Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 1/8/2014 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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13-2484 15-aMinutes - Central Planning BoardReportNewark Central Planning Board Minutes, Hearing of November 18, 2013  Not available
13-2486 15-bMinutes - Board of AdjustmentReportNewark Board of Adjustment Minutes, Regular Hearing, December 12, 2013Pass Not available
13-2487 15-c ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties - Resolution estimating cost and expense of operating Joint Meeting & providing for the First Quarter of 2014 Assessment. The 2014 estimated annual assessment for the City of Newark is $2,076,270.78Pass Not available
13-2488 15-d2014 Annuall Assessment ReportReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties - 2014 Annual Assessment ReportPass Not available
13-2489 15-eMinutes - Joint MeetingReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties Minutes, October 17, 2013Pass Not available
13-2490 15-f ReportSecond River Joint Meeting - 2014 First Quarter Assessment for City of Newark $962.78 & Year 2014 meeting dates.Pass Not available
13-2491 15-g ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission 2014 Budget Wanaque North and South adopted December 18, 2013Pass Not available
14-0001 15-hMinutes- North Jersey & 2014 Meeting datesReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission 2014 Annual Notice of Meeting and Minutes from November 13, 2013.Pass Not available
13-2183 16F-aUse of Eminent DomainOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AUTHORIZING THE USE EMINENT DOMAIN TO ACHIEVE LARGE SCALE PRINCIPAL REDUCTIONS OF UNDERWATER MORTGAGES TO KEEP FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC GOOD OF OUR CITY Deferred 8c 111813 Deferred 6F-b 121813Pass Not available
13-2185 16F-bSpecial Law Enforement OfficersOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AMENDING CHAPTER 2:24-1.4 RESIDENCY BY ADDING A NEW SECTION AMENDING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. Sponsor: Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez Deferred 6F-b 120413 Deferred 6F-c 121813Pass Not available
12-1789 16F-cC207-5Yr Tax Abatement 30 Gillette Place B2817 L35OrdinanceOrdinance granting five (5) years of tax abatement to the owner of the qualified residential structure, for period commencing from the date of issuance of Certificate of Occupancy and expiring five (5) years thereafter. 30 Gillette Place, Block 2817 and Lot 35 (East Ward) Name of Owner: Helene, Adrianne, & Shawn Ellison - Architect's Certification - $190,000.00 SILOT $3,800.00- Purchase Price - $350,000.00 - 2 Family New Construction Architect - Daniel A. Roma- Contractor - European Construction Prof., LLC. Certificate of Occupancy: June 28, 2012 Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-1327 16F-dPedestrian CorridorsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK (2000), ESTABLISHING PEDESTRIAN CORRIDORS, IN WHICH PERSONS MAY NOT OBSTRUCT STREETS OR SIDEWALKS OR REMAIN IDLY AND AUTHORIZING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. Sponsor: Council Members Baraka Public Hearing on Amendment OnlyPass Not available
13-2204 16F-eCarolina Ave & Laurel Pl - Stop SignOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-1, STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING CAROLINA AVENUE AND LAUREL PLACE A STOP SIGN INTERSECTION.Pass Not available
13-1801 16F-fUnited Community Corporation Block 15 Lot 28OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF TAXES, INTEREST, AND PENALTIES FOR YEARS 2010 THRU 2013, ON PROPERTY OWNED BY UNITED COMMUNITY CORPORATION LOCATED AT 31-33 FULTON STREET, BEING BLOCK 15, LOT 28Pass Not available
13-1326 36PSF-a OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 12 RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS, AMENDING, SECTION 6A, HOURS OF OPERATION, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (2000) AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, REQUIRING ARMED SECURITY AT RESTAURANTS (EXCLUDING RESTAURANTS OPERATING ONLY A DRIVE-IN OR DRIVE-THRU AT SUCH HOURS) AND RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS OPERATING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 a.m. (MIDNIGHT) AND 6:00 A.M. AND IMPOSING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR ARMED SECURITY BY OWNERS AND/OR OPERATORS Deferred 6PSF-l 091813 No Action Taken 6PSF-e 100213/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-e 101013/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-e 102313/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-e 102913/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-e 110713/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 111813/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 120413/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 121813/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-1042 36PSF-bEssex Plaza I - abatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE CANCELING THE LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED VIA RESOLUTION 7R-CV AUGUST 4, 1976, TO ESSEX PLAZA COMPANY UNDER THE LIMITED DIVIDEND LAW FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 1056-1070 BROAD STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 892, LOT 1 AND GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO ESSEX PLAZA URBAN RENEWAL, LLC UNDER THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON SAID PROPERTY (EAST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-g 080713/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-e 090513/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 091813/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-i 092413/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-i 100213/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-h 101013/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-g 102313/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-g 102913/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-g 110713/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-d 111813/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-c 120413/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-c 121813/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-2010 36PSF-cPaid sick leave ordinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE CITY TO PROMOTE THE OVERALL HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS AND WORKERS IN THE CITY OF NEWARK BY REDUCING THE RISK OF AND SPREAD OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND CONTAGION BY REQUIRING A POLICY OF PAID SICK LEAVE FOR WORKERS. Sponsors: Council Members Ramos and Gonzalez Deferred 6F-b 110713 Deferred 6F-b 111213 Deferred 6PSF-c 010814/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 012214/ Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-0366 16PSF-d5 Yr. Tax Abatement: 739 S. 12th Street (Block 2632, Lot 3.19)OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNER OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. Location: 739 South 12th Street, Block 2632, Lot 3.19 (South Ward)] Name of Owner: Isabela, LLC Architect's Certification - $ 220,000.00 SILOT $ 4,400.00 Purchase Price - $ 800,000.00 (multiple lots) - Three (3) Family New construction Architect - Daniel A. Roma- Contractor - Granada Construction, Corp. Certificate of Occupancy: December 10, 2012 Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2064 16PSF-eRental Car Tax Monetization OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $36,000,000.00 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TAX REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS TO CERTAIN ELIGIBLE PROJECTS AND AMENDING SECTION 10:22A-3 OF ORDINANCE 6PSF-I ADOPTED MAY 5, 2010, BY ADDING A PROVISION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS SECURED BY THE MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TAX. Deferred 6PSF-e 010814/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 012214/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 020614/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 021914/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 030514/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 031914/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 040214/ Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-2051 17R1-aOperation & Management of Municipal Television StudioResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract for Operation and Management Services of Government Access Television Studio Purpose: Operation and Management Services for the Municipal Television Studio Entity Name: Soraida Peres Entity Address: 44 Berkeley Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Contract Amount: $160,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Administration Contract Period: One year from the date of authorization by the Municipal Council Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a (X) Competitive Contracting with permission of the Division of Local Government Services and Municipal Council N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(k) and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.3(a) Additional Information: Deferred 7R1-c 121813Pass Not available
13-1966 17R1-bVehicles, Sport Utility (SUV)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # T2007, Vendor Contract # A83013 Purpose: Vehicles, Sport Utility (SUV) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Celebrity Ford d/b/a Beyer Ford, 170 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07936 Contract Amount: $123,540.00 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council - Complete Delivery not to exceed October 29, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: Failed 7R1-s 121813Pass Not available
13-2147 17R1-cTemporary Emergency Appropriation: Sewer Utility Debt Service (TAR-#SDS1)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Appropriation Resolution for Sewer Utility Debt Service Purpose: To provide funds for the debt services of the Sewer Utility for 2014 Funding Source: City of Newark/Sewer Utility Appropriation Amount: $ 7,084,000.00 Budget Year: 2014 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: All Wards Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A Operating Agency: Sewer Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership requiredPass Not available
