Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/2/2022 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual Meeting
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21-1450 15.-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Public Hearing Minutes, August 5, 2021, August 19, 2021 September 2, 2021 and September 16, 2021, November 18, 2021 and Special Meeting Minutes November 30, 2021, December 2, 2021, and December 9, 2021.Pass Video Video
21-1451 15.-b ReportNewark Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, January 6, 2021, February 3, 2021, March 3, 2021, April 7, 2021, May 5, 2021, June 2, 2021, July 7, 2021 and September 1, 2021.Pass Video Video
21-1453 15.-c ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Regular Hearing Minutes, August 16, 2021 and September 13, 2021.Pass Video Video
22-0078 15.-d ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, November 17, 2021.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
21-1032 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
21-1183 16PSF-bOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 326-328 Grove Street (Block 1790.01 Lot 7.03)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 326-328 GROVE STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1790.01, LOT 7.03. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1185 16PSF-cOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 46 Wainwright Street (Block 3068 Lot 10)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 46 WAINWRIGHT STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3068, LOT 10. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1186 16PSF-dOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 48 Houston Street (Block 996 Lot 8)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 HOUSTON STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 996, LOT 8. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1380 16PSF-eOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 229 Fairmount Avenue (Block 263 Lot 61.02)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 229 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 263, LOT 61.02. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1444 16PSF-fOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 31 Oraton Street (Block 618 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 31 ORATON STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 618, LOT 9. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1446 16PSF-gOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 77 Seymour Avenue (Block 3001, Lot 14)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 77 SEYMOUR AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3001, LOT 14. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1655 16PSF-hAmendment to Street Sweeping OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, ARTICLE 7, PARKING, STANDING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS AT CERTAIN TIMES FOR STREET CLEANING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (g) THAT INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL LIST OF STREETS IN THE WEST WARD.Pass Video Video
21-1458 16PSF-iOrdinance: 44 Wainwright Street (Block 3068 Lot 9)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO 44-46 WAINWRIGHT, LLC, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 44 WAINWRIGHT STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3068, LOT 9. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1768 16PSF-jOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 731 Summer Avenue (Block 775 Lot 2)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 731 SUMMER AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 775, LOT 2. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0399 16PSF-kKlein Fund Urban Renewal LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO KLEIN FUND URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, OF LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 08701, FOR A PROJECT TO REDEVELOP AN EXISTING ONE-STORY BUILDING TO CREATE A FIVE-STORY MIXED USE BUILDING CONSISTING OF (32) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (8) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY ORDINANCE 6PSF-B, DULY ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 4, 2017, (24) CAR PARKING GARAGE, AND 885 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 289-293 HALSEY STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 96, LOT 11. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1622 16PSF-lHoliday Inn Newark International Airport North Lease Agreement October 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR, TO ENTER AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AIRPORT HOTEL NORTH, LLC d/b/a HOLIDAY INN NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NORTH, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 160 FRONTAGE ROAD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114, BLOCK 5088, LOT 172 AND 174 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2022, FOR A TOTAL RENT AND ADDITIONAL RENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $932,300.00 FOR HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS TO COMBAT COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.Pass Video Video
