 2010 AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORM, MATURITIES AND OTHER DETAILS OF SAID REFUNDING BONDS; AUTHORIZING A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS ON A Pass Video Video
19-1432 17R4-bStipulation of Settlement for Tax Appeals October 2019ResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) Sol Goldman & CDC NWK Assoc./53/49/729-737 Broad Street/Central/$4,000,000/2012/$24,164.00 SG Family Holdings, LLC/53/49/729-737 Broad Street/Central/$4,000,000/2014/$21,316.27 SG Family Holdings, LLC/53/49/729-737 Broad Street/Central/$4,000,000/2015/$22,746.07 SG Family Holdings, LLC/53/49/729-737 Broad Street/Central/$4,000,000/2016/$23,646.56 SG Family Holdings, LLC/53/49/729-737 Broad Street/Central/$4,000,000/2017/$5,115.72 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.01/274-278 Chestnut Street/East/$2,508,100/2013/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.01/274-278 Chestnut Street/East/$1,985,000/2014/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.01/274-278 Chestnut Street/East/$1,985,000/2015/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.01/274-278 Chestnut Street/East/$1,985,000/2016/ -$11,524.00 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.01/274-278 Chestnut Street/East/$1,985,000/2017/ -Pass Video Video
19-1563 17R4-cResolution Authorizing Electronic Accelerated Tax SaleResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Tax Sale Date: On or before December 27, 2019 Place: 920 Broad Street, Newark New Jersey 07102 List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) VARIOUS Additional Information: Accelerated/Electronic Tax SalePass Video Video
19-1390 17R5-aWomen, Infant and Children (WIC) [2019-2020]ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Apply/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 364, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,879,531.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 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:Pass Video Video
19-1344 17R6-aScarinci & Hollenbeck LLC - Professional Services ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide legal services as Special Counsel. Entity Name: Scarinci & Hollenbeck, LLC Entity Address: 1100 Valley Brook Avenue, P.O. Box 790, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: March 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-1479 17R6-bWorker's Compensation - Rickey MieleResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2016-27744 Claimant: Ricky Miele Claimant's Attorney: Gold Albanese & Barletti, LLC Attorney's Address: 211 Broad Street, Suite 207, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Settlement Amount: $69,710.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
19-1518 17R6-cWorker's Compensation - Mark ArmsteadResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2016-28053 Claimant: Mark Armstead Claimant's Attorney: Christopher Perez, Esq. Attorney's Address: 260 Columbia Avenue, Suite 20-21, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 Settlement Amount: $91,543.05 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
19-1527 17R6-dWorker's Comp - Shawn CummingsResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2017-9649 Claimant: Shawn Cummings Claimant's Attorney: James Dezao, P.A. Attorney's Address: 322 Route 46 West, Suite 120, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Settlement Amount: $45,176.40 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
19-1277 17R8-aResolution: Approving Constable Bond - Abner FuentesResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To serve civil and criminal warrants, written summonses, complaints, repossessions and lockouts. Name of Constable: Abner Fuentes Address: 229 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of adoption or until the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member, Eddie Osborne Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution #7R8-c adopted on June 6, 2019Pass Video Video
19-1641 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (11/7/19)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Gertrude Malveaux Washington 2. Andrew Reese Fryer, Jr. 3. Dr. Professor Robert Banks, Gospel Singer, Pianist and Choral Leader 4. Arie B. “Marie” Watson Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 5. Mr. George BriscoePass Video Video
19-1640 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing and Commending (11/7/19)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Reverend Rahim E. Wynn, on celebrating his 5th Pastoral Anniversary at New Point Baptist Church Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 2. Gustavo Lima, Ambassador of Brazilian music and culture 3. Jorge Almeida, Mayor of Agueda Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 4. Reverend Fred Q. Smith and First Lady Marcia Smith, on celebrating their 8th Pastoral Anniversary at Old Ship of Zion Church, held on Saturday, October 13, 2019 5. Apostles Roberto and Judith Comesanas, on their 30th Anniversary Celebration, on Friday, October 18, 2019 6. Bishop Loretta P. Smith-Johnson, on celebrating her 35th Pastoral Anniversary at Shekinah Glory Christian Church, on Saturday, October 19, 2019 7. Pastor John K. White and First Lady Laura White, on celebrating their 18th Pastoral Anniversary at New Salem Baptist Church, on Sunday, October 20, 2019 8. First Timothy Missionary Baptist Church, on celebrating their 90th Church Anniversary, on Sunday, October 20, 2019 9. ELMART Theatre Service, on theiPass Video Video
19-1180 17R9-aWEY Service agreement UASI FY17ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: To ensure interconnectivity between the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the City’s Mobile EOC, and state and federal agencies. Entity Name: WEY Technology, Inc. Entity Address: 15 W 38th Street, Suite 809, New York, New York 10018 Contract Amount: $59,096.69 Funding Source: New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP) Contract Period: April 1, 2019 through March 31, 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 7R9-c adopted on January 10, 2018; Governmental Services Administration Contract GS-35F-130DA; no municipal funds required.Pass Video Video
19-1403 17R12-aPerform Preventative Maintenance and Repairs of the Chlorine System at the City of Newark's Pequannock Water Treatment PlantResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To perform Preventative Maintenance and Repairs of the Chlorine System at the City of Newark’s Water Treatment Plant. Entity Name: Ray Palmer Associates, Inc. Entity Address: 95 King Street, Dover, New Jersey 07801 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget/NW037-750-7502-71770 Contract Period: Two years from date of 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: Bids Solicited: Two (2) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
