Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/2/2014 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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14-0359 15-aMinutes - January 23, 2014ReportNewark Housing Authority Meeting Minutes, January 23, 2014Pass Not available
14-0360 15-bMinutes - Newark Housing Authority, 2013ReportNewark Housing Authority Meeting Minutes, January through December 2013Pass Not available
14-0361 15-cMinutes - Newark Housing Authority, 2012ReportNewark Housing Authority Meeting Minutes, January through December 2012; Board of Commissioners Contact Information as of January 2012 and Amended By-Laws dated May 22, 2008.Pass Not available
14-0362 25-dMinutes - Newark Housing Authority, 2011ReportNewark Housing Authority Meeting Minutes, January through December 2011Pass Not available
14-0363 15-eMinutes - Board of AdjustmentReportNewark Board of Adjustment Minutes, Regular Hearing, March 13, 2014Pass Not available
14-0376 15-fMinutes - Joint Meeting, Jan. 16, 2014ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Minutes, January 16, 2014Pass Not available
14-0380 15-gECUA - 2014 Buget, Solid Waste OperationsReportSolid Waste Operations and Water System Operations Budgets of the Essex County Utilities Authority 2014Pass Not available
14-0381 15-hMinutes - Nwk Landmarks & Hist. Preservation Commission, Mar. 5, 2014ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Meeting Minutes, March 5, 2014Pass Not available
14-0383 15-iMinutes - ABC, Mar. 17, 2014ReportBoard of Alcoholic Beverage Control Minutes, March 17, 2014Pass Not available
14-0384 15-jJoint Meeting - 2013 User charge Apportionment ReportReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Annual User Charge Apportionment Report, 2013Pass Not available
14-0419 15-kJoint Meeting - 2013 Operational ReportReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Annual Operational Report, 2013Pass Not available
14-0400 15-lBoard of Adjustment AppealReportBOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPEAL In the matter of application of SP New Urban Renewal Inc. (180-248 Orange Street, 132-138, 142-152, 158-176 James Street), to build mix use buildings consisting of 330 residential units, 5,000 square feet of commercial space, a twenty-seven hundred (2,700) square foot standalone supermarket and a twenty-five hundred (2,500) square foot bank with a drive-thru. The project does not conform to the requirements as stipulated under Sub District B and E of the Broad Street Station Redevelopment Plan. (Central Ward) (Copy of transcript submitted to each Member of Council) (Mr. Derek Ware, Appellant) (Board of Adjustment hearings held on October 24, 2013 and December 12, 2013) (Transcripts filed January 9, 2014)Pass Not available
13-2064 46PSF-aRental Car Tax Monetization OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $36,000,000.00 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TAX REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS TO CERTAIN ELIGIBLE PROJECTS AND AMENDING SECTION 10:22A-3 OF ORDINANCE 6PSF-I ADOPTED MAY 5, 2010, BY ADDING A PROVISION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS SECURED BY THE MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TAX. Deferred 6PSF-e 010814/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 012214/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 020614/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 021914/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 030514/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 031914/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 040214/ Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-1863 16PSF-bMontgomery II - Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MONTGOMERY TWO HOUSING URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, C/O PENNROSE PROPERTIES, 230 WYOMING AVENUE, KINGSTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18704 THE OWNER OF A MIXED USE PROJECT LOCATED ON PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 645-715 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2559, LOTS 7 AND 47. (CENTRAL WARD) Sponsors: Councilmembers Sharif/Gonzalez Deferred 6PSF-a 021914/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a (s) 022514/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 030514/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 031914/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 040214/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 041614/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 050714/ Public Hearing Open Tabled 6PSF-a 052014Pass Not available
13-2236 16PSF-cAmendment to Film OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND AGENCIES, SECTION 84, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (2000), AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS AND FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A FILMING PERMIT. Sponsors: Councilmembers Sharif/CrumpPass Not available
14-0265 16PSF-dShoe Shine Parlors and Cigar StoresOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE 8, BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS; CHAPTER 14, SHOE SHINE PARLORS AND CIGARS STORES, TO INCLUDE HOURS OF OPERATION AND EXPRESSLY PROBHITING 24 HOUR OPERATION, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED. Sponsor: Councilmember Ramos/ JamesPass Not available
14-0142 16PSF-eEssex Plaza - 2014 amendmentOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT APPROVAL GRANTED UNDER ORDINANCE 6PSF-b JANUARY 8, 2014 , AN ORDINANCE CANCELLING THE LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED VIA RESOLUTION 7R-CV AUGUST 4, 1976, TO ESSEX PLAZA COMPANY UNDER THE LIMITED DIVIDEND LAW FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 1056-1070 BROAD STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 892, LOT 1 AND GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO ESSEX PLAZA URBAN RENEWAL, LLC UNDER THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON SAID PROPERTY (EAST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-e 040214 Note: Public Hearing to be held on April 8, 2014. Deferred 6PSF-a (s) 040814Pass Not available
