Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/3/2012 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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12-1982 15.aGrantee Audit Report - Visions AcademyReportVisions Academy Charter High School Comprehensive Annual Financial Report ending on June 30, 2011.Pass Not available
12-1734 36F-aNo Parking AnytimeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL 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 AMENDING THE NO PARKING ANYTIME AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Deferred 6F-e 091912 Deferred 6PSF-b 101712/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 110812/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken, November 20, 2012 Deferred 6PSF-a 120512/Public Hearing Closed Deferred 6SF-b 121912/Public Hearing ClosedPass Not available
12-1519 26F-bOrdinance - Insurance Coverage and Brokerage Services Competitive Procuremnet ProcessOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE PROCUREMENT OF INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES THROUGH COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING PROCESSES Sponsors: Payne Deferred 6F-i 090612Pass Not available
12-1525 26F-cFive (5) Year Tax Abatement block 114.01 Lot 39.01 29 Governor St.OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNER OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 29 Governor Street, Block 114.01 and Lot 39.01 (Central Ward) Name of Owner: Tuoy Yam - Architect's Certification - $ 170,000.00 SILOT $3,400.00- Purchase Price - $379,900.00 - 3 Family New Construction Architect - Joseph R. Asfour- Contractor - Triple A Builders, LLC Certificate of Occupancy: May 9, 2012 Additional Information:Pass Not available
12-1675 16F-dOrdinance: Title IV, Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 3, Regulation of LicensesOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IV, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CHAPTER 3, REGULATION OF LICENSES TO REQUIRE THE USE OF SECURITY CAMERAS OUTSIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS.Pass Not available
12-1361 26F-eFoster st. Residential Permit ParkingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-14e, PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING FOSTER STREET TO THE EXISTING PERMIT PARKING AREAS DESIGNATED LIST. South Ward Deferred 8-c 080112 Deferred 9-a 090612Pass Not available
12-1887 26PSF-aGenesis Broadway HELP (30 year tax abatement)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX EXEMPTION TO BROADWAY GENESIS URBAN RENEWAL APARTMENTS, LP, WITH AN ADDRESS OF C/O H.E.L.P. USA, INC., 5 HANOVER SQUARE, 17TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10004, FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP AS BLOCK 729, LOTS 36.01- 36.09, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 711-715 BROADWAYUNDER THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW FOR A RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON THE PROPERTY. (North Ward) Deferred 6PSF-j 091912Pass Not available
12-1093 26PSF-b112-1093 C207-5Yr Tax Abatement 411-419 Chestnut St. Unit 2BOrdinanceORDINANCE 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. 411-419 Chestnut Street, Unit 2B, Block 1128.03 and Lot 2.02, Qualifier C2B (East Ward)] Name of Owner: Madia Butler aka Modia Butler- Architect’s Certification $84,035.88 SILOT $1,680.72- Purchase Price - $200,000.00 - Condominium Architect - Gregory Comito- Contractor - Dynasty Construction, Inc. Certificate of Occupancy: March 2, 2012 Additional Information: Deferred 6F-a1 090612Pass Not available
12-1137 26PSF-b212-1137 C207-5Yr Tax Abatement 24 Oraton St.OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNER OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 24 Oraton Street, Block 619, Lot 51 (North Ward)] Name of Owner: Benny Perez & Christian Rodriguez - Architect's Certification - $ 180,000.00 SILOT $3,600.00- Purchase Price - $330,000.00 - 2 Family New Construction Architect - Daniel A. Roma- Contractor - Aguias Carpentry Certificate of Occupancy: December 16, 2011. Additional Information: Deferred 6F-a2 090612Pass Not available
12-1171 26PSF-b312-1171 C207-5yr Tax Abatement 151 Pacific St.OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNERS OF THE QUALIFIED RE SIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 151 Pacific Street, Block 932, Lot 23 (East Ward)] Name of Owner: Manuel & Maria Torento - Architect's Certification - $180,000.00 SILOT $3,600.00- Purchase Price - $200,000.00 - 2 Family New Construction Architect - Daniel A. Roma- Contractor - Nice Contracting, Inc. Certificate of Occupancy: November 2, 2011 Additional Information: Deferred 6F-a3 090612Pass Not available
12-1512 36PSF-cADDED STARTER: Project Labor Agreement (PLA) 2012OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE REQUIRING APPRENTICESHIPS AND PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS ON CERTAIN PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR WHICH TAX ABATEMENT HAS BEEN GRANTED Sponsors: Payne and Rice Deferred 6F-H 090612Pass Not available
