Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 12/21/2016 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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16-1931 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Raymond Pardo, 467 Forest Street, Newark, New Jersey Concerns of employees working for the City of Newark. Not Appearing 2. Colleen M. Fields, 27 Forster Street, Newark, New Jersey Whoever killed Uggie, killed an Angel, unaware. Not Appearing 3. Maryam Bey, 30 Underwood Street, Newark, New Jersey Peter Harvey, monitor and absentee landlords. Not Appearing 4. Lorenzo Hall, 452 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey SEIU Local 617. Not Appearing 5. Ronald Johnson, 452 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey SEIU Local 617. Not Appearing 6. Phill Spears, 452 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey SEIU Local 617. Appearing 7. Martha Rodriguez, 452 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey SEIU Local 617. Appearing 8. Faruq Abdul’Aziz, 102 Eastern Parkway, Newark, New Jersey People, people, people 2016. Not Appearing 9. Michael G. Jones, 5 Ibsen Court, Dix Hills, New York USI Building Service contract with the City. Not Appearing 10. Luis M. Ramos, 105 Hendel Avenue, North Arlington, New Jersey USI Building Service contract with the City. Not Appearing   Video Video
16-1922 15.-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Minutes, December 8, 2016Pass Not available
16-1923 15.-b ReportEmployees’ Retirement System, Board Meeting Minutes, July, August and September 2016Pass Not available
16-1924 15.-c ReportEmployees’ Retirement System, Management Report, December 31, 2013 as of August 2, 2016Pass Not available
16-1925 15.-d ReportEmployees’ Retirement System, Financial Statements, December 31, 2013Pass Not available
16-1926 15.-e ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Minutes, October 20, 2016Pass Not available
16-1927 15.-f ReportAffirmative Action, November 2016, Monthly ReportPass Not available
16-1938 15.-g ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Minutes, December 7, 2016Pass Not available
16-1239 26PSF-aWest Ward Special Improvement DistrictOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE WEST WARD OF THE CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE WEST WARD SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. Deferred 6PSF-a 120716Pass Video Video
16-1528 16PSF-bWilsey Street Parking Prohibition OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF TITLE 23, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON WILSEY STREET, EAST SIDE, FROM WARREN STREET TO NEW STREET (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
16-1561 16PSF-cShop Newark Property Tax Rebate ProgramOrdinanceORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK SUPPORTING AND CREATING A PROPERTY TAX REWARD PROGRAM TO BE IMPLEMENTED AS PART OF THE “SHOP NEWARK” LOCAL CAMPAIGN.Pass Video Video
16-1674 16PSF-dTax Abatement Extension - Wesley Towers CorporationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORIGINAL TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO WESLEY TOWERS CORPORATION UNDER THE LIMITED DIVIDEND LAW FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) YEARS AND FOUR (4) MONTHS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 444 MT. PROSPECT AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAPS AS BLOCK 629, LOT 7 (NORTH WARD).Pass Video Video
16-1497 16PSF-eAmendment to Expand Ironbound Business Improvement DistrictOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 6PSF-b, MARCH 6, 2013, BY EXPANDING THE IRONBOUND SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, TO INCLUDE RAYMOND BOULEVARD FROM PROSPECT STREET TO BLANCHARD STREET, FERRY STREET FROM CHRISTIE STREET TO BLANCHARD STREET AND PARTS OF MARKET STREET FROM PROSPECT STREET TO MADISON STREET. Deferred 6PSF-e 122116 Deferred 6PSF-a 010517 Deferred 6PSF-a 011917Pass Video Video
16-1770 16PSF-f2016 Queen Ditch Bond OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000.00 FOR QUEEN DITCH SEWER UTILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK AND APPROPRIATING $5,000,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO FINANCE THE SAME.Pass Video Video
16-1677 17R1-aBI # 11 HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: HOPWA Program: To provide housing opportunities for persons with AIDS within the City of Newark (City-wide) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $5,807,583.00 Budget Year: 2016 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 7R1-b on December 12, 2016; will be submitted under a separate cover for the same meeting. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required Deferred 7R1-c 120716Pass Video Video
16-1626 17R1-b2016-2017 HCDA Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOPWA, HOME, ESGResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements with HUD for One-Year Action Plan Purpose: Application/Acceptance with HUD for the 2016 One-Year Action Plan (Program Year 2015-2016) Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entity Address: One Newark Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260 Total Grant Amount: $14,265,216.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 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: N/A Additional Information: Detailed allocation:Pass Video Video
