Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/24/2023 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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23-0723 1  Hearing of Citizens1. BRIAN L. TAYLOR Not Appearing. 2. VERNEST C. MOORE Not Appearing. 3. SHAWNA M. HINKSON Appearing. 4. MARYAM BEY Appearing. 5. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER Appearing. 6. OPAL R. WRIGHT Not Appearing. 7. COLLEEN M. FIELDS Appearing. 8. LISA PARKER Appearing. 9. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not Appearing. 10. RAMON RODRIGUEZ Not Appearing. 11. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 12. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 13. GEE CURETON Appearing. 14. CHÉ COLTER Appearing. 15. DEBRA MAPSON Appearing. 16. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 17. JACQUELINE PEOPLES Appearing. 18. TALLAUCHA HUNTER Appearing. 19. FAHKERIA BRADLEY Appearing. 20. MUTA EL AMIN Not Appearing. 21. LATOYA JACKSON Appearing. 22. MARTHA RODRIGUEZ Appearing. 23. JAMIL LAWRENCE Appearing. 24. LYNDON BROWN Appearing. 25. DOMINGA N. MARTINEZ Appearing.  Not available
23-0500 15-aNewark Housing Authority Transcripts & Meeting ScheduleReportNewark Housing Authority, Transcripts, January 26, 2023.Pass Not available
23-0752 15-b ReportTwo Riverfront Urban Renewal, Lessee, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2022.Pass Not available
23-0753 15-c ReportThe Newark Museum Association (d/b/a The Newark Museum of the Art), Financial Statements, December 31, 2022.Pass Not available
23-0754 15-d ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, March 22, 2023.Pass Not available
23-0755 15-e ReportOffice of the City Clerk, 2022 Annual Report.Pass Not available
23-0768 15-f ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Annual Report, December 31, 2021.Pass Not available
22-0978 16F-aResolution: 30 Year Tax Abatement - 81-93 Orange Street Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 81-93 ORANGE STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, OF PASADENA, MARYLAND, 21122, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW (14) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF (280) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (70) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (17) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (17) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (36) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI, 8,503 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND (178) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 24-38 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, ALSO KNOWN AS 81-93 ORANGE STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 31, LOT 27 (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Not available
23-0464 16F-bOrdinance Requiring Special Police at Amusement Business after Certain Business HoursOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, AMUSEMENT AND AMUSEMENT BUSINESSES, CHAPTER 5, MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENT BUSINESSES, SECTION 4-8(A), BUSINESS HOURS, AND CREATING CHAPTER 14, MANDATE TO HIRE SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO REQUIRE THE HIRING OF SPECIAL POLICE DURING SPECIFIED BUSINESS HOURS.Pass Not available
23-0464 1 Ordinance Requiring Special Police at Amusement Business after Certain Business HoursOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, AMUSEMENT AND AMUSEMENT BUSINESSES, CHAPTER 5, MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENT BUSINESSES, SECTION 4-8(A), BUSINESS HOURS, AND CREATING CHAPTER 14, MANDATE TO HIRE SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO REQUIRE THE HIRING OF SPECIAL POLICE DURING SPECIFIED BUSINESS HOURS.Pass Not available
23-0659 16F-cAdded Starter: Ordinance: Amending Title 2, Administration, Chapter 10, Department of Economic and Housing Development, Section 10, Unconscionable Rent IncreasesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING SECTION 10, UNCONSCIONABLE RENT INCREASE, TO ADDRESS INCREASES IN RENT THAT ARE CAUSING AN UNDUE BURDEN ON RENTERS.Pass Not available
23-0659 1 Added Starter: Ordinance: Amending Title 2, Administration, Chapter 10, Department of Economic and Housing Development, Section 10, Unconscionable Rent IncreasesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING SECTION 10, UNCONSCIONABLE RENT INCREASE, TO ADDRESS INCREASES IN RENT THAT ARE CAUSING AN UNDUE BURDEN ON RENTERS.Pass Not available
23-0339 16PSF-aOrdinance: Amending Title 2, Administration, Chapter 3, Office of the City Clerk, Section 1, City Clerk - Marriage LicensesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 3, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, SECTION 1, CITY CLERK, SUBSECTION 2:3-1.8, MARRIAGE LICENSES, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED BY THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, TO REMOVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ISSUANCE OF MARRIAGE LICENSES FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS.Pass Not available
23-0609 16PSF-bOrdinance: All-Terrain VehiclesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XX, OFFENSES, MISCELLANEOUS, CHAPTER 20, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED BY THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH SECTION 3, PEACE AND GOOD ORDER, REGULATING ROLLER SKATES, IN-LINE SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, BICYCLES, ELECTRIC SCOOTERS, DIRT BIKES AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV) FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIverPass Not available
23-0625 17R1-aResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation (TE#31) WIC 2022-2023 additional funds ($1,775)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Supplemental Nutrition Services for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Family Health Appropriation Amount: $1,775.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 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: Resolution 7R1-b adopted on December 21, 2022, authorized acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $2,095,064.00 with additional funds to increase the grant amount by $1,775.00 for a total grant award amount of $2,096,839.00. The Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #23-0595. Operating Agency: Department of HePass Not available