12-1100 16PSF-dFive (5) Yr Tax Abatement - 82 Walnut St.OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNER OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 82 Walnut Street, Block 877, Lot 19 (East Ward) Name of Owner: Freddy Espinoza Architect's Certification $ 190,000.00 SILOT $3,800.00 Purchase Price $90,000.00 - 2 Family dwelling Architect John C. Inglese- Contractor IBN Construction, Inc. Certificate of Occupancy: January 26, 2012Pass Not available
12-1807 16PSF-eFleet 216 Market (30 year tax abatement)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX EXEMPTION TO FLEET 216 MARKET ST URBAN RENEWAL LLC, THE OWNER OF A RESIDENTIAL/RETAIL PROJECT LOCATED ON PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP AS BLOCK 164, LOTS 31, 32 AND 81, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 216 MARKET STREET AND 218-220 MARKET STREET. (East Ward)Pass Not available
12-1742 16PSF-f12-1742 Reappropriation Bond OrdinanceOrdinanceBOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, REAPPROPRIATING $2,000,000 OF PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS ISSUED UNDER VARIOUS CITY BOND ORDINANCES (AND ANY RELATED UNSPENT DOWN PAYMENTS) TO NEW CAPITAL PURPOSES. Deferred 6PSF-a 100312/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 101712/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
12-1820 16PSF-g12-1820 Refunding Bond OrdinanceOrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE CITY’S GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS (PENSION REFUNDING), SERIES 2003 (FEDERALLY TAXABLE) AND ALL OR A PORTION OF THE CITY’S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2003, HERETOFORE ISSUED TO FUND CERTAIN PENSION LIABILITIES AND TO FINANCE AND/OR REFINANCE VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $68,000,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $68,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF NEWARK FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF.Pass Not available
12-1501 18-dVisions of HopeOrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VISION OF HOPE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN ORDER TO REVISE THE SCOPE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON 103-109 AND 121-133 SUSSEX AVENUE, 32-42 NEWARK STREET AND 36-48 NESBITT STREET, BLOCK 2853 LOTS 1, 3, 4, 37, 44, 62, 74, 78 AND 79 TO EXPRESSLY ALLOW THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT, EXTEND THE DEADLINES FOR THE COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 FOR THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT AND DECEMBER 31, 2016 FOR THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER PROJECT, PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF ADDITIONAL CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 22,24,26,28 AND 30 NEWARK STREET, BLOCK 2853 LOTS 8,10,12,14 AND 16 TO THE REDEVELOPER FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $75,000.000, AND TO MODIFY OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Failed/ Public Hearing Closed 6PSF-d 110812 Invitation: Director of Economic & Housing Development, December 4, 2012 No Action Taken, November 20Pass Not available
12-1966 16PSF-hBylaws & Charters of legislatively created entititesOrdinanceORDINANCE REQUIRING LEGISLATIVELY CREATED ENTITIES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AS STATUTORY AUTHORITIES OR NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS TO SUBMIT ANY PROPOSED CHANGES/ AMENDMENTS TO CHARTERS/BY-LAWS TO THE CITY OF NEWARK ADMINISTRATION AND THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL Sponsor: RicePass Not available
12-0789 46SF-aNo Turn On Red, Bergen & Avon, Bergen & RunyonOrdinanceAN 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 BERGEN STREET AND WEST RUNYON STREET AT ALL TIMES. Deferred 6PSF-e 062012/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 070312/ Public Hearing Closed Deferred 6SF-c 080112/ Public Hearing Closed Deferred 6SF-a 090612/ Public Hearing Closed Deferred 6SF-a 091912/ Public Hearing Closed Deferred 6SF-a 100312/ Public Hearing Closed Tabled 6SF-a 101712/RB-CGPass Not available
12-1493 17R1-aClerical Personnel Cashier and Data Entry OperatorResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Clerical Personnel Cashier and Data Entry Operator Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Alternative Professional Solutions, Inc., 16 South Ave West., Suite 282, Cranford, NJ 07016 Contract Amount: $80,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Finance/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: Sixteen (16) Bids received: Three (3) Deferred 7R1-v 090612 Failed 7R1-a 091912 Failed 7R1-a 100312 Failed 7R1-a 101712/ RTAFail Not available
12-1639 27R1-bCarpet/Flooring Supply & InstallResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # 81748, 81749, 81756, 81750, 81751, 81753 Purpose: Carpet/Flooring Supply & Install Entity Name(s)/Address(s): See below Contract Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Public Buildings Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council Authorization through June 30, 2017, inclusive of extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: (1. Beaulieu Group LLC, 201 Princeton Blvd. Adairsville, GA 30103 Authorized Distributor: Hannon Floor Covering, 1119 Springfield Rd., Union, NJ 07083 2. Forbo Flooring Inc., 8 Maplewood Drive, Hazle Twp., PA 18202 Authorized Distributor: Stemplers Carpet, 500 Hillside Ave., PO Box Fail Not available