21-1865 17R1-aResolution: TE #2 Various Street - 2021/Newark (20 Locations) MA - 21ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2021 - Newark (20 locations, MA-21) within the City of Newark (Citywide) Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $2,781,485.00 Budget Year: 2022 Contract Period: Upon completion 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 7R3-a(S) adopted on October 27, 2020. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-1866 17R1-bResolution: TE #3 Bergen Street Pedestrian Safety Corridor ImprovementsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Bergen Street Pedestrian Safety Corridor Improvements (Citywide) Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $3,053,937.20 Budget Year: 2022 Contract Period: Upon completion 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: Total Funding breakdown: $2,663,740.70 for construction and $390,196.50 for Construction Management/Inspection. Original grant funds in the amount of $902,964.00 were accepted by the Municipal Council on April 20, 2016 by Resolution 7R4-a under FY 2015-2016 Local Safety Program, however, Bergen Street funds were never inserted in the budget. An Additional Award of $2,150,973.20, via Apply and Accept Resolution 7R3-a,Pass Video Video
22-0021 17R1-c22-0021 TE#5 STD-EHE ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide STD-Ending the Epidemic support for STD testing and patient follow-up for HIV, STD and TB Services. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Appropriation Amount: $418,110.00 Budget Year: 2022 Contract Period: September 1, 2021 through July 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: Funds accepted by Resolution7R5-a, adopted on January 5, 2022. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
22-0038 17R1-dResolution: TE #6 2021 Immunization Program Additional FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Immunization Program: to reduce and eliminate the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases affecting children, adolescents and adults through immunization (City-Wide). Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health Appropriation Amount: $41,275.00 Budget Year: 2022 Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a adopted on September 1, 2021. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
22-0039 17R1-eResolution: Resolution: TE#7 2020 2ND YEAR COPS HIRING CASH MATCHResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide a Cash Match for the 2020 COPS Hiring Grant. Funding Source: 2022 Budget Appropriation Amount: $1,085,729.00 Budget Year: 2022 Contract Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 (or until all grant funds are expended) Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-a, adopted on September 1, 2021 and 7R1-b, adopted on November 4, 2021. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-1607 17R1-fResolution: T2989 Communication Wiring ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T2989 Communication Wiring Services Purpose: Second Amendment to State Contract for communication wiring services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Millennium Communications Group, Inc., 11 Melanie Lane, Suite 13, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,100,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology NW045-21A-21A03-97410-B2021; NW011-030-0306-71420-B2021; NW011-030-0306-71440-B2021; NW011-030-0306-94210-B2021; NW051-G21-ARPF0-94710-B2021; and NW051-G21-ARP40-94710-B2021 Contract Period: March 20, 2021 through March 19, 2022, 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: ResolPass Video Video
21-1656 17R1-gResolution: Laboratory Services and Water TestingResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Laboratory Services and Water Testing. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) ALS Group USA Group d/b/a ALS Environmental, 301 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057; 2) Agra Environmental and Laboratory Services Inc., 90 ½ West Blackwell Street, Dover, New Jersey 07801; and 3) Garden State Laboratories, Inc., 410 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ NW037-750-7502-72250-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 Resolution shall authorize the City of the Newark tPass Video Video
21-1915 17R1-hResolution: 2022 Anti-Violence Out-of-School Apply/Accept (NSA 6.0)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the 2022 Anti-Violence Out-of-School Grant Purpose: Application/Acceptance of the 2022 Anti-Violence Out-of-School Grant Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $1,500,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: October 1, 2021 through March 31, 2023, until funds are expended Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Monitoring Dept./Agency: Not Applicable Additional InfPass Video Video
