Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 9/15/2021 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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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
20-1705 16PSF-bOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 99 Hedden Terrace (Block 3027 Lot 14)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 99 HEDDEN TERRACE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3027, LOT 14. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0414 16PSF-cOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 336-338 Irvine Turner Boulevard (Block 2665 Lot 16)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 336-338 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2665, LOT 16. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0422 16PSF-dOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 784-786 Bergen Street (Block 2712 Lot 35.02)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 784-786 BERGEN STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2712, LOT 35.02. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0795 16PSF-eOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 332 Grove Street (Block 1790.01 Lot 7.01)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 332 GROVE STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1790.01, LOT 7.01. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0314 16PSF-fTax Abatement - 535 MLK Blvd Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EIGHTEEN (18) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 535 MLK BLVD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 535-541 MLK BOULEVARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW BUILDING CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY THIRTY-TWO (32) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, EIGHT (8) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY ORDINANCE 6PSF-b, ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 4, 2017, SIX-HUNDRED (600) SQUARE FEET OF COMMERICIAL SPACE AND THIRTY-SIX (36) PARKING SPACES, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 535-541 MLK BOULEVARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2497, LOT 39 (CENTRAL WARD). No Action Taken 8-a (s) 081721Pass Video Video
21-1157 16PSF-gResollution: 2021 CAP Authorization OrdinanceOrdinanceAN 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). No Action Taken 8-b (s) 081721Pass Video Video
20-1276 16PSF-hOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 244 Pomona Avenue (Block 3717 Lot 3.01)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 244 POMONA AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3717, LOT 3.01. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
20-1673 16PSF-iOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 112-114 North 13th Street (Block 1874 Lot 24)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 112-114 NORTH 13TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1924, LOT 24. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1048 16PSF-jOrdinance: 5-Year Tax Abatement/Exemption - 408 S. 10th Street (Block 282, Lot 36)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 408 SOUTH 10TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 282, LOT 36. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0936 16PSF-kVacation of a Portion of Bay AvenueOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF BAY AVENUE; PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:67-1 ET. SEQ. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0728 17R1-aStreet Maintenance Snow & Ice Removal:Salt/Sand SpreadingResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Street Maintenance Snow and Ice Removal Services, Salt/Sand Spreading Entity Name(s)/Address(s): See list below Contract Amount: $6,750,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-060-0605-71920-B2021 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 Entity Name(s)/Address(es): 1) Affirmative Transportation, LLC, of Cresskill, New Jersey 07626; 2) Amber Transport, LLC, of Newark, New Jersey 07108; 3) Camarato Trucking, Inc., of Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076; 4) Devino Trucks and Parts, 190 Doremus Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105; 5) IBN Construction Corp., of Newark, New Pass Video Video
21-0220 17R2-aETH III, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To purchase a vacant lot to expand adjacent redeveloper owned property. Entity Name: ETH 111, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $14,865.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $42,500.00 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) 434 Avon Avenue/Block 2646/Lot 4/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,477.5 X $6.00 = $14,865.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adoptedPass Video Video
20-0596 17R2-bSVM Properties, LLC RDAResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct five (5) two-family houses for sale. Entity Name: SVM Properties, LLC Entity Address: 2360 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 Sale Amount: $75,135.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $221,900.00 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) 307 South 6th Street/Block 279/Lot 17/Central Ward 23 Hudson Street/Block 2849/Lot 16/Central Ward 465 Hawthorne Avenue/BlockPass Video Video
21-0405 17R2-cSt. Dean Enterprise Series, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct three (3) multi-family residential homes and a six (6) story eco-friendly luxury apartment building with thirty (30) units of residential space and underground parking spaces. Entity Name: St. Dean Enterprise Series, LLC Entity Address: 26 Washington Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Sale Amount: $142,848.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $290,100.00 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/Pass Video Video
21-0631 17R2-dEducation League, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct property into a new five-family residential building. Entity Name: Education League, LLC Entity Address: Paterson, New Jersey 07504 Sale Amount: $34,380.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $18,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commenced 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) 175-177 West End Avenue/Block 4044/Lot 19/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,730 X $6.00 = $34,380.00.Pass Video Video
