Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/16/2014 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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14-0438 15-aAudit Report for Tax Abatement EntityReportJS 2002 Urban Renewal, LP - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013 and 2012 NJHMFA A Project No: 1369Pass Not available
14-0439 15-bAudit Report for Tax Abatement EntityReportHayes Associates 2003 Urban Renewal, LP - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0440 15-cAudit Report for Tax Abatement EntityReportPrince 2004 Associates, LP - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0441 15-dAudit Report for Tax Abatement EntityReportSpruce 2005 Urban Renewal Associates, LP - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013Pass Not available
14-0442 15-eAudit report for tax abatement entityReportStella 2004 Urban Renewal Associates, LP - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0443 15-fAudit report for tax abatement entityReportAssociates 368, LLC - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0444 15-gaudit report for tax abatement entityReportBakery Village Urban Renewal Associates, LP - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013Pass Not available
14-0445 15-haudit report for tax abatement entityReportCherry Tree Village Urban Renewal Associates, LP - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0446 15-iAUDIT REPORT FOR TAX ABATEMENT ENTITYReport50-60 Columbia Street Urban Renewal LLC - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0447 15-jAUDIT REPORT FOR TAX ABATEMENT ENTITYReportLa Plaza Urban Renewal Associates, LP - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0448 15-kaudit report for tax abatement entityReportRoseville Commons, LP - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0449 15-laudit report for tax abatement entityReportSpringfield Commons Urban Renewal Associates, LP - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0450 15-maudit report for tax abatement entityReportTelephone Heights Urban Renewal Associates, LP - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0451 15-naudit report for tax abatement entitiyReportThe Plaza at Springfield Village, LP - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0452 15-oaudit report for tax abatement entityReportWakeman Avenue Urban Renewal Associates, LP - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0453 15-paudit report for tax abatement entityReportWest Side Village Urban Renewal Associates, LP - Financial Statements - December 31, 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0454 45-q Report231 Washington Street Urban Renewal Associates, LLC, Financial Statements December 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0455 15-r Report231 Washington Street Urban Renewal Associates, LLC - Calculation of Excess Profits - December 31, 2013 and 2012Pass Not available
14-0456 15-s ReportMatrix SJP Riverfront Plaza I Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, 2013Pass Not available
14-0457 15-tBoard of Adjustment Minutes for March 27, 2014ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing Minutes, March 27, 2014Pass Not available
14-0420 15-uJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties 2013 AssessmentsReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Schedule of Assessments, 2013Pass Not available
14-0510 15-vNJDWSC Minutes for February 26, 2014ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, February 26, 2014Pass Not available
14-0340 16F-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
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
14-0142 16PSF-cEssex 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
14-0049 17R1-aTemporary 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 Fail Not available
14-0079 17R1-bPlumbing 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-cArmed 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-dDennison 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
14-0181 17R1-eTemporary 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-fLumber (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
13-1896 17R1-gNewark School of the Arts, Inc., (2014) (CDBG)ResolutionDept /Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide CDBG General Services Entity Name: Newark School of the Arts, Inc., Entity Address: 89 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $10,301.00 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 7R1J, adopted September 18, 2013Pass Not available
14-0371 47R1-hTE# 13 Hazardous Discharge Site Remdiation ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Program (East Ward) Funding Source: New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Appropriation Amount: $ 140,235.00 Budget Year: 2014 Contract Period: Upon Completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-a 021914 Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
14-0234 27R1-iLED Illuminated Street Name SignsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: LED Illuminated Street Name Signs Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Garden State Highway Products, Inc. 1740 E. Oak Road, Vineland, New Jersey 08361 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals 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 Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: Bids solicited: Four (4) Bids received Two (2)Pass Not available
14-0324 17R1-jTransportation of the Elderly Senior CoachResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Transportation of the Elderly (Senior Coach Transportation Program) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Academy Express, LLC, 111 Paterson Avenue, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $187,680.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Child and Family Well-Being/Open-Ended Contract Period: To be established for a period of two (2) years Contract Basis: (X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bids solicited: Nine (9) Bids received: One (1)Pass Not available
