Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 1/19/2012 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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12-0043 15.-a2011 Audited Financial Statements, Firmenich U.R. Corp.ReportFirmenich Urban Renewal Corporation financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2011.Pass Not available
12-0044 15.-b11/30/11 Minutes of North Jersey Dist. Water Supply CommissionReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Commission Meeting, Wednesday, November 30, 2011.Pass Not available
11-1572 26F-aParking by permit on Nesbitt St.OrdinanceAN 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 NESBITT STREET TO THE EXISTING PERMIT PARKING AREAS DESIGNATED LIST.Pass Not available
11-1260 46F-bHours of operation for restaurants.OrdinanceORDINANCE TO AMEND - TITLE 8, CHAPTER 12 - RESTAURANTS, DEFINITIONS (8:12-1) AND HOURS OF OPERATION (8:12-6A). Sponsor: Baraka Deferred 6F-a 122111 Deferred 6F-a 010512 Deferred 6F-a (s) 011012Pass Not available
11-1525 16PSF-a2nd Amendment to Waverly Yards Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAn Ordinance Adopting the Second Amendment to the Waverly Yards Redevelopment Plan. (Permit parking as an interim use and to replace two plan maps and delete two plan maps.) Deferred to Special / 6PSF-a 011912Pass Not available
11-1052 66SF-aOrd. 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
11-1053 46SF-bOrd. 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
11-1049 36SF-cNewark 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
11-1053 46SF-bOrd. 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
11-1053 46SF-bOrd. 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
11-1358 47R1-aContract for moving servicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Moving Services: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Entity Name: Ace World Wide Moving & Storage, Co., Inc. Address: 24 Connerty Court, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Contract Amount: $400,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Contract Period: To be established for a term 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: Ten (10) Bids received: Three (3) Deferred 7R1-j 120811 Invitation: Business Administrator, December 20, 2011 Deferred 7R1-c 122111 Deferred 7R1-a 010512 Invitation: Central Purchasing Agent and Child & Family Well Being, January 18, 2012Pass Not available
11-1542 37R1-b2012 Temporary Budget for Sewer UtilityResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Provide funds for the operating expenses (debt service) of the Sewer Utility Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Sewer Utilities Appropriation Amount: $6,111,593.00 Budget Year: 2012 Contract Period: N/A Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A Operating Agency: Sewer Utilities Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Failed 7R1-p 122111 Failed 7R1-b 010512 Invitation: Director of Management & Budget, January 18, 2012Pass Not available
11-1683 27R1-c2012 Temporary Budet for Water UtilityResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Provide funds for the operating expenses (debt service) of the Water Utility Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Water Utility Appropriation Amount: $4,634,411.00 Budget Year: 2012 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: N/A Operating Agency: Water Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Failed 7R1-h 010512 Invitation: Business Administrator, Corporation Counsel and Finance Director, January 18, 2012Pass Not available
12-0049 27R1-dIns. consulting & brokerage services.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract Extension Purpose: Providing Insurance Consulting and Brokerage Services Entity Name: Alamo Insurance Group, Inc. Entity Address: 8419 Bergenline Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047 Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: N/A Contract Period: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012 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 contract authorized under Resolution 7R1-M 040710 with an option to extend for two (2) additional years. Deferred 7R1-b (s) 011012 Invitation: Personnel Director, January 18, 2012 Deferred 7R1-a 011912Pass Not available
12-0046 17R1-eCont. with sub-recipient for shelter renovationsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Providing Emergency Shelter Services Entity Name: Catholic Charities/St. Bridget’s Entity Address: 100 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102 Grant Amount: $25,230.91 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD)/ Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) 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 Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R1-a 090110Pass Not available
12-0047 17R1-fContract with sub-recipient for emergency shelterResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Providing Emergency Shelter Services Entity Name: Freedom Ministries Worldwide Inc. Entity Address: 989 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 Grant Amount: $34,731.68 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD)/ Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) 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) Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R1-a 090110..body Whereas,Pass Not available
