Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/15/2019 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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19-0822 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Dion McCutcheon, Lyons Gateway Apartments, Newark, NJ “Newark Matters”, on top of our game! Appearing. 2. Colleen M. Fields, 27 Foster Avenue, Newark, NJ Unsuccessful eviction attempt by NHA; corrupt corporation attorney. Appearing. 3. Maryam Bey, 30 Underwood Street, Newark, NJ Housing and employment issues. Appearing. 4. Lisa Parker, 71½ Boston Street, Newark, NJ Where is Newarker’s return on investment? Appearing. 5. Felicia Alston Singleton, 152 12th Avenue, Newark, NJ Housing, water, and quality of life issues. Not appearing. 6. LaToya Jackson, 123½ Jelliff Avenue, Newark, NJ Help with protecting our legacy; Event - Book Bag Drive. Not appearing. 7. Thomas Ibiang (Afrika), 175 1st Street, Newark, NJ Prison re-entry. Not appearing. 8. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terr., Newark, NJ City of Newark landlord and community issues. Not appearing. 9. Munirah El-Bomani, 175 1st Street, Newark, NJ Failed government and their political lackeys. Not appearing. 10. Lamont Vaughn, 9 Horatio, Newark, NJ City issues and acco  Video Video
19-0739 15.-aNewark Central Planning Board, Regular Hearing, April 15, 2019ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Regular Hearing, April 15, 2019Pass Not available
19-0809 15.-b ReportCommission on the Status of Women, Minutes, February 19, 2019Pass Not available
19-0810 15.-c ReportThree Penn Plaza Property Holdings Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0811 15.-d ReportNewark Housing Authority, Minutes, March 28, 2019Pass Not available
19-0812 15.-e ReportNewark Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners Report, February 2019 and March 2019Pass Not available
19-0813 15.-f ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Annual Operation Report, User Charge Apportionment Report 2018, Schedules of Assessments and Surplus Allocations 2018Pass Not available
19-0815 15.-g ReportDiversified Realty Limited/Casa Mia, Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0816 15.-h ReportBallantine Manor Urban Renewal Associates, LP, Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0817 15.-i ReportLa Plaza Urban Renewal Associates, LP, Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0818 15.-j ReportRoseville Commons, LP, NJHMFA Project No. 2357 Financial Statements, December 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0819 15.-k ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Meeting Minutes, February 27, 2019Pass Not available
19-0820 15.-l ReportHispanic Commission, Minutes, Public Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2019Pass Not available
19-0821 15.-m ReportAfrican Commission, Meeting Minutes, March 21, 2019Pass Not available
19-0824 15.-n ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Records Management, Unit 415, Financial Report, April 2019Pass Not available
19-0160 16F-aOriginal Chap 10 Special EventsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING TITLE 5, AMUSEMENTS AND AMUSEMENT BUSINESSES, CHAPTER 10, SPECIAL PERMITS, BY MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO IMPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT PROCESS. Deferred 6F-e 050119 Deferred 6F-a (s) 050719 Deferred 6F-a 051519 Deferred 6F-a 060619 Deferred 6F-a 071019 Deferred 6F-a 080719 Deferred 6PSF-i 091819Pass Video Video
19-0539 16PSF-aOrdinance: Title XVIII, Housing Code, Chapter 6, Housing and Zoning Regulations - Certificate of Code Compliance - Adding Chapter 10 - Inspections (SOTA)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XVIII HOUSING CODE; CHAPTER 6, HOUSING AND ZONING REGULATIONS (CERTIFICATE OF CODE COMPLIANCE) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING SECTION 10, CERTIFICATE OF CODE COMPLIANCE REQUIRED UPON A NEW TENANCY AND ESTABLISHES A REQUIREMENT FOR INSPECTION OF A RENTAL UNIT UTILIZING ANY FORM OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE OR RENTAL SUBSIDY BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY BEFORE A CERTIFICATION OF CODE COMPLIANCE IS ISSUED. Deferred 6PSF-b 050119 Deferred 6PSF-a 051519 Deferred 6PSF-a 060619 Deferred 6PSF-a 071019 Deferred 6PSF-a 080719 Deferred 6PSF-a 090519 Deferred 6PSF-a 091819 Deferred 6PSF-a 100219 Deferred 6PSF-a 101619 Deferred 6PSF-a 110719Pass Video Video
18-1549 16PSF-bOrdinance Amendment (Zoning for Short Term Rentals)OrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, AMENDING THE CITY OF NEWARK ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE XLI, CHAPTERS 2 AND 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT SHORT TERM RENTAL USE IN ALL LEGAL DWELLINGS, AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM RENTAL USE. Deferred 6F-b 012319 Deferred 6F-a 020619 Deferred 6F-a 022219 Deferred 6F-a 030619 Deferred 6F-a 032019 Deferred 6F-a 040319 Deferred 6F-a 041719 Deferred 6PSF-b 051519 Deferred 6PSF-b 060619 Deferred 6PSF-b 071019Pass Video Video
