Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/7/2011 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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11-1108 15.-a ReportEssex County Court Appointed Special Advocate, Inc., Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ Report, June 30, 2010 and 2009; June 30, 2009 and 2008.Pass Not available
11-1109 15.-b ReportNew Community Corporation, Consolidated Financial Statements, December 31, 2004; December 31, 2005; December 31, 2006; December 31, 2007 and 2008; December 31, 2008 and 2009.Pass Not available
11-1110 15.-c ReportNew Community Employment Services Corporation, Financial Statements, December 31, 2008 and 2009.Pass Not available
11-1132 15.-d ReportThe Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties scheduled for Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., in the Maplewood Municipal Building, have been cancelled.Pass Not available
11-1136 15.-e ReportThe Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., in the Maplewood Municipal Building, have been cancelled.Pass Not available
11-1137 15.-f ReportA meeting of the Joint Meeting was held on June 16, 2011, at the Maplewood Municipal Building at 4:15 p.m.Pass Not available
11-1138 15.-g ReportSpecial Meeting of the Joint Meeting was held on August 8, 2011, Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, 500 South First Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey in the Conference Room of the Laboratory Building.Pass Not available
11-1053 16F-aOrd. to create taxi satandsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-3, PARKING PROHIBITIONS, 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 SECTION 23:5-3.5, TAXI STANDS. (CREATES TAXI STANDS IN THE CITY OF NEWARK) (DOES NOT REQUIRE APPROVAL OF DOT) Defer/Advertisement/PHO Deferred 6PSF-e 120811 Deferred 6PSF-b 122111 Deferred 6SF-b 010512 Invitation: Director of License and Taxi Cab Commission, January 18, 2012 Deferred 6SF-b 011912 Deferred 6SF-b 020112 Deferred 6SF-b 021612 Deferred 6SF-b 030712Pass Not available
11-1120 16F-b OrdinanceAn Ordinance granting a Thirty (30) Year Tax Exemption to Newark Farmers Market Urban Renewal, LLC., the owner of a commercial/retail project located on property identified on the Official Tax Map as Block 2408, Lots 1 and 2, more commonly known as 2-52 Cornelia Street, 1-53 Joseph Street, and 59-89 Albert Street.Pass Not available
11-1126 18.-c now 6 OrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending Section 23:11.4, Traffic Control Signal Monitoring System, 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 Additional Locations for Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems. (Does not require approval of DOT) Locations: Market Street and Springfield Avenue Wilson Avenue and Doremus Avenue McCarter Highway and Emmet Street McCarter Highway and Center Street Broad Street and Emmet Street Broad Street, Lincoln Park and Tichenor Street Raymond Boulevard and University Avenue Raymond Boulevard and Washington Street Deferred 6PSF-g 112211Pass Not available
11-0764 46PSF-a OrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 20, Section 2, Article 9, Security Officers Registration Ordinance established on February 3rd, 2010 under 6PSF-a 020310, authorizing contracted extra-duty employment, to require all Road Construction, Traffic Control or Public Safety functions that interfere with motor vehicle or pedestrian traffic on City Streets and/or Public Sidewalks to require the use of a uniformed Newark Police Officer or Special Police Officer. Deferred 8f 080311 Deferred 6F-h 092111 Invitation: Police Director, September 27, 2011 Sponsor: Crump/Rice 6F-a (s) 092711 - No action can be taken due to publication Deferred 6PSF-h 100511 Deferred 6PSF-a 101911 Advertisement Issues Deferred/Special 6PSF-d 120811Pass Not available
11-1049 16PSF-bNewark Citizen Advisory Budget CommitteeOrdinanceOrdinance creating the Newark Citizen Advisory Budget Committee. Sponsor: Rice Deferred 6PSF-b 110711 Deferred 6PSF-b 112211 Adopted 6PSF-a 120811/Vetoed Dec 16, 2011Pass Not available
11-1050 26PSF-c OrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending Title II, Chapter 12, Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented, by changing the Heading to 2:12-1.1 Head of Department; Divisions; Volunteers, and adding a new paragraph, designated as Paragraph e. (To establish a Volunteer Assistance Program) Sponsor: Payne Deferred 6PSF-c 110711 Deferred 6PSF-b 112211Pass Not available