12-1718 17R1-cTE # 47 Truancy Alternative Prgm 2011-2012ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Truancy Alternative Program (TAP) Funding Source: County of Essex, Department of Citizen Services Appropriation Amount: $42,189.00 Budget Year: 2012 Contract Period: December 14, 2011 through December 13, 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: Grant Award from County of Essex, Department of Citizen Services Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R8-a(S) 071112 Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Municipal Court Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Failed 7R1-s 090612 Failed 7R1-c 100312Fail Not available
12-0257 17R1-dSPECIAL CONFERENCE: Team Management 2000 Inc. (2012)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To providing housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: Team Management 2000 Inc. Entity Address: 395 Pleasant Valley Way, Suite 2, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Grant Amount: $91,000.00 Funding Source: US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 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: (N/A) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R1-F 100511Pass Not available
12-1709 17R1-ePolice and Homeland Security Equipment and Supplies - StatewideResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) (see #1 through #32 below) Purpose: Goods/services contracted Entity Name(s)/Address(s): See below Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed of $1,200,000.00Funding Source: City of Newark Budget, Departments of Police, Fire, Engineering, Child and Family Well-Being and grants from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Contract Period: For three (3) years inclusive of any extensions to the term of the contract Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: 1. # 81340 Absolute Fire Protection, 2800 Hamilton Blvd. So. Plainfield, NJ 07080 2. # 81300 Advanced Electronics Design, d/b/a PatrPass Not available
12-1730 17R1-fBus Service Transportation for DORCA (Bus Services for Recreational and Cultural EventsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Bus Transportation Service for the Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs (DORCA) and Division of Sanitation Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Camptown Bus Line Inc.,126-140 Frelinghuysen Ave., Newark, NJ 07114-1633 First Student Inc.,136 Freeway Dr. East, East Orange, NJ 07018 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $135,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs, and Division of Sanitation/Open-Ended Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years, for two (2) vendors 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: Six (6) Bids Received: Six Pass Not available
12-1803 17R1-gTR # 22 The Expansion of Federally Qualified Health Center & Remediation at Clinton Avenue Site for Future PlaygroundResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Transfer of CDBG Funds Purpose: Reprogramming of the Fifteenth (XV) Year Funds for the Expansion of Federally Qualified Health Center ($91,810.00), and the Remediation at Clinton Avenue Site for Future Playground ($62,375.00) (City-Wide) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Amount Transferred: $154,185.00 Transferred From: Various Projects Transferred To: Reprogram funds within various CDBG Fifteenth (XV) Year Projects Grant Period: N/A Additional Information: N/A Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
12-1408 17R3-aLa Casa de Don Pedro (2012)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract for Reentry Case Management, Job Placement and Transitional Job Services Purpose: To provide case management services to forty (40) young adults, job placement services to eighty-five (85) young adults, and transitional employment services to sixty (60) young adults for the Newark Crime Prevention and Recidivism Reduction Initiative Entity Name: La Casa de Don Pedro Entity Address: 39 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: $389,560.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs Contract Period: April 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted and application ratified by Resolution #7R3-A 030211 Extend grant expiration date thPass Not available
12-1795 17R3-bMERIT INCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Development of office headquarters and aquaponic and hydroponic farm and market Entity Name: M.E.R.I.T. Inc. Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Suite 218, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $16,121.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $4.097 Approx. PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $122,200.00 Appraised Amount: N/A Contract Period: Commenced within (3) months and completed within (18) months from the transfer of ownership Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 72-76 Boyden Street/2858/45/Central Ward 178 Orange Street/2858/1/Central Ward Additional Information: N/APass Not available
