Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 1/19/2017 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video:  
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleResultVideo
17-0047 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Rosemary Horsley, 9 Riverview Court, Newark, New Jersey Terrell Homes. Appearing 2. Rita Fortenberry, 26 Riverview Court, Newark, New Jersey Terrell Homes. Appearing 3. Carmen Cardona, 17 Riverview Court, Newark, New Jersey Conditions of Terrell Homes. Appearing 4. Fiordaliza Abrui, 17 Riverview Court, Newark, New Jersey Terrell Homes. Not Appearing 5. Carmen Castro, 24 Riverview Court, Newark, New Jersey Terrell Homes. Not Appearing 6. Rhonda Napier, 5 Riverview Court, Newark, New Jersey Terrell Homes. Appearing 7. Carol Napier, 9 Riverview Court, Newark, New Jersey Terrell Homes. Not Appearing 8. Colleen Fields, 27 Foster Street, Newark, New Jersey I just want to go home, Africa is my home. Not Appearing 9. Rodney Davis, 405 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey Put black people to work. Not Appearing 10. Felicia Singleton, 152 12th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey Newark issues. Appearing 11. Jerry Chambers, 294 Garden Street, Englewood, New Jersey Process for selecting broker for the Health Insurance. Appearing 12. Phil Spears, 18th Washington Plac  Video Video
17-0046 15.-a ReportGreater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2016 Overview and 2017 BudgetPass Not available
17-0051 15.-b ReportGreater Newark Tourism Improvement District Management Corporation, Financial Statements, December 31, 2015 and 2014Pass Not available
16-1706 16F-aBryant Park Tax Abatement ApplicationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BRYANT PARK URBAN RENEWAL LLC FOR A PROJECT TO REHABILITATE AND CONVERT A VACANT FORMER HOSPITAL CENTER INTO TWENTY THREE (23) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS AND FOUR (4) COMMERCIAL UNITS ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 536-540 CENTRAL AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 1827, LOT 1 (WEST WARD). Deferred 6F-a 011917Pass Video Video
16-1347 16F-bRTA - Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable HousingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 41 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY TO ESTABLISH A NEW CHAPTER, ENTITLED “INCLUSIONARY ZONING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.” Deferred 6F-b 011917 Deferred 6PSF-c 021517Pass Video Video
16-1497 16PSF-aAmendment 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
16-1996 16PSF-bAmendment 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
16-1675 17R1-aHealth Insurance Broker Selection_Frenkel LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract for Health Insurance Broker Purpose: Health Insurance Brokerage Services Entity Name: Frenkel Benefits, LLC. Entity Address: 210 Hudson Street, Suite 601, Jersey City, New Jersey 07311 Contract Amount: $195,000.00 Funding Source: Office of the Business Administrator/ 011-200-2001-A-60570-B2016 Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Failed 7R1-a 010517 Failed 7R1-a (s) 011017Pass Video Video
16-2026 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 2016-2017) 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: United States 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 alPass Video Video
15-0222 17R1-cCDBG-Youth-Newark Boys ChorusResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG Youth Services Entity Name: Newark Boys Chorus School Entity Address: 1016 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $10,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-K adopted on January 7, 2015.Pass Video Video
16-0203 17R1-dOutdoor Equipment Powered, (Generators)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Outdoor Equipment Powered, (Generators) Description: Equipment, Major Tools Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1.Colonial Hardware Corporation, 33 Commerce Street, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 2.Warshauer Generator, LLC., 800 Shrewsbury Avenue, Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07724 Contract Amount: $87,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Engineering-NW-011-080-83380/Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire-NW-011-090-0901- 9442/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services-NW-011-080-160-1604-83860/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities-NW-011-037-750-7502-9443 Contract Period: To be established for a period not exceeding 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 InformatioPass Video Video
16-1729 17R1-eVehicles, Trucks, Class 4, Utility/Dump with Snow Plow OptionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-2102 and all applicable vendors and dealers Purpose: Vehicles, Truck, Class 4, Utility/Dump with Snow Plow Option, State Contract Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Chas S. Winner Inc., dba Winner Ford, 250 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Contract Amount: $163,654.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ NW037, 750, 7505, 94330, B2016/ Purchase Orders 225 & 226 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through December 11, 2017 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: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(21), the purchase order(s) is/are the contract.Pass Video Video
16-1789 17R1-fTraffic Sign Blanks, AluminumResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Traffic Signal sign making materials Description: Traffic Sign Blanks, Aluminum Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Garden State Highway Products, 1740 East Oak Road, Vineland, New Jersey 08361 2. Mandel Metals, Inc., d/b/a US Standard Sign, 11400 West Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 Contract Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Engineering/ Traffic and Signals/NW011, 110, 1107, 83750, B2016 Contract Period: To be established for a period not exceeding 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: July 26, 2016 Bid Proposal Due Date: August 11, 2016 Bids Solicited: Eight (8) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