11-1052 26PSF-dOrd. to provide for handicapped access in small & medium-sized grocery stores - Tabled _OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER DESIGNATED AS CHAPTER 30. (PROVIDING FOR HANDICAP ACCESS IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED GROCERY STORES) Sponsor: Rice Deferred 6PSF-d 110711 Deferred 6PSF-c 112211 Deferred 6SF-b 120811 Deferred 6SF-b 122111 Deferred 6SF-a 010512 Deferred 6SF-a 011912 Deferred 6SF-a 020112 Deferred 6SF-a 021612 Deferred 6SF-a 030712Pass Not available
11-1054 16PSF-e OrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending Section 23:3-5, No Turn on Red, of Title 23, Traffic and Parking, of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented, by Prohibiting Right Turns on Red at the intersection of Wilson Avenue, Jabez Street and Rome Street. (East Ward) (No person shall turn a vehicle to make a right turn when facing a steady red signal (STOP) indication at the following locations.) (Does not require approval of DOT) Intersection Right Turn Prohibition Wilson Avenue, Jabez Street and Rome Street South on Rome Street to west on Wilson Avenue Wilson Avenue, Jabez Street and Rome Street North on Jabez Street to east on Wilson AvenuePass Not available
11-1076 16PSF-f OrdinanceOrdinance Requiring that Contractors doing Business with the City of Newark be required to ensure that Newark Residents are utilized for 40% of the total work hours, in each area or category, for the entire project. (2:4-20. Hiring of Newark Residents by contractors or other persons doing business with the City of Newark.) Sponsor: BarakaPass Not available
11-0997 26PSF-g OrdinanceRefunding Bond Ordinance providing for payment of amounts owing to others for taxes levied in and by the City of Newark, in the County of Essex, New Jersey, Appropriating $5,930,000.00 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $5,930,000.00 bonds or notes of the City of Newark for financing the cost thereof. Deferred 6PSF-i 101911 Deferred 6PSF-g 110711Pass Not available
11-0532 106SF-a OrdinanceOrdinance of the City of Newark, in the County of Essex, New Jersey, Amending certain provisions of previous Bond Ordinances and Re-Appropriating $4,130,000.00 of proceeds of obligations not needed for their original purposes in order to provide additional funding for other purposes authorized by said Bond Ordinances. No Action Taken 8a (s) 052411 Deferred 8a (s) 053111 Deferred 6PSF-h 061511/Public Hearing Open Invitation: Bond Counsel, July 6, 2011 Deferred 6PSF-d 070711/Public Hearing Open Invitation: Bond Counsel, August 2, 2011 Deferred 6PSF-a 080311/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 090811/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6SF-a 092111/Public Hearing Closed Deferred 6SF-a 100511/Public Hearing Closed Deferred 6SF-a 101911/Public Hearing Closed Deferred 6SF-a 110711/Public Hearing Closed Deferred 6SF-a 112211/Public Hearing ClosedPass Not available
11-0845 46SF-b OrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending Section 23:2-1, One-Way Streets, of Title 23, Traffic and Parking, of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented, by changing the direction of Van Wagenen Street. (North Ward) Van Wagenen Street, west bound, from Broadway to Summer Avenue Van Wagenen Street, east bound, from Summer Avenue to Broadway (Does not require approval of DOT) Sponsor: Gonzalez/Ramos Invitation: Manager of Traffic & Signals, September 20, 2011 Deferred 6PSF-a 100511 Deferred 6PSF-a 101911Pass Not available
11-1073 27R1-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution #: 7R3-a 030211, accepting grant Purpose: Extend grant expiration date Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Grant Amount: $750,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) Total Project Cost:$1,500,000.00 City Contribution: $24,647.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $725,353.00 From Philanthropic Agencies Contract Period: October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011 extended through September 30, 2012 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: N/A Invitation: Business Administrator, October 18, 2011Pass Not available
11-1083 17R1-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide Youth Services Entity Name: Essex County Court Appointed Special Advocate, Inc. Entity Address: 212 Washington Street, Room 912, Newark, NJ 07102 Grant Amount: $10,562.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Contract Period: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 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 List of Property: (If applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) N/A Additional Information: Audit Up-to-Date/ Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R1-a 090110Pass Not available