18-1550 26PSF-cOrdinance (Short Term Rentals)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING NEW CHAPTER 14, ENTITLED “SHORT-TERM RENTALS TO TITLE XVIII”, ENTITLED ‘HOUSING CODE’. Deferred 6F-c 012319 Deferred 6F-b 020619 Deferred 6F-b 022219 Deferred 6F-b 030619 Deferred 6F-b 032019 Deferred 6F-b 040319 Deferred 6F-b 041719 Deferred 6PSF-c 051519 Deferred 6PSF-c 060619 Deferred 6PSF-c 071019Pass Video Video
18-1722 16PSF-dOrdinance amending and supplementing to add Transient Accommodation (Short Term Rentals) to the list of properties subject to the license fee assessmentOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-h, JUNE 19, 2013, ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE “GREATER NEWARK TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT”, BY ADDING TRANSIENT ACCOMODATION (SHORT TERM RENTALS) TO THE LIST OF PROPERTIES SUBJECT TO THE LICENSE FEE ASSESSMENT AND AMENDS SCHEDULE A, TO AUTHORIZE THE INCLUSION OF TRANSIENT ACCOMODATIONS AS THEY BECOME IDENTIFIED. Deferred 6F-d 012319 Deferred 6F-c 020619 Deferred 6F-c 022219 Deferred 6F-c 030619 Deferred 6F-c 032019 Deferred 6F-c 040319 Deferred 6F-c 041719 Deferred 6PSF-d 051519 Deferred 6PSF-d 060619 Deferred 6PSF-d 071019Pass Video Video
18-1590 16PSF-eOrdinance amending Chapter 20 Title XOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 20 ENTITLED HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX OF TITLE X, ENTITLED FINANCE AND TAXATION. Deferred 8-b 120518 Deferred 9-a 121918 Deferred 9-a 010919 Deferred 6F-e 012319 Deferred 6F-d 020619 Deferred 6F-d 022219 Deferred 6F-d 030619 Deferred 6F-d 032019 Deferred 6F-d 040319 Deferred 6F-d 041719 Deferred 6PSF-e 051519 Deferred 6PSF-e 060619 Deferred 6PSF-e 071019Pass Video Video
19-0596 17R1-aImmunization ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To continue support to selected initiatives to increase immunization levels. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Health, Vaccine Preventable Disease Program Appropriation Amount: $76,500.00 Budget Year: 2019 Contract Period: July 1, 2018 through June 30, 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 7R5-a adopted on May 1, 2019. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
19-0597 17R1-bBreastfeeding PEER counseling Program (BFPC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide additional Breastfeeding Peer Counseling funding. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services Appropriation Amount: $59,000.00 Budget Year: 2019 Contract Period: October 1, 2018 through September 30, 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 7R5-b adopted on May 1, 2019. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
19-0498 17R1-cJNESO Public Health Nurses Union ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Execution of Labor Agreement Entity Name: JNESO Public Health Nurses - District Council 1, IUOE/AFL-CIO Entity Address: 1225 Livingston Avenue, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902 Project Fiscal Impact: $12,983.07 (Average cost per year over the term of the Labor Agreement) Contract Period: January 1, 2016 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: The projected fiscal impact amount of $12,983.07 (average cost per year over the term of the Labor Agreement) for a projected total amount of $38,949.22.Pass Video Video
19-0499 17R1-dNewark Identification OfficersResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Execution of Labor Agreement Entity Name: Newark Identification Officers Entity Address: 31 Green Street, 4th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Fiscal Impact: $5,557.66 (Average cost per year over the term of the Labor Agreement) Contract Period: January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2020 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: The projected fiscal impact amount of $5,557.66 (Average cost per year over the term of the Labor Agreement) for a projected total amount of $66,692.10.Pass Video Video
19-0607 17R1-e2019 or Newer Chevrolet Suburban LTZResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide one (1) 2019 or newer Chevrolet Suburban 4WD four (4) door LTZ (Premier) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Mall Chevrolet, 75 Haddonfield Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Contract Amount: $56,900.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Public Safety/Division of Police Account Code Line: NW026-46560-B2019 Contract Period: One (1) time purchase upon approval by the Municipal Council 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: February 27, 2019 Number of Bids Solicited: Seven (7) Number of Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