16-1796 17R1-gFire Hydrant Tools and WrenchesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Fire Hydrant Tools and Wrenches Description: Protective safety equipment, major tools used in the protection of people and property Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Hydra-Shield Manufacturing, Inc., 8701 Carpenter Freeway, Suite 230, Dallas, Texas 75247 Contract Amount: $60,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire/ NW011-090-0901-9442-B2016/ Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ NW037-750-7502-8383-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: August 23, 2016 Bids solicited: Thirty (30) Bids received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
16-1804 17R1-hControllers and Firmware, TrafficResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Controllers and Firmware, (Traffic) Description: Traffic Signal Equipment Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Intelligent Traffic Supply Products, LLC., 3005 Hadley Road, Suite 5, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 Contract Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department Engineering/Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-83750-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: Six (6) Bids received: One (1)Pass Video Video
16-2002 17R1-iLabor Agreeemnt SEIU LaborersResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Execution of Labor Agreement Entity Name: Service Employees International Union, Local 617 (Blue Collar Non-Supervisory Workers) Entity Address: 18 Washington Place, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Fiscal Impact: $7,948,814.86 (Average Cost Per Year over Term of Agreement) Total Cost: $31,795,259.40 Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2018 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
16-2009 17R1-jADDED STARTER PLEASEResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Execution of Labor Agreement Entity Name: Service Employees International Union, Local 617 (SEIU Police Communications Clerks and Officers) Entity Address: 18 Washington Place, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Fiscal Impact: $1,646,744.39 (Average Cost Per Year over Term of Agreement) Total Cost $6,586,977.56 Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2018 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
17-0059 17R1-k (as)Street Sweeping Services (West Ward)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( x ) Ratifying ( x ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2016-13 Purpose: Street Sweeping Services (West Ward) Entity Name: Dejana Industries, Inc. Entity Address: 30 Sagamore Hill Drive, Port Washington, New York 11050 Contract Amount: $50,000.00 a month for seven (7) months for a total of $350,000.00 for seven (7) months but in no event beyond June 30, 2017, unless authorized by the Municipal Council Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation, Account Code Line: NW011- 71950 Contract Period: October 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017, or until a contract is awarded 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 Not available
17-0060 17R1-l (as)Street Sweeping Services (South, North, East, Central)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( x ) Ratifying ( x ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2016-12 Purpose: Street Sweeping Services (South, North, East, Central) Entity Name: Dejana Industries, Inc. Entity Address: 30 Sagamore Hill Drive, Port Washington, New York 11050 Contract Amount: $150,000.00 a month for seven (7) months for a total of $1,050,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation, Account Code Line: NW011- 71950 Contract Period: October 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017; or until a contract is awarded, but in no event beyond June 30, 2017, unless authorized by the Municipal Council 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 Not available
17-0068 17R1-m (as)State Health Benefits Program - Employees and DependentsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Employees and Dependents Health Benefits Purpose: Authorize Participation in the State Health Benefits Program for Employees and Dependents Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Pensions and Benefits Entity Address: PO Box 299, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0299 Contract Amount: $TBD Funding Source: City Budget Lines Contract Period: May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a State Contract Additional Information:Pass Not available
17-0076 17R1-n (as)State Health Benefits Program - RetireesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Employees and Dependents Health Benefits Purpose: Authorize Participation in the State Health Benefits Program for Retirees Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Pensions and Benefits Entity Address: PO Box 299, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0299 Contract Amount: $TBD Funding Source: City Budget Lines Contract Period: May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. () EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a State Contract Additional Information:Pass Not available
16-1766 17R2-aDoremus AvenueResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Central Planning Board to determine if area is in need of redevelopment List of Property: ADDRESS/BLOCK/LOT/ADDITIONAL LOTS/WARD 219-221 Foundry Street Rear/5005/7/East 195-217 Foundry Street Rear/5005/12/East 191-241 Avenue P/5006.01/1/East 293-317 Roanoke Avenue/5010/34/East 319-351 Roanoke Avenue/5010/35/East 20-84 Doremus Ave/5011/1/East 8-18 Doremus Ave/5011/1.01/East 148-182 Doremus Ave/5011/12/12-A,14/East 184-188 Doremus Ave/5011/16/East 190 Doremus Ave/5011/17/East 214-252 Doremus Ave/5014/1.01/4/East 254-266 Doremus Ave/5014/7/7-A/East 291-307 Avenue P/5020/1/East 551 Avenue P/5020/65/East 567-589 Wilson Ave/5020/78/B5024/20,21/East 339-355 Avenue P/5020/136/East 551-565 Wilson Ave/5024/18/East 66-90 Rutherford St/5048/1/East 17-89 Rutherford St/5050.01/15/East 91-127 Rutherford St/5056/26/East 89 Rutherford St/5056/89/East 92-106 Rutherford St/5056.01/24/East 303Pass Video Video
