Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/2/2016 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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16-1602 15.-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, By-Laws, October 7, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1647 15.-b ReportNewark Community Economic Development Corporation, Quarterly Reports, April - June 2016 and July - September 2016Pass Not available
16-1648 15.-c ReportAffirmative Action - 3rd Quarter 2016 ReportPass Not available
16-1649 15.-d ReportAffirmative Action - September 2016 Monthly ReportPass Not available
16-1650 15.-e ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Commission Meeting Minutes, August 24, 2016Pass Not available
16-1651 15.-f ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Annual Report for the years December 31, 2015 and 2014Pass Not available
16-1652 15.-g ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Minutes, June 16, 2016Pass Not available
16-1653 15.-h ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Public Notice of Cancellation of Meetings, Report of July and August 2016Pass Not available
16-1654 15.-i ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Monthly Financial Report, April 2016 through September 2016Pass Not available
16-1655 15.-j ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Research and Information Unit, Monthly Financial Report, April 2016 through September 2016Pass Not available
16-1671 15.-k ReportBoard of Taxicab Commissioners Meeting Minutes, August and September 2016Pass Not available
16-1662 16F-aOrdinance: Amending Title XV Solid Waste Mangement, Chapter 6 Disposal Facilities and Illegal Dumping, Section 6 RewardsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE XV, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, CHAPTER 6, DISPOSAL FACILITIES AND ILLEGAL DUMPING, SECTION 6, REWARDS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED BY ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM REWARD AMOUNT AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ISSUE THE REWARD WITHOUT ADDITIONAL MUNICIPAL COUNCIL APPROVAL.Pass Video Video
16-1055 16PSF-aVine St Residential Permit ParkingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-14e, PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING VINE STREET, BETWEEN GOVERNOR STREET AND WEST KINNEY STREET, TO THE EXISTING PERMIT PARKING AREAS DESIGNATED LIST. (Central Ward)Pass Video Video
16-1259 16PSF-b16-1259-Fees for Documents OrdinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE, 6PSF-A(S), ADOPTED JANUARY 7, 2016, ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, IN ORDER TO CORRECT CERTAIN COPYING FEE PROVISIONS UNDER TITLE II.Pass Video Video
16-1439 16PSF-cNew Spring Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO NEW SPRING URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTIES, LLC, 573 SPRING STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201, THE OWNER OF A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A SONIC DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 189-237 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE AND IDENTIFIEDON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 2502, LOT 1 AND BLOCK 2515, LOT 23 (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
16-1684 17R1-aNCEDC MOU Amendment to AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services Purpose: Amendment to the Funding Agreement with the Newark Community Economic Development Corporation to include the management of (a) the development of Triangle Park Project and (b) the obligations of Redevelopers within the Newark Downtown Core redevelopment area. Entity Name: Newark Community Economic Development Corporation Entity Address: 111 Mulberry Street, Market Street LL Suite, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $10,000,000.00 Funding Source: Capital Funds Contract Period: September 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1693 17R1-bExecution of Final MOU for State Transitional AidResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: CY 2016 Transitional Aid (TA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Purpose: To authorize the execution of the CY 2016 Transitional Aid (TA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs 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: Resolution 7R1-a adopted on August 3, 2016 authorized submission of 2016 Transitional Aid (TA) application and agreed to immediate State oversight and execution of Transitional Aid (TA) to Localities Grant Award for CY 2016Pass Video Video
16-1492 17R1-cFile #16-1492 BI#2 WICResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program: Provide nutritional services, nutritional education, immunization screening and education, voter registration and family care enrollment through participation in New Jersey Department of Health (WIC) Program to the residents of Newark. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health Appropriation Amount: $82,375.00 Budget Year: 2016 Budget 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-b 010616 and 7R1-d 020316 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-1543 17R1-dBI # 3 STD Program 2016ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) 2016: to provide outreach and educational services to the residents of the City of Newark on sexually transmitted diseases (City-wide). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health Appropriation Amount: $124,113.00 Budget Year: 2016 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 (Legistar File ID 16-1440) to accept funds is being submitted under a separate cover for the same meeting. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-0592 17R1-eRoad Maintenance Salt, (Bags)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Road Maintenance Salt (Bags) Description: Bagged Salt Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Colonial Hardware Corp., 33 Commerce Street, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 2) W.B. Mason Co., Inc., 535 Secaucus Road, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: $419,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Engineering/Public Buildings - NW011, 110, 1110, 83710, B2016; Neighborhood and Recreational Services - NW011, 160, 1604, 83710, B2016 and Water and Sewer Utilities - NW037, 750, 7502, 83710, B2016 Contract Period: For a period not exceeding two (2) years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Advertisement: March 1, 2016 Bids Solicited: Thirteen (13) Bids Received: Four (4)Pass Video Video