21-1928 17R1-iResolution: Labor Agreement - Laundry, Distribution and Food Service Joint Board (School Crossing Guards)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Collective Bargaining Negotiations and Settlement Entity Name: Laundry, Distribution and Food Service Joint Board (School Crossing Guards) Entity Address: 703 McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Fiscal Impact: $1,929,615.00 (average cost per year over term of Agreement) Contract Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0449 17R2-aT3 Management, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop properties into three (3) multi-family homes. Entity Name: T3 Management, LLC Entity Address: Paterson, New Jersey 07502 Sale Amount: $52,950.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $93,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of 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) 436 South 11th Street/Block 283/Lot 33/Central Ward 438 South 11th Street/Block 283/Lot 34/Central Ward 327 7th Avenue W/Block 1914/Lot 1/Central Ward 329 7th Avenue W/Block 1914/Lot 2/CePass Video Video
22-0010 17R2-bResolution: West Ward SID 2021 Budget Final Reading and ApprovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2021 Annual Budget for the Partnership West, Inc., (West Ward Special Improvement District) Purpose: Reading and Adopting the 2021 Annual Budget of the West Ward Special Improvement District. Amount: $500,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-k adopted on December 15, 2021. Public Hearing will be held during the Regular Meeting on 2/2/22.Pass Video Video
22-0010 17R2-bResolution: West Ward SID 2021 Budget Final Reading and ApprovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2021 Annual Budget for the Partnership West, Inc., (West Ward Special Improvement District) Purpose: Reading and Adopting the 2021 Annual Budget of the West Ward Special Improvement District. Amount: $500,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-k adopted on December 15, 2021. Public Hearing will be held during the Regular Meeting on 2/2/22.Pass Video Video
22-0010 17R2-bResolution: West Ward SID 2021 Budget Final Reading and ApprovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2021 Annual Budget for the Partnership West, Inc., (West Ward Special Improvement District) Purpose: Reading and Adopting the 2021 Annual Budget of the West Ward Special Improvement District. Amount: $500,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-k adopted on December 15, 2021. Public Hearing will be held during the Regular Meeting on 2/2/22.Pass Video Video
21-1100 17R2-cRDA - Centerpoint 49 Rutherford UREResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Redevelopment Agreement Purpose: To authorize execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with Centerpoint 49 Rutherford Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Name: CenterPoint 49 Rutherford Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 1808 Swift Drive, Oak Brook, Illinois 60524 Contract Amount: $0.00; The property is not City-owned Development Agreement Term: Not Applicable City Contribution to Development Project: ( ) Grant or Loan ( ) Guarantee (X) None ( ) Other: ( ) Developer Investment: (N/A) Developer Third-Party Financing Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 17-89 Rutherford Street/Block 5050.01/Lot 15/East Ward 91-127 Rutherford Street/Block 5056/Lot 26/East Ward Pass Video Video
22-0088 17R2-dResolution: Ironbound BID 2022 Budget Final Reading and ApprovalResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2022 Annual Budget for the Ironbound Business Improvement District Management Corporation (IBID) Purpose: Reading and Adopting the 2022 Annual Budget of the Ironbound Business Improvement District Amount: $1,055,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-c adopted on January 5, 2022. Public Hearing will be held during the Regular Meeting on 2/2/22.Pass Video Video
21-1708 17R4-aResolution: Stipulation of Settlement for Tax AppealsResolutionDept/ 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) 4/9/57-67 Bridge Street/Central/2013/$5,110,800/-$0.00 4/9/57-67 Bridge Street/Central/2014/$5,110,800/-$0.00 4/9/57-67 Bridge Street/Central/2015/$4,750,000/-$11,938.87 4/9/57-67 Bridge Street/Central/2016/$4,750,000/-$12,411.52 4/9/57-67 Bridge Street/Central/2017/$4,750,000/-$12,844.48 4/9/57-67 Bridge Street/Central/2018/$4,750,000/-$13,324.34 4/9/57-67 Bridge Street/Central/2019/$4,750,000/-$13,569.69 Berger Crescent, LLC/14/7(8)/558-560 Broad Street/Central/2018/$1,840,000/-$5,908.80 Berger Crescent, LLC/14/7(8)/558-560 Broad Street/Central/2019/$1,840,000/-$6,017.60 10 Bleeker Street Properties LLC/19/1(27)/26-106 Washington Street/Central/2014/$2,750,500/-$0.00 10 Bleeker Street Properties LLC/19/1(27)/26-106 Washington Street/Central/2015/$2,750,500/-$0.00 10 Bleeker Street Properties LLC/19/1(27)/26-106 Washington Street/Central/2016Pass Video Video
22-0037 17R4-bResolution authorizing sale of Bond Anticipation NotesResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $7,775,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bond Anticipation Notes Purchaser: Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION DETERMINING CERTAIN MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND ISSUANCE NOT TO EXCEED $7,775,000.00 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2022, OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Additional Information: These Bond Anticipation Notes are being sold to pay the notes that mature on February 22, 2022. There will be a principal pay-down of $100,000.00.Pass Video Video