16-1639 27R1-c2015 Clean Communities GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: 2015 Clean Communities Program to provide funds to supplement an existing litter reduction program and removal as well as the abatement of graffiti within the municipality (City-wide). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Agency Appropriation Amount: $432,292.46 Budget Year: 2016 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 7R10-a on December 21, 2016; will be submitted under a separate cover for the same meeting. Operating Agency: Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-1639 27R1-c2015 Clean Communities GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: 2015 Clean Communities Program to provide funds to supplement an existing litter reduction program and removal as well as the abatement of graffiti within the municipality (City-wide). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Agency Appropriation Amount: $432,292.46 Budget Year: 2016 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 7R10-a on December 21, 2016; will be submitted under a separate cover for the same meeting. Operating Agency: Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-1640 27R1-d2016 Clean Communities GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: 2016 Clean Communities Program to provide funds to supplement an existing litter reduction program and removal as well as the abatement of graffiti within the municipality (Citywide). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Agency Appropriation Amount: $494,289.11 Budget Year: 2016 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 7R10-b on December 21, 2016; will be submitted under a separate cover for the same meeting. Operating Agency: Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-1640 27R1-d2016 Clean Communities GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: 2016 Clean Communities Program to provide funds to supplement an existing litter reduction program and removal as well as the abatement of graffiti within the municipality (Citywide). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Agency Appropriation Amount: $494,289.11 Budget Year: 2016 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 7R10-b on December 21, 2016; will be submitted under a separate cover for the same meeting. Operating Agency: Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-1636 17R1-eBI # 8 Workforce Learning Link 2016ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Workforce Learning Link Grant 2016 (City-wide) Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Appropriation Amount: $152,000.00 Budget Year: 2016 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-b on December 21, 2016; will be submitted under a separate cover for the same meeting. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-1720 17R1-fBI # 13 UASI GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities related to Training, Maintenance, Situational Awareness Enhancements, and other matters. (City-wide). Funding Source: State of New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Appropriation Amount: $1,788,500.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R11-a adopted on November 2, 2016. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
16-1726 17R1-gEmergency Appropriation to pay 2014 and 2015 FOP and SOA RetroResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Emergency Appropriation Purpose: 2014 and 2015 Retroactive Pay for members of Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and Superior Officers Association (SOA). Funding Source: 2016 Budget Appropriation Amount: $6,691,316.00 Budget Year: 2016 Additional Information: Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-0332 17R1-hRental of Parking Spaces in a lot or a Garage.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Rental of Parking Spaces in a Lot or a Garage Entity Name(s)/Address(s): J & L Parking Corporation, 9 Kensington Place, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Contract Amount: $33,600.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-020- 0201- 7161-B2016 Contract Period: One (1) year term 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: Bids solicited: Four (4) Bids received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
16-1658 17R1-iMaintenance and Repair: Trucks Over One TonResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance & Repair: Trucks Over One (1) Ton Capacity Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1.Lembo Car & Heavy Truck Collision Inc., 76 Riverside Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 2.Abreu Truck Service, 283-299 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: $600,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Public Works, Division of Motors/ NW011-7177-7183-7128 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years 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: Bids solicited: Sixteen (16) Bids received: Four (4)Pass Video Video
16-1420 17R1-jHorse Feed and SuppliesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Horse Feed and Supplies Description: Horse Supplies Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Country Feed & Grain, LLC., 400 Union Avenue, Haskell, New Jersey 07420 2. DeSandre Brothers, Co., Inc., 170 Cranbury Neck Road, Cranbury, New Jersey 08512 Contract Amount: $220,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Public Safety/Police/NW011-080- 0801-83350-B2016 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years 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: Advertised date: April 26, 2016 Bid Proposal Due Date: May 19, 2016 Bids solicited: Six (6) Bids received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
