Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 10/23/2024 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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24-1369 1  Hearing of Citizens1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 3. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 4. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 5. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 6. CHRIS SANDERS Not appearing. 7. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 8. LINDA MCDONALD-CARTER Not appearing. 9. EMILY AIKENS Appearing. 10. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 11. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 12. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 13. YUSUF A. SHABAZZ Appearing. 14. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY Appearing. 15. LORENZO HALL Not appearing. 16. ERUIN HOWELL Not appearing. 17. HASIN NICELY Not appearing. 18. QUAWEE ELMORE Not appearing. 19. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 20. DEBRA MAPSON Not appearing. 21. JANET PEÑA Not appearing. 22. GEE CURETON Not appearing. 23. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Not appearing. 24. TAMMY HOLLAWAY Not appearing. 25. CHARISSE MYLES Appearing.  Not available
24-1244 15-aCentral Planning Board Minutes for July & August 2024ReportCentral Planning Board, Minutes, July and August 2024.  Not available
24-1349 15-b ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, August 28, 2024.Pass Not available
24-1406 15-c ReportMorris Doremus Avenue Associates Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2023.Pass Not available
24-1407 15-d ReportNewark Housing Authority, Minutes, September 2024.Pass Not available
24-1322 16F-aOrdinance: Amending Title 2, Chapter 22, Section 3.6, Personnel - To hire Entry-Level Law Enforcement Officers without Examination Requirement - to complete an approved NJPTC Full Basic Course for Police Officers or Correction Officers within 9 monthsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 22, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SECTION 3.6, PERSONNEL, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ADD DEFINITION TO THE BASIC TRAINING COURSE WHEN HIRING ENTRY-LEVEL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITHOUT AN EXAMINATION.Pass Video Video
24-1211 16PSF-aOrdinance: Amending Title 23, Chapter 5, Section 14(E) Permit Parking - Adams Street (Daily; 6pm-6am) (MS)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 14, PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY, IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS, SUBSECTION 23:5-14(E), PERMIT PARKING; AREAS DESIGNATED, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING ADAMS STREET BETWEEN OLIVER STREET AND WALNUT STREET ON THE WEST SIDE OF ADAMS STREET, DAILY, FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M. (EAST WARD). Sponsor(s): Council Member, Michael J. SilvaPass Video Video
24-1333 17R1-aBI # 2 WIOA Data Reporting and Analysis Allocation 2024-2025ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: WIOA Data Reporting Analysis Allocation 2024-2025 (Citywide.) Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity Appropriation Amount: $12,971.00 Budget Year: 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: Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #24-1289. 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
24-1371 17R1-bFY24 UASI GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To fund the enhancement of the City of Newark and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities for approved project proposals. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Appropriation Amount: $1,657,194.00 Budget Year: 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: Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #24-1361. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
24-1184 17R1-cState Contract Amendment: Traffic Signals Controllers & CabinetsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract #T1473 Traffic Signal Controllers and Camera Imaging Detection Systems Master Blanket 19-FOOD-01027 Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-o adopted on July 10, 2024, to provide traffic signal controllers and cabinets. Entity Name/Address: Intelligent Traffic Supply Products, LLC, 3005 Hadley Road, Suite 5, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $342,500.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-A-83750-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through December 19, 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: Resolution 7R1-o adopted on July 10, 2024, authorized a contract Pass Video Video
24-1034 17R1-dUse of State Contract: M8000 Tires, Tubes, and Services- StatewideResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #M8000 Tires, Tubes, and Services-Statewide #25-FLEET-81812 and 25-FLEET-82627 Purpose: To provide use of State authorized vendors and their distributors to purchase tires, tubes and services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, 200 Innovation Way, Akron, Ohio 44316; and 2) Bridgestone Americas, Inc., 200 4th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37201 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $700,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors NW011-060-0602-71850-B2024 and NW011-060-0602-83650-B2024/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-71840-B2024 and NW037-750-83640-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through June 30, 2027, inclusive of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ Pass Not available
24-1137 17R1-eGSA/State Contract: G8060- Ballistic Comparison MicroscopeResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract #G8060- Ballistic Comparison Microscope Master Blanket 89375 Purpose: To provide authorization to purchase microscope(s) and additional services from State authorized vendor(s). Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Leeds Precision Instruments, Inc., 17300 Medina Road, Suite 600 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $92,991.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW051-G23-P23H0-94550-B2023 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through June 30, 2025, 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 authorization to purchase microscope(s) and additional services from State authorized vendor(s) for tPass Not available
24-0873 17R2-aCommunity Collaboations LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for new construction of a two-family home and rehabilitation of a three-family home to sell at market rate to City of Newark employees. Entity Name: Community Collaborations, LLC Entity Address: 187 Livingston Street, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $47,250.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $119,800.00 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) 780 Bergen Street/Block 2712/Lot 39/South Ward 763 SouFail Video Video
