Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/3/2021 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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20-1049 16F-aOrdinance: Tower at Halsey and William Urban Renewal, LLC aka VIBE - 30 Year Tax ExemptionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX EXEMPTION TO THE TOWER AT HALSEY AND WILLIAM URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 645 MARTINSVILLE ROAD, SUITE 204, BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07920, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING CONSISTING OF 243 MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, 27 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS RESTRICTED TO 80% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF NEWARK INCLUSIONARY ZONING ORDINANCE 6PSF-b, ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 4, 2017, 2 RESTAURANTS COMPRISING OF APPROXIMATELY 8,150 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE, 156 PARKING SPOTS AND CERTAIN OTHER AMENITIES LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 16-24 WILLIAM STREET, 26-30 WILLIAM STREET AND 32-34 WILLIAM STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 94, LOTS 6, 3, AND 1 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000.00, AND DETERMININPass Not available
20-1478 16PSF-aOrdinance: HVPF Lincoln Park Towers Urban Renewal, LLC - 30 Year Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO HVPF LINCOLN PARK TOWERS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 200 VESEY STREET, 24TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10281 FOR A PROJECT TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT CONTAINING SEVENTY-NINE (79) LOW AND VERY-LOW INCOME FAMILY HOUSING UNITS AND ONE (1) SUPERINTENDENT’S UNIT, LOCATED AT 31-33 LINCOLN PARK AND 1-7 CRAWFORD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AS BLOCK 119, LOTS 7 AND 25. CENTRAL WARDPass Not available
20-1582 16PSF-bOrdinance: COVID19 Special Emergency Appropriation/Issuance of Special Emergency Notes Sewer UtilityOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53(m) AND 55 AND THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL EMERGENCY NOTES TO FUND AN OPERATIONAL DEFICIT IN REVENUES IN THE SEWER UTILITY FUND AS A RESULT OF A DECLARED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.Pass Not available
20-1584 16PSF-cOrdinance: COVID19 Special Emergency Appropriation/Issuance of Special Emergency Notes Water UtilityOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53(m) AND 55 AND THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL EMERGENCY NOTES TO FUND AN OPERATIONAL DEFICIT IN REVENUES IN THE WATER UTILITY FUND, AS A RESULT OF A DECLARED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.Pass Not available
21-0016 17R1-aResolution: TE #1 - Municipal Lead Abatement GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Municipal Lead Abatement Grant: to provide funds for abatement of 110-115 homes related to children with Elevated Blood Levels (EBL’s) of 5 and above in the City of Newark. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Appropriation Amount: $898,683.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID# 20-1487 Funds accepted by Resolution N/A Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
20-1120 17R1-bResolution: Labor Agreement (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, AFSCME NJ Council 63 and Inspectors 2299ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Execution of Labor Agreement Entity Name: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, AFSCME NJ Council 63, Local 2299 (Inspectors) Entity Address: 516 Johnston Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07304 Project Fiscal Impact: $3,810,526.80 (Average cost per year over the term of the Agreement) Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
20-0590 17R2-aResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - 240 Wright Street Newark, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct a five (5) story residential building including indoor parking. Entity Name: 240 Wright Street Newark, LLC Entity Address: 500 Avenue P, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $50,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $134,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of Property ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 240 Wright Street/Block 1180/Lot 37/East Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: $50,000.00 - Negotiated Price Sale at pricePass Not available
20-0589 17R2-bResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - 6-10 Ave B Newark, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop a five (5) story mixed use building consisting of retail and residential units. Entity Name: 6-10 Avenue B Newark, LLC Entity Address: 500 Avenue P, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $150,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $427,300.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of Property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 6-10 Avenue B/Block 1169/Lot 59/East Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: $150,000.00 - NePass Not available