16-1556 17R1-kRecycling Services: Used Concrete and AsphaltResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Recycling Services: Used Concrete and Asphalt Description: For recycling services and to dispose of municipal waste Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Yannuzzi Group, Inc., 135 Kinnelon Road, Suite102, Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405 Contract Amount: $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-7156-B2016 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Advertisement Date: September 6, 2016 Bids Solicited: Thirteen (13) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
16-1633 17R1-lAsphalt and Concrete Mix (Hot and Cold)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Asphalt and Concrete Mix (Hot and Cold Laid) Description: Street and sidewalk repair materials Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Newark Asphalt and Concrete Corporation, 1-3 Passaic Street (Foot of Passaic Street), Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: $675,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Departments of Public Works, Engineering and Water and Sewer Utilities NW011-110-1110-83410-B2016/Public Works/Public Buildings NW011-160-1107-83720-B2016/Engineering/Traffic and Signals NW037-750-7502-83720-B2016/Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Advertisement Date: September 6, 2016 Bids solicitPass Video Video
16-1709 17R1-mHypochlorite Liquid Sodium (Swimming Pool Disinfectant)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Chemical to treat and disinfect swimming pool water Description: Hypochlorite, Liquid Sodium (Swimming Pool Disinfectant) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Main Pool and Chemical Company, Inc., 110 Commerce Road, Dupont, Pennsylvania 18641 Contract Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Public Works, Public Buildings/NW011-110-1110-83550-B2016 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Advertisement Date: July 19, 2016 Bids solicited: Seven (7) Bids received: Four (4)Pass Video Video
16-0964 17R1-nVehicles Cargo Vans, Mini Van/ Class 1/2//3, Regular ExtendedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-2103 and all applicable vendors Purpose: Vehicles, Cargo Vans, Mini-Van/Class 1/2/3, Regular Extended Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Chas S Winner Inc., DBA Winner Ford 250 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Contract Amount: $58,102.50 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Public Works, Division of Motors/NW037-756-7565-94330-B2015 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through December 13, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1172 17R1-oSoftware License and Related ServiceResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) M-0003 Purpose: Software License and Related Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): See below Contract Amount: $900,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Administration, Information Technology Division/NW011-030-0306-71420-71280 Contract Period: Upon adoption by the Municipal Council through June 30, 2020 inclusive of extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: # 89849, CDW Government LLC., 230 North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-9740 # 89850, Dell Marketing LP., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682 # 89853, Insight Public Sector Inc., 6820 South Harl Avenue, Tempe, Arizona 85283 # 89854, PCMG Inc., 14160 Newbrook Drive, STE 210, Chantilly, VirPass Video Video
16-1477 17R1-pInterglobe Purchasing AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Information Technology Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Telecommunications Services Purpose: To enter into a Purchasing Agreement with InterGlobe Communications, Inc. for wholesale telecommunications of Verizon Services Entity Name: InterGlobe Communications, Inc. Entity Address: 101 Tyrellan Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10309 Contract Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: Office of Information Technology - 71420 Equipment maintenance $100,000.00/ Office Services - 71510 Telephone Charges $100,000.00 Contract Period: Upon adoption by the Municipal Council through January 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1515 17R2-aCommunity Software Solutions Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Payroll Services Entity Name: Community Software Solutions, Inc. (CSS) Entity Address: 30 Jefferson Plaza, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-9541 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $57,500.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Contract Period: April 16, 2016 through April 15, 2017 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: One (1) Proposal receivedPass Video Video
16-1620 17R2-bWorkforce Learning Link 2016 -2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-Newark Works Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Workforce Learning Link Program/Grant Allocation Entity Name: City of Newark One Stop Career Center Entity Address: 990 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $152,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 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: Grant funds to be fully obligated by June 30, 2016 and expended by December 31, 2017.Pass Video Video