24-1289 17R2-bAcceptance of Data Reporting and Analysis Fund PY24ResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWorks Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide for the acceptance of WIOA Data Reporting and Analysis Funds. Entity Name: City of Newark, One Stop Career Center Entity Address: 375 McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $12,971.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 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: No municipal funds, commitment of municipal resources or staff are required for the acceptance and receipt of grants funds.Pass Video Video
24-1156 17R3-aAmending Delancy Street Roadway Improvement ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Change Order #8 for Delancy Street Drainage, Traffic and Roadway Improvements (Final Design) Project Contract No. 06-2011PS. Entity Name: Michael Baker International, Inc. Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 2330, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,337,818.61 Funding Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Contract Period: August 21, 2023 through August 21, 2024, with an extension to January 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: This Amending Resolution will extend the contract period from April 21, 2023 through August 21, 2024 to January 31, 2025, at no additional cost to the City of Newark.Pass Video Video
24-1286 17R3-bRequest an extension from NJDOT to award contract for Municipal Aid Program for Street ResurfacingResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R3-b adopted on April 10, 2024, Extension Request Purpose:To request an extension from New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to allow the City of Newark to award a contract for construction of the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22 by April 21, 2025. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $2,886,447.00 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: Not Applicable Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: Fiscal Year 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As): Not Applicable Pass Video Video
24-1329 17R3-cRequest for Extension from NJDOT for MA-2023ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Extension Request Purpose: To request an extension from New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to allow the City of Newark to award a contract for construction of the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2023 by May 22, 2025. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $3,102,131.00 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: Not Applicable Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: Fiscal Year 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward): Not Applicable Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-c adopted on August 3, 2022, authorized thPass Not available
24-1206 17R5-aFY2024 Ryan White - City of East Orange (EHE)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient 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). Entity Name: City of East Orange Health and Human Services Entity Address: 143 New Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $640,484.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2024 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: Ending the HIV Epidemic grant funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on July 22, 2020, and revised by Resolution 7R5-a(S), adopted on June 22, 2021. Additional funds were accepted by Pass Video Video
24-1204 17R5-bFY2024 Positive Healthcare (EHE)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient 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). Entity Name: Positive Health Care, Inc. Entity Address: 395-403 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $81,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2024 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: Ending the HIV Epidemic grant funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on July 22, 2020, and revised by Resolution 7R5-a(S), adopted on June 22, 2021. Additional funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-Pass Not available
24-1217 17R5-cWIC 2024-2025ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 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: $2,267,360.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 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
24-1142 17R5-dSustaining Local Public HealthResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Sustaining Public Health Infrastructure Entity Name: New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) Entity Address: P.O. Box 6987, Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Grant Amount: $168,049.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026 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 Not available
24-1247 17R5-eMedical Reserve Corps 2024 2025ResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To apply/accept grant funds to maintain and enhance the emergency volunteer response within the City of Newark. Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $34,700.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025 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: No municipal fundPass Not available
24-1290 17R5-f ResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Acceptance of additional funding and an extension of time to expend funds to support the training and deployment of Community Health Workers in response to Covid-19. Entity Name: Acenda, Inc. Entity Address: 42 Delsea South Drive, Glassboro, New Jersey 07028 Grant Amount: $73,333.67 Funding Source: Acenda, Inc., Integrated Health Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 1, 2023 through July 31, 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: Original Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on January 10, 2024, authorized a grant award in the amount of $66,666.00, for the period oPass Not available
24-1170 17R6-aJustice Innovation Inc, 2024 SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Justice Innovation, Inc., 520 8th Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10018 Claimant's Attorney: Not Applicable Settlement Amount: $424,390.38 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Office of the Mayor, Municipal Court/Fund 011, Dept. 200, Div. 2001, Account #97520, Budget Ref. B2024 Additional Information: This Settlement Agreement resolves all outstanding invoices/fees for Justice Innovation, Inc., for professional services provided to the City’s municipal court system from January 1, 2024 through and including June 30, 2024.Pass Video Video