19-0531 17R2-aPSE&G Temporary Access and Construction EasementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary, non-exclusive revocable construction access license agreement Purpose: To use a portion of City property located at 342-346, 348 Washington Street, and 283-285, 287 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 designated as Block 96, Lots 8, 10, 32, and 33 on the Tax Map of the City of Newark, New Jersey for construction staging while PSE&G upgrades the Newark Switching Station on certain real property owned by PSE&G located at 343-357 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102. Entity Name: Public Service Electric and Gas Entity Address: 343-357 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $132,405.00 Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period: For a term of three (3) years commencing upon Municipal Council approval Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( Pass Video Video
19-0648 17R4-aStipulation 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) Norann Realty Co. /2466/37/560 Ferry Street/East/$1,250,000/2012/-$10,211.02 Norann Realty Co. /2466/37/560 Ferry Street/East/$1,250,000/2016/-$3,918.16 Norann Realty Co. /2466/37/560 Ferry Street/East/$1,250,000/2017/-$4,054.84 Norann Realty Co. /2466/37/560 Ferry Street/East/$1,250,000/2018/-$4,206.33 J. Rocha & Son's Enterprises, Inc. /987/3/280-290 New York Avenue/East/$1,476,000/2012/-$16,182.98 96-98 South 10th Street, LLC/540/1.01/313 Lake Street/North/$50,000/2012/-$897.52 96-98 South 10th Street, LLC/540/1.02/315 Lake Street/North/$50,000/2012/-$897.52 96-98 South 10th Street, LLC/540/1.06/222-238 Bloomfield Avenue/North/$600,000/2012/-$9,838.20 96-98 South 10th Street, LLC/540/1.07/158 Highland Avenue/North/$50,000/2012/-$897.52 96-98 South 10th Street, LLC/540/1.08/154-156 Highland Avenue/North/$50,000/2012/-$897.52 10 12 Blum Street LLC/306/1/Pass Video Video
19-0341 17R5-aGreenway Health LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract for support, maintenance, and upgrade of proprietary hardware and software Purpose: To provide system support, maintenance and enhancement, including dental services for an existing licensed oracle/practice management electronic medical record system. Entity Name: Greenway Health, LLC Entity Address: 4301 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 800, Tampa, Florida 33607 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $480,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness Contract Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0406 17R6-aGradient Professional Services ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide expert services. Entity Name: Gradco, LLC d/b/a Gradient Corp. Entity Address: 20 University Road, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $69,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: February 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020 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
19-0409 17R6-bBeveridge & Diamond First Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Legal ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: 1st Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Special Defense Counsel. Entity Name: Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. Entity Address: 1350 I Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005 Contract Amount: $600,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019 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: Original Resolution 7R6-c adopted on October 11, 2018, awarded the contract in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. The 1st Amendment will increase the contract amount by $500,000.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000.00.Pass Video Video
19-0268 17R6-cRendon - Civil SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-1137-16 Claimant: Fabiola Rendon Claimant's Attorney: Blume, Forte, Fried, Zerres & Molinari Attorney's Address: One Main Street, Chatham, New Jersey 07928 Settlement Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
19-0158 17R8-aResolution: Summit Information Systems (2019)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: To provide for the website hosting, support, upgrades, managed services and maintenance of the Archives Records Management System (ARMS) computer software used by the Archive and Records Management Center (ARMC) of the Office of the City Clerk. Entity Name: Summit Information Systems, LLC Entity Address: 118 Westfield Avenue, Suite 6, Clark, New Jersey 07066 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $30,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Office of the City Clerk Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of adoption Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0814 17R8-bResolution appoining Alternate #4 to Board of AdjustmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Appointment of Alternate Member #4 Name of Appointee: Juan Arias Address: 91 Stone Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: Two (2) year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0830 17R8-cResolution: Re-Appointment to Board of Adjustment - Charles N. Hall, Jr. (AR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Re-appointment Name of Appointee: Charles N. Hall, Jr. Address: 370 Highland Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending January 31, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0806 17R8-dResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (5/15/19)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 1. Ms. Satia Baijnah Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 2. Mr. Casto Maldonado 3. The Honorable Rafael Hernandez Colon, Puerto Rico’s Youngest Elected GovernorPass Not available