16-1767 17R4-aResolution Approving Sale of NHA Marine Terminal Refunding BondsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $65,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Refunding Bonds Purchaser: Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $65,000,000.00 PORT AUTHORITY-PORT NEWARK MARINE TERMINAL ADDITIONAL RENT-BACKED REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016 TO BE ISSUED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEWARK. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1786 17R4-bStipulation 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) Prudential Insurance Co. of America/205-219 Washington Street/70/1/Central/2003/$78,826,200/-$434,449.44 Prudential Insurance Co. of America/205-219 Washington Street/70/1/Central/2004/$78,826,200/-$528,860.34 Prudential Insurance Co. of America/205-219 Washington Street/70/1/Central/2005/$78,826,200/-$624,033.70 Prudential Insurance Co. of America/205-219 Washington Street/70/1/Central/2006/$78,826,200/-$765,348.81 Prudential Insurance Co. of America/205-219 Washington Street/70/1/Central/2007/$78,826,200/-$827,573.91 Prudential Insurance Co. of America/205-219 Washington Street/70/1/Central/2008/$78,826,200/-$944,811.87 Prudential Insurance Co. of America/205-219 Washington Street/70/1/Central/2009/$78,826,200/-$1,089,188.00 Prudential Insurance Co. of America/205-219 Washington Street/70/1/Central/2010/$78,826,200/-$1,297,118.82 Prudential Insurance Co. of America/20Pass Video Video
16-1797 17R4-cStipulation 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) B&J Parking Lot/29-39 River Street/137.01/120/Central/$445,000/2014/-$983.02 B&J Parking Lot/29-39 River Street/137.01/120/Central/$445,000/2015/-$1,048.95 1292 McCarter, LLC/1292-1298 McCarter Highway/436/1/Central/$1,500,000/2013/-$14,620.30 1292 McCarter, LLC/1292-1298 McCarter Highway/436/1/Central/$1,500,000/2014/-$15,353.05 1292 McCarter, LLC/1292-1298 McCarter Highway/436/1/Central/$1,500,000/2015/-$16,382.86 1292 McCarter, LLC/1292-1298 McCarter Highway/436/1/Central/$1,250,000/2016/-$24,655.36 433 Adams St., LLC/433-435 Adams Street/1147.01/25.07/East/$241,300/2012/-$3,634.96 433 Adams St., LLC/437-441 Adams Street/1147.01/25.08/East/$193,700/2012/-$3,452.00 433 Adams St., LLC/452-454 Adams Street/1147.01/10.03/East/$495,200/2012/$0.00 37 Branford Place Assoc. /37-57 Branford Place/60/51/Central/$1,045,200/2011/-$9,810.94 37 Branford Place Assoc. /37-57 BranforPass Video Video
16-1867 17R4-dStipulation 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) 153 Halsey Urban Renewal (Hartz Mountain Ind. Inc.)/147-159 Halsey Street/62/1.03/C3/Central/$28,040,200/2010/ -$168,530.46 153 Halsey Urban Renewal (Hartz Mountain Ind. Inc.)/147-159 Halsey Street/62/1.03/C3/Central/$22,500,000/2011/ -$360,751.87 153 Halsey Urban Renewal (Hartz Mountain Ind. Inc.)/147-159 Halsey Street/62/1.03/C3/Central/$21,000,000/2012/ -$425,973.35 Additional Information: Total Tax Difference: -$ 955,255.68 Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 20, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1617 17R6-aWorkers' Compensation (Thomas Hodge)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2013-26112 Claimant: Thomas Hodge Claimant's Attorney: Law Offices of Feeley & LaRocca, John D. Feeley, Esq. Attorney's Address: 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 211, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Settlement Amount: $42,451.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 20, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1619 17R6-bWorkers' Compensation (Michael Latorre)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2014-20254 Claimant: Michael Latorre Claimant's Attorney: Andrew Graulich, Esq. Attorney's Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 1111, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $21,858.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 20, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1621 17R6-cWorkers' Compensation (David Harris)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2007-25126 Claimant: David Harris Claimant's Attorney: Law Offices of Feeley and LaRocca, John D. Feeley, Esq. Attorney's Address: 76 South Orange, Suite 211, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Settlement Amount: $21,090.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 20, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1818 17R6-dFlorio & Kenny Conflict Counsel 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Conflict Counsel Services Entity Name: Florio & Kenny, LLP. Entity Address: 5 Marine View Plaza, Suite 103, P.O. Box 771, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1821 17R6-eMaraziti Falcon Environmental Counsel 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Environmental Counsel Matters Entity Name: Maraziti Falcon, LLP. Entity Address: 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1831 17R6-f2017 Carmagnola & Ritardi Labor CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Labor/Employment Counsel Entity Name: Carmagnola & Ritardi, LLC. Entity Address: 60 Washington Street, Suite 300, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1868 17R6-gChasan Leyner Workers Compensation 2017 ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Workers’ Compensation Counsel Services Entity Name: Chasan, Leyner and Lamparello, PC. Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1910 17R8-aResolution: 2015 Annual Report of Audit AffidavitResolutionDept/ Agency: Municipal Council and City Clerk Type of Service: Attesting to the Municipal Council’s review of the 2015 Annual Report of Audit Purpose: Comply with Local Finance Board Regulations City Audit Year: 2015 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1930 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (12/21/16)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 1. Mrs. Floretta Wright WestryPass Video Video