16-1317 17R1-fRecycling Services: Used TiresResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Recycling Services: Used Tires Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Casings of New Jersey Inc., 711 Ramsey Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $400,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Public Works - NW011,160, 1604, 1605 & 1607, 71560, 71580 B2016 Contract Period: For a period not to exceed two (2) years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Advertised Date: February 02, 2016 Bids Solicited: Fourteen (14) Bids Received: Zero (0) Re-advertised June 14, 2016 Bid Solicited: Seventeen (17) Bids Received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
16-0007 17R1-gCleaning Equipment and Supplies (Green Products)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Cleaning Equipment and Supplies (Green Products) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1.) Alliance Supply Group, LLC., 2004 Morris Avenue, Suite #7, Union, New Jersey 07083 2.) TSP Maintenance Supply, 52 East Drive, Livingston, New Jersey, 07039 3.) United Sales USA Corp., 185 30th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11232 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $263,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Departments of Administration, Engineering, Public Safety, Health and Community Wellness, Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Water and Sewer Utilities and Office of the City Clerk Contract Period: To be established for a period not exceeding (2) 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 Additional Information: AdvertisPass Video Video
16-0754 17R1-hMaintenance and Repair, Fencing Inclusive of InstallationResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair, Fence Inclusive of Installations Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Bismark Construction Corp., 207-209 Berkeley Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $510,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities NW037-750-7502-71760-B2016, Department of Public Works NW011-160-1604-71760-B2016, and NW011-110-1110-71760-B2016/Department of Economic and Housing Development, Division of Property Management NW011-070-0070-71760-B2016 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bids solicited: Eight (8) Bids received: Three (3), One (1) disqualifiedPass Video Video
16-1440 17R2-a2016 Sexually Tramsmitted Disease (STD)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide sexually transmittal diseases outreach, educational and medical services Entity Name: City of Newark, Department of Health and Community Wellness Entity Address: 110 William Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $124,113.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Total Project Cost: City Contribution: Other Funding Source/Amount: Contract Period: July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: No City funds requiredPass Video Video
16-1375 17R3-aMatrix New World Engineering, Inc. Contract for LSRP ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Licensed Site Remediation Professional Services Entity Name: Matrix New World Engineering, Inc. Entity Address: 26 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $428,426.00 Funding Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Grant Contract Period: One (1) year from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed 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 Video Video
16-1557 17R3-bFirst Amendment to Maraziti Falcon, LLP Redevelopment/Land Use Counsel ServcesResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Legal Services as Redevelopment and Land Use Counsel, to Increase Contract Amount by $150,000.00 Entity Name: Maraziti Falcon, LLP. Entity Address: 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $400,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-c adopted on March 16, 2016 awarded the contract for $250,000.00. First Amendment increased the contract amount by $150,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $400,000.00.Pass Video Video
16-1520 17R3-cKintock Group Real Property AcquisitionResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution Endorsing Purpose: Support of The Kintock Group of New Jersey Inc., 580 Virginia Avenue, Suite 250, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania 19034, application for a $1,000,000.00 loan from New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Local Development Financing Fund for acquisition of a correctional and reentry facility with maximum capacity of 716 residential beds located in the EWR/Airport Support Zone at 37-47 Legal Street, 19-27 Meeker Avenue, 10-16 Fenwick Street, and 32-38 Fenwick Street, and 40-58 Fenwick Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Additional Information: Block 3511, Lots 16, 26, 30, and 36; and Block 3510.01, Lot 40.Pass Video Video