12-0048 17R1-gCont. with sub-recipient for homeless preventionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Providing Emergency Shelter Services, provide homeless prevention. Entity Name: Apostle’s House Entity Address: 24 Grant Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Grant Amount: $14,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD)/ Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Program Contract Period: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R1-a 090110Pass Not available
12-0053 17R1-hCont. with sub-recipient for essential & homeless servicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution #: 7R1-k 042011 , contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Increase the contract amount, to be able to provide Emergency Shelter Services Entity Name: Babyland Family Service, Inc. Entity Address: 755 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 Grant Amount: $28,000.00 Total Grant Amount: $128,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) 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 Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R1-a 090110. Invitation: Business Administrator, January 18, 2012 7R1-k 042011 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: Pass Not available
11-1472 37R1-jCDBG 37th Year Budge, 9/1/11 - 8/31/12ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: CDBG's Budget Appropriation Purpose: CDBG Thirty-Seventh Year (CDBG XXXVII), funds to sub-grantees Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Total Grant Amount: $7,835,598.00 Grant Period: September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development 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: Application by Resolution #: 7R1-F 100511 Grant Acceptance by Resolution #7R1-F 100511 Deferred 7R1-j 011912 Invitation: Director of Management & Budget, January 31, 2012 Deferred 7R1-a 020112Pass Not available
11-1507 27R1-kTemporary Emergency Appropriation #2ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for all Interest and Debt Redemption Charges for 2012 Calendar Year Funding Source: City of Newark Appropriation Amount: $47,493,938.00 Budget Year: 2012 Contract Period: January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 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: Operating Agency: Citywide Two-Thirds vote of full membership required Invitation: Director of Management & Budget, January 18, 2012Pass Not available
11-1668 17R1-lTANF, GA, SNAP Case Management, and SNAP Work ActivitiesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance (GA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Case Management, and SNAP Work Activities Grant Funding Source: N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development under Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) Appropriation Amount: $1,557,389.00 Budget Year: 2012 Contract Period: July 1, 2011 through June 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: The breakdown of the award is as follows: 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) $ 749,991.00 2. General Assistance (GA) $ 285,637.00 3. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Case Management $ 239,539.00 4. SNAP Work ActiPass Not available
11-1512 17R1-mShelter Services: Child and Family Well-Being RelocationResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Shelter Services: Child and Family Well-Being Relocation Program Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Isaiah House, 238 North Munn Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 Contract Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Child and Family Well-Being/Open-Ended Contract Period: To be established for a term 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: Fourteen (14) Bids received: Two (2) ) Invitation: Central Purchasing Agent, January 18, 2012Pass Not available
12-0045 17R1-nContract for X-ray medical servicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: X-ray Services/Medical Entity Name: Saint Michael’s Medical Center Address: 111 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102 Contract Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Department of Child and Family Well-Being/ Open-Ended Contract Period: To be established for a term 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: N/A Bids solicited: Four (4) Bids received: One (1)Pass Not available
12-0050 17R2-aHealthcare Emergency Preparedness Grant from StateResolutionDept/ Agency: Child and Family Well-Being Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Funds Purpose: Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Grant Entity Name: City of Newark/ Department of Child and Family Well-Being Entity Address: 110 William Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $16,464.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Total Project Cost: $16,464.00 City Contribution: No Municipal Funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A/$ Contract Period: July 1, 2011 through June 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/APass Not available