12-1936 17R3-cADDED Starter Broadway Genesis Waiver 20 daysResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20 day period for an ordinance to take effect Purpose: Construction of Residential Rental Affordable Housing Project is at Risk as Closing on Property Needs to Occur Prior to Expiration of 20 Day Waiting Period Ordinance No(s).: 6PSF-a, October 3, 2012 Additional Information: Broadway Genesis Urban Renewal Apartments, LP, residential rental housing project to be constructed by H.E.L.P. New Jersey Development Co., LLC on land located within the City’s North Ward identified on the official tax map of the City of Newark as Block 729, Lots 36.01 through 36.09, (North Ward)Pass Not available
12-1974 17R3-d (as)ADDED STARTER 216 Market Waiver of 20 daysResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20 day period for an ordinance to take effect Purpose: Construction of Affordable Housing Units located at 216 -220 Market Street, Block 164, Lot 31, is at risk as closing on property needs to occur prior to expiration of 20 day waiting period. Ordinance No(s).: 6PSF-e, October 3, 2012 Additional Information: Residential/Retail ProjectPass Not available
12-1350 57R4-aBroad Street Streetscape – Phase 3A Change OrderResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 2010 Purpose: Broad Street Streetscape - Phase 3A - 2009 Transportation -Enhancement increase funds in the amount of $495,873.86 and extend the term of the contract Entity Name: Berto Construction, Inc. Entity Address: 625 Leesville Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey 07065 Contract Amount: $2,335,455.99 Funding Source: Capital Contract Period: extending term of the contract to October 1, 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: Amending Resolution #7R4-A, adopted September 15, 2010 Deferred 7R4-a 100312 Deferred 7R4-a 101712 Invitation: Engineering Director and Berto’s Administration, November 7, 2012 Deferred 7R4-a 110812 Invitation: Engineering Director and Berto’s Construction ReprePass Not available
12-1430 17R5-a12-1430 Resolution Authorizing Accelerate Tax SaleResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Accelerated Tax Sale Date: December 2012 Place: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Deferred 7R5-a (s) 071312 Invitation: Director of Finance, July 31, 2012 Failed 7R5-b 080112 Deferred 7R5-a 090612 Invitation: Tax Collector and Tax Assessor, September 18, 2012 Deferred 7R5-a 091912 Deferred 7R5-a 100312Pass Not available
12-1825 17R5-bTax Appeal Stipulation of SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) Casa De Tras Os Montes E Alto-Duoro/189 Malvern Street/1127/10/East/$391,300/2012 Castelo, Gilberto/465-467 Ferry Street/2484/1/East/$456,000/2009 Castelo, Gilberto/465-467 Ferry Street/2484/1/East/$456,000/2010 Castelo, Gilberto/465-467 Ferry Street/2484/1/East/$456,000/2011 Castelo, Gilberto/465-467 Ferry Street/2484/1/East/$456,000/2012 Centro Orensano Social Club/67-73 Bruen Street/198/1/East/$800,000/2010 Centro Orensano Social Club/67-73 Bruen Street/198/1/East/$675,000/2011 Centro Orensano Social Club/67-73 Bruen Street/198/1/East/$675,000/2012 Cuco, Dolce/59-67 Wall Street/2038/33/East/$525,000/2010 Cuco, Dolce/59-67 Wall Street/2038/33/East/$525,000/2011 Cuco, Dolce/59-67 Wall Street/2038/33/East/$525,000/2012 Davanne Realty ? Mandelbaum/9-15 Legal Street/3511/42/South/$205,700/2009 Davanne Realty ? Mandelbaum/9-15 Legal Street/3Pass Not available
12-1988 17R5-cTemporary Interest Rate Reduction on 2012 TaxesResolutionDept/Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Reducing Interest rates charged on delinquent property taxes. Purpose: Implement a temporary interest reduction program on delinquent taxes Program Period: 10/9/12 through 11/30/12 only. Additional Information: Current Rate Proposed Rate 8% on first $1,500. delinquency 4% on first $1,500. delinquency 18% on remaining balance 9% on remaining balancePass Not available
12-1355 17R9-aPublic Works Manangement, LLC (2011-2012)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: EUS Contract Purpose: To provide Special Rate and Fee Structure Studies and Development and Utility Commissions Monitoring Services Entity Name: Public Works Management, LLC Entity Address: 35 Janeway Place, Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950 Original Contract Amount: $199,800.00 Increase Contract Amount: $2,925.05 Total Contract Amount: $202,725.05 Funding Source: Municipal Council Current Budget Contract Period: August 3, 2011 through August 2, 2012 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Authorizing Resolution #7R9-J080311 Original Contract Amount: $199,800.00 increased by $2,925.05 for a Total Contract Amount of $202,725.05Pass Not available