16-1315 17R2-bAmended Valentines Day Lot SaleResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: First Amendment to the Exhibit A, adopted on June 17, 2015 as Resolution 7R3-m(as), to sell and redevelop various vacant lots into one (1), two (2), or three (3) unit owner-occupied residential structures, with or without additional retail use. Entity Name: See Exhibit A Entity Address: See Exhibit A Sale Amount: $1,000 per lot ($34,000.00) Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months of property conveyance and completed with eighteen (18) months of property conveyance 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/WardPass Video Video
16-1846 17R6-aThe Law Offices of Martin M. Glazer Workers Compensation Contract 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Workers’ Compensation Counsel Entity Name: The Law Offices of Martin M. Glazer Entity Address: 40 Clinton Street, 2nd Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 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
16-1849 17R6-bMunicipal Prosecutor's Per Diem 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Municipal Prosecutor’s Office Per Diems Entity Name: Multiple Vendors Entity Address: Multiple Vendors Contract Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Law Department Budget 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: 1. Daniel Serratelli, Esq., 172 New York Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105 2. Gracia Robert Montilus, Esq., d/b/a GRM Legal Works, LLC., 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 3. Steven R. Hummell, Esq., 1055 River Road, Edgewater, New Jersey 07020 4. Gisel Ortiz, Esq., 17 Academy Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 5. Keith C. Harvest, Esq., P.O. Box 193, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 6. Charlotte L. Smith, Esq., 31 BPass Video Video
17-0066 17R6-c (as) ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement Docket No.: N/A Payor: Best Transportation Services, LLC, 263 Distribution Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Payor's Attorney: Bruno Genova, Esquire, Attorney's Address: Genova Burns LLC, 494 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey Settlement Amount: $500,000.00 Funding Source: N/A; City of Newark is receiving the settlement funds Additional Comments: . This proposed settlement resolves outstanding Payroll Taxes owed by Best Transportation Services to the City of Newark. Invitation: Corporation Counsel (date to be entered by Clerk’s Office)Pass Not available
17-0067 17R6-d (as) ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Suit Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: N/A Claimant: Axion Healthcare Solutions, LLC., 510 Thornall Street, Suite 110, Edison, New Jersey 08837 Claimant's Attorney: Daniel Gammerman, Esq., Corporate Counsel Attorney's Address: 6800 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 110W, Syosset, New York 11791 Settlement Amount: $ 905,040.76 Funding Source: 2016 and 2017 Budget/Grant Funding; Department of Health and Community Wellness Additional Comments: This resolution and settlement agreement resolves all outstanding invoices for Axion Healthcare Solutions, LLC for the non-professional staffing services it rendered from June 4, 2016 through December 31, 2016. It also authorizes a final payment, for services rendered from January 1, 2017 through and including January 22, 2017. Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Not available
17-0022 17R8-aResolution: Ceremonial Designation - Rev.Dr. Lillie Minnigan (JSJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Designation Honoree: Rev. Dr. Lillie Minnigan Date(s): March 5, 2017 Official Street Name(s): Vernon Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Rev. Dr. Lillie Minnigan Way Sponsor: Council Member, John Sharpe James Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-0049 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow & Regret (1/19/17)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Reverend Harold Heyward Cavaness 2. Mrs. Doris Wade Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 3. Ms. Astera Argyris 4. Ms. Frankie Scott Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 5. Ms. Escarlen Franchesca Perez Familia 6. Mr. Lucas Marrero 7. Mr. Genaro Toro, who passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017, father of Ms. Carmen MoscaPass Video Video
17-0050 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing & Commending (1/19/17)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. Eddie L. Porter, who has been involved with the South 13th Street Block and Community Association for sixty (60) years on Saturday, December 31, 2016 2. Mr. Jimmie Moore on his retirement as Supervisor of the City’s Paint Shop, Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 3. Individuals for their participation in the 4th Annual Ironbound Multicultural Festival as Contributors to the Mural held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 4. Individuals for their participation in the 4th Annual Ironbound Multicultural Festival as Artists held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 5. Ms. Isabel Matos for her participation in the 4th Annual Ironbound Multicultural Festival as a Coordinator of the Exhibit held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 6. Mr. Troy West for his participation in the 4th Annual Ironbound Multicultural Festival as a Special Contributor to the Art Exhibit held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 Sponsored by Council Member EddiPass Video Video