23-0513 17R1-bResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation - (TE #24) Immunization 2022-2023ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide immunization services to children and adults. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health Appropriation Amount: $53,843.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 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 Apply and Accept Resolution to be submitted under separate cover as Legistar ID #23-0378. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
23-0658 17R1-cResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation (TE #32) Ryan White Ending the HIVResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for ending the HIV epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA). Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $2,212,693.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R5-a adopted on July 22, 2020, authorized the City’s grant application requesting grant funds in the amount of $4,000,000.00. Resolution 7R5-a(S) adopted on June 22, 2021, amended the City’s grant application requesting grant funds in the corPass Not available
23-0726 17R1-dResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation (TE #34) NJ Local, Empowered, Accountable, and Determined (NJLEAD) Reentry InitiativeResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide re-entry services (City-wide) to former inmates returned to City of Newark and reduce recidivism via a re-entry liaison position funded by the New Jersey LEAD Re-entry Initiative. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Corrections Appropriation Amount: $100,000.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: December 1, 2021 through March 31, 2023 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 7R2-s adopted on April 5, 2023. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
23-0724 17R1-eResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation (TE #33) - June 2023 Temporary Budget ExtensionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for operating expenses until the adoption of the 2023 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2023 Operating Budget Appropriation Amount: $74,715,114.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 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: Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
23-0574 17R1-fResolution: Bid Contract - Fire Extinguishers and PartsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Fire Extinguishers and Parts. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Allied Fire and Safety Equipment Co, Inc., 517 Green Grove Road, Neptune, New Jersey 07754 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $460,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire/NW011-190-1903-94510-B2023/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83830-B2023/Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings/NW-011-060-0604-71770-B2023 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon a fully executed contract Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will provide fire extinguishers and parts Pass Not available
23-0612 17R1-gResolution: Bid Contract - Dental Equipment and SuppliesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Dental Equipment and Supplies. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Dental Health Products, 2614 North Sugar Bush Road, New Franken, Wisconsin 54229 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Medical Care Service/NW-026-46545-B2023 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon contract execution 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 dental equipment and supplies to the City’s Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Medical Care Services. Advertisement: March 28, 2023 Bids Downloaded: Ten (10) Pass Not available
23-0484 17R1-hResolution: State Contract #M-4007 Master Blanket PO #22-TELE-09046 - IT Research and Advisory ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #M-4007 Master Blanket PO #22-TELE-09046 Purpose: To obtain IT Research and Advisory Services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Gartner, Inc., 56 Top Gallant Road, Stamford, Connecticut 06902 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $350,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology/NW011-030-0306-71280-B2023 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council, through January 18, 2024, 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: This state contract will provide IT research and advisory services to the Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology.Pass Not available
23-0715 17R1-iResolution: State Contract #T2581 Auctioneering Services: Internet Auctions to Sell Surplus PropertyResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T2581 Auctioneering Services: Internet Auctions to Sell Surplus Property (#19-GNSV1-00696) Purpose: To dispose of obsolete equipment City-wide. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): MUNICIBID, LLC, 395 Circle of Progress Drive, Suite D, Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464 Contract Amount: Commission percentage from the proceeds of the auction sales, pursuant to the State contract Funding Source: To be determined Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council through April 30, 2024, 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: This contract will provide for the sale of obsolete property no longer needed for public use on an on-line auction website, on behalf of the CiPass Not available
23-0544 17R1-jAmending Resolution 7R1-c111521 - Johnny on the Spot, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution 7R1-c adopted on November 15, 2021 to add the Department of Health and Community Wellness. Purpose: To provide rental of Portable Toilets. Entity Name: Johnny on the Spot, LLC Entity Address: 3168 Bordentown Avenue, Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $156,737.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW026-026-46545-B2023 Contract Period: February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2024 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: Resolution 7R1-c adopted on November 15, 2021, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $134,000.00 for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months. This Resolution authorizes an increase to the contract amountPass Not available