24-1401 17R6-bPashman Stein Walder Hayden Special CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services on matters as Special Counsel. Entity Name: Pashman, Stein, Walder, Hayden, P.C. Entity Address: 21 Main Street, Suite 200, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department/Bus. Unit. NW011, Dept. 040, Div./Proj. 0401, Account #71260, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Non-Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1383 17R6-cPashman Stein Walder Hayden PVSCResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services on matters as Special Counsel. Entity Name: Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, P.C. Entity Address: 21 Main Street, Suite 200, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget Department of Water and Sewer/Bus. Unit NW037; Dept.: 750, Div./Proj.: 7502; Activity: A; Acct.#: 71260; Budget Ref.: B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Non Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Professional Services Contract will provided Special Counsel for the City of Newark regarding an appeal of its assessment of the Third and Fourth Quarter 2018 User Charges against Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission.Pass Not available
24-0736 17R7-aRESOLUTION: VISITING JUDGESResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/Municipal Court Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Visiting Judges to preside over Court sessions in the event of the unavailability of the Newark Municipal Court’s full-time judges. Entity Name: 1. Honorable Michael A. Hackett, J.M.C. 2. Honorable Chandra L. Rainey Cole, J.M.C. 3. Honorable Wilfredo Benitez, J.M.C. 4. Honorable Marvin Thomas Braker, J.M.C. 5. Honorable Lindal Louise Scott Foster, J.M.C. 6. Honorable Steven Brister, J.M.C. 7. Honorable Rashidah N. Hasan, J.M.C. 8. Honorable Samantha Mendenhall, J.M.C. 9. Honorable Rhea L. Moore, J.M.C. 10. Honorable Theresa Pollard, J.M.C. 11. Honorable Farrah Irving, J.M.C. Entity Address: See Exhibit A attached Contract Amount: Not to exceed $175,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Office of the Mayor, Municipal Court/NW011-010-0107-A-71280-2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( Pass Video Video
24-1382 17R8-aResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - James and Mary Rone Way, (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: James and Mary Rone Date(s): Friday, November 8, 2024 Time: 11:00 A.M. Ceremonial Intersection Name: James and Mary Rone Way Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Roanoke Avenue and Hawkins Street Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00 A.M.Pass Video Video
24-1415 17R8-bResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Reverend Joe D. McClain Way (LSR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Reverend Joe D. McClain Date(s): Saturday, October 26, 2024 Time: TBD Ceremonial Intersection Name: Reverend Joe D. McClain Way Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Morris Avenue and 15th Avenue Sponsor: Council Member, Louise Scott-Rountree Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at a time to be determined.Pass Not available
24-1416 17R8-dResolution: Waiving Special Event Permit Application Fees - Renaissance Church of Newark's Harvest Trunk or Treat Celebration (CLC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Permit Application Fees Purpose: Trunk-A-Treat Harvest Celebration Date(s): Saturday, October 26, 2024 Event Time: 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council President, C. Lawrence Crump Additional Information: The Renaissance Church of Newark’s Trunk-A-Treat Harvest Celebration, will be held on 2nd Street (between Seventh Avenue and Orange Street), from 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($200.00) for the street closure will be waived.Pass Video Video
24-1338 17R8-eResolution: Recognizing & Commending (10/23/24)ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Individuals honored during Hispanic Heritage Month 2. Sheikh Bashiru Yandu 3. Maribel Cabrera de Reyes, Minister of Orcastria, of Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral and Board Director of the Dominican Cultural Parade and Festival of Essex County 4. Igbo Council of Chiefs and Traditional Title Holders NJ, Inc. Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 5. Renaming Ceremony of the Media Center at Weequahic High School in honor of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, held on Saturday, October 6, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 6. Individuals honored during the Unidas En Una Sola Voz 3rd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness 1K Walk, held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 7. Santiago Matías (Alofoke), Founder of AlofokeMusic and the Alofoke Radio Show 8. Akintola Hanif, honored during the Newark Arts Festival, as a Leader in the Arts community for over twenty (20) years, held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 Sponsored by Council Pass Video Video
24-1343 27R8-fResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrw & Regret (10/23/24)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Clarence Maney, Jr. Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. Deborah Francine Bailey Johnson Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Carlos Colon Mendez Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Reverend Garvey Ince 5. Reverend Dr. Raymond Maurice 6. Jerome Morgan 7. Dr. Emily Cissy Houston 8. Ruth V. Veney Pegram 9. Toyina Marajh 10. Annie B. GreenPass Not available
24-1361 17R9-aUASI FY24 Local ShareResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities for approved Project Proposals. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Entity Address: P.O. Box 091, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0091 Grant Amount: $1,657,194.00 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: September 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027 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 #EMW-2024-SS-05034.Pass Video Video
24-1367 17R11-a ResolutionDept/Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding with Rutgers University for the provision of computer training for senior-citizens Purpose: To provide a three (3) month Computer Training Program for City senior citizens across the five (5) City Wards. Entity Name: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Newark Center for Urban and Public Services Entity Address: 111 Washington Street, Room 136, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Location: Newark City-wide Senior Centers Reimbursement Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Upon adoption of this authorizing Resolution to the conclusion of the Program, approximately four (4) months Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
24-1344 18-aRe-appointment of Jennifer Moore to the LGBTQAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Jennifer Moore Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on September 15, 2026 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