12-0051 17R2-bSexually Transmitted Diseases Grant award from State.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Child and Family Well-Being Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Funds Purpose: Provide sexually transmitted diseases outreach and educational services to include, but not limited to high quality medical and laboratory services in the City of Newark at the Communicable Disease Prevention and Treatment Center (CDPTC). Entity Name: City of Newark/ Department of Child and Family Well-Being Entity Address: 110 William Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Grant Amount: $138,693.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Total Project Cost: $138,693.00 City Contribution: No Municipal Funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A/$ Contract Period: July 1, 2011 through June 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/APass Not available
11-1312 17R3-aClean Water Fund (2012)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: To provide waste diversion at the neighborhood level with the Clinton Hill and Weequahic areas as the target neighborhoods to promote food waste reduction and education program and evaluate food waste reduction technologies. Entity Name: Clean Water Fund Entity Address: 18 Oliver Street, 3rd FL, Newark, NJ 07102 Grant Amount: $101,000.00 Funding Source: US Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant as a part of the American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public law 111-5 (ARRA) Total Project Cost: $101,000.00 City Contribution: $ 0 Other Funding Source/Amount Contract Period: Commencing on the date of approval of this Resolution by the Municipal Council and terminating eight (8) months thereafter or on August 15, 2012, whichever comes first. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable ContribPass Not available
11-1315 17R3-bIronbound Community CorporationResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: To provide waste diversion at the neighborhood level with East Ferry Street as the target neighborhood to promote recycling, reuse, education campaign and pilot composting projects. Entity Name: Ironbound Community Corporation Entity Address: 179 Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Grant Amount: $126,196.00) Funding Source: US Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant as a part of the American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public law 111-5 (ARRA) Total Project Cost: $126,196.00 City Contribution: $ 0 Other Funding Source/Amount: 0 /$ 0 Contract Period: Commencing on the date of approval of this Resolution by the Municipal Council and terminating eight months thereafter or on August 15, 2012, whichever comes first Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable ContributioPass Not available
11-1316 17R3-cUrban Renewal CorpResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: To provide e-waste diversion at the neighborhood level, providing pick-up at target locations and ensuring responsible disposal of materials, as well as assisting with development of outreach materials to educate residents, businesses, and institutions in target neighborhoods about e-waste disposal. Entity Name: Urban Renewal Corp Entity Address: 224 Sussex Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 Grant Amount: $18,804.00 Funding Source: US Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant as a part of the American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public law 111-5 (ARRA) Total Project Cost: $18,804.00 City Contribution: $ 0 Other Funding Source/Amount: 0 /$ 0 Contract Period: The date of approval of this Resolution by the Municipal Council and terminate eight months thereafter or on August 15, 2012, whichever comes first. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor Pass Not available
11-1320 17R4-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Renovations and Improvements to Sixteen (16) Sale-Lease Back Public Buildings for Design and Preparation of Bid Documents for 31 Green Street, Newark, NJ Entity Name: USA Architects, Planners + Interior Designers Entity Address: 292 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Contract Amount: $84,320.00 Funding Source: Essex County Improvement Authority (“ECIA”) Contract Period: One year after a formal notice to proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Contract #35-2011PSPass Not available
11-1390 27R4-b(Engineering) 16 Sales Lease Back 94 Williams St. Mikesell & Asso. Contract #21-2011PSResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: “Renovations and Improvements to Sixteen (16) Sale-Lease Back Public Buildings” Design and Preparation of Bid Documents and Construction Administration/Management for 94 William Street, Newark, NJ Entity Name: Mikesell and Associates Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 800, Newark, NJ 07102 Contract Amount: $38,500.00 Funding Source: Essex County Improvements Authority (“ECIA”) Contract Period: One year after a formal notice to proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: Contract # 21-2011PSPass Not available
11-1412 27R4-cRobbie Conley Architects: 16 Sale Lease Back - 345 S. 9th St. Newark, NJResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Renovations and Improvements to Sixteen (16) Sale-Lease Back Public Buildings for Design and Preparation of Bid Documents for 354 South 9th Street, Newark, NJ Entity Name: Robbie Conley Architects, LLC Entity Address: 596 Glassboro Road, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 Contract Amount: $43,123.00 Funding Source: Essex County Improvements Authority (“ECIA”) Contract Period: One year from the date of a formal notice to proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: Contract # 39-2011PSPass Not available