11-1084 17R1-c ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Employment Training Services Entity Name: New Community Corporation Entity Address: 201 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103 Grant Amount: $10,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Contract Period: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 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 List of Property: (If applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) N/A Additional Information: Audit Up-to-Date/ Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R1-a 090110 Failed 7R1-c 110711Fail Not available
11-1127 17R1-d ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution # 7R1-a (s) 120809, EUS Contract Purpose: Provide technical assistance for HUD Entitlement Programs Entity Name: Dennison Associates, Inc. Entity Address: 1629 K Street NW, Suite 503, Washington, DC 20006-1634 Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (HCDA) Contract Period: December 1, 2009 through November 30, 2011, extended through November 30, 2012 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) Non-Fair & Open ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: N/A Invitation: Business Administrator, November 7, 2011 Deferred 7R1-d 110711 Invitation: Business Administrator, November 22, 2011Pass Not available
11-1143 17R1-e ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Fire Operations and Safety Project (Citywide) Funding Source: United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Appropriation Amount: $399,994.00 Contract Period: March 5, 2011 through March 4, 2012 Budget Year: 2011 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: City Contribution/Cash Match: $99,998.00 Total Amount: $499,992.00 Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R6-a 070711 Operating Agency: Fire Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
11-1145 17R1-f ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: The Parking Offense Adjudication Program (POAA) which will provide funds for program operations (Citywide) Funding Source: Parking Offense Adjudication Trust Fund Appropriation Amount: $100,000.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 Budget Year: 2011 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 are generated through parking offenses, whereby the Municipal Court receives a portion of each ticket. Operating Agency: Mayor’s Office and Agencies/ Municipal Court Two-Thirds vote of full membership requiredPass Not available
11-1139 17R1-g ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contracts Purpose: Hospital, Surgical & Related Medical Accessories Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Bound Tree Medical LLC 5000 Tuttle Crossing, Dublin, Ohio 43016 2. Munro Surgical Supply, Inc. 4 Rumson Court, Pennington, NJ 08901 3. Cen-Med Enterprises, Inc. 121 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $265,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Child and Family Well Being 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: Sixteen (16) Bids received: Three (3)Pass Not available
11-1142 17R1-h ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contracts Purpose: Printing Services: Index Guide Folders Entity Name/Address: Drew & Rogers Inc., 30 Plymouth Street, Fairfield, NJ 07004 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Municipal Courts/ Open-Ended 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 requested: Four (4) Bids received: Two (2) Failed 7R1-h 110711 Failed 7R1-c 112211 Failed 7R1-a 120811 Invitation: Business Administrator, December 20, 2011Fail Not available
11-1147 17R1-i ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contracts Purpose: Lead Hazard Control and Reduction Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): see below Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,062,500.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ 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 Entity Name/Address: 1. AS Environmental LLC/7 Tulip Drive, Apt #2P, Fords, NJ 08863 2. Turningpoint Contracting Corp./51 Berkeley Ter. 1st Fl., Irvington, NJ 07111 3. A. Molly Company/31 Vose Ave. P.O. Box 243, South Orange, NJ 07079 4. Joseph Environmental LLC/80 Varsity Rd., Newark, NJ 07106 5. AAA Lead Professionals/137 Bristol Ct., Lakewood, NJ 08701 6. A. Paul Contracting Corp./293 Shelton TPass Not available