23-0640 17R1-kAmending Resolution: 7R1-b(S)052422 for Printed Forms (Checks and Notices)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution 7R1-b(S) adopted on May 24, 2022, to add additional City Departments. Purpose: To provide Printed Forms (Checks and Notices). Entity Name: Drew and Rogers, Inc. Entity Address: 30 Plymouth Street, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $220,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Municipal Court/NW011-010-0107-71040-B2023 Contract Period: August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R1-1-b(S) adopted on May 24, 2022, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00, for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months. This contract will provide for printed forms (checks and notices) for the Municipal Courts, in addition tPass Not available
23-0455 17R1-lResolution: Rescinding Contract 7R1-e092122 - F. Basso Jr. Rubbish Removal, Inc., - Recycling, Curbside CollectionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Rescind Resolution 7R1-e adopted on September 21, 2022 Purpose: To rescind the contract for Recycling, Curbside Collection. Entity Name: F. Basso, Jr. Rubbish Removal, Inc. Entity Address: 55-93 South 20th Street, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,696,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-060-0605-71580 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: Original Resolution 7R1-e was adopted on September 21, 2022, authorizing a contract with F. Basso, Jr Rubbish Removal, Inc., to provide recycling, curbside collection for an amount not to exceedPass Not available
22-1525 17R2-aIslamic Burial Services, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of City-owned property into a multi-purpose building, including a funeral home, grief counseling center, youth entrepreneur center and a banquet hall. Entity Name: Islamic Burial Services, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $128,040.00 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A (X) Other: $128,040.00 Assessed Amount: $426,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 502 SoutPass Not available
22-1599 17R2-bResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Baker Capital Partners, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of two-unit apartment buildings on each lot. Entity Name: Baker Capital Partners, LLC Entity Address: North Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Sale Amount: $39,020.40 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $46,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months 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) 289 Chadwick Avenue/Block3597/Lot 22/South Ward 291 Chadwick Avenue/Block 3597/Lot 23/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 6,503.40Pass Not available
23-0058 17R2-cYes Newark 616, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of a five (5) story multi-family residential apartment building, including residential parking and a fitness center. Entity Name: Yes Newark 616, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $41,760.00 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $61,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 614 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd/Block 103/Lot 54/Central Ward Pass Not available
22-1641 17R2-dResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Abdul RobersonResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate and rent the property to open a restaurant. Entity Name: Abdul Roberson Entity Address: Milford, New Jersey 08848 Sale Amount: $57,555.00 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A (X) Other: 45% of Assessed Amount Assessed Amount: $127,900.00 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 of 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) 263 Littleton Avenue/Block 278/Lot 5/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Assessed Amount X 45% = 127,900.00 X .4Pass Not available
22-1672 17R2-e254 Clinton Avenue Group, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of forty (40) residential units with parking, tenant amenity space, and workforce housing units. Entity Name: 254 Clinton Avenue Group, LLC Entity Address: 325 Ferry Street, Suite 108, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $96,706.00 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $239,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 254 Clinton Avenue/Block 2671/Lot 9/South WardPass Not available
22-1000 17R2-fThree Properties, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop an affordable three-family house and an affordable one-family house. Entity Name: Three Properties, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07112 Sale Amount: $34,618.80 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $137,900.00 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) 53 Woodland Avenue/Block 2619/Lot 34/South Ward 51 Woodland Avenue/Block 2619/Lot 36/South Ward 92 West Alpine Street/Block 2693/Lot 61/South Ward Additional Information:Pass Not available
23-0536 17R2-gResolution: Professional Services Contract - Matrix New World Engineering, Land Surveying and Landscape Architecture, PC (2023)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide On-Call Environmental Consulting/Management Services. Entity Name: Matrix New World Engineering, Land Surveying and Landscape Architecture, PC Entity Address: 26 Columbia Turnpike, 2nd Floor, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $60,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2023 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
23-0546 17R2-hResolution: Professional Services Contract - Lewis Consulting Group, Inc. (2023)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide On-Call Environmental Consulting/Management Services. Entity Name: Lewis Consulting Group, Inc. Entity Address: 2604 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 600, Wall, New Jersey 07719 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2023 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