20-0597 17R2-cResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Teicher Group, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Development of three (3) new two (2) and three (3) family homes. Entity Name: Teicher Group, LLC Entity Address: 15 Engle Street, Suite 104, Englewood, New Jersey 07631 Sale Amount: $63,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $193,600.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 123 Ridgewood Avenue/Block 2692/Lot 14/South Ward 125 Ridgewood Avenue/Block 2692/Lot 15/South Ward 133-135 Ridgewood Avenue/BPass Not available
20-0857 17R2-dResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Simel'Homme Property Investing, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct apartment building consisting of four (4) three (3) bedroom units as rental or for-sale housing. Entity Name: Simel’Homme Property Investing, LLC Entity Address: 339 North 5th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $15,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $31,300.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 408 South 8th Street/Block 291/Lot 40/Central Ward Additional InfPass Not available
20-0894 17R2-eResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Charlottfields International Food Distributors CorporationResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate property to create owner occupied residence. Entity Name: Charlottfields International Food Distributors Corporation Entity Address: 367-375 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Sale Amount: $41,600.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $179,100.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months from the transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 201 Hobson Street/Block 3063/Lot 23/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Pass Not available
21-0042 17R2-fResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Alpha Alpha Lamda Community Development, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop a community center that will house small business incubator spaces, a meeting hall in addition to affordable meeting/event rental spaces. Entity Name: Alpha Alpha Lambda Community Development, Inc. Entity Address: 590 Bloomfield Avenue, #336, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Sale Amount: $78,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $166,700.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 13 16th AvPass Not available
21-0023 17R2-gResolution: Amendment to the Affordable Housing Agreement - Jeliff Senior Estates Urban Renewal, LLPResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amendment to Affordable Housing Agreement authorized by Resolution 7R2-h (AS) adopted on February 19, 2020 Purpose: Authorizing the execution and delivery of an Amended and Restated Deed Restrictive Affordable Housing Agreement to Jelliff Senior Estates Urban Renewal, LLP. Entity Name: Jelliff Senior Estates Urban Renewal, LLP Entity Address: 71 Lake Avenue, Colonia, New Jersey 07067 Grant Amount: $500,000.00 Funding Source: Federal HOME Funds Contract Period: Twenty-four (24) months Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 226-230 Jelliff Avenue/Block 2681/Lots 31, 32/South Ward 220-224 Jelliff Avenue/Block 2681/Lot 34/South Ward Additional InformationPass Not available
21-0114 17R2-hResolution: Twenty (20) Day Waiver on Ordinance HVPF Lincoln Park TowersResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20-day period for an ordinance to take effect Purpose: This resolution seeks to authorize an emergency be declared to exist for Ordinance 6PSF-c, which grants a Thirty (30) Year Tax Abatement to HVPF Lincoln Park Towers Urban Renewal, LLC, 200 Vesey Street, 24th Floor, New York, New York, 10281, for the property located at 31-33 Lincoln Park And 1-7 Crawford Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, and identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Newark, as Block 119, Lots 7 and 25, to become effective once adopted by the Municipal Council after Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:69A-181(b). This is due to the exigent need for the Project to meet the Newark Housing Authority bond redemption deadline and to address the need for affordable housing in the City of Newark. Ordinance No(s).: Ordinance 6F-a, adopted on First Reading by the Municipal Council on January 21, 2021. Ordinance 6PSF-a is schedPass Not available
20-1674 17R3-aResolution: Best, Best & Krieger, LLP (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To negotiate contracts and handle litigation matters related to Small Cell Wireless Facility Permits. Entity Name: Best, Best & Krieger, LLP Entity Address: 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 4300, Washington, DC 20006 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: Proceeds from applications received Contract Period: September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021 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: The funding for this contract shall come from the proceeds that the City receives from applications from telecommunication companies for the installation and deployment of wireless and any associated wireline facilities, including small wireless facilities and facilities associated wPass Not available