14-0377 27R1-kParts & Repairs For Road Maintenance EquipmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #85862, #85846, #85850, #85853, #85861, #85863, #85849, #85857, Term No. T-2188 Purpose: Parts and Repairs for Road Maintenance Equipment Entity Name(s)/Address(s): See below Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: City Budget Depts. of Engineering, Neighborhood & Recreational Services & the Water & Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council - January 29, 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: (Use only for long list) #85862, Eagle Equipment Inc., d/b/a Pierce Equipment Co., P.O. Box 5208, 3388 Route 22 West, Somerville, New Jersey 08876 #85846, Foley Incorporated, 855 Centennial APass Not available
14-0389 17R1-lWork Clothes and AccessoriesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Work Clothes and Accessories Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Asia Trading International d/b/a Unipro International, 390 Nye Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $533,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Departments of Child and Family Well-Being, Engineering, Fire, Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Police 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: Five (5) Bids received: One (1)Pass Not available
13-0535 17R3-aYendor Arts, Inc., (Mural Program) (2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To manage the City of Newark’s Public Art Program by providing professional artistic services, which include mural production logistics, artistic design services, community organizing and youth skill-building and supervision. Entity Name: Yendor Arts, a NJ Non-Profit Corporation Entity Address: 30 Spruce Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $110,000.00 Funding Source: Percent of Arts Fund Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of the 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: Invitation: Acting Director of Economic & Housing Development, April 15, 2014Pass Not available
14-0230 17R3-bCURA 1st Amended contract (Increase)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R3-i 080713 , contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Increase Grant Agreement authorized by 7R3-i 080713 by $125,000.00 from $75,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 Entity Name: Comunidad Unida Para Rehabilitacion de Adictos (C.U.R.A.) Entity Address: 35 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey 007102 Grant Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Contract Period: January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (If applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 75 Lincoln Park/Block 123/ Lot 42/Central Ward Additional Information: The $125,000.of additional funds are from the CDBG program year 2012-2013 Resolution 7R3-i 080713, authPass Not available
14-0222 17R4-aDiadone Change Order # 2ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution Purpose: Traffic Signal Interconnect Entity Name: Daidone Electric, Inc. Entity Address: 200 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Amending Contract Amount from $1,615,000.00 to $1,891,747.37 Funding Source: Capital Budget Contract Period: Amending Contract Term December 14, 2011 through June 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: Increases original contract amount by $276,747.37 and extends term of the contract Invitation: Director of Engineering, April 15, 2014Pass Not available
14-0435 17R4-b (as)ADDED STARTER: LandTek Group, Inc., (Ironbound "B" Field Improvements - Saint Charles Street, Newark, NJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide Ironbound “B” Field Improvements, at Saint Charles Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Entity Name: LandTek Group, Inc. Entity Address: 235 County Line Road, Amityville, New York 11701 Contract Amount: $1,044,205.00 Funding Source: Hess Fund Contract Period: One (1) year after the issuance of a formal “Notice to Proceed” Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bids Solicited: Eight (8) Bids Received: Four (4) Contract #21-2013Pass Not available
14-0521 27R5-a (as)ADDED STARTER - Resolution Amending $15,000,000 NJEIT Sewer Bonds, Series 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Purpose: Amending and Approving Form of Sale of City-Secured Bonds Amount to be Financed: $15,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Purchaser: Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-0288 17R7-aAuthorizing Competitive Contracting - Third Party Administrator for Workers CompResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - Insurance Consultant Services per N .J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(m); Purpose: Authorizing Competitive Contracting per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(i) and City of Newark Ordinance 2:4-22E (Procurement of Insurance Brokerage Services Through Competitive Contracting Processes) Entity Name: N/A Entity Address: N/A Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission 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: Workers’ Compensation Third-Party Claims Administration (including Cost Containment) Services)Pass Not available
14-0294 17R7-bWorkers' Compensation Settlement: Robert FredaResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2005-28896 Claimant: Robert Freda Claimant's Attorney: Ginarte, O’Dwyer, Gonzalez, Gallardo & Winograd, LLP Attorney's Address: 400 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Settlement Amount: $39,843.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Account Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel , April 15, 2014Pass Not available
14-0296 17R7-cWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Vittorio Sarno)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2008-8819 Claimant: Vittorio Sarno Claimant's Attorney: Spevack Law Offices Attorney's Address: 525 Green Street, Iselin, New Jersey 08830 Settlement Amount: $25,350.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Account Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel ,April 15, 2014Pass Not available
