Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/5/2015 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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15-2031 15.-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing, October 22, 2015Pass Not available
15-2032 15.-b ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Public Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2015Pass Not available
15-2033 15.-c ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Regular Hearing Minutes, September 28, 2015 and October 5, 2015Pass Not available
15-2034 15.-d ReportGreater Newark Tourism Improvement District, Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt Income Tax and Financial Statements, December 31, 2014 and 2013Pass Not available
15-0147 16F-a OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 32 AND TITLE 33 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED IN ORDER TO UPDATE AND CLARIFY THE ORDINANCES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER SEWER UTILITIES AND AMEND THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR NEW CONNECTIONS TO THE CITY OF NEWARK’S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS. Deferred to Special 6F-a 110515 Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ OsbornePass Video Video
15-0148 16F-b OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 33, WATER, CHAPTER 4, RATES AND CHARGES, SECTION 4-4, CHARGES FOR PRIVATE FIRE LINES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, (TO ADJUST CHARGES FOR PRIVATE FIRE LINES). Deferred to Special 6F-b 110515 Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ OsbornePass Not available
15-1368 16PSF-aResidential Permit Parking along Mt. Prospect Avenue between Crane Street and Bloomfield AvenueOrdinanceAN 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 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD BETWEEN CRANE STREET AND BLOOMFIELD AVENUE TO THE EXISTING PERMIT PARKING AREAS DESIGNATED LIST.Pass Video Video
15-1329 16PSF-bMONROE LAFAYETTE URBAN RENEWAL CO, LLC TAX ABATEMENTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MONROE LAFAYETTE URBAN RENEWAL CO., LLC, 574 FERRY STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THE OWNER OF A PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE CONVERSION OF A VACANT FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING INTO A FIVE (5) STORY MARKET RATE HOUSING APARTMENT BUILDING WITH FIFTY-TWO (52) UNITS LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 274-280 LAFAYETTE STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 1977, LOT 1. EAST WARD Deferred 6PSF-h 102115 Deferred 6PSF-b 110515Pass Video Video
15-0970 16PSF-cOrdinance Amending Title II, Ch.10, Section Office of SustainaibilityOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 6, OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY, TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER AND ESTABLISH A CITY-WIDE GREEN TEAM COMMITTEE TO SERVE AS THE ADVISORY BODY TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FOR PURSUING CERTIFICATION WITH THE SUSTAINABLE JERSEY PROGRAM.Pass Video Video
15-1955 16PSF-dESIP Refunding Bond OrdinanceOrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE TO FINANCE THE ALLOWABLE COSTS RELATED TO AN ENERGY SAVINGS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (“ESIP”) UNDERTAKEN IN AND BY THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $16,000,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $16,000,000.00 ESIP REFUNDING BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOFPass Not available
15-1647 16PSF-eAmendment to Financial Agreement between City of Newark and Garden Spires Urban Renewal, L.P.OrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND GARDEN SPIRES URBAN RENEWAL, L.P. Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ Gonzalez Deferred to Special 6PSF-e 110515Pass Video Video
15-1648 16PSF-fAmendment to Financial Agreement between City of Newark and Spruce Spires Urban Renewal, L.P.OrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND SPRUCE SPIRES URBAN RENEWAL, L.P. Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ Gonzalez Deferred to Special 6PSF-f 110515Pass Video Video
15-0208 17R1-aCDBG-Senior-FOCUSResolutionDept/Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG Senior Services Entity Name: FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc. Entity Address: 441-443 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $20,000.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 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-K adopted January 7, 2015.Pass Video Video
15-1963 17R1-b2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action PlanResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements with HUD for FY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2015 Action Plan, and acceptance of associated grant funds Purpose: Application to HUD for the FY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, which includes the 2015 Action Plan (Program Year 2015-2016), and acceptance of associated grant funds Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entity Address: One Newark Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260 Total Grant Amount: $14,540,339.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( Pass Video Video
15-1932 17R1-cBI # 1 Bio Terrorism ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Bioterrorism Grant: Provide surveillance and health alert network, and the provision of local core capacity infrastructure for bioterrorism preparedness within the City of Newark (Citywide). Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health - Local Core Capacity for Public Health Preparedness Appropriation Amount: $244,113.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Period: July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 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 Legistar #15-1781 (Pending Introduction) Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
15-1942 17R1-dBI # 2 Immunization GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Immunization Program: Provide childhood immunization and case management services to children in the City of Newark (City-wide). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health - Vaccine Preventable Disease Program. Appropriation Amount: $296,217.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 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 Legistar #15-1809 (Pending Introduction) Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
15-1943 17R1-eBI # 3 Homeless HRSA Additional Funding 2014 - 2015ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Homeless Healthcare (HRSA) Program: Provide medical care services, social services, substance abuse and mental health counseling to the homeless population within the City of Newark. (City-wide) Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $810,565.00 ($358,333.00, $32,703.00, $20,584.00, $275,986.00 and $122,959.00) Budget Year: 2015 Contract Period: November 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015 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 7R1-a 021815, 7R1-k 052015 and 7R1- c 090215; Funds applied and accepted by Resolution 7R2-b 020415 Operating Agency: DepartmentPass Video Video