13-2147 27R1-cTemporary Emergency Appropriation: Sewer Utility Debt Service (TAR-#SDS1)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Appropriation Resolution for Sewer Utility Debt Service Purpose: To provide funds for the debt services of the Sewer Utility for 2014 Funding Source: City of Newark/Sewer Utility Appropriation Amount: $ 7,084,000.00 Budget Year: 2014 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: All Wards Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A Operating Agency: Sewer Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership requiredPass Not available
13-1840 17R1-dDental Equipment & SuppliesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Dental Equipment and Supplies Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Dental Health Products, Inc., 2614 North Sugar Bush Road, New Franken, Wisconsin 54229 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $40,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Department of Child and Family Well-Being Contract Period: to be established for a period not to exceed two years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: Number of Bids solicited: Twelve (12) Number of Bids received: One (1)Pass Not available
13-1963 17R1-eRear loader Packer Vehicle (25 or 32) YardsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Rental of Refuse Equipment Rear Loader Packer Vehicle (25 or 32) Yards, Plus Driver Entity Name(s)/Address(s): F. Basso, Jr. Rubbish Removal Inc. 55-93 South 20th Street, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $325,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years. Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: Bids solicited: Twenty (20) Bids received: One (1)Pass Not available
13-1975 17R1-fMoving Services for Childhood Lead Poisoning PreventionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Moving Services for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Father and Son Moving & Storage, Inc., 194 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $400,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Child and Family Well-Being/Open-Ended Contract Period: To be established for a period of two (2) years Contract Basis: (X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bid solicited: Twelve (12) Bids received: Four (4) Deferred to Special 7R1-f 010814 Deferred 7R1-a (s) 011414 Deferred 7R1-a 012214 Failed 7R1-a 020614Pass Not available
13-1965 17R1-gVehicles, Cargo Vans, Minivan/Class 1/2/3, Regular/ExtendedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # A83174 (Term No. T2103) Purpose: Vehicles, Cargo Vans, Minivan/Class 1/2/3, Regular/Extended Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Mall Chevrolet, Inc., 75 Haddonfield Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Contract Amount: $20,875.00 Funding Source: City of Newark /Department of Engineering Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council - Complete Delivery not to exceed December 13, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-0981 17R2-aMMRS: Hackensack UMC/Mountainside Hospital (2013)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Child and Family Well-Being Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To maintain a level of preparedness and response to biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear, explosive and/or natural emergency event throughout the City of Newark and Essex County Entity Name: Hackensack UMC-Mountainside Hospital Entity Address: 1 Bay Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: $14,466.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness/Metropolitan Medical Response System Contract Period: January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: State of New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-A adopted April 4, 2012Pass Not available
13-1371 17R2-bMMRS: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (2013)ResolutionDep’t/ Agency: Child and Family Well-Being Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To maintain a level of preparedness and response to biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear, explosive and/or natural emergency event throughout the City of Newark and Essex County Entity Name: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Contract Amount: $14,466.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness/Metropolitan Medical Response System Contract Period: January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: State of New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-A adopted April 4, 2012Pass Not available
13-1758 17R3-aNWIB/NewarkWORKS Annual BudgetResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2013/14 Annual Budget for the Newark Workforce Investment Board Purpose: Approval of Annual Operating Budget Amount: $1,849,756.00 Budget Period: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-G (AS) 091510; Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Newark and Newark Workforce Investment Board Deferred 7R3-a 121813 Deferred to Special 7R3-a 010814Pass Not available