21-0020 17R3-bBrahma Constr. 2020-01 contract-JFKResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide Renovation of JFK Recreation Center. Entity Name: Brahma Construction Corp. Entity Address: 1360 Route 23, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,600,679.00 Funding Source: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of the written 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: Bids Solicited: 5 Bids Received: 3 Bids Rejected: 1Pass Not available
20-1612 17R3-cResolution: Change Order to Contract 04-2014(R)/Amend Resolution 7R3-a(s)050917 - Berto Construction, Inc.,ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution Purpose: To provide an amendment to Contract 04-2014 (R), Broad Street at South Street, Tichenor Street and Lincoln Park Pedestrian Safety Project to extend the new final construction completion date. Entity Name: Berto Construction, Inc. Entity Address: 625 Leesville Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey 07065 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,263,406.89 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Contract Period: June 1, 2018 through October 25, 2020 Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R3-a(s) adopted on May 9, 2017. This Amendment will extend the contract period date for substantial completion of the contract, make full payment to Berto Construction, Inc., and close-out with NJDOT/FPass Not available
21-0038 17R4-aResolution Authorizing Sale of NotesResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Form of Sale of City-Secured Bonds Amount to be Financed: $7,875,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Purchaser: Open Market Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION DETERMINING CERTAIN MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND ISSUANCE NOT TO EXCEED $7,875,000.00 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2021 OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Additional Information: This resolution will allow the City of Newark to rollover the maturing $5.5 Million notes sold to re-acquire properties from the Essex County Improvement Authority, as well as fund Capital Improvements.Pass Not available
21-0097 17R4-bResolution Supplementing LFB Application for NJIB Lead Service Line ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance. Name of Project(s): NJIB Lead Service Line Replacement Program Amount to be Financed: $49,203,472.00 Funding Source: Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): February 10, 2021 and March 10, 2021 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 58:11B-9(a), 40A:3-4 AND 40A:2-26(e) IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $49,203,472.00 OF THE CITY’S BONDS AS QUALIFIED BONDS FOR THE NJIB LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Additional Information: This resolution is to supplement an LFB Application submitted in August 2018.Pass Not available
20-1030 17R5-aResolution: Acceptance of Grants Funds - Integrity, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide primary care services at Integrity’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Center, 1091 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102. Entity Name: Integrity, Inc. Entity Address: 103 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $233,120.00 with the option of an additional $233,120.00 for a second (2nd) year grant Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: October 1, 2020 through September 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: No municipal matching funds are required for the receipt or acceptance of the grant award.Pass Not available
20-1518 17R5-bResolution: Acceptance of Grant Funds - PHILEPResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To upgrade the City of Newark’s public health emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $579,790.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Total Project Cost: $579,790.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:Pass Not available
20-1471 17R5-cResolution: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (2020-2023)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,223,746.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) CARES Act Account Code Line: 2020 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G20; Division/Project 2H240; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2020 Contract Period: July 31, 2020 through July 30, 2023 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: Original Resolution 7R5-b aPass Not available
20-1472 17R5-dResolution: Integrity, Inc., (2020-2023)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Integrity, Inc. Entity Address: 103 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $206,300.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) CARES ACT Account Code Line: 2020 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G20; Division/Project 2H240; Account 72030; Budget Ref. B2020 Contract Period: July 31, 2020 through July 30, 2023 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: Original Resolution 7R5-b adopted on March 4, 2Pass Not available
20-1477 17R5-eResolution: New Jersey AIDS Services, Inc. (2020-2023)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: New Jersey AIDS Services, Inc. Entity Address: 3 Executive Drive, Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $833,430.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) CARES ACT Account Code Line: 2020 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G20; Division/Project 2H240; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2020 Contract Period: July 31, 2020 through July 30, 2023 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: Original Resolution 7R5-Pass Not available
