Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/1/2019 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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19-0668 15.-a ReportRent Control Board, Regular Hearing, October 9, 2018, February 19, 2019 and February 26, 2019Pass Video Video
19-0669 15.-b ReportHispanic Commission, Regular Hearing, February 5, 2019 and March 19, 2019Pass Not available
19-0670 15.-cNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular and Special Hearing, February 7, 2019, February 14, 2019, February 21, 2019 and February 28, 2019ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular and Special Hearings, February 7, 2019, February 14, 2019, February 21, 2019 and February 28, 2019Pass Not available
19-0672 15.-d ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Regular Hearing, April 1, 2019Pass Not available
19-0673 15.-e ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Meetings, March 6, 2019 and April 3, 2019Pass Not available
19-0723 15.-f ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Records Management, Unit 415, Monthly Financial Report, March 2019Pass Not available
19-0724 15.-g ReportNewark Housing Authority, Regular Meeting Minutes, February 28, 2019Pass Not available
19-0725 15.-h ReportGarden Spires Urban Renewal, L.P., Financial Statements, August 23, 2018 through December 31, 2018Pass Not available
19-0726 15.-i7th Quarterly Report - Consent DecreeReportNewark Police Division Consent Decree, Seventh Quarterly Report, April 16, 2019Pass Not available
19-0727 15.-j ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes, February 21, 2019Pass Not available
19-0729 15.-k ReportSpruce Spires Urban Renewal, L.P., Financial Statements, August 23, 2018 through December 31, 2018Pass Not available
18-1549 16F-aOrdinance 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 16F-bOrdinance (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
18-1550 16F-bOrdinance (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 16F-cOrdinance 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 16F-dOrdinance 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
19-0160 16F-eOriginal 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
18-1970 26PSF-aMedical Marijuana Zoning OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF NEWARK ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE XLI, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, 2000, BY AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS AND ADOPTING LAND USE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA TREATMENT CENTERS. Failed 8a (s) 031219 Failed 9-c 032019Pass Video Video
19-0539 16PSF-bOrdinance: 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
19-0357 17R1-aVideo Production ServiceResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide professional video production services and technical assistance. Description: Video Production Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Interfaith Television Ministries Inc., 1 Gateway Center, Suite 2600, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/ NW011-020-0201-71280-B2019 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years 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: Advertisement Date: January 29, 2019 Bids Solicited: Ten (10) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
19-0357 1 Video Production ServiceResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide professional video production services and technical assistance. Description: Video Production Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Interfaith Television Ministries Inc., 1 Gateway Center, Suite 2600, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/ NW011-020-0201-71280-B2019 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years 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: Advertisement Date: January 29, 2019 Bids Solicited: Ten (10) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
19-0391 17R1-bLaboratory Services for Water TestingResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Laboratory Services and Water Testing Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Garden State Laboratories Inc., 410 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Contract Amount: $250,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ NW037-750-7502-72220-B2019 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15 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: Advertisement Date: February 13, 2019 Number of Bids Solicited: Five (5) Number of Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
19-0392 17R1-cInvoluntary Retirement - T. BrownResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Involuntary Disability Retirement Purpose: Authorization for the City of Newark to process an Involuntary Disability Retirement Application Employee Name: Tashan T. Brown 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
19-0432 17R1-dTE - #11 SUD-MHSResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To expand access to Quality Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services (SUD-MHS). Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $285,000.00 Budget Year: 2019 Contract Period: September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-s adopted on April 3, 2019. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-1153 17R2-aAscension- Avon Avenue ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: To provide grant financial assistance for a Redevelopment Project to be built as part of the “Build Newark” Initiative Redevelopment Plan Entity Name: Ascension Capital Partners I, LLC Entity Address: 59 Lincoln Park, Suite 200, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $160,000.00 Total Project Cost: $840,229.00 City Contribution: $160,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Private Capital/$680,229.00 Grant Period: Term of eighteen (18) months commencing December 1, 2019 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) 400-402 Avon Avenue/Block 2648/Lot 51/South Ward 404 Avon Avenue/Block 2648/Lot 49/South Ward Additional Information: ThePass Video Video