16-1672 17R4-aChange Order/Amend Resolution #1 Newark Safe Routes to School Bid ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution Purpose: Construction of Newark City-Wide Safe Routes to Schools Entity Name: Granada Construction Corporation Entity Address: 147 Thomas Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: $465,099.20 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)/ City of Newark Contract Period: One (1) year from the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: An incorrect amount was quoted as $465,149.20. Contract amount decreased by $50.00, for a correct contract amount of $465,099.20. Original Resolution #7R4-a adopted on September 8, 2016 and original contract executed on October 4, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1689 17R4-bResolution of Support to submit a grant application to the NJDOT Transportation Alternatives ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: Resolution of Support to submit a grant application to the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation, Division of Local Aid and Economic Development, Federal Highway Administration Transportation Alternatives Program, for the City of Newark’s Peter Francisco Park Improvement Project Entity Name: City of Newark, Department of Engineering Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), by way of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: NJDOT requires a twenty percent (20%) local match if awarded Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: N/A Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( Pass Video Video
16-1609 17R5-a2016 Tax Appeal Refunding NotesResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Form of Sale of City-Secured Bonds Amount to be Financed: $11,741,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bond Anticipation Notes Purchaser: Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION DETERMINING CERTAIN MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $11,741,000.00, AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF TAX APPEAL REFUNDING NOTES AND REFUNDING NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1634 17R5-bApplication to LFB for NHA Marine Terminal Refunding BondsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond refunding Name of Project(s): NHA Housing Authority - Marine Terminal Amount to be Financed: $60,315,000.00 Funding Source: Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): November 9, 2016 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION of the Municipal COUNCIL of the City of Newark Authorizing the SUBMISSION of a Joint Application with the Newark Housing Authority to the Local Finance Board Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5A-6 Additional Information: This transaction must be completed prior to January 1, 2017 in order for there to be a net savings with the sale of refunding bonds.Pass Video Video
16-1470 17R7-aMaggyco Incorporated - Pre-suit Settelement of Outstanding water ChargesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-suit Settlement of Outstanding Water Charges Docket No: N/A Claimant: Maggyco Incorporated, K.C.W. Associates, LP Claimant's Attorney: Gemma Giantomasi, Esq. Attorney's Address: Chiesa, Shahinian & Giantomasi PC. One Boland Drive, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Settlement Amount: $120,000.00 Funding Source: Monies to be paid to the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Additional Comments: This proposed settlement resolves outstanding water charges and results in payment to the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities in the amount of $120,000.00. Invitation: Corporation Counsel, November 1, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1549 17R7-bWorkers' Compensation (David Ramos)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2013-232 Claimant: David Ramos Claimant's Attorney: Markman & Cannan, L.L.C. Attorney's Address: P.O. Box 1489, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Settlement Amount: $109,354.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, November 1, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1551 17R7-cWorkers' Compensation (Nathaniel Baines)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2014-31371 Claimant: Nathaniel Baines Claimant's Attorney: Livingston, DiMarzio, L.L.P. Attorney's Address: 661 Franklin Avenue, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 Settlement Amount: $88,522.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, November 1, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1638 17R7-dRonald D. Kinder SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-3820-13 Claimant: Ronald D. Kinder Claimant's Attorney: Law Offices of Gina Mendola Longarzo, LLC Attorney's Address: 400 Main Street, Chatham, New Jersey 07928 Settlement Amount: $250.000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, November 1, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1494 17R7-e ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-958-13 Claimants: Sean Gaven, Rory Murphy, Cesar Soares, Christopher Brown, Celso Velez, Matthew Ruane, Lee Douglas, III, and Marlin Easter Claimants’ Attorney: The Toscano Law Firm and The Law Offices of John McGovern Attorney's Addresses: The Toscano Law Firm, 80 Bloomfield Avenue, # 101, Caldwell, New Jersey 07006; The Law Offices of John McGovern: 45 Bleeker Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $42,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: This proposed settlement resolves two (2) matters, consolidated by the Court, with two (2) sets of Plaintiffs, and results in the payment of $27,000.00 and $15,000.00, to each group of Plaintiffs, respectively. The settlements require the approval of the Civil Service Commission to revive a promotional list to promote officers to the rank of Lieutenant. Invitation: Corporation Counsel, November 1, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1596 17R7-fMartin Glazer First AmendmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Legal Services concerning Worker’s Compensation Matters Entity Name: Law Offices of Martin M. Glazer Entity Address: 40 Clinton Street, 2nd Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $70,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Contract authorized by Resolution 7R7-madopted on December 29, 2015. for a contract amount of $50,000.00. First Amendment increasedthe contract amount by $20,000.00, for a new contract amount of $70,000.00.Pass Video Video