23-0340 17R2-iResolution of Support: Urban League of Essex County Opportunity CorporationResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Support Grant Application Purpose: To provide Municipal Council support for the submission of an application, by the Developer to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Neighborhood Partnership Fund, for funding to develop eight (8) new two-family homes of affordable housing. Entity Name: Urban League of Essex County Opportunity Corporation Entity Address: 508 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: $2,800,108.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Neighborhood Partnership Fund Total Project Cost: $6,000,608.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: NJDCA and NRTC Funds Contract Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) SPass Not available
23-0427 17R2-jResolution: Newark Downtown District 2023 Budget IntroductionResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2023 Annual Budget for Newark Downtown District Management Corporation (NDD) Purpose: Introducing the 2023 Annual Budget for the Newark Downtown District Management Corporation. Amount: $8,335,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Additional Information: Ordinance 6S&F-e adopted on September 2, 1998 created an expanded Downtown SID and changed regulations for the operations of the Downtown SID. Ordinance 6PSF-c adopted on February 20, 2013 repealed. Ordinance 6PSF-b(S) adopted on November 22, 2022 expanded Downtown SID and clarified the responsibilities and powers of the Newark Downtown District Management Corporation.Pass Not available
23-0610 17R3-aResolution: Amending 7R3-a122122 to Accept NJDOT Grant Funds - Foundry Street Resurfacing Improvement 07ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R3-a adopted on December 21, 2022 Purpose: To amend Resolution 7R3-a adopted on December 21, 2022 and accept funding from New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for Foundry Street Resurfacing Improvement 07. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0600 Grant Amount: $2,096,000.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: Not Applicable 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: Resolution 7R3-a, adopted on December 21, 2022, authorized the City to apply for and accept grant funding in the amount of $2,219,581.00 from the New Jersey Department of TransportatioPass Not available
23-0748 17R4-aResolution: Calculating RUTResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Alternate Method of Calculating the Reserve for Uncollected Taxes Purpose: To request the consent of the Division of Local Government Services to adjust the amount of Reserve for Uncollected Taxes required to be included in the City Budget. Program Period: 2023 Budget Additional Information: A certified copy of this Resolution must be submitted to the Division of Local Government Services.Pass Not available
23-0378 17R5-aResolution: Amending A&A Vaccine Preventable ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide immunization services to children and adults. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Health Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $53,843.00 Total Project Cost: $657,490.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 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: Resolution 7R5-b adopted on October 5, 2022, ratified and accepted grant funds in the amount of $210,000.00. Resolution 7R5-b adopted on December 21, 2022, amended and accepted additional grant funds in the amount of $393,647.00, increasing the total grant amount to $603,647.00. This Resolution amends Resolution 7R5-b adopted on DecPass Not available
23-0595 17R5-bResolution: Amending WIC FY2023 ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amended Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant 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: $1,775.00 Total Project Cost: $2,096,839.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 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: Resolution 7R5-a adopted on December 21, 2022, ratified and accepted grant funds in the amount of $2,095,064.00. This Resolution amends Resolution 7R5-a adopted on December 21, 2022, to accept $1,775.00 in addiPass Not available
23-0653 17R5-cResolution: FY2023 Ryan White - Rutgers Special Services Dental ClinicResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Special Services Dental Clinic Entity Address: 110 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $587,405.00, Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White Funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on February 1, 2023 in the grant amount of $8,315,133.00. Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $229,405.00 is attached. This ResPass Not available
23-0656 17R5-dResolution: Catholic Family and Community Services - Hope House (FY2023 Ryan White)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Catholic Family and Community Services - Hope House Entity Address: 101-103 Bassett Highway, Dover, New Jersey, 07801 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $246,460.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White Funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on February 1, 2023 in the grant amount of $8,315,133.00. Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $106,293.00 is attached. This Resolution represents ContraPass Not available
23-0631 17R8-aResolution: Constable Appointment - Abdias Artiles (CG)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve civil and criminal warrants, written summonses, complaints, repossessions, lockouts, legal documents, small claims and writs of execution. Name of Appointee: Abdias Artiles Appointment Term: For a term of three (3) years from the date of appointment until the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member, Carlos M. Gonzalez Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable Bond.Pass Not available
23-0766 17R8-bResolution: Waiving Special Event Application Fee - Sprouts Juice, LLC - Grand Opening Block Party S.15th Street (DK)ResolutionDept. / Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Office Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Fees Purpose: Grand Opening Block Party Date(s): Saturday, June 3, 2023 Time: 10:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. Co-Sponsor(s): Council Member, Dupre L. Kelly Additional Information: The Grand Opening Block Party, will be held at 475 S. 15th Street from 10:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($50.00) for street closure will be waived. Rain Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023Pass Not available