19-0021 17R2-bIbrahima Coulibaly-118 Leslie St.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct a three (3) family owner-occupied home. Entity Name: Ibrahima Coulibaly Entity Address: 423 18th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $20,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $24,400.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 118-120 Leslie Street/Block 3066/Lots 26, 27/South Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage = 5,000 X $4.00 = $20,000.00 Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh adoPass Video Video
19-0153 17R2-cNewark Arts CouncilResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide an Agreement for the provision of services to promote the revival and growth of the arts in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood. Entity Name: Newark Arts Council Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: Twelve (12) months from the date the Professional Services Agreement is fully executed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open (X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0455 17R2-dIronbound BID 2019 Budget Introduction and ApprovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2019 Annual Budget for the Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2019 Annual Budget of the Ironbound Business Improvement District Amount: $880,650.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b adopted on March 6, 2013, repealed Ordinances 6S&Fn adopted on November 13, 2000 and Ordinance 6S&Fc adopted on May 7, 2003, and created an expanded Ironbound Business Improvement District and changed regulations for the operation of the Ironbound Business Improvement District. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 12:30 P.M.Pass Video Video
19-0469 17R2-eNewark Downtown District 2019 Budget Introduction and AporovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2019 Annual Budget for Newark Downtown District Management Corporation (NDD) Purpose: Introducing and Approving the 2019 Annual Budget for the Newark Downtown District Management Corporation Amount: $5,071,250.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-c adopted on February 20, 2013 repealed Ordinance 6S&Fe adopted on September 2, 1998 created an expanded Downtown SID and changed regulations for the operations of the Downtown SID The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 12:30 P.M.Pass Video Video
19-0319 17R3-aResolution in Support Frelinghuysen Avenue (Rt. 27) with Empire Street Intersection ImprovementsResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide safety and traffic signal improvements to minimize traffic accidents. Location: Frelinghuysen Avenue (Route 27) and Empire Street, Newark, New Jersey Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0526 17R4-aNJIB Construction Loan Financing - Joint MeetingResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving loan and escrow agreements for Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties Amount to be Financed: $1,350,000.00 Source of Appropriation: NJIB Construction Loan Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF THE LOCAL UNIT’S ALLOCABLE SHARE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE JOINT MEETING OF ESSEX AND UNION COUNTIES OF ITS “NOTE RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION FINANCING LOAN PROGRAM OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK”, TO BE ISSUED IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,350,000.00, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH NOTE TO THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF: (i) SUCH NOTE BY THE CITY OF NEWARK IN FAVOR OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK; (ii) THE PROJECT Financing Agreement with the Joint Meeting; and (iii) ancillary documents Pass Video Video
19-0650 17R4-bNJIB Construction Loan Financing - Phase 1 Lead Service Line Replacement ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving loan and escrow agreements for Phase 1 of the City’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program Amount to be Financed: $13,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Notes/Bonds Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF ITS NOTES RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION FINANCING LOAN PROGRAM OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, TO BE ISSUED IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $13,000,000.00, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH NOTES TO THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SUCH NOTES BY THE CITY OF NEWARK IN FAVOR OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, ALL PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK CONSTRUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM AND IN CONNECTION WITH PHASE 1 OF THE CITY’S LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0431 17R5-aImmunization Accept Additinal Funds $76,500.00ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Grant Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To continue support to selective initiatives to increase immunization levels Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Health Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Additional Grant Amount: $76,500.00 Funding Source: Vaccine Preventable Disease Program Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 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: Resolution 7R5-d adopted on October 11, 2018, for the Immunization 2019 Grant, in the amount of $523,000.00 is amended to provided additional grant funds in the amount of $76,500.00 for a total grant aPass Video Video
19-0435 17R5-bWIC accepting Additional Funds $59,000.00ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Grant Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Breastfeeding Peer Counseling (BFPC) funding. Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 364, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0364 Additional Grant Amount: $59,000.00 Funding Source: Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2019 WIC Health Service Grant Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 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: Resolution 7R5-b adopted on October 11, 2018 for the FFY 2018 Infrastructure Grant in the amount of $258,977.00; and Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 9, 2019 for the FFY 2019 WIC Health ServPass Video Video
19-0581 17R6-aAmoakah - Civil SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-7292-16 Claimant: Prince Amoakah Claimant's Attorney: Edward M. Colligan, Esq. Attorney's Address: Colligan & Colligan, 17 Academy Street, Suite 510, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