13-2454 17R1-aTypewriters, New & Refurbished and SuppliesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Typewriters, New, Refurbished and Supplies Entity Name(s)/Address(s): (1) Johnson Business Products, Inc., 301 Greenwood Ave., Midland Park, New Jersey 07432, (2) Rahway Business Machines, 98 Route 27, Rahway, New Jersey 07065 and (3) Star Data Products, Co. P.O. Box 688, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446. Contract Amount: $97,500.00 Funding Source: City of Newark’s Budget/ Departments of Administration, Engineering, Economic and Housing Development, Finance, Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Police, Water and Sewer Utilities, Office of The Mayor and Office of Boards Contract Period: to be established for a period not to exceed two years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Entity Name/Address: Additional InformatioPass Not available
14-0049 17R1-bTemporary Staffing for Accounting PersonnelResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Temporary Staffing for Accounting Personnel Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Axion World Wide, LLC, 510 Thornall St, Suite 110, Edison, New Jersey 08837 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $242,500.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Administration, Division of Partnership & Grant Management, Department of Finance, Accounts and Control/Open-Ended Contract Period: September 1, 2014 until August 31, 2015 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: Twelve (12) Bids received: Two (2) Invitation: Business Administrator and Central Purchasing Agent, March 4, 2014 Deferred 7R1-q 030514 Failed 7R1-b 031914 Deferred 7R1-b 040214 Failed 7R1-a 041614 Deferred 7R1-a Pass Not available
14-0079 17R1-cPlumbing Maintenance, Installation and Repair (Public Buildings)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Plumbing Maintenance, Installation and Repair (Public Buildings) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Martinez Plumbing and Heating, Inc., 130 Oliver Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $1,000,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Public Buildings/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: Thirteen (13) Bids received: Two (2) Deferred 7R1-r 030514 Failed 7R1-c 031914 Deferred 7R1-c 040214 Deferred 7R1-b 041614 Failed 7R1-b 050714Fail Not available
14-0079 17R1-cPlumbing Maintenance, Installation and Repair (Public Buildings)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Plumbing Maintenance, Installation and Repair (Public Buildings) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Martinez Plumbing and Heating, Inc., 130 Oliver Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $1,000,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Public Buildings/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: Thirteen (13) Bids received: Two (2) Deferred 7R1-r 030514 Failed 7R1-c 031914 Deferred 7R1-c 040214 Deferred 7R1-b 041614 Failed 7R1-b 050714Pass Not available
13-1845 17R1-dArmed Security Gaurd ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Armed Security Guard Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Visual Protection Security Services, Inc. 191 Central Avenue, Suite 206, Newark, NJ 07103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $4,800,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Public Buildings/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: Twelve (12) Bids received: Four (4) Deferred 7R1-m 030514 Deferred 7R1-a (s) 031114 Failed 7R1-d 031914 Deferred 7R1-d 040214Pass Not available
13-1855 27R1-eDennison Associates, Inc., (2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: EUS Contract Purpose: To 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: Not to exceed $750,000.00 Funding Source: Community Development Block Grant, (CDBG)/HUD Entitlement Program Contract Period: March 1, 2014 through February 29, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: No municipal funds are required for use of this contractFail Not available
14-0217 17R1-fPolice Vehicles: Sedans & Sport Utility VehiclesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # T-2776 Purpose: Police Vehicles: Sedans and Sport Utility Vehicles Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Chas S. Winner, Inc., d/b/a Winner Ford, 250 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $241,550.00 Funding Source: Police Department. NJ/L & PS forfeiture program funds Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval through October 24, 2014 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: Additional Information: Failed 7R1-u 031914 Deferred 7R1-f 040214Pass Not available
13-1872 17R1-gESG - Gospel Service Benevolent SocietyResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Shelter Operation (Facility Costs Only) Services Entity Name: Gospel Services Benevolent Society, Inc. Entity Address: 175 Munn Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Grant Amount: $33,492.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 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-J September 18, 2013Pass Not available
13-1876 17R1-hNewark Emergency Services for Families, Inc., (ESG) (2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Homeless Prevention and Homeless Management Information System (“HMIS”) Services Entity Name: Newark Emergency Services for Families, Inc. Entity Address: 982 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $30,882.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 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-J, adopted September 18, 2013Pass Not available
13-1887 17R1-iCDBG - Aspira_ES (2013PY)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG Employment Training Entity Name: ASPIRA Inc. of New Jersey. Entity Address: 390 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: $12,361.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 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-J, adopted September 18, 2013Pass Not available