11-1146 17R1-j ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # see below Purpose: OEM Automotive Parts and Accessories for Light Duty Vehicles Entity Name(s)/Address(s): see below Contract Amount: Not to exceed $400,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Engineering/ Water & Sewer Utility/ Open-Ended Contract Period: Upon adoption through June 25, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a ID#/Entity Name/Address: #79168/AAM Motors Sales d/b/a Jersey City Ford/315 Clendenny Avenue @ Rt. 440, Jersey City, NJ 07304 #79161/Beyer Bros. Corp./109 Broad Avenue, Fairview, NJ 07022 #79171/Del Val International Trucks Inc./P.O. Box 399, Montgomeryville, PA 18936-0399 #79170/Dick Greenfield Dodge Inc./2700 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 $79159/Flemington Buick ChevFail Not available
11-1157 17R1-k ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Communications Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: EUS Contract Purpose: Technical and management services for the Municipal Television Studio Entity Name: Soraida Peres Entity Address: 44 Berkeley Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $85,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Administration Contract Period: October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: N/APass Not available
11-1148 17R2-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Child and Family Well-Being Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: County of Union Entity Address: Union County Department of Human Services, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Administration Building, Elizabeth, NJ 07207 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $2,500,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources & Services Administration Contract Period: March 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: N/A Funds accepted by Resolution #: Partial certification of funds in the amount of $902,612.00 from Ryan White funds accept by Resolution #: 7R2-a 031611Pass Not available
11-1144 17R2-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Child and Family Well-Being Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Zufall Health Center Entity Address: 17 South Warren Street, Dover, NJ 07801 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $300,547.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration Contract Period: March 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: N/A Funds accepted by Resolution #: Partial certification of funds in the amount of $56,697.00 from Ryan White funds accept by Resolution #: 7R2-a 031611Pass Not available
11-1069 27R3-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Professional Planning Services for the purpose of completing all work as outlined in Phases 1.1 through 4.2, and Phases 4.2. through 5.2 of the City's Master Plan Revision. Entity Name: Jonathan Rose Companies Entity Address: 551 Fifth Avenue, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10176 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $774,092.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Economic & Housing Development Contract Period: August 1, 2011 through July 31, 2012 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: Resolution #7R3-a 040710 Invitation: Acting Director for Economic & Housing Development, October 18, 2011 Deferred 7R3-a 101911 Deferred 7R3-a 110711 Invitation: Director for Economic & Housing DevelopmentPass Not available
11-1149 17R3-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Support Grant Application Purpose: Developing of approximately 33 units of affordable housing and 34 units of market rate housing in Richardson Lofts Project. Entity Name: 50-60 Columbia Street Urban Renewal, L.L.C. Entity Address: 77 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 Grant Amount: Not to exceed the maximum amount allowed of $2,800,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs/ Neighborhood Preservation Balanced Housing Program Total Project Cost: $14,494,789.00 City Contribution: No municipal funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: See Below / $11,694,789.00 Contract Period: N/A Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 50-60 Columbia Street and 57 Liberty Street/871/20 and 32/East WaPass Not available
11-1150 17R3-c ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Right of Entry Agreement Purpose: To carry out the Newark Mural Program Entity Name: City Without Walls Entity Address: 6 Crawford Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Contract Period: June 2, 2011 through June 1, 2012 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Location of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 392-400 Hawthorne Avenue/Block 3617/Lot 8-12/South Additional Information: N/APass Not available
11-1152 17R3-d ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2012 Annual Budget for Newark Downtown Special Improvement District (Downtown SID) Purpose: Introducing the 2012 Downtown SID Budget Amount: $600,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 Additional Information: N/APass Not available