11-1469 27R4-dEng-T&S - NJDOT Federal Aid Agreement - Delancy st(Final Design)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: Cost Reimbursement Agreement Entity Name: City of Newark/Engineering Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $1,199,990.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Total Project Cost: $1,199,990.00 City Contribution: N/A Other Funding Source/Amount: Contract Period: September 13, 2010 through September 13, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Additional Information: # 2011-DT-BLA-220, Delancy Street Final Design Invitation: Engineering Director, January 18, 2012Pass Not available
12-0071 17R4-eProf. services contract for renovation to Eng. Co. No. 17ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Renovation of the Engine No. 17 Non-Profit Offices, located at 84-86 Clinton Place, Newark, NJ Entity Name: Birdsall Services Group Entity Address: 40 Clinton Street, 6th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102 Contract Amount: $4,580.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Engineering Contract Period: One year after a 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 Addition Information: N/APass Not available
11-1496 17R7-aSettlement of litigation, Mark StevensResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: 09-cv-1279 (PGS) Claimant: Mark Stevens Claimant's Attorney: Andrew R. Bronsnick, Esq. Attorney's Address: Massood & Bronsnick, LLP., 50 Packanack Lake Road East, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 Settlement Amount: $60,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Law - Civil Litigation (Fund 025 - Agency 25T - Organization 5T25 - Object 96320City of Newark Budget/ Law Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel (date to be entered by Clerk’s OfficeCounsel, January 18, 2012)Pass Not available
12-0052 17R8-aHold harmless agreements, 2012 Summer Youth Employment RecruitResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/ Newark One Stop Career Center-Newark Works Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: For the use of various Newark Public school facilities to recruit and certify students for the 2012 Summer Youth Employment Program. Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Event Location: See below Event Date(s): See below Event Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Additional Information: Sponsor: N/A Event Location/Event Date(s): Arts High School/ January 19, 24, 25, 26, 2012 George Washington Carver/ January 10, 11, 12, 2012 East Side High School/ January 17, 18, 2012 West Side High School/ February 2, 7, 8, 2012 Barringer High School/ February 9, 14, 15, 16, 2012 Central High School/ June 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2012 Invitation: Acting Director of Newark One Stop Career Center-Newark Works, January 18, 2012Pass Not available
11-1272 17R9-aConstable Appointmen tHarrison HogueResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: (Warrants of removals, repossessions of property and serving official documents) Name of Appointee: Harrison Hogue Address: 34 Dassing Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 Appointment Term: November 22, 2011 through November 21, 2012 Sponsor: Councilman Ronald Rice Additional Information: Appointee shall submit constable bondPass Not available
11-1676 17R9-cConstable appointment, Isabelino Figueroa, Jr.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: Serve subpoenas, writs, repossessions and body warrants Name of Appointee: Isabelino Figueroa, Jr. Address: 515 Mount Prospect Avenue, #11F, Newark, NJ 07104 Appointment Term: January 5, 2012 through January 4, 2013 Sponsor: Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information: Appointee shall submit constable bondPass Not available
11-1298 17R9-dConstable appointment, Anthony GarciaResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: (Serving Subpoenas) Name of Appointee: Anthony Garcia Address: 19 Highland Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Appointment Term: December 7, 2011 through December 6, 2012 Sponsor: Councilman Luis Quintana Additional Information: Appointee shall submit constable bondPass Not available
12-0061 17R9-eRecognize & commendResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council President Donald M. Payne, Jr. 1. Mark IV Disco. Sponsored by Vice President Anibal Ramos, Jr. 2. Los Boricuas Social Club, Andres Gonzalez and Jinorid Cornier. Sponsored by Council Member Mildred C. Crump 3. Councilwoman Jean Abernathy-Smith.Pass Not available
12-0062 17R9-fExpressing sorrow & regretResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Darrin S. Sharif 1. Mr. Hassan Carter, Head Coach, Shabazz High School Boys Basketball Team 2. Beatrice O’Neal 3. Arthur Lee Cheek 4. Nellie M. Casper 5. Mi’Khy L. Robinson 6. Ms. Juanita Roebuck 7. Cleavon Washington 8. Alice Ford Cabri 9. Olga Macris 10. Kelvin Hall 11. Alexis RobinsonPass Not available
12-0028 17R9-g (as)East Side High School Hold Harmless & Indemnification AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Press Conference for Earth Day Project Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: East Side High School, 238 Van Buren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Date(s): Friday, January 13, 2012 Event Time: 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: C.M. AmadorPass Not available