21-1821 17R8-aResolution: Constable Bond Approval - Anthony Garcia (LQ)ResolutionDept/ 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: Anthony Garcia Address: Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: For a period three (3) years from the date of appointment or until the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council President, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution #7R8-a(S) adopted on November 23, 2021.Pass Video Video
22-0069 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (2/2/22)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Lillian Garcia Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 2. Wilbur Cole, Sr. 3. Newark Fire Captain, Carlos Rivera 4. New York City Police Officer, Jason Rivera 5. New York City Police Officer, Wilbert Mora Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 6. First Lady Shamika Wormley 7. Apostle Anna Rebecca Shell Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 8. Charles Raney 9. Pauline Dunnel 10. Lillian RomeroPass Video Video
22-0086 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing and Commending (2/2/22)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Members of the Essex County Cops 4 Kids Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Reverend Ileathern McLeod, of Abyssinian Baptist Church, on her installation as President of the Baptist Ministers Conference and Vicinity, held on Sunday, January 22, 2022Pass Video Video
22-0050 17R1-j (as)TE# 8 2022 Election ExpensesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2022 Operating Budget for the City of Newark. Funding Source: 2022 Budget Appropriation Amount: $1,600,000.00 Budget Year: 2022 Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution Operating Agency: Office of the City Clerk and Municipal Council Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-1503 17R1-k (as)COOP - To purchase fire trucks and assign right of paymentResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Use of National cooperative to purchase fire trucks and ladders and assign right of payment to Tax-Exempt Leasing Corp. and authorization to enter into a Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Absolute Fire Protection Co., Inc., 2800 Hamilton Boulevard, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080; and 2) Tax-Exempt Leasing Corp., Libertyville, Illinois 60048 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,621,078.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire NW051-G21-F21A0-94510-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed ten (10) years 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: This Resolution authorizes, through the use of Houston-Pass Not available
22-0137 17R8-d (as)ADDED STARTER: Resolution - Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (2/2/22)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. Anthony Amir Valentine Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Tim DavisPass Video Video
22-0138 17R8-e (as)ADDED STARTER: Resolution - Recognizing and Commending (2/2/22)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member LaMonica R. McIver 1. Dorothy Jenkins, on celebrating her 100th BirthdayPass Video Video
21-1867 17R12-a (as)Resolution: Origin Consulting LLC., Billing Software Implementation: Software ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Billing Software Implementation: Software Services Entity Name: Origin Consulting, LLC Entity Address: 1930 Village Center Circle, #3-704, Las Vegas, Nevada 89134 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,582,420.33 Funding Source: 2006 and 2021 Budgets/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW041-W06-06S20-94710-B2006, NW037-750-7505-94530-B2021 Contract Period: Not to exceed five (5) years from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Proposal Solicited: Thirteen (13) Proposal Received: Six (6)Pass Video Video
21-1834 18.-aOrdinance: Easement near the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Doremus Avenue described on Exhibit A with PVSCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PERMANENT EASEMENT OVER CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AS INDICATED ON THE STORM WATER PIPING RELOCATION AND MAINTENANCE EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND MAP ENTITLED “WILSON AVENUE Storm DRAINAGE Easement LOCATION PLAN” TO PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(4) FOR THE SUM OF $10.00 NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WILSON AVENUE AND DOREMUS AVENUE IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY.Pass Video Video
21-1835 18.-bOrdinance: Easement Portion of Avenue P to Passaic Valley Sewage CommissionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PERMANENT EASEMENT OVER CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AS INDICATED ON THE AVENUE P PERMANENT FLOODWALL MAINTENANCE AND EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND MAP ENTITLED “PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSION, NEWARK BAY TREATMENT PLANT, PERMANENT FLOOD WALL EASEMENT PORTION OF AVENUE "P" EASEMENT EXHIBIT SKETCH C-6,” TO PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(4) FOR THE SUM OF $1.00 ON AVENUE P IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY.Pass Video Video