11-1160 17R3-e ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Grant Agreement Purpose: Amending NSP2 Funding Agreement with Brand New Day, Inc. Entity Name: Brand New Day, Inc., 176 1st Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Increasing Grant Amount: $223,240.00 + $1,300,000.00 = $1,523,240.00 New Total Project Cost: $6,528,240.00 City Contribution: No municipal funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: February 11, 2010 through February 11, 2013 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: $1,300,000.00 (10% of this amount is allocated to CLFNJ) Deferred 7R3-e 110711 Invitation: Director for Economic & Housing Development, November 22, 2011Pass Not available
11-1161 17R3-f ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Grant Agreement Purpose: Amending NSP2 Funding Agreement with Community Loan Fund of New Jersey for the acquisition and rehabilitation of fourteen (14) vacant, abandoned and/or foreclosed units. Entity Name: Community Loan Fund of New Jersey, 16-18 West Lafayette Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Increasing Grant Amount: $910,000.00 + $344,500.00 = $1,254,500.00 New Total Project Cost: $7,438,240.00 City Contribution: No municipal funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: February 11, 2010 through February 11, 2013 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: $344,500.00 - this amount is a sub-set of other grants Deferred 7R3-f 1Pass Not available
11-1128 17R3-g ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: First Amendment to Affordable Housing Agreement authorized by Resolution # 7R3-b 031908 Purpose: Amend resolution to add one (1) additional unit of rental housing for an aggregate total of twenty-four (24) affordable housing units, extend the project completion date to June 30, 2013, update the project description, amend the Index, add a heading name to the “Right To Terminate” provision and revise the insurance hold harmless provisions to the City’s current requirements. Entity Name: Episcopal Community Development, Inc. Entity Address: 31 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Grant Amount: $525,000.00 Funding Source: Housing & Urban Development (HUD), HOME Funding Contract Period: September 15, 2008 through March 15, 2010; extended to June 30, 2013. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant Pass Not available
11-1154 17R4-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: Street Resurfacing, Various Streets (10 Locations) MA-ATP-2012 Project Entity Name: City of Newark/ Engineering Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Grant Amount: $1,501,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Total Project Cost: $1,501,000.00 City Contribution: No municipal funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: Upon date of adoption Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/From/To/Ward) M.L.King Blvd (S-2)/Warren Street/Orange Street/Central Ward Crawford Street/M.L.King Blvd/Halsey Street/Central Ward Astor Street (S-1)/McCarter Highway/Avenue “C”/East Ward Murray Street (S-1)/Avenue “C”/Broad Street/East WPass Not available
11-1156 17R4-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering/ Traffic & Signal Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating the Deletion of Bus Stop Location: Central Ward, along 18th Avenue, eastbound on the southerly side at Irvine Turner Boulevard, nearside location, beginning at the westerly curb line of Irvine Turner Boulevard and extending 105’ westerly therefrom. Additional Information: N/A Invitation: Traffic & Signals Manager, November 7, 2011Pass Not available
11-1177 17R5-a (as) ResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Interest Penalty Amnesty Payroll Tax Program Additional Information: Interest/Penalty Amnesty Program for Payroll Taxes, for employers who have not previously registered with the City of Newark and have therefore not paid the 1% Payroll Tax. Amnesty will be given on all interest and penalties accrued if Payroll Tax is paid between November 7, 2011 and December 30, 2011.Pass Not available
11-1131 17R7-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Provide online legal research service for legal and law related materials and services. Entity Name: West Publishing Corporation d/b/a West, a Thomson Reuters Business Entity Address: 620 Opperman Drive, Eagan, Minnesota 55123 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $37,802.76 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Law Contract Period: For a period not to exceed two (2) years from formal notice to proceed 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: N/APass Not available