20-1499 17R5-fResolution: Catholic Charities of the Ardiocese of Newark - St. Bridgets (2020-2023)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark - St. Bridgets Entity Address: 47-71 Miller Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $194,992.50 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) CARES ACT Account Code Line: 2020 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G20; Division/Project 2H240; Account 72030; Budget Ref. B2020 Contract Period: July 31, 2020 through July 30, 2023 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: Pass Not available
21-0109 17R8-aResolution: Board of Adjustment Appointment - Alternate #4 - Rosa Torres-ZajkowskiResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Appointment as Alternate Member #4 Name of Appointee: Rosa Torres-Zajkowski Appointment Term: Two (2) year term commencing upon confirmation and ending March 1, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Not available
21-0129 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (2/3/21)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Officer Joseph Manuel CruzPass Not available
21-0092 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing and Commending (2/3/21)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Lucas Ostuntuyi, honored for retiring after twenty-six (26) years of public service with the City’s Department of Economic and Housing Development Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 2. Mercedes Caceres, honored for retiring after twenty-five (25) years of public service at University Hospital Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 3. Reverend Dr. Craig R. Jackson, Founder/Pastor, on his 7th Pastoral Anniversary at Agape Baptist Church, to be held on Sunday, February 21, 2021 4. Pastor Tyrone L. Singletary, on his 17th Pastoral Anniversary at Bible Missionary Baptist Church, held on Sunday, January 24, 2021 Sponsored by Council Member LaMonica R. McIver 5. Myrtle Frances Rhodes Birdsong, on celebrating her 99th Birthday Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 6. Dominican Republic Independence Day, 177th Anniversary Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 7. Carolyn “Cookie” Lopez, honored for retiring after twenty (20) years of public service with Newark PuPass Not available
21-0095 17R12-aResolution: Supply and Delivery of Water Purification Chemicals - Contract # 11-WS2020 (Re-bid) (2 Vendors)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide supply and delivery of Water Purification Chemicals for the City of Newark’s Pequannock Water Treatment Plant- Contract # 11-WS2020. (Re-bid) Entity Name and Address: 1) Brenntag Northeast, LLC, 81 W. Huller Lane, Reading, Pennsylvania 19605 2) Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc., 11 Stanwix Street, 21st Floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $400,000.00, the combined cost for two (2) chemical suppliers Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ NW037-750-7502-83230-B2021 Contract Period: Two (2) years from the date of the written 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: Bids Solicited: Five (5) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Not available
20-1048 18.-aOrdinance: Lease Agreement - Zion Baptist Church (2021)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS, TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 459 AVON AVENUE (RECTORY), NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 459 AVON AVENUE, BLOCK 2637, LOT 32, (SOUTH WARD) FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING UPON ADOPTION BY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, AND TERMINATING ON AUGUST 31, 2021, FOR A MONTHLY RENT OF $1,000.00 AND A MAXIMUM OF $25.00 PER QUARTER FOR WATER AND SEWER, WITH A ONE (1) YEAR OPTION TO RENEW FOR USE AS A MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES CLINIC SITE.Pass Not available
20-1506 18.-bOrdinance: Amendment to 1000 Foot RuleOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IV, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CHAPTER 3, THE REGULATION OF LICENSES, SECTION 3-2, ONE THOUSAND FOOT RULE: EXCEPTIONS, SHALL BE AMENDED TO LIMIT CERTAIN TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS AS TO PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSES.Pass Not available
20-1561 18.-cOrdinance: Repealing Pay to Play (6PSF-a050411)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 6PSF-a ADOPTED ON MAY 4, 2011, WHICH ESTABLISHED A PAY-TO-PLAY POLICY FOR DEVELOPERS, CODIFIED AS TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 4 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 2 CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY, SECTION 22B PAY-TO-PLAY POLICY: REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS UNDER THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, IN ITS ENTIRETY. FAILED 6F-d021821Pass Not available