21-1931 18.-cOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Tax Abatement for 264 2nd Avenue (Block 1952 Lot 4.02)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO CALO 2ND AVENUE, LLC, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 264 2ND AVENUE MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1952, LOT 4.02. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1302 18.-dOrdinance: 862-868 Broadway Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 862-868 BROADWAY URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 7 GLENWOOD AVENUE, SUITE 418, EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07107, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW BUILDING CONSISTING OF (26) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL UNITS, (3) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME AND (24) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 862-868 BROADWAY AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 819, LOT 22. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1836 18.-eOrdinance: Easement on Portion of Block 5050.01, Lot 15OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE CITY OF NEWARK, PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY LOCAL LANDS AND BUILDINGS LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(4), TO ACQUIRE A PERMANENT EASEMENT FROM CENTERPOINT RUTHERFORD, LLC, FOR THE SUM OF $10.00 FOR THE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND PERMANENT ACCESS UPON AND ACROSS A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 49 RUTHERFORD STREET AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 5050.01, LOT 15 AND BLOCK 5056, LOTS 26 and 89 IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AS DEPICtED IN A MAP ENTITLED “PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT PORTIONS OF BLOCK 5050.01, LOT 15” TO CONSTRUCT, RECONSTRUCT, USE, GRADE, CLEAN, REPAIR, REPLACE, INSPECT, OPERATE AND OTHERWISE MAINTAIN IN AN UNOBSTRUCTED CONDITION A SYSTEM OF STORM DRAINAGE PIPE LINES.Pass Video Video
21-1843 18.-fOrdinance: Easement on Portions of Block 5050.01, Block 5052 and Block 5056OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE CITY OF NEWARK, PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY LOCAL LANDS AND BUILDINGS LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(4), TO ACQUIRE A PERMANENT EASEMENT FROM PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSION FOR THE SUM OF $10.00 FOR THE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND PERMANENT ACCESS UPON AND ACROSS A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9-13 RUTHERFORD STREET DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 5050.01, LOT 10.02; PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15 RUTHERFORD STREET DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 5050.01, LOT 15.01; PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 611-615 DOREMUS AVENUE DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 5052, LOT 10; PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 709-719 DELANCY STREET DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 5056, LOTS 34 AND 38; VACATED DELANCY STREET (NOW BLOCK 5056, LOT 89) AND VACATED AVENUE “P” IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AS DEPICTED IN A MAP ENTITLED “PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT PORTIONS OF BLOCK 5050.01, LOT 10.02 AND BLOCK 5050.01, LOT 15.01 AND BLOCK 5052, LOT 10 AND BLOCK 5056, LOTS 34 AND 38, VACATED AVENUE P AND VACATED DELANCY STREET.”Pass Video Video
22-0093 111.-a Hearing of Citizens1. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 2. DION McCUTCHEON Appearing. 3. LISA MITCHELSON PARKER Appearing. 4. FELICIA ALSTON SINGLETON Appearing. 5. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 6. CZEZRE ADAMS Appearing. 7. SHEILA MONTAGUE Appearing. 8. CHE J.T. COLTER Appearing. 9. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing.  Video Video
22-0339 17Ma MotionA motion congratulating Ms. Norma Gonzalez on her recent selection as the new Chairperson of the Newark Housing Authority Commission.Pass Not available
22-0340 17Mb MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the passing of longtime Newark resident and police officer, Waldemar Arocho.Pass Not available
22-0341 17Mc MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the passing of longtime Newark resident, Lerrenzo Davis, Sr. and father of Police Officer Alissa Davis of the Public Safety Director’s Office.Pass Not available
22-0342 17Md MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the passing of longtime Newark resident and legendary Central High School basketball great and Newark Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, William “Bill” Ralph Key, Sr.Pass Not available
22-0346 17Me MotionA motion congratulating Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr., on his selection as the new Chairman of the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties Commission.Pass Not available