Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/7/2020 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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19-1883 26PSF-aOrdinance: Designating “Invest Newark" (“IN”) as the Land Bank Entity for the City of NewarkOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING “INVEST NEWARK” (“IN”) AS THE LAND BANK ENTITY FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO P.L. 2019, c. 159 AND ORDINANCE 6PSF-g, ADOPTED OCTOBER 16, 2019 AND AUTHORIZING A LAND BANK AGREEMENT. Deferred 8-a 021920 Deferred 9-a (s) 022520 Deferred 6PSF-f 032420  Video Video
20-0206 16PSF-bParking Prohibited - Replace Cortland Street with Cortland Place to correct street name errorOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY REPLACING CORTLAND STREET WITH CORTLAND PLACE IN THE ORDINANCE, TO CORRECT STREET NAME ERROR. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0238 16PSF-cOrdinance: Title 41, Zoning and Land Use Regulations, Chapter 15, Section 12 - Performance GuaranteesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 41, ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 15, SITE PLAN PROCEDURES, SECTION 12-2, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO AUTHORIZE A RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED WITH CITY OF NEWARK TO BE RELEASED ADMINISTRATIVELY.Pass Video Video
20-0096 16PSF-d OrdinanceORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SENIOR SERVICES, TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH, A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 275 WEST MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, BLOCK 00428, LOT 00002, MORE SPECIFICALLY SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM, FOR AN ANNUAL RENT OF EIGHTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($18,000.00), PAYABLE IN TWELVE (12) EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($1,500.00), FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2020 AND TERMINATING ON DECEMBER 31, 2020, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE (1) YEAR, AT THE SAME ANNUAL RENT AND UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS LEASE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SERVICES TO NEWARK SENIOR CITIZENS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SEASONAL ACTIVITIES, MEALS, ATHLETICS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND CULTURAL ACITIVITIES. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0195 16PSF-eSouth Bergen Street Redevelopment Plan Second AmendmentOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE SOUTH BERGEN STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, BY REVISING THE RELEVANT MAPS IN THE PLAN TO CREATE A NEW PUBLIC SAFETY DISTRICT THAT WILL PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CITY-OWNED AND/OR CITY-OPERATED PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY FACILITIES AND PROMOTE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA.Pass Video Video
20-0391 16PSF-fOrdinance-Columbia St. Dedication/AcceptOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE DEDICATING AND ACCEPTING COLUMBIA STREET BETWEEN EDISON PLACE AND LAFAYETTE STREET ADJOINING BLOCKS AND LOTS: BLOCK 159, LOT 10.03; BLOCK 159.01, LOT 11; BLOCK 166, LOT 10.01 AND BLOCK 167, LOT 10.02, IN THE CITY OF NEWARK, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AS A PUBLIC STREET AND RIGHT-OF-WAY. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0287 17R1-aApril 2020 TE #9ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2020 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2020 Budget Appropriation Amount: $53,688,907.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: April 1, 2020 through April 30, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
20-0324 17R1-bTE #10 Workforce Learning Link 2019-2020 - Add'l FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Workforce Learning Link Grant 2019-2020 - Additional Funds Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Appropriation Amount: $69,000.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-f adopted on February 19, 2020 Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
20-0378 17R1-cFY 2017 Safer Grant Cash Match Year 2ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Cash Match for the 2017 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (SAFER) Funding Source: 2020 Budget Appropriation Amount: $555,933.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: February 18, 2019 through February 17, 2022 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: 7R9-a adopted on February 6, 2019 and 7R1-d adopted on July 10, 2019 Operating Agency: Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
19-1709 17R1-dOperation management and Administration of Data Processing Services for the Tracking of Items Sold by Secondhand DealersResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Competitive Contracting Purpose: To provide Operation Management and Administration of Data Processing Services for the Tracking of Items Sold by Secondhand Dealers. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Business Watch International (U.S.) Inc., 7351 Wiles Road, Suite 102, Coral Springs, Florida 33067 Contract Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period: Not to exceed five (5) years upon contract execution Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: To provide the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, with an electronic data processing service to track items sold by secondhand dealers. First Advertisement: June 3, 2019 Bid Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
19-1883 26PSF-aOrdinance: Designating “Invest Newark" (“IN”) as the Land Bank Entity for the City of NewarkOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING “INVEST NEWARK” (“IN”) AS THE LAND BANK ENTITY FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO P.L. 2019, c. 159 AND ORDINANCE 6PSF-g, ADOPTED OCTOBER 16, 2019 AND AUTHORIZING A LAND BANK AGREEMENT. Deferred 8-a 021920 Deferred 9-a (s) 022520 Deferred 6PSF-f 032420Fail Video Video
19-1883 26PSF-aOrdinance: Designating “Invest Newark" (“IN”) as the Land Bank Entity for the City of NewarkOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING “INVEST NEWARK” (“IN”) AS THE LAND BANK ENTITY FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO P.L. 2019, c. 159 AND ORDINANCE 6PSF-g, ADOPTED OCTOBER 16, 2019 AND AUTHORIZING A LAND BANK AGREEMENT. Deferred 8-a 021920 Deferred 9-a (s) 022520 Deferred 6PSF-f 032420Pass Video Video