19-0805 17R8-eResolution: Recognizing and Commending (5/15/19)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mrs. Hattie Williams, on her 100th Birthday Celebration 2. Mrs. Ezinne Roseline Opara, on her retirement 3. Ms. Waliyyah Muhammad, Teacher, on her retirement after thirty-three (33) years of public service at NPS-Camden Street School Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 4. Ing. Andres Munoz Silva, Saraguro-Ecuador 5. Brandon Ramirez and Giovanni Martinez, Eagle Scouts of Scout Troop 38 honored during the Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony, held on Friday, May 31, 2019 Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 6. First Ghanaian Society of New Jersey, on celebrating thirty-five (35) years of service 7. Mrs. Dorothy L. Townes, on her retirement after twenty-five (25) years of public service with the City’s Department of Engineering, Division of Code Enforcement Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 8. Bolivian residents of New Jersey, honored during the 15th Anniversary of their Inauguration, presented on Friday, April 26, 2019 9. Individuals honored during the 65thPass Video Video
19-0186 17R9-aClearviewResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/ Police Division Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: To provide support and maintenance of proprietary software and hardware. Entity Name: Clearview Data Systems, Inc. Entity Address: 728 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, South Carolina 29607-1623 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $138,872.42 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Public Safety/Division of Police Contract Period: April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-1587 17R12-aCrane Maintenance and Repair at the City of Newark's FacilitiesResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide crane maintenance and repair at the City’s Facilities - Contract # 10R-WS2018 (Re-bid). Entity Name: Permadur Industries, Inc. d/b/a Sissco Material Handling Entity Address: 186 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: Two (2) years from the date of the Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Initial Bid: No Bids Received 2nd Re-Bid: No Bids Received 3rd Re-Bid: Solicited: One (1) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
19-0044 17R12-bArcadis - Amendment #1 to Professional Engineering Services on an as needed basisResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide investigation, design, construction administration services for infrastructure improvements to protect the Cedar Grove Reservoir from flooding during extraordinary rainfall events. Entity Name: Arcadis U.S., Inc. Entity Address: 630 Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $39,500.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: Until Project completion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-15(9) 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
19-0562 17R12-cClose out Change Order #1 for Standby Generator at Wayne PS Contract 06-WS2015 - Multi-Phase ElectricalsResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Final Quantities Close out Change Order #1/Amending Resolution 7R12-a adopted February 1, 2017 Purpose: To execute Change Order #1 for a Standby Generator at Wayne Pump Station Contract 06-WS2015 (Re-bid). Entity Name: Multi-Phase Electrical Services, Inc. Entity Address: 15 William Street, Closter, New Jersey 07624 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,872,541.70 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: 270 days from the date of the Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R12-a adopted on February 1, 2017, awarded the contract in an amount not to exceed $1,859,000.00. Change Order #1 will increase the contract in the amount of $13,541.70 for a total contract amPass Video Video
19-0827 17R2-b(as)Gun Range - Indemnity Agreement ExtensionResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Indemnity Agreement Purpose: Authorizing the execution of an Agreement to extend the Interim Indemnity Agreement from any claims of bodily injury arising out of the operation of the Firing Range on the Motiva Site Entity Name: Doremus Newark, LLC, Doremus Newark II, LLC, El Sid Properties LLC, and Equity Industrial Partners Entity Address: Doremus Newark, LLC, 20 Pickering Street, Needham, Massachusetts 02492; Doremus Newark II, LLC, Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; El Sid Properties LLC, Care of Victor Herlinsky at Sills Cummis & Gross, P.C.; and Equity Industrial Partners, 20 Pickering Street, Needham, Massachusetts 02492 Agreement Period: List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Block 5074, Lots 5, 9, and 9.01 on the southerly side of Delancey Street, Newark, New Jersey (East Ward) Additional Information:Pass Not available