16-1929 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing and Commending (12/21/16)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Reverend Dr. Lester W. Taylor, Jr., Senior Pastor of Community Baptist Church in Englewood, New Jersey, on his Installation Services as Convention President at the General Baptist Convention held at The Tabernacle Baptist Church on Saturday, December 3, 2016 2. Individuals during the Burkina Faso Flag Raising Ceremony, a French speaking country located in West Africa and recognized for their diligent humanitarian work in their respective communities in Newark City Hall on Friday, December 9, 2016 3. Individuals during the 2nd Annual Got Vizion Pastor’s Ball on Monday, December 12, 2016 4. The Honorable Ras J. Baraka, Mayor of the City of Newark, New Jersey at the 2nd Annual Got Vizion Pastor’s Ball on Monday, December 12, 2016 5. Reverend Dr. George A. Blackwell, on his 65th Surprise Birthday Celebration at Good Neighbor Baptist Church on Saturday, December 10, 2016 6. Ms. Lila Merritt, longtime Newark Municipal Council Senior Fashion Show Committee Member on her outstanding community service SponPass Video Video
16-1507 17R9-a2016 SAFER GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To aid in efforts to restore and maintain the number of trained, front-line firefighters Entity Name: City of Newark, Department of Public Safety, Fire Division Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $5,587,236.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FY 2015 SAFER Grant Total Project Cost: $5,587,236.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: February 11, 2017 through February 10, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: On or about March 23, 2016, the Department of Public Safety submitted a grant application to FEMA.Pass Video Video
16-1703 17R9-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Reappointment Purpose: Fire Official Name of Appointee: Zarifa Wilson Working Address: 1010 18th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: Effective for a minimum of ninety (90) days with a maximum of one hundred eighty (180) days from October 6, 2016. Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1623 17R10-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Works Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Clean Community Grant 2015 Entity Name: Department of Public Works Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 Grant Amount: $432,292.46 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Clean Communities Entitlement Program Total Project Cost: $432,292.46 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, inclusive of any extensions granted by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1635 17R10-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Works Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Clean Community Grant 2016 Entity Name: Department of Public Works Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 Grant Amount: $494,289.11 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Clean Communities Entitlement Program Total Project Cost: $494,289.11 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1384 17R11-aBus Transporation - WBGOResolutionDept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide bus transportation to forty-five (45) City of Newark children, ages 7 to 17, (Citywide) to attend three (3) concert events. Entity Name: National Public Radio, Inc., WBGO 88.3 FM Entity Address: 54 Park Place, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $825.00 Funding Source: WBGO 88.3 FM, Kid’s Jazz Transportation Grant Total Project Cost: $825.00 (Three (3) Concert Events for $275.00 each) City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Saturday, October 1, 2016; November 19, 2016 and December 3, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 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: Newark Children from the City’s Recreation Centers Attended three (3) Jazz Pass Video Video
16-1570 17R12-aUtility RelocationResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Intergovernmental Agreement Purpose: Utility Relocation for Removal of Rail Bridge at Bay Avenue Entity Name: Consolidated Rail Corporation Entity Address: 1717 Arch Street, Suite 1310, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 Contract Amount: No Municipal Funds Required Funding Source: Consolidated Rail Corporation Contract Period: Until Completion of the Project 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: No municipal funds are required or will be spent. However, Consolidated Rail Corporation will reimburse the City for any costs incurred by the City which are necessary to accomplish this Project.Pass Video Video
16-1724 17R1-q (as)CDBG 42nd year Budget ResolutionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: CDBG's Budget Appropriation Purpose: CDBG Forty-Second Year (CDBG XLII), funds to sub-grantees Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Total Grant Amount: $6,402,859.00 Grant Period: September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 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: Application by Resolution is being submitted under separate cover for the same meeting. Grant Acceptance by Resolution is being submitted under separate cover for the same meeting.Pass Video Video
16-1998 17R2-c (as)(EHD) NCEDC MOU Amendment to AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - [Local Redevelopment and Housing Law] Purpose: Amendment to Resolution 7R1-a, which was adopted on November 2, 2016, pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. instead of the Extraordinary Unspecified Services exception Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) and proposes the approval of the Second Amendment and Restated Agreement. Entity Name: Newark Community Economic Development Corporation Entity Address: 111 Mulberry Street, Market Street LL Suite, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $10,000,000.00 Funding Source: : City Capital Funds Contract Period: September 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Additional InformatiPass Video Video