19-2008 17R1-eMaintenance & Repair: Fire Protection EquipmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Maintenance and Repair to M&R Fire Protection Equipment (including Emergency One and Hale Fire Pump) and Fire Apparatus (American La France). Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Absolute Fire Protection Company, Inc., 2800 Hamilton Blvd, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $600,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors/NW011-060-0602-71870-B2020 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) months 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: To provide Maintenance and Repairs to Fire Protection Equipment, including Emergency One and Hale Fire Pump and Fire Apparatus American La France to thePass Video Video
19-1993 17R2-aLewis Consulting GroupResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide On-Call Environmental Consulting/Management Services. Entity Name: Lewis Consulting Group, Inc. Entity Address: 2517 Highway 35 Suite P202, Manasquan, New Jersey 08736 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: Community and Economic Development Trust Fund Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of issuance of a 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:Pass Video Video
20-0224 17R2-bRe-entry Grant Extension ResolutionResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To extend the contract agreement with Rutgers University to provide a screening tool to identify the highest risk offenders who are released to the City of Newark and to evaluate the NRI program. Entity Name: Rutgers University Newark Entity Address: 249 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $361,195.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Contract Period: October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-f adopted on January 24, 2018. Original Resolution 7R2-f adopted on May 10, 2018. This resolution amends the Original ResoPass Video Video
20-0217 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) Premier Properties, LLC/53/4/17-25 Academy Street/Central/$7,588,500/2014/-$15,861.62 Premier Properties, LLC/53/4/17-25 Academy Street/Central/$7,525,000/2015/-$19,026.75 Premier Properties, LLC/53/4/17-25 Academy Street/Central/$7,525,000/2016/-$19,780.00 Octavio Fernandes & Thierry/2477/9/141 Fleming Avenue/East/$600,000/2015/-$4,000.58 Octavio Fernandes & Thierry/2477/9/141 Fleming Avenue/East/$600,000/2016/-$4,158.96 Octavio Fernandes & Thierry/2477/9/141 Fleming Avenue/East/$600,000/2017/-$4,304.04 Octavio Fernandes & Thierry/2477/9/141 Fleming Avenue/East/$550,000/2018/-$6,311.34 Newark Farmers Market Urban Renewal, LLC*property currently abated/2423/1/54-88 Cornelia Street aka 51-83 Lister Avenue/East/$4,435,000/2014/-$13,414.93 Newark Farmers Market Urban Renewal, LLC*property currently abated/2423/1/54-88 Cornelia Street aka 51-83 Lister Avenue/East/$4,000,000Pass Video Video
20-0265 17R4-bStipulation of Settlement for Tax Appeal March 2020ResolutionDept/ 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) E.K.L Associates, LLC/1839/11/378 Central Avenue/Central/$91,900/2015/-$1,240.88 E.K.L Associates, LLC/1839/11/378 Central Avenue/Central/$91,900/2016/-$1,290.00 E.K.L Associates, LLC/1839/11/378 Central Avenue/Central/$91,900/2017/-$1,335.00 E.K.L Associates, LLC/1839/11/378 Central Avenue/Central/$91,900/2018/-$1,384.88 E.K.L Associates, LLC/1839/9/380-382 Central Avenue/Central/$608,100/2015/-$8,222.87 E.K.L Associates, LLC/1839/9/380-382 Central Avenue/Central/$608,100/2016/-$8,548.40 E.K.L Associates, LLC/1839/9/380-382 Central Avenue/Central/$608,100/2017/-$8,846.60 E.K.L Associates, LLC/1839/9/380-382 Central Avenue/Central/$608,100/2018/-$9,177.11 E.K.L Associates, LLC/1839/24/393-397 Central Avenue/Central/$681,700/2015/-$9,467.05 E.K.L Associates, LLC/1839/24/393-397 Central Avenue/Central/$681,700/2016/-$9,841.84 E.K.L Associates, LLC/1839/24/3Pass Video Video
20-0123 17R5-a2020 NESF ESGResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide Emergency Shelter Services in the City of Newark. Entity Name: Newark Emergency Services for Families, Inc. Entity Address: 982 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $20,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2019 Budget/ Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G19; Division/Project 2H9S0; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2019 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 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-a adopted on November 7, 2019. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on December 18, 2019.Pass Video Video
20-0125 17R5-bESG Salvation ArmyResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide Emergency Shelter Services in the City of Newark. Entity Name: The Salvation Army Entity Address: 4 Gary Road, Union, New Jersey 07083 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $20,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2019 Budget/Department of Helath and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G19; Division/Project 2H9S0; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2019 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 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-a adopted on November 7, 2019. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on December 18, 2019.Pass Video Video
20-0127 17R5-c2020 UCC ESGResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide Emergency Shelter Services in the City of Newark. Entity Name: United Community Corporation Entity Address: 332 South 8th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $30,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2019 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G19; Division/Project 2H9S0; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2019 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 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-a adopted on November 7, 2019. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on December 18, 2019.Pass Video Video
20-0130 17R5-d2020 YMCA ESGResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide Emergency Shelter Services in the City of Newark. Entity Name: YMCA of Newark and Vicinity Entity Address: 600 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $96,500.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2019 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G19; Division/Project 2H9S0; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2019 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 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-a adopted on November 7, 2019. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on December 18, 2019.Pass Video Video