23-0747 17R8-cResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Senior Mother's Day and Father's Day Brunch (AR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Senior Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Brunch Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 500 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: The Waterfront (Gymnasium), 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Thursday, June 15, 2023 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information: The Senior Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Brunch will be held at the Waterfront, 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104, on Thursday, June 15, 2023.Pass Not available
23-0672 17R8-dResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (5/24/23)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. Lucy B. Perry Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 2. Pastor Deloise Allen Russell 3. Bridget Annette Cheatham 4. James Warren Credle 5. Lieutenant Richard Weber, Department of Public Safety, Police Division 6. Zahmire Lopez 7. Charles W. Moody, Jr. 8. Robert Alan Koontz 9. Clara Russell Dean 10. Lady Patricia Horton BrownPass Not available
23-0671 17R8-eResolution: Recognizing and Commending (5/24/23)ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Sam Adjangba 2. Eze Ceasar Ugochukwu Duruegbuso 3. Onicha Amairi Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 4. Victor “Vince” Wells, on his 99th Birthday Celebration, on Friday, April 28, 2023 5. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant, Keynote Speaker and honored during the Inaugural Community Roots Gala Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 6. 2023 Black Health Matters Spring Health Summit & Expo Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 7. Police Officer Alejandro Rosa, Jr., Ceremonial Street Dedication, held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 8. Police Officer Hector Moya, Ceremonial Street Dedication, held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 9. Individuals honored on their retirement after 25-32 Years of public service at South Street School Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 10. Individuals honored during the Disaster Relief Efforts for Alausi, Ecuador, for the marathon held on Friday, April 28, 2023 11. Lupita Jones, Former Miss Universe National Director of Mexicana Universal USA 12. Individuals honored dPass Not available
23-0327 17R9-aResolution: Professional Service Contract - Keystone Psychological Services, LLC - Clinical and Forensic Psychological Consulting Services (2023-2024)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide clinical and forensic psychological consulting services. Entity Name: Keystone Psychological Services, LLC Entity Address: Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-14902-71210-B2023 Contract Period: April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024 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 Not available
23-0596 17R12-aResolution: Kleinfelder Inc. - (NJDEP Grant) EngineeringResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Professional Engineering Services to implement the proposal to respond to Lake(s) - Algal Control Treatment and Echo Lake Protection Plan. Entity Name: Kleinfelder, Inc. Entity Address: 150 College Road West, Suite 100, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $286,400.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW051-G23-W23A0-71280 B2023 Contract Period: Commencing upon the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed and terminates upon project completion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(9), which is estimated to be thirty-six (36) months. 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 Not available
23-0759 17R12-bResolution - Water Purification Chemicals - Contract# 12-WS2022 Re-Bid (7 Vendors)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide supply and delivery of water purification chemicals for the City of Newark’s Pequannock Water Treatment Plant- Contract #12-WS2022 Re-Bid. Entity Name and Address: 1) Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc., 11 Stanwix Street, 21st Floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 2) Carus LLC, 315 Fifth Street, Peru, Illinois 61354 3) Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC, 90 East Halsey Road, Suite 200, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 4) Holland Company, Inc., 153 Howland Avenue, Adams, Massachusetts 01220-1199 5) Kuehne Chemicals Co., Inc., 87 North Hackensack Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 6) Polydyne, Inc., One Chemical Plant Road, Riceboro, Georgia 31323 7) Usalco, LLC, 2601 Cannery Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21226 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,400,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83230-B2023 Contract Period: Two (2) years from the date of the written Notice to ProceePass Not available
23-0790 18-a AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Cheryl DB Murphy Appointment Term: Four (4) year term commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending May 24, 2027. Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Murphy will be filling a vacancy. Deferred 8-a 052423Pass Not available
23-0791 18-b AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control Name of Appointee: Elizabeth Da Silva Appointment Term: Three (3) year term, commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending May 24, 2027 Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Elizabeth Da Silva is replacing Uriel Ocasio, whose term ended on February 14, 2023. Deferred 8-b 052423Pass Not available