14-0300 17R7-dWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Estate of Thomas Burke)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2003-29416 Claimant: Estate of Thomas Burke by Executrix Ann Nunez Claimant's Attorney: Bagolie Friedman, LLC Attorney's Address: 648 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Settlement Amount: $36,174.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Account Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, April 15, 2014Pass Not available
14-0301 17R7-eWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Dwayne Bryant)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2008-12296 Claimant: Dwayne Bryant Claimant's Attorney: Kenneth M. Sunberg, P.C. Attorney's Address: 58 Vose Avenue, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Settlement Amount: $ 29,104.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Account Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, April 15, 2014Pass Not available
14-0323 17R9-aContract with Arelo, Donohue & BiancamanoResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Legal services to the Office of the City Clerk as a custodian of records and the Municipal Council of the City of Newark for production of records and/or documents for Federal and/or State agencies and legal representation of The Municipal Council, Council Members and the City Clerk. Entity Name: Arleo, Donohue & Biancamano, L.L.C. Entity Address: 622 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: $50,000.00 Funding Source: City Clerk and Municipal Council Current Budget Contract Period: March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-0490 17R9-bstreet dedication b. yehuda RBResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Dedication Honoree: Bakbakkar Brother B Yehudah Date(s): April 16, 2014 Official Street Name(s): Peshine Avenue and Meeker Avenue Ceremonial Street Name: Bakbakkar “Brother B” Yehuda Sponsor: Council Member Ras J. Baraka Additional Information: Ceremony to be determinedPass Not available
14-0495 17R9-cbarbara hillman street dedication RBResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Dedication Honoree: Barbara Hillman Date(s): April 16, 2014 Official Street Name(s): South West Corner of Ridgewood Avenue and West Bigelow Street Ceremonial Street Name: Barbara Hillman Way Sponsor: Council Member Ras J. Baraka Additional Information: Ceremony to be determinedPass Not available
14-0434 17R9-dThe Ellis Winstead Firm, LLC: Voter Alert ApplicationResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: Voter Alert Application Purpose: A cost-free option for voters of the City of Newark to receive Voter Alert notices, by way of a smartphone application. Entity Name: The Ellis Winstead Firm, LLC Entity Address: 1739 Payne Court, Turnersville, New Jersey 08012 Gift Value: $ N/A City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: From the date of adoption until the third (3) day after the regular Municipal Election or after any Run-Off Election, if necessary Additional Information: N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29Pass Not available
14-0511 17R9-e ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Pastor Samuel Austin from First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church 5th Anniversary 2. Beulah Bible Cathedral 3. Individuals during the 57th Ghana Independence Anniversary Flag Raising & Celebration 4. Faith Evans 5. Shen Yun Performing Arts 6. The National Consortium on Racial & Ethnic Fairness in the Courts Sponsored by Vice President Augusto Amador 7. Individuals who graduated from the iReform Program on Friday, March 14, 2014 Sponsored by Council Member Ras J. Baraka 8. Individuals during the 6th Annual Dominican Meritorious Awards Program 9. Individuals at Central High School 10. Purity, Unity, Respect & Equality (PURE) 11. Mr. Oye Papolla Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 12. Amos Crudup 13. Individuals during the Ghana Flag Raising Ceremony Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 14. Women Organization’s in honor of Women History Month 15. Shabba Ranks, Barrington Ainsworth Levy and Capleton 16. BiancaPass Not available
14-0512 17R9-f ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Solomon Samuel Johnson, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Ras J. Baraka 2. Biulah Smith Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 3. Mrs. Sarah BrownPass Not available
14-0559 17R9-g (as) ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorializing Resolution Purpose: A resolution in support of principles and goals governing the sale and state review of local community hospitals in Newark and vicinity Sponsor: President Mildred C. CrumpPass Not available
14-0500 17R9-h (as)egg hunt SJResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Children’s Easter Egg Hunt Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Weequahic Park (Between Chancellor Avenue and Wilbur Avenue) Newark, New Jersey Event Date(s): Saturday, April 19, 2014 Event Time: 8:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member John Sharpe JamesPass Not available
14-0353 18.-aNo. 5th St - 2hr. ParkingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-5. PARKING LIMITED TO TWO (2) HOURS, 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 THE WEST SIDE OF NORTH FIFTH STREET BETWEEN ROPES PLACE AND ANTHONY STREET. Sponsors: Council Members Ramos/ GonzalezPass Not available
14-0396 18.-bCourt Street - One-WayOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:2-1, ONE-WAY STREETS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING THE ONE-WAY STREET DESIGNATION ON COURT STREET BETWEEN IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD AND PRINCE STREET. Sponsors: Council Members Crump/ JamesPass Not available