19-2007 17R6-aSettlement Macasegri, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-C-000134-19 Claimant: Macasegri, LLC Claimant's Attorney: Russel M. Finestein, Esq. Attorney's Address: Finestein & Malloy, LLC, 6 Commerce Drive, Suite 304, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Settlement Amount: $12,500.00 Funding Source: Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel Deferred 7R6-a 032420Pass Video Video
20-0358 17R6-bCenterPoint Properties Trust v. Municipal Council of the City of Newark, et. als. SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-1849-19 Claimant: CenterPoint Properties Trust v. Municipal Council of the City of Newark, Newark Central Planning Board, and City of Newark Claimant's Attorney: Elnardo J. Webster, II, Esq. Attorney's Address: Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor, LLC, 600 Parsippany Road, Suite 204, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Settlement Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: Not Applicable Account Code Line: Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
20-0080 17R8-aResolution: Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo PC (2020)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide legal services to the Office of the City Clerk in connection with Election Matters. Entity Name: Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo PC Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Suite 200, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Office of the City Clerk Contract Period: For the period of one (1) year from the date of adoption of this authorizing resolution 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
20-0113 17R8-bResolution: Constable Appointment - Abraham MauryResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve subpoenas. Name of Appointee: Abraham Maury Address: 354 North 5th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or until the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Vice-President, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable BondPass Video Video
20-0437 17R8-cResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - West Ward Senior Cookout (JM)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: West Ward Senior Cookout Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Vailsburg Park, 694-735 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Event Date(s): Thursday, May 28, 2020 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Additional Information: Rain Date: Friday, May 29, 2020 Sponsor: Council Member, Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. Deferred 7R8-c 040720Pass Video Video
20-0477 17R8-dResolution: Amending the 2020 Annual Municipal Calendar of Public Meetings - April 14, 2020 Pre-Meeting cancelled and the April 15, 2020 Regular Meeting rescheduled to April 21, 2020 at 12:30p.m.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Amending an established 2020 Municipal Council Pre-Meeting and Regular Meeting Date Purpose: To cancel the Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Pre-Meeting, amend the date and time of the Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 12:30 P.M. and cancel the Tuesday April 21, 2020 Special/Conference Meeting Additional Information: Open Public Meetings Act Notice to be sent to newspapers and posted.Pass Video Video
20-0462 17R8-eResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (4/1/20)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Officer Michelle WhittedPass Video Video
20-0204 17R11-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Donation Gift: Community Pass Registration Purpose: To provide forty (40) City of Newark residents access to John F. Kennedy Aquatic Center through our Community Pass Program. Entity Name: John Holley Entity Address: 5 Manor Drive, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Gift Value: $200.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Additional Information: No Municipal Funds required.Pass Video Video
20-0476 17R1-f (as)Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC) GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC) Grant will foster initiatives, programs and opportunities to reduce violence and strengthen relationships between law enforcement and Newark communities. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs Appropriation Amount: $250,000.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-d (AS) dated February 5, 2020, in the amount of $250,000.00. Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
20-0166 17R5-e (as)Resolution: Associated Humane Societies, Inc. (2020-2024)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Open-Ended Contract Purpose: To provide Animal Impoundment and Sheltering. Entity Name: Associated Humane Societies, Inc., Entity Address: 124 Evergreen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $6,955,476.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW011-120-1203-95920-B2020 ($127,100.00)/NW011-200-2001-95920-B2020 ($218,000.00) Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024 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: This contract for services is not subject to Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40:48-5.1; Specific Statutory Authority.Pass Video Video
20-0470 17R6-c (as)Resolution: Mercury Public Affairs, LLC - Pre-Litigation SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement Suit Docket No.: N/A Claimant: Mercury Public Affairs, LLC Claimant's Attorney: N/A Claimant's Address: 137 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10010-7103 Settlement Amount: $131,720.84 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Account Code Line: 2020 Budget/Department of Law/NW025-25T-7T25-A-96340-B2020 Additional Comments: Mercury Public Affairs, LLC, 137 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10010-7103 with New Jersey offices at 220 Lenox Avenue, #101, Westfield, New Jersey 07090.Pass Video Video
20-0038 18.-aOrdinance: Amending Burglar and Robbery AlarmsOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XX, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 2000 AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, CHAPTER 4, BURGLAR AND ROBBERY ALARMS, AMENDING SECTION 5, FALSE ALARMS, ADDING PENALTIES FOR CONTINUOUS VIOLATIONS REGARDING FALSE ALARMS, SECTION 7, ADDING REGISTRATION FEES FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, AND SECTION 8, INCREASING THE ANNUAL FEE FOR PERMITS ON COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES.Pass Video Video