21-0652 17R2-eSale of Land and Redevelopment - A.T.S. Development Group, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To combine the property with adjacent redeveloper-owned properties to construct a five (5) story, twenty (20) unit residential apartment building with parking. Entity Name: A.T.S. Development Group, LLC Entity Address: 27 Austin Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Sale Amount: $25,020.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $108,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 27 Chestnut Street/Block 891/Lot 19/Central WardPass Video Video
21-0746 17R2-fSoul Town Property Investments, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop the properties into eleven (11) residential two-family homes. Entity Name: Soul Town Property Investment Group, LLC Entity Address: Carteret, New Jersey 07008 Sale Amount: $128,713.20 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $676,100.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 95 Chadwick Avenue/Block 3000/Lot 7/South Ward 594-598 South Orange Avenue/Block 4003/Lot 5/West Ward 47-49 Whitney Street/Block 4003/LotPass Video Video
21-0761 17R2-gSale of Land and Redevelopment - Shatee BrownResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate the properties as affordable rental housing. Entity Name: Shatee Brown Entity Address: 4807 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11203 Sale Amount: $37,300.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $139,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership 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) 37 Sunset Avenue/Block 4061/Lot 127/West Ward 39 Sunset Avenue/Block 4061/Lot 150/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,730 XPass Video Video
21-1051 17R2-hBrandywine - Traffic and Signals RDAResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with Brandywine Acquisition and Development, LLC, as the designated redeveloper of the Traffic and Signals Facility, as part of a public-private partnership entered into under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law. Entity Name: Brandywine Acquisition and Development, LLC Entity Address: 2 Ponds Edge Drive, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317 Sale Amount: $322,955.00 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $5,348,700.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Project Schedule attached as Exhibit D to the Redevelopment Agreement 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: (AdPass Video Video
21-1152 17R2-iResolution of Need - VIBE (28 William Street)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Need for Housing Project Purpose:To determine whether the proposed Project will meet an existing housing need within the City of Newark, pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Law of 1983, as amended (N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 et seq.), the rules promulgated thereunder at N.J.A.C. 5:80-1 et seq., and all applicable guidelines. Entity Name: The Tower at Halsey and William Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 645 Martinsville Road, Suite 204, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Total Project Cost: $150,434,129.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Investor Equity, Land Owner Equity, Sponsor Equity, LIHTC Equity, ASPIRE Credits, Redevelopment Area Bond, Debt List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 16-24 William Street, Block 94, Lot 6, Central Ward 26-30 William Street, Block 94, Lot 3, Central Ward 32-Pass Video Video
21-1266 17R4-aResolution Making LFB Application - Pedestrian BridgeResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): Mulberry Commons Pedestrian Bridge Amount to be Financed: $110,000,000.00 Funding Source: Revenue Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): October 20, 2021 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-29(a)(3) PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $110,000,000.00 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MASS TRANSIT ACCESS TAX REVENUE BONDS AND PROJECT NOTES (MULBERRY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) (CITY SECURED) AT ANY ONE TIME OUTSTANDING OF THE CITY, ACTING AS REDEVELOPMENT ENTITY AND THE ADOPTION OF A SUBSIDY ORDINANCE BY THE CITY RELATING THERETO. Additional Information: The 3.5% Mass Transit Tax will be pledged Pass Video Video
21-0346 17R5-aNewark Emergency Services for Families ESG-CVResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide Emergency Shelter Services in the City of Newark. Entity Name: Newark Emergency Services for Families, Inc. Entity Address: 982 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $673,678.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program CARES Act Contract Period: July 28, 2020 through July 28, 2022 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: Original Resolution 7R5-a adopted on April 7, 2020 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for a period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. This resolution will increase the contract amount by $653,678.00 for a total contractPass Video Video
21-0887 17R5-bResolution: FY2021 Ryan White - Rutgers, the State of NJ - Infectious Disease PracticeResolutionDept/ 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 NJ/Infectious Disease Practice Entity Address: 185 South Orange Avenue, MSB I689, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $2,139,205.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022 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: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $659,003.00. Ryan White funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on March 17, 2021.Pass Video Video
21-1082 17R5-cResolution: FY2021 Ryan White - Broadway House for Continuing Care Foundation, Inc. (2021-2022)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Broadway House for Continuing Care Foundation, Inc. Entity Address: 298 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $397,053.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Certification of Funds in the amount of $211,945.00. Ryan White funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on March 17, 2021.Pass Video Video