19-0512 17R12-bBoswell Engineering - Professional Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis (2019)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: Boswell Engineering, Inc. Entity Address: 330 Phillips Avenue, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of Municipal Council approval 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: Sixteen (16) Qualification Statements Received: Twelve (12)Pass Video Video
19-1581 17R1-k(as)T0099 VEHICLES, AUTOMOBILES, SEDANS/CROSSOVER - Fire DivisionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-0099 Vehicles, Automobiles, Sedans/Crossover Purpose: To purchase five (5) 2019 or newer Dodge Journey SE for the Department of Public Safety. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Hertrich Fleet Services Inc., 1427 Bay Road, Milford, Delaware 19963 Contract Amount: $89,995.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/NW011-011-190-1902 83830-B2019/Purchase Order NW011-0000137714 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through November 8, 2019; inclusive of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) 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 vehicles will be assigned and utilized by the Department of PuPass Video Video
19-1635 17R5-b(as)Shared Services Agreement - County of Passaic Health OfficerResolutionDept/ Agency: Health & Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - Agreement with Governmental Entity Purpose: To provide for local Health Services. Entity Name: County of Passaic Entity Address: 401 Grand Street, Paterson, New Jersey 07505 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $24,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget Contract Period: October 9, 2019 through September 8, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Shared Services AgreementPass Video Video
19-1431 18.-aOrdinance: Redemption Amusement GamesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE V, AMUSEMENTS AND AMUSEMENT BUSINESSES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER, REDEMPTION AMUSEMENT GAMES.Pass Video Video
19-1579 18.-b AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: African Commission Name of Appointee: Tatiana De Pina Address: 123 Union Street, Unit 3R, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Appointment Term: Four (4) year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-1600 18.-c AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Newark Parking Authority Commission Name of Appointee: Roy Hargrove, Jr. Address: 9 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending October 20, 2020 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling vacancy left by Paul OliverPass Video Video
19-1667 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Opal R. Wright, 51 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ Not appearing. 2. Debra Salters, 263 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ Appearing. 3. Dion McCutcheon, 5-7 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ Not appearing. 4. Colleen M. Fields, 27 Foster, Newark, NJ Appearing. 5. Earl Best, 545 Orange Street, Newark, NJ Appearing. 6. James M. Lopez, 1 Lincoln Avenue, Newark, NJ Not appearing. 7. John J. Chrystal, III., 1 Lincoln Avenue, Newark, NJ Not appearing. 8. Gary Vickers, 1 Lincoln Avenue, Newark, NJ Not appearing. 9. Zugehy Roman, 110 Montclair Avenue, Newark, NJ Not appearing. 10. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terrance, Newark, NJ Not appearing. 11. Thomas Afrika Ibiang, 175 1st Street, Newark, NJ Appearing. 12. Lisa Parker, 71½ Boston Street, Newark, NJ Appearing. 13. Loucious Jones, 224 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ Not appearing.  Video Video
19-1842 17Ma MotionA motion recognizing and commending Dr. Roger Leon, Superintendent, Newark Public Schools, and Mr. Jose Aviles, Principal, Barringer High School, for their creative and innovative initiative instituting the new “Law and Safety Program” planned for Barringer High School.Pass Not available
19-1848 17Mb MotionA motion recognizing and commending in addition to extending sincere congratulations to Mr. Joseph Santiago, former Newark Police Department Director, on the auspicious occasion of having the Newark Police Department’s Comstat Center located at the Washington Street Communications Center, renamed the “Joseph Santiago Comstat Room” in his honor.Pass Not available
19-1849 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety strictly enforce the City’s ordinance prohibiting overnight parking by commercial tractor trailer trucks on residential streets.Pass Not available
19-1850 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works clear and maintain the American flag on display in Washington Park and increase its regular maintenance of the park.Pass Not available
19-1851 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Economic and Housing Development provide a response to its previous request regarding the City’s current lease and use agreement practices.Pass Not available
19-1873 17Mf MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Code Enforcement, investigate the property located at 109 Montclair Avenue for allegedly operating and storing commercial vehicles illegally in a residentially zoned neighborhood.Pass Not available
19-1874 17Mg MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Code Enforcement, institute or develop a reporting mechanism that will provide the status of inspection complaints previously requested by the Governing body.Pass Not available
19-1875 17Mh MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works clean the debris left behind by the contractor responsible for the stump removal in front of the property located at 445 Ridge Street, and if warranted, have them reimburse the City for the cleanup.Pass Not available
19-1876 17mi MotionA motion recognizing and commending the Mars Company for their generous participation and by providing costumes, candy and memories for Newark’s young people during the Halloween celebration held at the John F. Kenney Recreational Center and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.Pass Not available
19-1877 17mj MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety, the Alcohol Beverage Control Board and the Law Department carefully consider the past disruptive actions, community protests and police involvement during its review of the renewal application for the liquor store located at the corner of Chancellor Avenue and Leslie Street.Pass Not available
19-1878 17mk MotionA motion requesting that the Law Department review the city’s anti-loitering law and if possible, provide new language that will not only successfully pass court’s scrutiny but also provide a measure of relief acceptable to the community.Pass Not available