11-1155 17R7-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-4110-09 Claimant: Olinda Soares Claimant's Attorney: Michael Maggiano, Esq. Attorney's Address: 201 Columbia Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Settlement Amount: $300,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Law Additional Comments: N/A Invitation: Corporation Counsel, November 7, 2011Pass Not available
11-1166 17R7-c ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-6310-10 Claimant: Evelyn Laccitiello and Michele Jones Claimant's Attorney: Mets Schiro & McGovern, LLP Attorney's Address: P.O. Box 668, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Settlement Amount: $66,377.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Insurance Fund Additional Comments: N/A Invitation: Corporation Counsel, November 7, 2011Pass Not available
11-1091 17R9-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Family Educational and Enhancement Classes Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Event Location: Science Park High School, 260 Norfolk Street, Newark, NJ Event Date(s): Saturday, January 14, 2012 through Saturday, June 23, 2012 Event Time: 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Contract Basis: Hold Harmless Additional Information: N/A Sponsor: SharifPass Not available
11-1129 17R9-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: “Bravest vs. Finest: Flag Football Game” Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Event Location: Shabazz Field, 56 Johnson Avenue, Newark, NJ Event Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011 Event Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contract Basis: Hold Harmless Additional Information: N/A Sponsor: PaynePass Not available
11-1159 17R9-c ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Commemorating/Declaring Purpose: Commemorating Newark’s Dodransbicentennial, the 175th Anniversary of its Incorporation as a City Additional Information: N/A Sponsor: Council of the WholePass Not available
11-1167 17R9-d ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Street Dedication Honoree: Delano M. Gordon Date(s): Unknown Official Street Name(s): Corner of Clinton Place and Chancellor Avenue Ceremonial Street Name: Delano M. Gordon Plaza Additional Information: N/A Sponsor: PaynePass Not available
11-1118 17R9-e ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council President Donald M. Payne, Jr. 1. Honoree’s for the Latin Heritage Month Program on October 25, 2011 2. Kenneth Collins, Horticulturist, Recreation, Parks and Grounds employee 3. Annette Clark, LCSW 4. The Barat Foundation, Creation Nation 5. H.E. Cherif, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea in Washington, D.C., H.E. Toure Almamy Babara, Consul-General, UN Permanent Mission to the Republic of Guniea and Kadiatou D. Fadiga, Miss Guinea New Jersey 2011 6. Independence of Guinea 7. Ms. Ernestine Watson Sponsored by Vice President Anibal Ramos, Jr. 8. Essex County Family Justice Center on their grand opening of New Community Center Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 9. Gregory Packaging, Inc. Sponsored by Council Member Ras J. Baraka 10. Elder Raimer H. Clay, Pastor Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 11. Employees of the Division of Sanitation 12. Individuals competing in the International Football Game 13. Nestor A. Ramirez and RodrPass Not available
11-1119 17R9-f ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Ronald C. Rice 1. Deacon Lawrence Bridgeforth Sponsored by Council Member Darrin S. Sharif 2. Shirlee Ann Reynolds 3. Dorothy S. Laing 4. Virginia McKoy 5. Marie Cannava 6. William E. Reeves, Jr. 7. Brian Morris 8. Igmara R. Gonzalez 9. Rosalind Bishop 10. Kenneth Hall 11. Lucy Metsopulos 12. Augusta J. Westfield 13. Beatrice WilliamsPass Not available
11-1153 17R12-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water & Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Real Estate Appraisal Services for the acquisition of properties needed for New Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Facilities (Netting or Screening). Entity Name: Hendrick Appraisal Company, LLC. Entity Address: Seven Hutton Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $23,500.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Water & Sewer Utilities Contract Period: One year from the date that the contract is authorized 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: N/APass Not available
12-0120 17M-a MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide the Municipal Council with the status of all applications to the various Commissions and Boards that are under the Office of the Mayor.Pass Not available