13-1986 17R1-jHOPWA - Newark Emergency Services for Families, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: Newark Emergency Services for Families, Inc. Entity Address: 982 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $334,798.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 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-J, adopted September 18, 2013 Budget Insertion 7R1-F 102913Pass Not available
14-0258 17R1-kFile #14-0258-TE#11-April2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for operating expenses until the adoption of the 2014 Operating Budget for the City of Newark. Funding Source: City of Newark Budget (City-wide) Appropriation Amount: $39,747,156.00 Budget Year: 2014 Contract Period: April 1, 2014 to April 30, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
14-0278 17R1-lSewer Resolutions for Month of AprilResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Resolution for Sewer Utility Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses of the Sewer Utility Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Sewer Utility Appropriation Amount: $4,495,081.00 Budget Year: 2014 Contract Period: April 1, 2014 through April 30, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A Operating Agency: Sewer Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
14-0313 17R1-mTemporary Emergency Appropritation: Water Utility (April 2014) (TE #W2)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses of the Water Utility for April 2014 Funding Source: City of Newark/Water Utility Appropriation Amount: $3,517,219.00 Budget Year: 2014 Contract Period: April 1, 2014 through April 30, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A Operating Agency: Water Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
14-0181 17R1-nTemporary Empolyees for Construction Code Enforcement ServiceResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Temporary Employees for Construction Code Enforcement Service Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Optimus Exitus LLC, 34 South Spring Garden Avenue, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $1,500,000.00 Funding Source: City Budget/ Department of Engineering Contract Period: To be established for a two year term. 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: Additional Information: Bids solicited: Seven (7) Bids received: Three (3) Deferred 7R1-n 040214Pass Not available
14-0196 17R1-oLumber (All Kinds)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Lumber (All Kinds) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): (1.) Bayway Lumber and Industrial Supply, 400 Ashton Avenue, Linden, New Jersey 07036 (2.) Feldman Lumber Co., Inc., 1281 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11237 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $148,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Departments of Engineering, Neighborhood and Recreational Services and Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two years Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: Bids solicited: Seven (7) Bids received: Four (4) Deferred 7R1-o 040214Pass Not available
13-2472 17R1-pTrophies, Plaques, Awards, Etc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Trophies, Plaques, Awards, Etc. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): (1.) JEC, Inc., 110 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 (2.) Lerro Enterprises, Inc., 437 Main Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07018 and (3.) TJ’s Sportwide Trophy & Awards, Inc., 236 South Salem Street, Randolph, New Jersey 07869 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $80,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services and the Office of the City Clerk Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: Bids solicited: Seven (7) Bids received: Four (4)Pass Not available
14-0124 17R1-qHorse Feed and SuppliesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Horse Feed and Supplies Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Country Feed & Grain, 400 Union Avenue, Haskell, New Jersey, 07420 and De Sandre Bros., Inc., 170 Cranberry Neck Road, Cranberry, New Jersey, 08512 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $210,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Department of Police Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two years. Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Services ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: (List vendors here - only if list is long Additional Information: Bids solicited: Six (6) Bids received: Two (2)Pass Not available
14-0170 17R1-rHardware: Tools, Equipment and SuppliesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Hardware: Tools, Equipment and Supplies Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Colonial Hardware Corporation, 33 Commerce Street, Springfield, New Jersey, 07081 and Superior Distributors, Co., Inc., 4 Midland Avenue, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, 07407 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $492,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Departments of Engineering, Fire, Neighborhood and Recreational Services and Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Service ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: Bids solicited: Six (6) Bids received: Two (2)Pass Not available