16-1889 17R7-a (as)Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement/Weequahic High SchoolResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Use of facility for Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s Feed the Homeless Event Entity Name: The Newark Public School Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Weequahic High School Gymnasium, 279 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Event Date(s): Friday, December 23, 2016 Event Time: 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM Additional Information: Sponsor:Pass Video Video
16-1944 17R8-d (as)Resolution: Ceremonial Designation - Breya Necole Knight Way (GCJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Designation Honoree: Breya Necole Knight Date(s): January 3, 2017 Official Street Name(s): Bleeker Street at Halsey Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Breya Necole Knight Way Sponsor: Council Member, Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1988 17R8-e (as)Resolution: Ceremonial Designation - Dr. John J. McMullen Way (GCJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Designation Honoree: Dr. John J. McMullen Date(s): Friday, January 6, 2017 Official Street Name(s): Lafayette and Mulberry Streets Ceremonial Intersection Name: Dr. John J. McMullen Way Sponsor: Council member, Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1999 17R8-f (as)Resolution: Ceremonial Designation - Erika Whitfield Plaza (AA)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Designation Honoree: Erika Whitfield Date(s): Friday, January 6, 2017 Official Street Name(s): Oliver Street at McCarter Highway Ceremonial Intersection Name: Erika Whitfield Plaza Sponsor: Council Member, Augusto Amador Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1800 18.-aOrdinance Amending Payroll TaxOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 21, NEWARK PAYROLL TAX, SECTION 3, TAX IMPOSED, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, AUTHORIZING A CHANGE IN THE NEWARK PAYROLL TAX FROM A TAX EQUAL TO 1% OF AN EMPLOYER’S PAYROLL, TO A TAX AT A RATE OF UP TO 1% OF AN EMPLOYER’S PAYROLL.Pass Video Video
16-1897 18.-bAppointment of Affirmative Action Review CouncilAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Maria J. Ortiz Address: 361 Verona Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on March 22, 2019 Sponsor: Additional Information: Replacing Munirah El-Bomani, whose term expired, as Community RepresentativePass Video Video
16-1895 18.-cAppointment to Affirmative Action Review CouncilAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-appointment Purpose: Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Charles A. Bell Address: 44 Hudson Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on April 6, 2019 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1815 18.-d (as)Ordinance to Adopt South Bergen Street Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE “SOUTH BERGEN STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, COUNTY OF ESSEX TO CONSTITUTE AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT UNDER THE REDEVELOPMENT LAW.Pass Video Video
16-1996 18.-e (as)Amendment to Payroll OrdinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 21, NEWARK PAYROLL TAX, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, [I] MAKING THE ORDINANCE MORE CONSISTENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY EMPLOYER PAYROLL TAX STATUTE AND [II] AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION IN NEWARK PAYROLL TAX OBLIGATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS WITH WORKFORCES MORE THAN 50% OF WHICH ARE NEWARK RESIDENTS.Pass Video Video
16-1680 18.-f (as)Purchase of Property from New Jersey Schools Development Authority (West Side Heights)OrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (“NJSDA”) TO THE CITY OF NEWARK FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN NJSDA-OWNED PROPERTIES IN THE WEST WARD FOR THE SUM OF ONE DOLLAR AND ZERO CENTS ($1.00) AND SATISFACTION OF ADDITIONAL CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS.Pass Video Video
17-0775 1  MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk schedule a Public/Private Housing Committee meeting to discuss the issues affecting the residents at Terrell Homes.Pass Not available
17-0776 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering provide to the Municipal Council, through the Office of the City Clerk, a listing of all handicap parking permits and signage that are currently in effect in the East Ward.Pass Not available
17-0777 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the vacant building located at Broadway and 3rd Avenue, for alleged criminal activities being perpetrated by squatters illegally occupying the premises; in addition, the Governing Body has requested that an official visit by the above-mentioned departments be coordinated with Council Members to view the property.Pass Not available
17-0778 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, provide to the Governing Body, through the Office of the City Clerk, legislation that will prohibit overnight parking on Passaic Street near McCarter Highway.Pass Not available
17-0779 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works investigate the temporary recycling vendor to address the complaints of residents regarding inconsistent pick-ups.Pass Not available
17-0780 17M-f. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Jason Davis.Pass Not available