12-1727 17R9-bHold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement: Breast Cancer Basketball Classic (2012)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Breast Cancer Basketball Classic Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Newark Vocational High School Gymnasium, 301 West Kinney Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Event Date(s): Saturday, October 13, 2012 Event Time: 11:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Darrin S. SharifPass Not available
12-1806 17R9-cConstable Bond WilliamsResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To serve warrants and court writs Name of Constable: Ramona T. Williams Address: 221 Kerrigan Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: From date of adoption to the expiration of the bond Sponsor: Council Member Mildred C. Crump Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution # 7R9 090612Pass Not available
12-1981 17R9-dformation of a joint commission of revenue RRResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: Establishing the Formation of a Joint Commission on Revenue Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Ronald C. Rice This legislation has been placed on the agenda as instructed by the sponsorPass Not available
12-1995 17R9-eRecognizing & CommendingResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council President Donald M. Payne, Jr. 1. La Escuela de Bellas Artes del Pueblo de Barceloneta, Puerto Rico 2. Bishop Gregory Ingram Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 3. Rodrigo Idropo 4. Club Espana 5. Centro Orensano Sponsored by Council Member Ras J. Baraka 6. Sheila M. Brooks, Newark Municipal Court Sponsored by Council Member Mildred C. Crump 7. The Honorable David N. Dinkins, former Mayor of New York City and Mr. Gustav Heninburg, Business Advocate 8. Reverend John T. Teabout, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 9. Individuals of the 14th Annual Essex County Employee Recognition Reception Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 10. Laura Molina 11. The Honorable Pura Rodriguez Alvarez, Mayor of Gomesende, Province of Orense, Spain 12. Georgina de Jesus, President of the Dominican Parade 9th Anniversary of the Flag Raising Ceremony of the Dominican Parade in the City of Newark, New Jersey 13. The Honorable Maximo CPass Not available
12-2012 17R9-f (as)Support inquiries/initiatives to NJDWSCResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Supporting Purpose: Inquiries and initiatives directed to the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission (NJDWSC) Additional Information: This legislation has been placed on the agenda as instructed by the sponsorPass Not available
12-2016 17R9-g (as)Prof. Contract with Childress & Jackson, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Legal Services to represent the Newark Municipal Council on the issue of the citizen’s water ordinance and issues related to the Newark Watershed Conservation and Development Corporation Entity Name: Childress and Jackson, LLC Entity Address: 280 South Harrison Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Contract Amount: $30,000.00 Funding Source: Municipal Budget of the Municipal Council Contract Period: October 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
12-1376 17R11-b2011 Safe & Security Communities Grant FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: 2011 Safe & Secure Communities Program Entity Name: Newark Police Department Entity Address: 22 Franklin Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $112,877.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice Total Project Cost: $1,328,974.00 City Contribution: $1,216,097.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: (May 9, 2010 through November 30, 2010) 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
12-2083 17M-a.Motion - criminal investigations and complaintsMotionA motion requesting that Police Director DeMaio review South Ward residents’ complaints regarding the improper behavior of detectives that follow up on criminal investigations and complaints.Pass Not available
13-0076 17M-bMotion - Cell at 31 Green StreetMotionA motion requesting that the City’s Department of Child and Family Well-Being perform a thorough inspection of the City of Newark’s Police Prisoner Holding Cell located at 31 Green Street, Newark, New Jersey, for health code violations, particularly the infestation of bedbugs.Pass Not available
12-2072 17M-c.Motion - Vacant LotMotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services clean the City-owned vacant lot located across the street from St. Justine the 2nd Pre-School located at 184 Pacific Street at South Street.Pass Not available
12-2109 17M-d.Motion - Elevator Safety InspectionsMotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide the Municipal Council with the status of elevator licenses and inspections of all commercial and residential properties throughout the City of Newark that have an elevator system; further, requesting that the Director of Engineering and the Manager of the division of Tax Abatements and Special Taxes be available at a future special conference to respond to the Governing Body’s concerns regarding elevator safety inspections and elevator license revenue.Pass Not available