14-0219 17R1-sVehicles, Sport Utility (SUV)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-2007 # A83013 Purpose: Vehicles, Sport Utility (SUV) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Celebrity Ford LLC d/b/a Beyer Ford, 170 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07962 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $123,540.00 Funding Source: Department of Engineering, Uniform Construction Code Enforcing Agency Permits & Fees Account Contract Period: Upon authorization by Municipal Council, upon complete delivery, NTE October 29, 2014 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: (Use only for long list) (List vendors here - only if list is long Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-0309 17R1-tVehicles, Sport Utility (SUV)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # A83013, Term No. T-2007 Purpose: Vehicles, Sport Utility (SUV) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Celebrity Ford d/b/a Beyer Ford, 170 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07962 Contract Amount: $24,708.00 Funding Source: Hurricane Sandy Funds, Balance Sheet Account 30150, Reserve Account NW011-205-2051-96900 - B2012 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council - Complete Delivery not to exceed October 29, 2014 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: (Use only for long list) Additional Information: Replacement of Child and Family Well-Being vehicle lost during Hurricane SandyPass Not available
14-0195 17R1-uElectrical Equipment & Supplies North, Central, and SouthResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) Term No. T-0167, Contractors’ Nos. 85580, 85578, 85583, 85582, 85579 Purpose: Electrical Equipment and Supplies North, Central and South Regions Entity Name(s)/Address(s): # 85580, Griffith Electrical Supply Co. Inc., 5 Second Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08611 # 85578, Jewel Electric Supply Co., 455 3rd Street, Jersey City New Jersey 07302 # 85583, Kerr Electrical Supply Co. Inc., 287 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 # 85582, Linden Electric Wholesalers Inc., 725 St. George Avenue, Roselle, New Jersey 07203 # 85579, Pemberton Electrical Supply Co., LLC, 140 Mount Holly By-Pass Unit 7, Lumberton, New Jersey 08048 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $900,000.00 Funding Source: City Budget, Departments of Engineering, Fire, Police and Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: Upon authorization - December 31, 2015, inclusive of extensions Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (x) State Vendor ( ) PrPass Not available
14-0341 17R3-aSpecial Conference NDD 2014 Annual Budget Introduction ResolutionResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2014 Annual Budget for Newark Downtown Special Improvement District Management Corporation (Downtown SID) Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2014 Downtown SID Budget Amount: $3,461,500.00) Budget Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-c 022013 repealed Ordinance 6S&FE 090298 and created an expanded Downtown SID and changed regulations for the operations of the Downtown SIDPass Not available
14-0328 17R3-b(as)Public Hearing MPANID 2014 Annual BudgetResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2014 Annual Budget for Mt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District (Mt. Prospect District) Purpose: Reading & Adopting 2014 Mt. Prospect District Budget Amount: $272,510.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution # 7R3-a 030514Pass Not available
14-0005 37R4-aKS Engineers, P.C. - Change Order #1/Amendment #1ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Construction Management and Inspection Services Entity Name: KS Engineers, P.C. Entity Address: 494 Broad Street, 4th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $199,717.78 (original contract amount) Funding Source: UEZ Contract Period: September 11, 2012 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: Original Resolution 7R4-B adopted October 5, 2011 Original contract period September 11, 2012 through September 10, 2013, request to extend through December 31, 2014 with no additional municipal funds requiredPass Not available
13-2451 17R7-aWorkers' Compensation Settlement: Lenn GardnerResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2012-3375 Claimant: Lenn Gardner c/o John’s Beeper Store, 950 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Claimant's Attorney: Pearl, Levy & Cicalese, Esqs. Attorney's Address: 175 Fairfield Avenue, Suite 4B, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 Settlement Amount: $83,370.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Account Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, April 1, 2014Pass Not available
14-0302 17R7-bWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Antonio Washington)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2009-11141 Claimant: Antonio Washington Claimant's Attorney: Nash & Tobias, LLC Attorney's Address: 1107 Convery Boulevard, Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861 Settlement Amount: $28,384.88 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Account Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, April 1, 2014Pass Not available
14-0406 17R9-aCeremonial Street DedicationResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Dedication Honoree: Dorothy J. Cole Date(s): April 2, 2014 Official Street Name(s): Court Street and Prince Street Ceremonial Street Name: Dorothy J. Cole Plaza Sponsor: Council President Mildred C. Crump Additional Information: Ceremony April 5, 2014 at 11:00 amPass Not available
14-0406 17R9-aCeremonial Street DedicationResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Dedication Honoree: Dorothy J. Cole Date(s): April 2, 2014 Official Street Name(s): Court Street and Prince Street Ceremonial Street Name: Dorothy J. Cole Plaza Sponsor: Council President Mildred C. Crump Additional Information: Ceremony April 5, 2014 at 11:00 amPass Not available
14-0437 17R9-bUrges aggressive action to address significant contamination on Manufacturers Place.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging/Supporting Purpose: Supporting aggressive action by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to address significant contamination at homes and businesses located on Manufacturers Place, Newark Additional Information: Sponsor: Councilmember AmadorPass Not available