12-0271 17M-a.Motion, ticketing vehicles around public & private schoolsMotionA motion requesting that the Newark Police Department review its current policy that allegedly targets and tickets vehicles parked near and around the perimeters of public and private schools.Pass Not available
12-0272 17M-b.Motion, illegal shelter at 540 Ridge StreetMotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, provide an update on the illegal shelter operating at 540 Ridge Street and the Administration’s legal efforts in trying to shut it down.Pass Not available
12-0273 17M-c.Motion, infestation at 531 Clifton AvenueMotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Inspection and Enforcement, inspect the property located at 531 Clifton Avenue for vermin and rodent infestation, and if warranted, clean and lien the property.Pass Not available
12-0312 17M-d.Motion, 911 Monument on Green StreetMotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide the Municipal Council with the status of the 911 Monument located on Green Street between Broad and Mulberry Streets that was scheduled to be unveiled on the anniversary of September 11, 2011.Pass Not available
12-0313 17M-e.Motion, list of vehicles purchased & assignmentMotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide the Municipal Council with an itemized listing of all the new vehicle purchases and the departments and individuals to which these vehicles are assigned.Pass Not available
12-0274 17M-f.Motion, Assignment of police officers as personal driversMotionA motion requesting that the Newark Police Department review its current policy and provide to the Governing Body the rationale for assigning police officers as personal drivers, instead of on assignments in the field.Pass Not available
12-0314 17M-g.Motion, littering on City HallMotionA motion requesting that the Administration replace the lettering on the City Hall edifice.Pass Not available
12-0275 17M-h.Motion, Illegal dumping in vicinity of South 20th St.MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services and the Police Department, address the illegal dumping and blatant drug sales occurring in the vicinity of South 20th Street and Clinton Avenue; furthermore, requesting that the properties located at 383, 385, 387 and 398 South 20th Street are boarded and secured, and if warranted, cite the owners accordingly.Pass Not available
12-0276 17M-i.Motion, properties on South 20th St. be boarded and securedMotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services and the Police Department, address the illegal dumping and blatant drug sales occurring in the vicinity of South 20th Street and Clinton Avenue; furthermore, requesting that the properties located at 383, 385, 387 and 398 South 2oth Street are boarded and secured, and if warranted, cite the owners accordingly.Pass Not available
12-0315 17M-j.Motion, naming Amiri Baraka as Poet Laureate for CiyMotionA motion requesting that the Mayor and his Administration create the position of Poet Laureate for the City of Newark and consider naming Amiri Baraka to the position.Pass Not available
12-0277 17M-k.Motion, condolences to family of Teeshon SmallMotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Teeshon Small.Pass Not available
12-0316 17M-l.Motion, catch basins cleaningMotionA motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities provide the Municipal Council with a status on the catch basin cleaning truck and an updated schedule for cleaning the catch basins throughout the City.Pass Not available
12-0278 17M-m.Motion, police brutalityMotionA motion requesting that the Newark Police Department investigate all allegations of police brutality incidents from residents and ensure the public that it has a zero tolerance policy regarding this issue.Pass Not available
12-0317 17M-n.Motion, Prudential arena lease arbitrationMotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide the Municipal Council with the status of the Prudential Arena contract and lease arbitration.Pass Not available
11-1420 18.-aAdding DMLK, Jr. Blvd. & Court St. to Traffic Control Monitoring Sys. (red lights cameras)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)Pass Not available
11-1460 18.-bEng - T&S - Mt Vernon Pl Mid-Block CrosswalkOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:12-1, CROSSWALKS DESIGNATED, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING A MID-BLOCK CROSSWALK ON MT. VERNON PLACE. (Mt. Vernon Place, 210ft. west of the westerly curb line of Tuxedo Parkway) (Does not require approval of DOT) Sponsor: Rice & Gonzalez Deferred 6PSF-a 021612Pass Not available
11-1688 28.-c156 Rome St, No Parking 8am-5pmOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-2, PARKING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROHIBITING PARKING 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ON CLIFFORD STREET. (East Ward) (Does not require approval of DOT) Sponsor: Amador & Quintana Deferred 6PSF-b 021612Pass Not available
12-0091 18.-dOrd. Taxicab Licenses (Repeal Number to be issued)OrdinanceORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE 34, TRANSPORTATION, CHAPTER 1, TAXICABS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NJ 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO REPEAL SECTION 34:1-5(C) AND RESTORE PREVIOUS LANGUAGE REGARDING NUMBER OF LICENSES TO BE ISSUED. SPONSOR: Rice & Gonzalez Deferred 6PSF-c 021612 / PHO Deferred 6PSF-c 040412 / PHOPass Not available