21-1287 17R8-aResolution: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship - City of Canton Machala, Ecuador (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship Purpose: Benefit from cultural and economic exchanges City/State/Country: City of Canton Machala, Ecuador Sponsor(s): Council President, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Sister Cities Signing Ceremony to be held on Friday, October 1, 2021.Pass Video Video
21-1304 17R8-bResolution: Re-Appoinment to Joint Meeting Maintenance - Anibal Ramos, Jr.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment to Joint Meeting Maintenance Purpose: Re-Appointment of Council Representative Name of Appointee: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending June 30, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1307 17R8-cResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Bishop Barbara Glanton Way (JM)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Bishop Barbara Glanton Date(s): Saturday, September 25, 2021 Event Time: 1:00 P.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Boylan Street and Abinger Place Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Bishop Barbara Glanton Way” Sponsor: Council Member, Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1320 17R8-dResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Miguel E. ""Don Mike" Rodriguez Blvd (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Miguel E. “Don Mike” Rodriguez Date(s): Saturday, September 18, 2021 Event Time: 12:00 P.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Nesbitt and Orange Streets Ceremonial Intersection Name: Miguel E. “Don Mike” Rodriguez Boulevard Sponsor: Council President, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1322 17R8-eResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Octavio “Tave” Padilla, Carmen “Tati” Vega, Jesus Casiano, Jr. Boulevard (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Jesus Casiano, Jr., Carmen Vega-Ramos and Octavio Padilla Date(s): Saturday, September 11, 2021 Event Time: 1:00 P.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Bloomfield Avenue and Parker Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Octavio “Tave” Padilla, Carmen “Tati” Vega, Jesus Casiano, Jr. Boulevard Sponsor: Council President, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Request that all three (3) names be placed on one (1) sign.Pass Video Video
21-1317 17R8-fResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (9/15/21)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. Wanda M. Payne Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Roger Glaspie 3. Roberto Cabanas, Jr.Pass Video Video
21-1318 17R8-gResolution: Recognizing and Commending (9/15/21)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Individuals honored during the Essex County Dominican Cultural Festival, Parade and Gala Celebration, held on Thursday, September 2, 2021 2. Individuals honored during the Children of Faith Flag Raising Ceremony, held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 3. Parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel, on its 80th Anniversary Celebration 4. Individuals honored during the 30th Annual Celebration of Labor “A Labor Day Parade”, held on Friday, September 30, 2021 5. Gustavo Lara Salazar, Congressman, City of Saint Cristobal, Dominican Republic 6. Dr. Ellyne Culver, Ceremonial Street Dedication Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 7. Dr. Dustin Cummings, MD, MPH of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Department of Surgery/University Hospital Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 8. Senior Pastors David Ojo and Kemi Ojo, Christ Love International Church Breakthrough House, on its 10th Anniversary and Convention 2021, Greater Heights Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 9. FranciPass Video Video
21-1306 17R8-hResolution: Re-Appointment to Second River - Joseph A. McCallumResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment to Second River Joint Meeting Purpose: Re-Appointment of Council Representative Name of Appointee: Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending June 30, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1123 17R12-aResolution-Bid Contract# 09-WS2021 -CMS ConstructionResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Meadowlands Pump Station - Slide Gate Replacement- Contract# 09-WS2021 Entity Name: CMS Construction Incorporated Entity Address: 521 North Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $822,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW051-G21-WARP0-94710-B2021 Contract Period: 210 calendar days to final completion from the date of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bid Packages Distributed: Thirteen (13) Bids Received: Eight (8)Pass Video Video
21-0013 17R12-bHDR Engineering - Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis Entity Name: HDR Engineering, Inc. Entity Address: One Riverfront Plaza, 1037 Raymond Boulevard, Suite 1400, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/037-750-7502-71240 and 038-800-8003-71240 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of the issuance of a Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: RFQ’s Distributed: Eighteen (18) Qualification Statements Received: Sixteen (16)Pass Video Video