14-0060 17R11-aNPF Donation of Vid-Shield CamerasResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Donation Gift: Thirty Vid-Shield Body Worn Hi-Definition Police Digital Cameras Purpose: To protect officers and reduce citizen complaints Entity Name: Newark Police Foundation of New Jersey Entity Address: 744 Broad Street, 26th Floor, Newark New Jersey 07102 Gift Value: $17,970.00 City Contribution: $ 0 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0 Contract Period: Start and end dates Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-0021 17R12-a727 Frelinghuysen LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Overpayment on Water/Sewer Account No. 17231 Entity Name: 727 Frelinghuysen Avenue LLC Entity Address: 656 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10704 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As 727-739 Frelinghuysen Avenue / Block 3745 / Lot 27 / East Ward Amount of Refund: $2,624.43 Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-0340 18.-aRescinds Easements on Catherine StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO RESCIND AND ABANDON WATER AND SEWER UTILITY EASEMENTS IN VACATED CATHERINE STREET BETWEEN ALBERT AVENUE AND LISTER AVENUE.Pass Not available
14-0588 17M-a.Motion - Boylan St. Recreation Center, 18th Ave Fire Station, Sandford Ave FirehouseMotionA motion requesting that the Administration , Department of Economic and Housing Development, provide the Municipal Council with a status on the following West Ward projects: (1) Boylan Recreation Center Improvements; (2) 18th Avenue Fire Station (new construction); and (3) conversion and transfer of the Sandford Avenue Firehouse for recreational use by a non-profit group.Pass Not available
14-0563 17M-b.Motion - PotholesMotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, the Engineering Department’s schedule of the streets to be remediated by the “Pothole Killer”.Pass Not available
14-0589 17M-c. MotionA motion once again requesting that the Business Administrator provide the Municipal Council with the following information for all salary and grant personnel for the period December 2012 to present: (1) transferred personnel; (2) salary and salary increases of transferred personnel; (3) names of new hires; (4) departments where new hires have been assigned; (5) salary of new hires; (6) salary increases for personnel that were promoted; (7) department assignments for transferred, promoted and new hires.Pass Not available
14-0501 17M-d.Motion - Police Director meet with CouncilMotionA motion requesting that Police Director Sheilah A. Coley meet with the Municipal Council at the April 8, 2014 Special Conference, in Executive Session, to explain and discuss the following matters: 1) discipline of Police Officer Keith Salters, 2) the proposed Federal monitor, 3) the proposed Civilian Complaint Review Board, 4) alternative usages of Forfeiture Dollars, including cameras and 5) subpoena powers for the Civilian Complaint Review Board.Pass Not available
14-0564 17M-e.Motion - Overtime in Police DepartmentMotionA motion requesting that the Police Director, Sheilah A. Coley, provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, a listing of the top fifteen (15) overtime earners in the Police Department for the Years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, including the total overtime expended for each year.Pass Not available
14-0592 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Economic and Housing Development, provide the Municipal Council with an analysis regarding the business closures in the downtown district and the Administration’s plans to address the closures of businesses and abandonment of the City’s downtown commercial district.Pass Not available
14-0593 17M-g.Motion - Federal Monitoring of Municipal ElectionMotionA motion requesting that the United States Attorney General provide a Federal Monitor for the City of Newark’s Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014.Pass Not available
14-0594 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that the State of New Jersey Schools Development Authority provide the Municipal Council with the number of Newark residents that are employed by the agency and working at the construction site of the new Oliver Street School.Pass Not available
14-0565 17Mi-1.Motion - Recognizing East Side HSMotionA motion recognizing and commending the East Side High School Boys Basketball Team for an outstanding 2013-2014 Season, finishing the year at 29-2, capturing the NJSIAA/Shoprite Group III State Championship Title and finishing second in the 2014 Tournament of Champions.Pass Not available
14-0566 17Mi-2.Motion - recognizing Malcom X. Shabazz HSMotionA motion recognizing and commending the Malcolm X. Shabazz High School Lady Bulldogs Girls Basketball Team for another outstanding performance during the 2013-2014 regular season and winning the NJSIAA/Shoprite Tournament of Champions title by defeating Manasquan High School 69-55 on Monday, March 24, 2014, at Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, finishing the season with a 33-1 record.Pass Not available
14-0684 17Mi-3. MotionA motion recognizing and commending the East Side High School Debate Team for its outstanding efforts in the 2014 New Jersey State Championship Tournament, held March 8, 2014 on the campus of the college of New Jersey, winning first and second place in the varsity division, first place in the junior varsity division and placing second and third place in the novice division.Pass Not available
14-0568 17Mi-4.Motion - Recognizing Oliver Street SchoolMotionA motion recognizing and commending Oliver Street School on its selection as one of five national winners in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, which challenges students to apply “Stem” (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) solutions to problems facing their local communities.Pass Not available
14-0570 17M-j. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Alison Brown Jones.Pass Not available