21-0098 18.-eResolution: Re-Appoint of Newark Municipal Court Judge - Honorable Ana P. Esteves, M.C.J.AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Newark Municipal Court Judge Name of Appointee: Honorable Ana P. Esteves, M.C.J. Appointment Term: Three (3) year term to commence upon Municipal Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
21-0057 17R1-c (as)Resolution: 2019 CARES Act Substantial Amendment - CDBG 3rd COVID RoundResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amendment of HUD One-Year Action Plan Purpose: To amend One-Year Action Plan to reflect increased funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entity Address: One Newark Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260 Total Grant Amount: Increased by $3,500,308.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/The Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Grant Period: September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020, until funds are expended 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: Initial One-Year Action Plan authorized by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on November 7, 2019 for an allocPass Not available
20-1626 17R3-d (as)Change Order #2 (Broad Street Project)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 7R4-a adopted on October 21, 2015 Purpose: Change Order/Amendment #2 to Contract 03-2015PS Entity Name: KS Engineers, P.C. Entity Address: 494 Broad Street, 4th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $247,690.95 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)/Federal Highway Administration Funds (FHWA) Contract Period: July 31, 2020 through May 10, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R4-a adopted on October 21, 2015 awarded a contract not to exceed $157,736.00 for the period of 365 consecutive calendar days from the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed by the Director Engineering. Resolution 7R3-a adopted on October 7, 2020 was a Change Order/AmePass Not available
20-1473 17R5-g (as)Resolution: Catholic Families and Community Services - Hope House (2020-2023)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Catholic Families and Community Services - Hope House Entity Address: 101-103 Bassett Highway, Dover, New Jersey 07801 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $601,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) CARES ACT Account Code Line: 2020 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G20; Division/Project 2H240; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2020 Contract Period: July 31, 2020 through July 30, 2023 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: Original Pass Not available
21-0125 17R7-a (as)Resolution: Urging and Supporting Direct Cash Payments to Citizens throughout the PandemicResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging and Supporting Direct Cash Payments to Citizens throughout the Pandemic Purpose: To urge The Biden Administration to develop an ongoing Federal Guaranteed Income Program that provides an income floor for all Americans. Additional Information:Pass Not available
20-1470 18.-f (as)Ordinance: Thirty-Five (35) Year Tax Abatement - West Market Owners, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY FIVE (35) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO WEST MARKET OWNERS, LLC, 1865 Palmer Avenue, Suite 203, Larchmont, New York 10538, FOR A PROJECT to construct approximately seventy-eight (78) affordable housing rental units restricted to residents with a gross household income equal to no more than eighty percent (80%) of the median gross household income for households of the same size within the housing region, with the average gross household income equal to no more than sixty percent (60%) of the median gross household income for households of the same size within the housing region, including approximately sixteen (16) units for residents with special needs and approximately eight thousand (8,000) square feet of healthcare space proposed to be initially tenanted or operated by University Hospital, located at 4-22 Littleton Avenue and identified on the OFFICIAL tax map OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, as Block 1808, Lot 1.02. (WEST WARD) DEFERRED 6F-b021821Pass Not available
21-0112 1 Hearing of Citizens List 2/3/21Hearing of Citizens1. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD JENKINS Appearing 2. LISA MITCHELSON PARKER Appearing 3. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing 4. PHIL D. SPEARS Appearing 5. MARTHA RODRIQUEZ Not Appearing 6. QUAWEE ELMORE Not Appearing 7. DION McCUTCHEON Not Appearing 8. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing 9. MUNIRAH EL BOMANI Appearing  Not available
21-0307 17Ma MotionA motion once again requesting that the Administration provide a list of those businesses closed by the Department of Inspections and Code Enforcement in 2021 for failure to provide a current Certificate of Inspections report. In addition, please provide the name and owner of the business, the ward in which it is located and the reason for the closure.Pass Not available
21-0308 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety and the Corporation Counsel provide clarification to the general public on how to retrieve their vehicles from tow yards if it was involved in a crime incident and towed by authorities.Pass Not available