19-0455 17R2-dIronbound BID 2019 Budget Introduction and ApprovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2019 Annual Budget for the Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2019 Annual Budget of the Ironbound Business Improvement District Amount: $880,650.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b adopted on March 6, 2013, repealed Ordinances 6S&Fn adopted on November 13, 2000 and Ordinance 6S&Fc adopted on May 7, 2003, and created an expanded Ironbound Business Improvement District and changed regulations for the operation of the Ironbound Business Improvement District. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 12:30 P.M.Pass Video Video
19-0455 17R2-dIronbound BID 2019 Budget Introduction and ApprovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2019 Annual Budget for the Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2019 Annual Budget of the Ironbound Business Improvement District Amount: $880,650.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b adopted on March 6, 2013, repealed Ordinances 6S&Fn adopted on November 13, 2000 and Ordinance 6S&Fc adopted on May 7, 2003, and created an expanded Ironbound Business Improvement District and changed regulations for the operation of the Ironbound Business Improvement District. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 12:30 P.M.Pass Video Video
19-0469 17R2-eNewark Downtown District 2019 Budget Introduction and AporovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2019 Annual Budget for Newark Downtown District Management Corporation (NDD) Purpose: Introducing and Approving the 2019 Annual Budget for the Newark Downtown District Management Corporation Amount: $5,071,250.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-c adopted on February 20, 2013 repealed Ordinance 6S&Fe adopted on September 2, 1998 created an expanded Downtown SID and changed regulations for the operations of the Downtown SID The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 12:30 P.M.Pass Video Video
19-0469 1 Newark Downtown District 2019 Budget Introduction and AporovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2019 Annual Budget for Newark Downtown District Management Corporation (NDD) Purpose: Introducing and Approving the 2019 Annual Budget for the Newark Downtown District Management Corporation Amount: $5,071,250.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-c adopted on February 20, 2013 repealed Ordinance 6S&Fe adopted on September 2, 1998 created an expanded Downtown SID and changed regulations for the operations of the Downtown SID The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 12:30 P.M.Pass Video Video
19-0714 17R8-aResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (5/1/19)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Mrs. Pearleatha McNeil-High 2. Ms. Deothia A. Stafford 3. Mr. Kenneth Montgomery 4. Mr. Odell “Bozie” Brooks, Sr.Pass Video Video
19-0715 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (5/1/19)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Ms. Emma Otero-Nunez, Teacher, on her retirement after thirty-three (33) years of service in Newark Public Schools 2. Pastor Andre’ W. Milteer, on his 20th Pastoral Anniversary at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 3. Ironbound Community Corporation, on its 50th Anniversary, on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 4. East Side High School Basketball Team (2018-2019) on winning the City and County Championships Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 5. Ms. Ramona Flores, Owner of Marianny Unisex Salon, on its 25th Anniversary 6. Thug Riders, MC, on their volunteerism during the United Deliverance Tabernacle’s Community Food Distribution Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 7. Pastor, Elder Perry L. Gillespie, Sr. and First Lady Gillespie, on their 5th Pastoral Anniversary at Emmanuel Church of Christ, held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 8. Pastor Hilton Rawls, Jr., on his 18th Pastoral Anniversary at Greater Grace Church, hPass Video Video
19-0733 17R8-cResolution: Declaring National Public Service Week (May 5-11, 2019) (MC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: National Public Service Recognition Week - May 5th through May 11, 2019 Sponsor: Council President, Mildred C. Crump Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0346 17R9-aFY 2018 PSG -Grant - FireResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: For two (2) Zodiac Quick Response Fireboats with Motors and Trailers Entity Name: United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency Entity Address: 400 C Street, SW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20472-3645 Grant Amount: $33,234.00 Funding Source: FY2018 Port Security Grant Program Total Project Cost: $44,312.00 City Contribution: $11,078.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2021 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
19-0381 17R4-c(as)Stipulation 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) Devils Broad Street, LLC (Tenants of First Presbyterian Church)/165/1.04/9-19 Lafayette Street/East/$15,115,000/2016/-$0.00 Devils Broad Street, LLC (Tenants of First Presbyterian Church)/165/1.04/9-19 Lafayette Street/East/$12,618,100/2017/-$88,889.64 Devils Broad Street, LLC (Tenants of First Presbyterian Church)/165/1.04/9-19 Lafayette Street/East/$9,500,000/2018/-$207,361.95 *Refunds for Devils Broad Street, LLC, will be applied as credits. O Monday & O Queensley/2624/7.01/9-15 Rose Terrace/South/$220,000/2012/-$4,173.47 Home Depot USA, INC/2601/7.01/399-449 Springfield Avenue/Central/$16,500,000/2016/-$20,640.00 Home Depot USA, INC/2601/7.01/399-449 Springfield Avenue/Central/$16,500,000/2017/-$21,360.00 Home Depot USA, INC/2601/7.01/399-449 Springfield Avenue/Central/$15,500,000/2018/-$59,088.00 *Refunds for Home Depot USA, will be applied as credits. MCM AssociatPass Video Video