24-1346 18-bRe-appointment of Susu Stewart LGBTQAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Susu Stewart Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on June 1, 2026 Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1347 18-cRe-appointment of Taquan A. Williams to LGBTQAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointmentto the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Taquan A. Williams Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on June 1, 2026 Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1348 18-dRe-appointment of Della Walker to LGBTQResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Della Walker Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on June 1, 2026 Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1404 18-eRe-appointment of Tarsha E. Prindle to Parking AuthorityAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Newark Parking Authority. Name of Appointee: Tarsha E. Prindle Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 20, 2029 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
24-1405 18-fRe-appointment of Andre Hollis to Parking AuthorityAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Newark Parking Authority. Name of Appointee: Andre Hollis Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 20, 2029 Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1352 18-gAppointment of Audris B. Torres to the LGBTQAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Audris B. Torres Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026 Additional Information: Audris B. Torres will replace Kenneth Wright, whose term expired on October 5, 2024.Pass Video Video
24-1353 18-hAppointment of Tiana Marie Santos to the LGBTQAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Tiana Marie Santos Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026 Additional Information: Tiana Marie Santos will replace Alexis Edwards, whose term expired on October 5, 2024.Pass Not available
24-1355 18-iAppointment of Joy Black to LGBTQAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Joy Black Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026 Additional Information: Joy Black will replace Robert House, whose term expired on August 5, 2023.Pass Not available
24-1357 18-jAppointment of Jason Bunkley to LGTBQAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment as Alternate #1 to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Jason Bunkley Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2025 Additional Information: Jason Bunkley will replace Demetrius Kee, whose term expired on October 5, 2023.Pass Not available
24-1364 18-kAppointment of Alexander Padilla Jr. to LGBTQ CommisssionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Alexander Padilla, Jr. Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026 Additional Information: Alexander Padilla, Jr., will replace Alfonso L. Ferguson, whose term expired on October 5, 2024. Deferred 8-k 102324 Deferred 9-a 110724Pass Video Video
24-1375 18-lAppointment of Bernard Mcallister to LGBTQ CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Bernard Mcallister Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026 Additional Information: Bernard Mcallister will replace Ronnie Carney, whose term expired on June 1, 2024. Deferred 8-l 102324 Deferred 9-b 110724Pass Not available
24-1376 18-mIbrahim HamzaAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the African Commission. Name of Appointee: Ibrahim Hamza Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2028 Additional Information: Ibrahim Hamza will replace Mumira Ragu, whose term expired on June 24, 2024.Pass Video Video
24-1418 18-nOrdinance: Amending Title 2, Administration, Chapter 2, Office of the City Clerk - Honorary Street Dedications: Designation (CLC)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, SECTION 3, CITY CLERK, SUBSECTION 1, HONORARY AND CEREMONIAL STREET DEDICATIONS; DESIGNATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2016, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY. Sponsor(s): Council President, C. Lawrence CrumpPass Video Video
24-1384 17R6-d(as)Resolution: First Amendment to Agreement for legal services for Litigation Defense Matters - Michael A. Armstrong and Associates, LLC (2024)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong and Associates, LLC Entity Address: Willingboro, New Jersey 08046 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00 Additional Contract Amount: $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 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: Resolution 7R6-I adopted on December 20, 2023, authorized a contract for legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters, for a contract amount not to exceed $125,000.00, for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $125,000.00, for a Pass Video Video
24-1379 17R12-a(as)Resolution: Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins, LLC - legal service LSLR investigation and litigationResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning lead pipe replacement litigation. Entity Name: Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman and Robbins, LLP Entity Address: 7 Times Square, New York, New York 10036-6516 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Bus Unit: NW037, Dept. 750, Div./Proj.: 7502, Acct: 71260, Budget Ref. 2024 Contract Period: March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 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 Video Video
24-1475 17Ma MotionA motion recognizing and commending the Newark Fire Department for their swift and rapid response to the tragic house fire at 26 Ekert Avenue and also for providing mutual aid to the Irvington Fire Department to help in battling the huge multi-alarm fire on Montgomery Avenue.Pass Not available
24-1477 17Mb MotionA motion recognizing and commending Newark Science Park High School senior, Ashley Lourenco, for winning the Best Speaker Award at the New York City Invitational Debate and Speech Tournament held at the Bronx High School of Science and leading the Science High School Debate Team to its first ever victory at the prestigious event.Pass Not available
24-1479 17Mc MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Annie B. Green and Emily “Cissy” Houston.Pass Not available
24-1480 17Md MotionA motion expressing sincere congratulations to St. Lucy’s Church on the auspicious occasion of its 125th St. Gerard Feast.Pass Not available
24-1481 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety increase traffic controls at Ridge Street School to reduce the horrendous traffic jams that occur during the early morning opening of the school.Pass Not available
24-1482 17Mf MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and Public Safety Director review the ordinance regulating the opening and extended hours of operation for barbershops with the police officers for proper enforcement.Pass Not available