11-1265 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services clean and lien all vacant lots located on Myrtle Avenue in the West Ward.Pass Not available
11-1266 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide to the Municipal Council, through this office, a status report on “Operation Ceasefire”, in regard to its policing and engagement plan.Pass Not available
12-0126 17M-d. MotionA motion recognizing and commending Mr. Amos Crudup, manager of the Division of Inspections and Enforcement, and the efforts of the Code Enforcement Office, for their tireless efforts in the enforcement of code regulations in the North Ward.Pass Not available
11-1267 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Essex County Executive expedite the removal of downed trees and broken tree branches located on County roads and parks throughout the City of Newark, more specifically, those in and around Weequahic Park and Elizabeth, Lyons and Chancellor Avenues.Pass Not available
11-1268 17M-f. MotionA motion expressing a sincere get well message to Council Member Carlos Gonzalez from your colleagues who look forward to your speedy recovery and return to the Governing BodyPass Not available
12-0127 17M-g. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms. Rhonda Ashe.Pass Not available
12-0128 17M-h. MotionA motion to convey since and heartfelt condolences to the family of Detective Michael Morgan, Jr.Pass Not available
12-0121 17M-i. MotionA motion requesting that the Business Administrator provide the Municipal Council with written justification for negotiating and accepting the fee of $43,500.00 to rent City Hall for the filming of the Batman movie “The Dark Knight Rises.”Pass Not available
12-0125 17M-j. MotionA motion requesting Honorable President Barak Obama’s immediate intervention in the forced eviction and removal of over 200 low and moderate-income families from the Federally-funded Carmel Towers apartment complex located in the City of Newark.Pass Not available
12-0129 17M-k. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of George Alvera.Pass Not available
12-0122 17M-l. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide the Municipal Council with a listing of the top twenty (20) entities that are delinquent in the following: payroll taxes and water/sewer charges.Pass Not available
12-0123 17M-m. MotionA motion requesting that the Newark Watershed Conservation and Development Corporation (NWCDC) provide the Municipal Council with a listing of all the consultant and salaried professionals under contract with NWCDC.Pass Not available
12-0124 17M-n. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide the Municipal Council with a listing of all the properties that will be incorporated in the upcoming tax sale.Pass Not available
11-1269 17M-o. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services provide to the Council, through this office, the Department’s snow removal plan for the winter of 2011-2012; further, requesting that the Department provide an updated report on its tree removal and trimming plan for each ward.Pass Not available
11-1124 18.-a OrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending Section 23:7-3.4, Parking Limited to Two (2) Hours 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. except Sunday, 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 Sussex Avenue, Colden Street and Hoyt Street. (Central Ward) (Does not require approval of DOT) Sussex Avenue from Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard to Colden Street, both sides Colden Street from Central Avenue to Sussex Avenue, both sides Hoyt Street from Central Avenue to Sussex Avenue, both sides Defer/Advertisement/PHO Deferred/Special 6PSF-b 120811Pass Not available
11-1125 18.-b OrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending Section 23:3-5, No Turn on Red, of title 23, Traffic and Parking, of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented, by prohibiting Right Turns on Red at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Doremus Avenue. (East Ward) (Does not require approval of DOT) (No person shall turn a vehicle to make a right turn when facing a steady red signal (STOP) indication at the following location, whenever an official sign is present prohibiting such a turn on the red signal) Intersection Right Turn Prohibition Wilson Avenue and Doremus Avenue West on Wilson Avenue to north on Doremus Avenue Failed 8b 110711 Invitation: Director of Engineering and Manager of Traffic & Signals, November 22, 2011Fail Not available