21-1170 17R2-j (as)Investigation of AINOR (746-758 South 14th Street)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose To authorize the Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is an Area in Need of Redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 746-758 South 14thStreet/Block 2633/Lot 37/South Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1171 17R2-k (as)Investigation of AINOR (774-780 Sanford Avenue)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose To authorize the Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 774-780 Sanford Avenue/4089/36/Add’tl Lots 37 and 38/West Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-1200 17R2-l (as)Referral to CPB - First Amendment to Kent/Brenner/Springfield Ave Redevelopment PlanResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Referral of Proposed First Amendment to the Kent/Brenner/Springfield Redevelopment Plan to the Central Planning Board Purpose: Requesting that the Central Planning Board consider a First Amendment to the Kent/Brenner/Springfield Ave Redevelopment Plan, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(f). Name of Plan: Kent/Brenner/Springfield Ave Redevelopment Plan (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 701-703 South 10th Street/Block 2630/Lot 19.01/South Ward 705 South 10th Street/Block 2630/Lot 19.02/South Ward 707 South 10th Street/Block 2630/Lot 19.03/South Ward 709-711 South 10th Street/Block 2630/Lot 19.04/South Ward 713 South 10th Street/Block 2630/Lot 19.05/South Ward 715-717 South 10th Street/Block 2630/Lot 19.06/South Ward 719 South 10th Street/Block 2630/Lot 19.07/South Ward 721 South 10th Street/Block 2630/Lot 19.08/South Ward Additional Information: Original Kent/Brenner/Springfield Redevelopment Plan (“Redevelopment Plan”) was adopted by Ordinance 6PSF-Pass Video Video
21-0913 18-aBrandywine - Traffic & Signals - Capital Sale/LeasebackOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CAPITAL SALE/LEASEBACK AGREEMENT AS A CAPITAL LEASE WITH BRANDYWINE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT, LLC, AS DESIGNATED REDEVELOPER, FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE IRVINE TURNER TRAFFIC FACILITY SITE FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1267 18-bSubsidy Bond Ordinance - Pedestrian BridgeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE PROVISION OF A SUBSIDY BY THE CITY TO: (A) FUND DEFICIENCIES IN A DEBT SERVICE RESERVE FUND ESTABLISHED FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $110,000,000.00 MASS TRANSIT ACCESS TAX REVENUE BONDS (MULBERRY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) (CITY SECURED) ISSUED TO FINANCE PROJECT COSTS FOR THE MULBERRY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND (B) PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000.00 OF PROJECT NOTES WHEN DUE AND OWING ISSUED TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO PAY PRELIMINARY AND SOFT COSTS FOR SUCH PROJECT, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SECURITY THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ONE OR MORE SUBSIDY AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Deferred 6PSF-b 100621Pass Video Video
21-1293 18-cAppointment: ABC Board (Pereira)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Name of Appointee: Carina Pereira Appointment Term: Three (3) year term to commence upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on September 15, 2024 Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Pereira will replace Gloria Tortorello, whose term expired on July 20, 2016.Pass Not available
21-0912 18-d (as)Brandywine - Traffic & Signals PSAOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE TO BRANDYWINE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR $322,955.00 AS THE DESIGNATED REDEVELOPER OF BLOCK 2675, PROPOSED LOT 1.02, AND LOTS 25 and 46 FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE IRVINE TURNER TRAFFIC FACILITY SITE FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1314 1  Hearing of Citizens1. DION McCUTCHEON Appearing. 2. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 3. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 4. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD JENKINS Appearing. 5. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 6. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 7. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 8. KENNETH POPE Not appearing.  Video Video
21-1811 17Ma MotionA motion requesting that the Departments of Engineering and Public Works provide a presentation to the Governing Body regarding the damages created by Tropical Storm Ida to the City’s infrastructure and the City’s response to community cleanup efforts.Pass Not available
21-1812 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering provide adequate notice to the School administration where roadwork construction is planned so parents may arrange their schedules accordingly.Pass Not available
21-1813 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works clear and remove the overgrown vegetation and debris accumulating at the vacant lot located at Mount Prospect and 3rd Avenue, and if warranted, assess a fine with the cost of the cleanup charged to the owner.Pass Not available
21-1814 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works remove the bulk debris placed curbside by residents in the aftermath of damages caused by Tropical Storm Ida.Pass Not available
21-1815 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Administration increase the number of traffic control officers at roadwork construction sites located in school zones, especially during opening and dismissal times, to better increase traffic flow and prevent unnecessary confrontations between motorist and commuters.Pass Not available
21-1817 17Mf MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering monitor and coordinate with the Essex County Department of Public Works to ensure county roadwork being conducted in the City of Newark is performed with the least amount of inconvenience to Newark residents reasonably possible.Pass Not available
21-1818 17Mg MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering provide the Municipal Council through the City Clerk’s Office, an update on the status of the request for the installation of speed bumps on various Central Ward streets.Pass Not available
21-1819 17Mh MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Department of Economic and Housing Development provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, a report on how federal grant dollars for COVID-19 relief for small businesses were distributed, including the total dollar amount received, the number of businesses that received grants (by ward), the principals of the business and criteria used to select the grantee.Pass Not available
21-1820 17Mi MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk convene a Public Safety Meeting.Pass Not available