16-1552 17R7-gWorkers' Compensation (Justine Branham)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2014-28634 Claimant: Justine Branham Claimant's Attorney: Markman & Cannan, L.L.C. Attorney's Address: P.O. Box 1489, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Settlement Amount: $48,545.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, November 1, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1592 17R7-hWisniewski and Associates Second AmendmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Second Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Legal Services as Special Tax Counsel to Increase Contract Amount by $20,000.00 Entity Name: Wisniewski & Associates, L.L.C. Entity Address: 17 Main Street, Sayreville, New Jersey 08872 Contract Amount: $195, 000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Contract Awarded by Resolution 7R7-a(s) adopted on December 16, 2015 for $100,000.00. First Amendment by Resolution 7R7-k adopted on June 15, 2016, increased contract by $75,000. Second Amendment will increase contract amount by $20,000.00, not to exceed $195,000.00.Pass Video Video
16-1593 17R7-iChasan Leyner Second AmendmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Second Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Legal Services concerning Litigation Defense Matters Entity Name: Chasan, Leyner & Lamparello, P.C. Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: $175,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Contract for Litigation Defense matters initially awarded for $75,000.00 by Resolution 7R7-r(s) adopted on December 16, 2015 (Legistar no.16-0876). Contract Amount First amended and increased by $75,000.00 by Resolution 7R7-j adopted on June 15, 2016 (Legistar no. 16-0876). Second Amendment will increase the contract amount by $25,000.00, not to exceed $175,0Pass Video Video
16-1594 17R7-jChasan Leyner First Amendment - Worker's CompResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Legal Services concerning Worker’s Compensation Matters Entity Name: Chasan, Leyner & Lamparello, P.C. Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Contract authorized by Resolution 7R7-k(s) adopted on December 29, 2015, for $75,000.00. First amendment increases contract amount by $75,000.00, not to exceed $150,000.00.Pass Video Video
16-1595 17R7-kNowell, P.A. - First AmendmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Legal Services as Special Tax Counsel to Increase Contract Amount by $40,000.00 Entity Name: Nowell, P.A. Entity Address: 155 Polifly Road, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: $90,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Contract Awarded, Resolution 7R7-b adopted on March 8, 2016. Increasing Contract Amount by $40,000.00, not to exceed $90,000.00.Pass Video Video
16-1687 17R9-aResolution: City of Newark's 2016 Best Practices Inventory DocumentResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Supporting Purpose: Supporting the submission of the City of Newark’s 2016 Best Practices Inventory Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1186 17R9-bResolution: Chasan, Leyner and Lamparello PCResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide Legal Services in connection with Election Matters Entity Name: Chasan, Leyner and Lamparello, P.C. Entity Address: 300 Harmon Meadow Boulevard, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City Budget/Office of the City Clerk Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of adoption of the 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
16-1682 17R9-crafael hernandez lot 16-1682 LQResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: 2nd Annual Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Children’s Halloween Festivities Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Rafael Hernandez School (Parking Lot), 345 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, October 29, 2016 Event Time: 12:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. QuintanaPass Video Video
16-1685 17R9-dResolution: Recognizing and Commending (11/2/16)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. 2016 Gracias Christmas Cantata at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 14, 2016 2. Teachers and educators from Newark, East Orange and Plainfield, New Jersey during Educators Sunday at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Sunday, September 25, 2016 3. Ms. Odaline Truitt as the recipient of the “2016 Congressman Donald M. Payne, Sr. Social Justice Award” during the Newark NAACP’s 102nd Freedom Fund Luncheon on Saturday, October 1, 2016 4. Dr. Victor Parsonnet on his retirement celebration after sixty (60) years of service in the medical field at Beth Israel Medical Center/RWJBarnabas Health on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 5. Mr. Willie F. Jones on his retirement from Pathmark Stores at New Community Corporation on Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, October 8, 2016 6. Reverend Dr. Guy Campbell, Jr., on his retirement as President of the General Baptist Convention of New Jersey on Friday, October 7, 2016 7. Individuals during Clinton Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Family and Friends,Pass Video Video
16-1686 17R9-eResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and RegretResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 1. Mr. Bobby James DorseyPass Video Video
16-1711 17R9-f (as)Resolution: Expressing Profound Sporrow and Regret (Part 2 - 11/2/16)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 1. Mr. Keith Isaac Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 2. Mr. Keith RowePass Not available