17-0085 17R8-d (as)Resolution: Support of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) (MC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Supporting the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) Purpose: To advocate for the preservation, security, and expansion of the Affordable Care Act and its Patient’s Bill of Rights. Sponsor: Council Member, Mildred C. Crump Additional Information:Pass Not available
16-1563 17R9-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Apply/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Grant funds to be used to purchase AR-AFFF Gold foam for fireboats and for the sustainment and maintenance of Fireboat 1 and Fireboat 2 Entity Name: Department of Public Safety, Fire Division Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $37,500.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FY2016 Port Security Grant Program Total Project Cost: $50,000.00 City Contribution: $12,500.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 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:Pass Video Video
16-1566 17R9-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Grant funds to be used to purchase 100 self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders for firefighting. Entity Name: Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $81,819.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency/ FY2015 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program Total Project Cost: $90,000.00 City Contribution: $8,181.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: August 11, 2016 through August 10, 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
16-1509 17R12-aPequannock Watershed Dams/Reservoir Security Improvements & Construction SupervisionResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Pequannock Watershed Dams/Reservoir Security Improvements & Construction Supervision Entity Name: Michael Baker International Entity Address: 300 American Metro Blvd., Suite 154, Hamilton, New Jersey 08619 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $697,470.36 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of the Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funding in the amount of $100,000.00 from: Fund 037, Dept. 750, Div. 7502, Account 7128, Budget Year 2016. The remainder of $597,470.36 will be funded from the 2017 Budget Proposal Solicited: Seven (7) Proposal Received: Six (6) Contract is for a term of one (1) year wPass Video Video
16-1694 17R12-bArcadis US., Inc- Change Order #1ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 7R12-a 090215/ Professional Services Contract Purpose: Change Order No. 1 to Investigate Sources of Extraneous Flow to the City of Newark Combined Sewer System Entity Name: Arcadis U.S., Inc. Entity Address: 17-17 Route 208 North, Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410 Contract Amount: $125,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: One (1) Year extension of term of the contract, from October 29, 2016 through October 29, 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: The original contract period: October 29, 2015 through October 29, 2016.Pass Video Video
17-0637 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation, board and secure the abandoned properties located at 19 Ruby Place and 241 Lincoln Avenue.Pass Not available
17-0640 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation and the Division of Inspections and Enforcement, begin the process of demolition for the following abandoned properties: 82 Montclair Avenue; 731 Summer Avenue and 710 Summer Avenue.Pass Not available
17-0641 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation and the Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the property located 255 Grafton Avenue for a possible illegal conversion and the operation of a construction businesses.Pass Not available
17-0643 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, eliminate the parking prohibition for Oriental Street between McCarter highway and Broadway.Pass Not available
17-0644 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk send a letter to the Newark Parking Authority requesting that the NPA provide better customer skills training for those dealing with the public; furthermore, a vendor was charged $1,500.00 to park a truck on Bloomfield Avenue. What is the authority for such fees, and how are they determined?Pass Not available
17-0645 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the Commissioners of Passaic Valley Sewage Commission be commended for naming their boardroom in memory of Donald K. Tucker, former Assemblyman and Council Member.Pass Not available
17-0646 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that President Barak H. Obama be commended for the pardoning of Mr. Oscar Robles Rivera, the leader of a Chicago-based cell of the Armed Forces of National Liberation (FALN), which waged a futile but violent struggle to win Puerto Rican independence.Pass Not available
17-0647 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, conduct a traffic study at the corner of West Market Street and Littleton Avenue (Georgia King Village Complex), to determine if the traffic light should be extended to allow seniors adequate time to cross.Pass Not available
17-0649 17M-i. MotionA motion requesting that Optimum Cablevision be notified that their installers and technicians are discarding their used materials on abandoned properties City-wide.Pass Not available
17-0652 17M-j. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms. Letha Mae Chatman.Pass Not available
17-0650 17M-k. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation and the Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate alleged illegal dumping occurring at Delancy Street and Day Street, under the Route 1 underpass and Magazine Street.  Not available
17-0651 17M-l. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation and the Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the property located at Harper Street and Goble Street, for an illegal and unlicensed business operating at this location.Pass Not available
17-0654 17M-m. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Jean Screven.Pass Not available