13-2462 17R3-bBLCSID 2014 Annual Budget Public HearingResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2014 Annual Budget for the BLC Special Improvement District Management Corporation (IBID) Purpose: Reading & Adopting 2014 BLC Budget Amount: $551,719.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution # 7R3-B (s) 112613Pass Not available
13-2463 17R3-cIBID 2014 Annual Budget HearingResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2014 Annual Budget for the Ironbound District Management Corporation (IBID) Purpose: Reading & Adopting 2014 IBID Budget Amount: $825,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R3-A 112613 Deferred to Special 7R3-c 010814Pass Not available
13-1954 17R5-aTax Appeal Stipulation of SettlementResolutionDept/ 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) Sumo Property Management, LLC/37-47 Legal Street/3511/36/South/$7,403,300/2007/-$114,741.69 Sumo Property Management, LLC/37-47 Legal Street/3511/36/South/$7,403,300/2008/-$124,382.94 Sumo Property Management, LLC/37-47 Legal Street/3511/36/South/$7,403,300/2009/-$137,892.22 Weismann Realty, LLC/16 Herbert Street/5030/80/East/$7,660,500/2012/-$40,060.46 Additional Information: Total Tax Difference: -$417,077.31 Invitation: Corporation Counsel, January 7, 2014Pass Not available
13-2263 17R7-a (as) ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-4386-11 Claimant: Justine Branham Claimant's Attorney: Wendy L. Elovich, P.A. Attorney's Address: 212 Maple Avenue, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Settlement Amount: $80,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, January 7, 2014Pass Not available
13-2234 17R8-aMOHAMED S. JALLOH, ESQ.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as a Per Diem Municipal Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court representing indigent defendants Entity Name: Mohamed S. Jalloh, Esq. Entity Address: 29 Alden Street, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Contract Amount: $17,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2381 17R9-a4th state of sourt ward RBResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: George Washington Carver School Auditorium, 333 Clinton Place, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Event Date(s): Wednesday, February 26, 2014 (alternate date - Thursday, February 27, 2014) Event Time: 4:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Ras J. BarakaPass Not available
13-2461 17R9-bAppointment to the NWCDCResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment of Council Representative Purpose: Appointment to the Newark Watershed Conservation and Development Corporation Name of Appointee: Augusto Amador Address: Appointment Term: Sponsor: Council President Crump Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-0002 17R9-c ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Teresa Burney 2. Detective Keith Sheppard 3. Vaughn S. Kemp, Sr. 4. Darryl Bradley 5. Sister Louise R. Dancy Sponsored by Vice President Augusto Amador 6. Individuals being honored by the Ecuadorian Chamber of Commerce for their work in the Ecuadorian community throughout the metropolitan area of Newark, New Jersey. Sponsored by Council Member Ronald C. Rice 7. Mr. Vaughn Harper 8. Apostle and First Lady AllenPass Not available
14-0003 17R9-d ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Ronald C. Rice 1. Mr. Donald Wayne Franklin Sponsored by Council Member Darrin S. Sharif 2. Natalia Dominguez 3. Dr. Morris Diener 4. Mattie Davis 5. Albert Barker 6. Darryl Bradley 7. Tawa Afolabi 8. Mark T. McPherson 9. Steven Lawson 10. James Jones 11. Mary Blanche Hooper 12. Noemi Hernandez 13. Marian E. Harris 14. Eva HarrisPass Not available
13-2379 27R9-e (as)Constable Appointment Approval Coleman JrResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve writs and court orders Name of Appointee: Ronald Coleman, Jr. Address: 225 Kerrigan Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or to the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable BondPass Not available
14-0016 27R9-f (as)donald wayne franklin wayResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Dedication Honoree: Donald Wayne Franklin Date(s): January 6, 2014 Official Street Name(s): Mapes Avenue and Mapes Place Ceremonial Street Name: Donald Wayne Franklin Way Sponsor: Council Member John Sharpe James Additional Information: Ceremony TBDPass Not available
13-2091 27R11-bInstitute For Forensic Psychology 2013-2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Psychological Services Entity Name: Institute for Forensic Psychology Entity Address: 5 Fir Court, Suite 2, Oakland, New Jersey 07436 Contract Amount: $30,000.00 Funding Source: Police Budget Contract Period: November 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014 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: Deferred 7R11-b 121813 Failed 7R11-a 010814 Failed 7R11-a 012214Fail Not available