16-1413 17R11-aUASI FY16 Local ShareResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities related to Training, Maintenance, Situational Awareness Enhancements, Unified Approach to Active Shooter Incidents, Variable Message Boards, Meta Leadership Training, Intelligence Information Broadcasting System, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE); Response Vehicles, Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR); Equipment, Domestic Preparedness Planner (DPP) position, and Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) positions and equipment. Entity Name: Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and Preparedness Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $1,788,500.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Total Project Cost: $Pass Video Video
16-1173 17R11-bWEY TechnologiesResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract Purpose: To upgrade and maintain video-wall controller to ensure interconnectivity between the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the City’s Mobile EOC, and State and Federal agencies. Entity Name: WEY Technology Inc. Entity Address: 21 West 39th Street, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10018 Contract Amount: $272,782.71 Funding Source: New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP) Grant, as a pass-through of federal preparedness assistance funds awarded by the United States Department of Homeland Security. Contract Period: September 21, 2015 through August 31, 2018 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-g adopted on January 20, 2016 Government Services AdmPass Video Video
16-1396 17R12-aGail GreenResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Overpayment on Water/Sewer Account No. 32567 Entity Name: Gail Green Entity Address: 332 New Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As 332 New Street/ Block 415, Lot 15 / Central Amount of Refund: $1,348.22 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1690 18.-aAppointing John Sharp James to NCEDCAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing Council Representative to Newark Community Economic Development Corporation Name of Appointee: Council Member John Sharpe James Address: 5 Pomona Avenue - Unit 1, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: One (1) year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1691 18.-bAppointing Joseph A. McCallum, Jr, to NCEDCAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing Council Representative to Newark Community Economic Development Corporation Name of Appointee: Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. Address: 84-86 Sunset Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: One (1) year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-0939 17M-a. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Jack Casimiro.Pass Not available
17-0933 17M-b. MotionA motion expressing sincere gratitude and appreciation to County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., for dedicating the new baseball field located in Weequahic Park to the late Bill Hicks, former coach of Newark Weequahic High School Baseball Team.Pass Not available
17-0934 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office acquire an update from the Department of Public Safety and Department of Engineering regarding the renovation status of the Park Avenue Fire Station.Pass Not available
17-0936 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety provide a report to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, detailing the Department’s hiring process for the school crossing guards positions, including the status on the number of applications received and the number processed to date.Pass Not available
17-0937 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Administration and Department of Traffic and Signals to request that there be a study on the flow of traffic lights on Broad Street and Route 21.Pass Not available
17-0938 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the Director of Public Safety provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, the plan of action for the removal of vehicles from Mulberry Street in front of the Prudential Center (Market Street to Lafayette Street), in the event emergency vehicles and personnel need quick access to Prudential Arena; furthermore, requesting a meeting with the Department of Public Safety and Prudential Arena Security Administrator.Pass Not available
17-0936 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety provide a report to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, detailing the Department’s hiring process for the school crossing guards positions, including the status on the number of applications received and the number processed to date.Pass Not available
17-0940 17M-h. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Keith Rowe.Pass Not available
16-1678 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. James Davis, 2 Nevada Street, Newark, NJ 2 Nevada Street. Not Appearing 2. Colleen Fields, 27 Foster Street, Newark, NJ The Black vote will abolish Donald Trump. Not Appearing 3. Martha Rodriguez, 452 Washington Street, Newark, NJ Crossing guards. Not Appearing 4. Phill Spears, Sr., 452 Washington Street, Newark, NJ Too many issues happening. Appearing 5. William Elmore, 194 Tuxedo Parkway, Newark, NJ Parking downtown for individuals with disability. Appearing 6. Rick Robinson, 454 Washington Street, Newark, NJ State of the Black World Conference. Appearing 7. Opal R. Wright, 15 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.” Appearing 8. Casseem Dewitt, 149 Huntington Terrace, Newark, NJ Concerns about the overnight warming stations (Homeless). Appearing 9. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terrace, Newark, NJ City of Newark landlord and community issues. Appearing 10. Franklin Richardo, 233 South West 7th Street, Newark, NJ Manager for cleaning company and concerned employees. Not Appearing 11. Raymond Pardo, 46  Video Video