22-1855 18-c289-301 Washington Street Urban Renewal- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 289-301 WASHINGTON STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1950 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, #102, LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 08701, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A RESIDENTIAL TOWER CONSISTING OF (238) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (59) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (15) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (15) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (29) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI, LOCATED AT 289-293 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07110 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 73, LOT 92.03, ALONG WITH (95) ALLOCABLE PARKING SPACES OF THE (375) TOTAL PARKING SPACES TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON A SEPARATE PODIUM PARKING STRUCTURE AS PART OF THE LARGER “HALO” DEVELOPMENT (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Not available
22-1856 18-dOrdinance: 30 Year Tax Abatement - 289-301 Washington Street Urban Renewal II - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 289-301 WASHINGTON STREET URBAN RENEWAL II, LLC, 1950 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, #102, LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 08701, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A RESIDENTIAL TOWER CONSISTING OF (288) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (72) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (18) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (18) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (36) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI LOCATED AT 299-301 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07110 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 73, LOT 92.01, ALONG WITH (109) ALLOCABLE PARKING SPACES OF THE (375) TOTAL PARKING SPACES TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON A SEPARATE PODIUM PARKING STRUCTURE AS PART OF THE LARGER “HALO” DEVELOPMENT (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Not available
23-0638 18-eOrdinance: Title XXXIV, Transportation, Chapter 34, Taxicabs, Article 8, Fares, Meters and Rates, Section 25, Fare RatesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXXIV, TRANSPORTATION, CHAPTER 34, TAXICABS, ARTICLE 8, FARES, METERS AND RATES, SECTION 25, FARE RATES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING VARIOUS SUBSECTIONS TO ADJUST THE CURRENT TAXICAB RATES AND ASSOCIATED ZONES. Deferred 8-e 052423Pass Not available
23-0632 18-fOrdinance: Capital Improvement AuthorizationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS, BY AND IN THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AND APPROPRIATING $7,383,664.00, FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.Pass Not available
23-0735 18-gOrdinance Providing for a "CAP" to exceed Budget Appropriation Limits and Establish CAP BankOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK PROVIDING FOR A “CAP” ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14).Pass Not available
23-0581 19-aOrdinance: Amending Title 27, Parks, Trees, and Plants, Chapter 1, Section 5, Trees and Shruberry (LQ)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXVII, PARKS, TREES AND PLANTS, CHAPTER 1, TREES AND SHRUBERRY, SECTION 5, PERMIT TO REMOVE OR DESTROY TREES OR PLANTS REQUIRED, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION (C) REQUIRING A WRITTEN PERMIT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND A REQUIRED FEE FOR REQUESTS TO REMOVE, DESTROY OR CUT DOWN TREES LOCATED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. Deferred 8-a 041923 Deferred 9-a 050323 Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. QuintanaPass Not available
23-1067 17Ma MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk invite New Jersey Transit to a future meeting to discuss reinstituting bus lanes during rush hour traffic and the erratic and dangerous driving habits by its bus drivers.Pass Not available
23-1070 17Mb MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Reverend Jimmie Lewis Motley, Sr., longtime Newark resident.Pass Not available
23-1072 17Mc MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Yvonne “Vonnie” Taylor.Pass Not available
23-1073 17Md MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Latoya Miller-Kone, a victim of violent crime.Pass Not available
23-1074 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office coordinate a Public Safety Committee Meeting to discuss with the Director the following items: surge in violence; staffing by precincts; warrant squad; justification for Captain promotions; increase in auto thefts and deterrence; number of broken surveillance cameras; usage of active officers to escort prisoners, as an overtime reduction measure.Pass Not available
23-1116 17Mf MotionA motion requesting that the Administration strongly advise and encourage every male City of Newark employee to attend the Newark “Man Up Men’s Health Day” in honor of former Newark employee, Dwayne “Heavy” Middleton, on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Mulberry Commons Park, 10 AM to 2 PM.Pass Not available
23-1117 17Mg MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Jim Brown, football great/movie actor/civil rights and social activist, a great iconic personality and giant of the twentieth century.Pass Not available
23-1118 17Mh MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Tina Turner, world renowned singer/actress/author and performer, a great iconic personality and giant of the twentieth century.Pass Not available
23-1180 17Mi MotionA motion requesting that the Law Department prepare legislation that will close the loophole that presently allows commercial vehicles to park overnight on City streets.Pass Not available
23-1181 17Mj MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Code Enforcement, initiate a study to determine the best practice for the enforcement of the proposed ordinance by the Municipal Council that will require a written permit from the Department of Public Works and a fee, to remove, destroy or cut down trees located on private property.Pass Not available
23-1182 17Mk MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering initiate a study to determine the best practice for a Citywide Neighborhood Striping Program (beginning in the East Ward), that clearly delineate appropriate parking spaces.Pass Not available