11-1126 18.-c OrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending Section 23:11.4, Traffic Control Signal Monitoring System, 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 Additional Locations for Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems. (Does not require approval of DOT) Locations: Market Street and Springfield Avenue Wilson Avenue and Doremus Avenue McCarter Highway and Emmet Street McCarter Highway and Center Street Broad Street and Emmet Street Broad Street, Lincoln Park and Tichenor Street Raymond Boulevard and University Avenue Raymond Boulevard and Washington Street Deferred 6PSF-g 112211  Not available
11-1158 18.-d5-year residential tax abatementOrdinanceOrdinance 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. 79-81 Woodside Place, Block 626.01, Lot 25.02 (North Ward) 1015 NRL, LLC. - Architect's Certification - $220,000.00 PILOT - $4,400.00 - Purchase Price - $170,000.00 - 3 units Architect - Daniel A. Roma - Contractor - Lucor Dev. Group, LLC. (Inspections and Certifications completed) (C.O. 05/13/11 - Deed 02/13/07) Defer/Advertisement/PHO Deferred 6PSF-c 120811 Deferred 6PSF-a 122111/ PHOPass Not available
11-1104 18.-e AppointmentDept/ Agency: Mayor's Office Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Position: Taxicab Commission Name of Appointee: Mr. Oscar X. Rodriguez Address: 307 Highland Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: Upon adoption for a term ending on November 17, 2013 Replaces: Johnny Mills Additional Information: N/APass Not available
11-1121 18.-g AppointmentDept/ Agency: Mayor’s Office Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Position: Newark Watershed Conservation & Development Corporation Board of Commissioners Name of Appointee: Mr. Zinnerford Smith Address: 23 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112 Appointment Term: Commencing upon adoption for a term ending on June 30, 2014 Additional Information: N/A Deferred 8g 110711Pass Not available
11-1121 18.-g AppointmentDept/ Agency: Mayor’s Office Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Position: Newark Watershed Conservation & Development Corporation Board of Commissioners Name of Appointee: Mr. Zinnerford Smith Address: 23 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112 Appointment Term: Commencing upon adoption for a term ending on June 30, 2014 Additional Information: N/A Deferred 8g 110711Pass Not available
11-1122 18.-h AppointmentDept/ Agency: Mayor’s Office Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Position: Newark Watershed Conservation & Development Corporation Board of Commissioners Name of Appointee: Mr. Lino Santiago Address: 122 Cherryville Hollow Road, Flemington, NJ 08822 Appointment Term: Commencing upon adoption for a term ending on June 30, 2014 Additional Information: N/A Deferred 8h 110711Pass Not available
11-1123 18.-i AppointmentDept/ Agency: Mayor’s Office Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Position: Newark Watershed Conservation & Development Corporation Board of Commissioners Name of Appointee: Ms. Kim Thompson-Gaddy Address: 11 Sanford Place, Newark, NJ 07106 Appointment Term: Commencing upon adoption for a term ending on June 30, 2014 Additional Information: N/A Deferred 8i 110711Pass Not available
11-0742 59-a. OrdinanceAn Ordinance to Amend Title 32, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Chapter 8, User Charges, Section 3, Rates of Sewer User Charges and Section 4, Sewer User Charge Rate Schedule of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey 2000, as amended and supplemented, by addressing and amending rates schedules for sewer users. Failed 8c 080311 Failed 9b 090811 Invitation: Consultant for Water & Sewer Utilities, September 20, 2011 Deferred 9a 092111 Deferred 9a 100511 Untabled 9a 110711 Invitation: Consultant for Water & Sewer Utilities, November 22, 2011Pass Not available
11-0743 59-b. OrdinanceAn Ordinance to Amend Title 33, Water, Chapter 4, Rates and Charges, Section 1, Rates: General Schedule; Section 2, Rates for certain use of High Pressure Supply System; and Section 3, Charges for monthly and special meter readings of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey 2000, as amended and supplemented, by addressing and amending water rate schedules and other charges. Failed 8d 080311 Failed 9c 090811 Invitation: Consultant for Water & Sewer Utilities, September 20, 2011 Deferred 9b 092111 Deferred 9b 100511 Untabled 9b 110711 Invitation: Consultant for Water & Sewer Utilities, November 22, 2011Pass Not available
11-1140 110.-a LicenseBINGO LICENSES St. Michael’s Merry Makers - BL #: 4Pass Not available
11-1141 110.-b LicenseRAFFLE LICENSES The Newark Museum Association - RL #: 38 The Newark Museum Association - RL #: 39Pass Not available