14-0484 18.-cAppointment to Federally Qualified Health Center BoardAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Federally Qualified Health Center Board Commission Name of Appointee: Ms. Tanisha Ginlock Address: 1244A N. Broad Street, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Appointment Term: Three (3) years commencing upon Municipal Council Confirmation Sponsor: Mayor Quintana Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-0488 18.-dAppointment to Federally Qualified Health Center BoardAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Federally Qualified Health Center Board Commission Name of Appointee: Ms. Gloria Horton Address: 21 Yates Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: Three (3) years commencing upon Municipal Council Confirmation Sponsor: Mayor Quintana Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-0489 18.-eAppointment to Federally Qualified Health Center BoardAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Federally Qualified Health Center Board Commission Name of Appointee: Ms. Machelle Lassiter Address: 156 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: Three (3) years commencing upon Municipal Council Confirmation Sponsor: Mayor Quintana Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-0492 18.-fAppointment to Federally Qualified Health Center BoardAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Federally Qualified Health Center Board Commission Name of Appointee: Ms. Wander Richardson Address: 35 Farley Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Appointment Term: Three (3) years commencing upon Municipal Council Confirmation Sponsor: Mayor Quintana Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-0493 18.-gAppointment to Federally Qualified Health Center BoardAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Federally Qualified Health Center Board Commission Name of Appointee: Ms. Maria Irizarry Address: 25 Chatham Street, Chatham, New Jersey 07928 Appointment Term: Three (3) years commencing upon Municipal Council Confirmation Sponsor: Mayor Quintana Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-0494 18.-hAppointment to Federally Qualified Health Center BoardAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Federally Qualified Health Center Board Commission Name of Appointee: Mr. Gregory Arvay Address: 313 Summer Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: Three (3) years commencing upon Municipal Council Confirmation Sponsor: Mayor Quintana Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-0496 18.-iAppointment to Federally Qualified Health Center BoardAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Federally Qualified Health Center Board Commission Name of Appointee: Mr. Kendall Clark Address: 288 South 6th Street, #1, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Appointment Term: Three (3) years commencing upon Municipal Council Confirmation Sponsor: Mayor Quintana Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-0553 18.-j (as)Ordinance - Amending Rent Control Regulations, Rent Control Board relating to Major New ImprovementsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 19, CHAPTER 2, RENT CONTROL REGULATIONS, RENT CONTROL BOARD, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING PROVISIONS RELATING TO MAJOR NEW IMPROVEMENTS AND CERTAIN OTHER AMENDMENTS. Sponsors: Council Members Baraka/ JamesPass Not available
14-0497 110.-a LicenseRAFFLE LICENSE La Casa de Don Pedro, RL# 1 Christ the King Preparatory Sch., RL# 2 Christ the King Preparatory Sch., RL# 3 CYO Youth Ministry St. Francis X. Church, RL# 5 Divine Mercy Assoc. St. Francis X. Church, RL# 6 New Jersey Performing Arts Ctr., RL# 7 Vocationist Sisters Inc., RL# 8 Hispanic Fire Fighters Assoc., RL# 10Pass Not available
14-0672 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk forward the complaint of the Pavilion Tenants Association to the Offices of the New Jersey State Attorney; the New Jersey Board of Real Estate Appraisers and the Department of Banking and Insurance with the request that these State Regulatory Agencies investigate the allegations of fraudulent and criminal violations of New Jersey State Law by the owner and/or management company, Kettler, of the Pavilion Apartments in Newark.Pass Not available
14-0673 17M-b.Motion - 22 Norwood StreetMotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering begin the process of demolishing the fire-damaged property located at 22 Norwood Street.Pass Not available
14-0674 17M-c.Motion - Jericho's GroupMotionA motion requesting the City Clerk’s Office provide a copy of the Jericho Group’s proposed RFP application submission and have it available for the general public.Pass Not available
14-1781 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs, provide the Municipal Council with an explanation for not scheduling and including the City of Newark’s Ordinance 6PSF-a March 19, 2014 “An 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-l, adopted May 5, 2010, by adding a provision for the issuance of Bonds secured by the Motor Vehicle Rental Tax” as an agenda item for consideration at one of its Local Finance Board meetings.Pass Not available
14-0675 17M-e.Motion - Four-Way Stop SignMotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, begin the process of installing a four (4) way stop sign at the intersection of Grafton Avenue and Woodside Avenue.Pass Not available
14-0677 17M-f.Motion - Three-Way Stop SignMotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, begin the process of installing a three (3) way stop sign at the intersection of Tiffany Boulevard and Ruby Place.Pass Not available
14-0678 17M-g.Motion - St. Michael's Medical CenterMotionA motion requesting the City Clerk’s Office invite representatives from St. Michael’s Medical Center to discuss the impending sale to the Prime Healthcare Company.Pass Not available
14-0679 17M-h.Motion - Code Enforcement OfficersMotionA motion requesting that Mayor Luis A. Quintana and his Administration strongly consider the hiring of additional code enforcement officers in the 2014 Municipal Budget.Pass Not available
14-0680 17M-i.Motion - Boylan St. Recreation Center & 18th Ave. Fire Station; Sandford Ave. FirehouseMotionA motion requesting the City Clerk’s Office send “Second Requests” correspondences regarding his motions from the last regular meeting held April 2, 2014. 7MA 040214M 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