13-1793 17R12-aVolunteer of America File# 13-1793ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Overpayment on Water/Sewer Account 45287 Entity Name: Volunteers of America Entity Address: 340 West 85th Street New York, New York 10024 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As 489 Irvington Avenue /Block 4274 /Lot 15 / Ward West Amount of Refund: $ 41,600.00 Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-1583 17R12-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services Purpose: Special Rate and Fee Structure Studies and Development and the Study of Intergovernmental Contract Implementation Entity Name: Public Works Management LLC Entity Address: 35 Janeway Place, Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $542,700.00 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: 365 Days from date of Contract’s Execution Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2449 18.-aADDED STARTER: Ordinance - Purchase and Sale Agreement (City of Newark/NHA)OrdinanceORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 6PSF-F, ADOPTED ON MAY 1, 2013, AND ADOPTING A NEW ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 730-736 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD (BLOCK 123, LOT 12) (CENTRAL WARD); 738-744 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD (BLOCK 123, LOT 7) (CENTRAL WARD); AND 18 MILLER STREET (BLOCK 2800, LOT 27) (SOUTH WARD) WITH THE NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY (NHA), FOR NHA-OWNED PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 56-84 PRINCE STREET (BLOCK 2503, LOT 1) (CENTRAL WARD); 139 COURT STREET (BLOCK 2508, LOT 21) (CENTRAL WARD); 178, 180 and 182 BRUNSWICK STREET (BLOCK 2800, LOTS 32, 31 AND 30) (SOUTH WARD) AND 20-22 COLLEGE PLACE (BLOCK 2508, LOT 43) (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Not available
13-2414 18.-b (as)University Hospital amending Ordinance & AgreementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-C ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 AND AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDED LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY N/K/A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (UH) (LANDLORD) AND THE CITY OF NEWARK, DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING (TENANT), FOR the UTILIZATION OF A PORTION OF LEVEL E OF THE PREMISES commonly known as 140 Bergen Street, Block 211, Lot 1 (the “Leased Premises”) AS AN AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY CONSISTENT WITH HEALTH AMBULATORY CARE REGULATIONS N.J.A.C. TITLE 8, CHAPTER 43A.Pass Not available
13-2473 18.-c (as)Amendment to Special Law Enforcement Officers OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AMENDING CHAPTER 2:24-1.4 RESIDENCY BY ESTABLISHING A NONRESIDENT EXEMPTION LIST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. Sponsor: Council Member Carlos M. GonzalezPass Not available
14-0062 17M-a.Motion - Institute for Forensic PsychologyMotionA motion requesting that Police Director Samuel A. DeMaio provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, a monthly performance report on the professional services contract that was to be awarded to the Institute for Forensic Psychology, for psychological testing of the Police Department’s personnel.Pass Not available
14-0063 17M-b.Motion - residency for new police officersMotionA motion requesting that the Law Department research the legality of the City of Newark imposing a five (5) year residency mandate for all new police officers; furthermore, requesting that the Law Department draft the appropriate legislation, if such a mandate is possible under State statute.Pass Not available
14-0064 17M-c.Motion - recognize performance during snowstormMotionA motion recognizing and commending the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services for its outstanding performance during the recent snowstorm, including providing timely updates and responses to the Governing Body.Pass Not available
14-0052 17M-d.Motion - selling off school buildingsMotionA motion requesting that the Law Department research as to whether or not the State School Superintendent for the Newark Public Schools has the authority and legal right to sell off school property/buildings that are owned by the City of Newark, and further; requesting that the Law Department provide the Municipal Council with a legal opinion regarding the findings of said research.Pass Not available
14-0065 17M-e.Motion - Homeless populationMotionA motion requesting that the Department of Child and Family Well-Being provide to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, its plan to address and assist the homeless population during the Year 2014, in particular, address the strategy to shelter the homeless during the winter season.Pass Not available
14-0053 17M-f.Motion - Towing chargesMotionA motion requesting that the Office of the Business Administrator investigate the towing charges paid by the City of Newark to towing companies for the towing of felony vehicles for car rental companies (Enterprise, National Car Rental and Alamo) for the last two (2) years.Pass Not available
14-0054 17M-g.Motion - 459-463 Chancellor AvenueMotionA motion requesting that the Office of the Business Administrator perform a comprehensive investigation of the premises located at 459-463 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, to determine if same is being used for the illegal storage of towed vehicles since the premises has not been issued a Certificate of Occupancy approving storage of vehicles as a use for this property.Pass Not available