12-2084 17M-e.Motion - Expenses for newly recruited police officersMotionA motion requesting that the Police Director provide to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, the following information relating to the 167 newly recruited police officers laid off in 2012: 1) the total cost incurred for their training in the Academy; 2) payroll expenditures from their hire date to the date of their separation and 3) where possible, their current employment status.Pass Not available
12-0914 18.-a1Five (5) Year Tax Abatement (411-419 Chestnut Street, Unit 3A)OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNER OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 411-419 Chestnut Street., Unit 3A, Block 1128.03 ,Lot 3.01 ,Qualifier C3A (East Ward)] Name of Owner: Carlos J. Mendonca - Architect's Certification - $ 81,435.12 SILOT $1,628.70- Purchase Price - $200,000.00 - Condominium Architect - Gregory Comito- Contractor - Dynasty Construction, Inc. Certificate of Occupancy: 03/09/12 Additional Information:Pass Not available
12-1698 18.-a2Tax Abatement 134 Manchester PL. B858 L50.10OrdinanceORDINANCE 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. 134 Manchester Place, Block 858 ,Lot 50.10, North WardName of Owner: Amaury & Sandra Mirabal - Architect's Certification - $178,000.00 SILOT $3,560.00- Purchase Price - $475,000.00 - 3 Family New Construction Architect - Joseph R. Asfour- Contractor - ASC General Contractors Certificate of Occupancy: June 7, 2012Pass Not available
12-1739 18.-a3Tax Abatement 729 S. 12th St. B2632 l3.15OrdinanceORDINANCE 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. 729 S. 12th Street, Block 2632, Lot 3.15. South WardName of Owner: Hector Andino - Architect's Certification - $ 220,000.00 SILOT $4,400.00- Purchase Price - $349,000.00 - 3 Family new construction Architect - Daniel A. Roma- Contractor - Granada Construction Corp. Certificate of Occupancy: May 23, 2012 Additional Information:Pass Not available
12-1986 18.-bRefunding bonds not to exceed $68MOrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE CITY’S GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS (PENSION REFUNDING), SERIES 2003 (FEDERALLY TAXABLE) AND ALL OR A PORTION OF THE CITY’S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2003, HERETOFORE ISSUED TO FUND CERTAIN PENSION LIABILITIES AND TO FINANCE AND/OR REFINANCE VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $68,000,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $68,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF NEWARK FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. Deferred 6PSF-g 101712/PHOPass Not available
12-1997 18.-cAutocab Repeal OrdinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE REPEALING IN IT’S ENTIRETY AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXXIV, TRANSPORTATON, CHAPTER 2, AUTOCABS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (2000) AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW PARAGRPH WHICH LIMITS THE NUMBER OF AUTOCAB LICENSES ISSUED IN THE CITY OF NEWARK AT ONE TIME TO SIX HUNDRED (600). Sponsor: BarakaPass Not available
12-1501 18.-dVisions of HopeOrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VISION OF HOPE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN ORDER TO REVISE THE SCOPE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON 103-109 AND 121-133 SUSSEX AVENUE, 32-42 NEWARK STREET AND 36-48 NESBITT STREET, BLOCK 2853 LOTS 1, 3, 4, 37, 44, 62, 74, 78 AND 79 TO EXPRESSLY ALLOW THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT, EXTEND THE DEADLINES FOR THE COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 FOR THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT AND DECEMBER 31, 2016 FOR THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER PROJECT, PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF ADDITIONAL CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 22,24,26,28 AND 30 NEWARK STREET, BLOCK 2853 LOTS 8,10,12,14 AND 16 TO THE REDEVELOPER FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $75,000.000, AND TO MODIFY OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Failed/ Public Hearing Closed 6PSF-d 110812 Invitation: Director of Economic & Housing Development, December 4, 2012 No Action Taken, November 20Pass Not available
12-1541 18e (as)ADDED STARTER 98 Frelinghuysen AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 98 FRELINGHUYSEN REAL ESTATE URBAN RENEWAL ENTITY, LLC, 564 BROADWAY, SUITE 2, BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY 07002, THE OWNER OF A COMMERCIAL PROJECT LOCATED ON PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2780, LOT 1, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 94-120 FRELINGHUYSEN South Ward Deferred 8-e (as) 100312 Deferred 9-a 101712 No Action Taken, November 20, 2012 Deferred 6PSF-b 121912/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 010313/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 011613/ Public Hearing Open Public Hearing on Amendment Only February 6, 2013Pass Not available