19-0657 17R8-d(asResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Central Ward Health Fair (LM)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Central Ward Health Fair Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 765 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Spencer Miller Community School (Louise A. Spencer), 66 Muhammad Ali Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Event Date(s): Saturday, May 4, 2019 Event Time: 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. (Includes Set-up time at 6:00 A.M. and Clean-up/Take-down completed at 5:00 P.M.) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member, LaMonica R. McIverPass Video Video
19-0730 17R11a(asAudible Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: To provide physical interventions which consist of a temporary, modular system of platforms, seats, tables, and planters and a series of solar lights mounted on mobile bases and related maintenance services Purpose: To activate Washington Park with modular non-permanent physical improvements and related maintenance to facilitate event programming for the 2019 outdoor season Entity Name: Audible, Inc. Entity Address: 1 Washington Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Gift Value: $200,000.00 to $300,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0146 17R12a(asSupply and Delivery of Water Purification Chemicals for PWTP- Contract # 17R-WS2018 (re-bid)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide supply and delivery of Water Purification Chemicals for PWTP-Contract # 17R-WS2018 (Re-bid). Entity Name: Shannon Chemical Corporation Entity Address: 602 Jeffers Circle, Suite 116, Exton, Pennsylvania 19341 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 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: Bids Solicited: Four (4) Bids Received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
19-0679 17R12b(asChange Order #1 for Replacement of Water Mains - Underground Utilities Corp.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order No.1/Amend Resolution 7R12-b adopted August 8, 2018 Purpose: Execute Change Order #1 for Replacement of Water Distribution Mains Project under Contract 12-WS2016 Entity Name: Underground Utilities Corporation Entity Address: 711 Commerce Road, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,826,237.80 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Capital Budget Contract Period: For a period of 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed extended by 90 calendar days for a total period of 270 calendar days 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-b adopted on August 8, 2018, awarded the contract in an amount not to exceed $3,826,237.80 for a period of 180 calendar days from Pass Video Video
19-0563 17R12c(asClose out Change Order #2 for Netting Facility Contract 03/05/06-WS2006-Underground UtilitiesResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Final Quantities Change Order #2/Amend Resolution 7R12-a adopted October 9, 2016 and 7R12-b adopted May 23, 2018 Purpose: Execute contract close out Change Order #2 for Netting Facility at Delavan Avenue, Fourth Avenue and Roanoke Avenue under Contract 03/05/06-WS2006 Entity Name: Underground Utilities Corporation Entity Address: 711 Commerce Road, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $4,562,728.16 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Capital Budget Contract Period: Time of completion 603 days 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 October 2016, awarded the contract in an amount not to exceed $4,448,080.00 for a period of 450 calendar days from the Notice to PPass Video Video
19-0713 18.-aAfrican CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: African Commission Name of Appointee: Emmanuella Boakye Address: 1365 North Avenue, Apt. 6B, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon confirmation Additional Information: Sponsor:Pass Video Video
19-0701 18.-b AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-appointment Purpose: Alternate Member #2 to the Central Planning Board Name of Appointee: Jermaine James Address: 3-5 Longworth Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on March 12, 2021 Additional Information: Sponsor:Pass Video Video
19-0702 18.-cAppointment to CPB (Oliver)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Alternate #1 to the Central Planning Board Name of Appointee: Paul L. Oliver, Jr. Address: 814 South 20th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on March 12, 2020 Additional Information: Filling unexpired vacancy Sponsor:Pass Video Video
18-0851 19.-a869 Broad Street Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 869 BROAD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, FOR A PROJECT TO CONVERT AN EXISTING FOUR (4) STORY RETAIL AND OFFICE BUILDING INTO A RESIDENTIAL AND RETAIL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF THIRTY-SEVEN (37) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, 11,740 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL AND A 889 SQUARE FOOT LOBBY LOCATED AT 869-873 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 57.04, LOTS 138 AND 139 (CENTRAL WARD). Deferred 8a 040319 Deferred 9a 041719Pass Video Video
19-0719 111. Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Jimmie White, 63 Sherman Avenue, Newark, NJ Love, opportunities, and triumph. Not appearing. 2. Lamont Vaughn, 9 Horatio Court, Newark, NJ Truth, facts, and honesty - important virtues in public speaking. Appearing 3. Colleen M. Fields, 27 Foster Avenue, Newark, NJ Newark Housing Authority cover ups committed by site manager. Appearing 4. Tarrick Tucker, 75 North 7th Street, Newark, NJ Moment of Clarity. Appearing. 5. Dion McCutcheon, Lyons Gateway Apartments, Newark, NJ “Newark Matters”. Appearing. 6. Ted Lestrange, 43 Prospect Hill Road, Cuddebackville, NY Forced Organ Harvesting in China. Appearing. 7. Opal R. Wright, 31 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”. Not appearing. 8. Debra Salters, 253 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ Quality of Life…Not! Not appearing. 9. Clarence Maney, III, 173 Ellery Avenue, Newark, NJ Entrepreneurs wanted. Appearing. 10. Brenda Toyloy, 229 Renner Avenue, Newark, NJ Lead Service Replacements. Appearing. 11. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terr.,   Video Video
19-0829 17M-a MotionA motion respectfully requesting that the Newark Housing Authority prepare the newly crafted football field located at the Hyatt Court Housing Comple4x by cutting the grass, properly striping it and maintaining the field with a regularly scheduled maintenance plan.Pass Not available