19-0740 17R3-a(as)Various Streets -2017 Newark (15 Locations) MA-17 2018-01 J.A. AlexanderResolutionDept./ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Various Streets - 2017 Newark (15 Locations) MA-17 2018-01R Entity Name: JA Alexander, Inc. Entity Address: 130 JFK Drive North, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,227,833.46 Funding Source: City of Newark Capital Fund $699,736.00 Business Unit: NW011, Department ID: 110, Division: 1107, Account #: 71930, Budget Year: B2019, $198,363.46 Business Unit: NW026, Account #: 38750, Budget Year: B2019 $1,329,734.00 Business Unit: NW051, Department ID: G18, Division: E18A0, Account #: 71930, Budget Year: B2018 Contract Period: 365 consecutive calendar days from the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Bids Solicited: April 25, 2019 Bids RPass Not available
19-0845 17R6-d(as)AHS Settlement Agreement and Mutual ReleaseResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-002608-18 Claimant: Associated Humane Societies, Inc. Claimant's Attorney: Robert A. Russotti, Esquire Attorney's Address: 124 Evergreen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Settlement Amount: $250,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Amount: $250,000.00 Additional Comments: Settlement resolves pending litigation and outstanding issues concerning non-payment for services rendered from July 1, 2018 through November 8, 2018. Invitation: Corporation Counsel (date to be entered by Clerk’s Office)Pass Not available
19-0779 18.-aNewark Parking AuthorityAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-appointment Purpose: Commissioner of the Newark Parking Authority Name of Appointee: Niathan Allen Address: 57 Boston Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on October 20, 2023 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0675 18.-b(as)Sixth Amendment to the Living Downtown PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO “THE NEWARK LIVING DOWNTOWN PLAN” TO INCLUDE HIV/AIDS COUNSELING AND RESIDENCE USE.Pass Not available
19-0747 110.-a LicenseRAFFLE LICENSE Vocationist Sister Inc., RL-01/ $40.00 Urban League Guild of Essex Co., RL-02/ $20.00 Alumnae Assoc. St. Vincent Academy, RL-03/ $20.00 Alumnae Assoc. St. Vincent Academy, RL-04/ $20.00 St. Lucy’s RC Church, RL-05/ $20.00 St. Lucy’s RC Church, RL-06/ $20.00 St. Vincent Academy Inc., RL-07/ $60.00 St. Michael’s Seton Library Guild, RL-08/ $20.00 St. Michael’s Seton Library Guild, RL-09/ $20.00 Performing Arts Center, RL-10/ $240.00Pass Video Video
19-1138 17M-a MotionA motion recognizing and commending the East Side High School Boys Basketball Team for another outstanding season including winning the NJSIAA Group IV High School Basketball Tournament Championship and participating in the prestigious New Jersey Tournament of Champions.Pass Not available
19-1168 17M-b MotionA motion requesting the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Department of Public Safety/Division of Police requesting that the police actively enforce the “No Parking Bus Lane” ordinance during the morning and evening rush hours on Broad Street.Pass Not available
19-1170 17M-c MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Department of Public Safety/Division of Police and request that the police actively enforce No Parking During Rush Hour at Starbucks on Broad Street.Pass Not available
19-1169 17M-d MotionA motion requesting that a letter be sent to the Administration and the Department of Engineering requesting that they consider an ordinance restricting roadway and repair in the downtown district to evening and weekend hours.Pass Not available
19-1171 17M-e MotionA motion requesting that the Administration forward to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, information regarding the Arts Trust Fund previously requested by the City Clerk’s Office.Pass Not available
19-1172 17M-f MotionA motion requesting that Verizon provide an update to the Municipal Council’s request for Verizon to address the unsightly and dangerous proliferation of low-hanging wires that are prevalent throughout the city.Pass Not available
19-1173 17M-g MotionA motion expressing concern that New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) bus drivers have allegedly become more aggressive on the road endangering the safety of other motorists, pedestrians and transit riders; furthermore, requesting that NJ Transit, when feasible, notify bus riders that a route will be temporarily changed or re-routed due to street road repairs.Pass Not available
19-1174 17M-h MotionA motion requesting information on the graduation ceremonies being held at the Prudential Arena, specifically, who is responsible for the cost of using the Newark Police Department for traffic control.Pass Not available
19-1175 17M-i MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Code Enforcement, provide to the Municipal Council, if available, the listing of emergencies or situations that trigger an immediate Code Enforcement inspection.Pass Not available