15-1970 17R1-fET#W1 for Water UtilityResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds Purpose: Judgments received from the Passaic County Board of Taxation increasing the assessments on 111 parcels of land owned by the City of Newark in West Milford Township Amount Transferred: $ 829,600.00 Transferred From: Water Utility Transferred To: Water Utility Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
15-1034 17R1-gLead Hazard Control and Reduction ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Lead Hazard Control and Reduction Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): See below list Contract Amount: $2,000,000.00 for 2 years Funding Source: Housing and Urban Development Grant/Department of Health and Community Wellness Contract Period: To be established for a period of two (2) years Contract Basis: (X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: 1. A. Molly Company Environmental Services, LLC, 31 Vose Avenue, P.O.Box 243, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 2. AS Environmental LLC, 640 E. Front Street, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 3. Apex Development, Inc. 358 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey 07104 4. DYV Enterprises LLC, 254 Cumberland Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey 07502 5. EnviroScience Solutions LPass Video Video
15-1557 17R1-hFire Suppression Foams and CompoundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Fire Suppression Foams and Compounds Description: Protective and Safety Material: Extinguish Class BC Hydrocarbon Fires Entity Name(s)/Address(s): New Jersey Fire Equipment Company, 119-131 Route 22 East, Green Brook, New Jersey 08812 Contract Amount: $50,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Fire, Account # NW011 - 8383 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: Four (4) Bids received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
15-1692 17R1-i15-1692 Harley Davidson Motorcycles.2015 or Newer.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Four (4) 2015 or Newer Harley-Davidson FLHP Road King Police Motorcycles Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Harley-Davidson of Bergen, Inc., 142 Essex Street, Rochelle Park, New Jersey 07662 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $78,400.00 Funding Source: Department Of Engineering, Division of Motors Contract Period: One Time Delivery on or before December 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 Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: Bids solicited: Five (5) Bids received: One (1)Pass Video Video
15-1727 17R1-jCitizens Emergency Alert System.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Citizens’ Emergency Alert System Entity Name(s)/Address(s): SwiftReach Networks, Inc., 14 Industrial Avenue, Suite 4, Mahwah, New Jersey, 07430 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $ $96,000.00 Funding Source: Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Contract Period: Contract term shall be for a period of two (2) years upon adoption by the Municipal Council Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Service ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: Bids solicited: Eleven (11) Bids received: Two (2) Bids rejected: Two (2) Re-advertised Bids solicited: Eleven (11) Bids Received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
15-0278 17R2-aESG - YMWCA of NewarkResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Homeless Prevention and Rapid-Rehousing Services Entity Name: Young Men’s and Women’s Christian Association of Newark and Vicinity (d/b/a “YMCA of Newark and Vicinity”) Entity Address: 600 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $2,000.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 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: (Not Applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R1-K January 7, 2015 Budget Insertion by Resolution # 7R1-A February 4, 2015Pass Video Video
15-1781 17R2-b2015 BT GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Entity Name: Department of Health and Community Wellness Entity Address: 110 William Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $244,113.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health - Local Core Capacity for Public Health Preparedness Total Project Cost: $244,113.00 City Contribution: N/A Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: July 1 2015 through June 30, 2016 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 Video Video
15-1809 17R2-cImmunization GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Immunization Grant Entity Name: Department of Health and Community Wellness Entity Address: 110 William Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $296,217.00 Funding Source: New Jersey State Department of Health-Vaccine Preventable Disease Program Total Project Cost: $296,217.00 City Contribution: N/A Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 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 Video Video
15-1668 17R3-aProud LivingResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Redevelop five scattered in-fill vacant lots into five (5) 2-family homes. Entity Name: ProudLiving Companies, LLC Entity Address: 26 S. Park Street, Floor 3, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Sale Amount: $54,797.60 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $88,100.00 Appraised Amount: $N/A Contract Period: To be commenced within 3 months and be completed within 18 months from the transfer of ownership by the City. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 87 Seymour Avenue/Block 3001/Lot 19/South Ward 127 Seymour Avenue/Block 3024/Lot 86/South Ward 128 Seymour Avenue/Block 3019/Lot 17/South Ward 174 SePass Video Video
15-1825 17R3-bFirst Amended And Restated Redevelopment Agreement And Lease AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Amending Redevelopment Agreement/Lease Agreement Purpose: First Amended And Restated Redevelopment Agreement And Lease Agreement Entity Name: Alpert and Alpert Development, Ltd. Entity Address: 1 Parker Plaza Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 Sale Amount: N/A Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( X ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: N/A Appraised Amount: N/A Contract Period: Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 276-300 Clinton Avenue /Block 2670/Lot 1.14 / South Ward Additional Information: This resolution authorizes the First Amended and Restated Redevelopment Agreement And Lease Agreement between the City of Newark (“City”) and Alpert and Alpert Pass Video Video
15-1919 17R3-cPublic Real Estate Auction 11-19-2015ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Public Real Estate Auction Purpose: To sell City-owned real estate property not needed for public use Date of Auction: Thursday, November 19, 2015 Location of Auction: Newark Symphony Hall, 1020 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A (X) Other: Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: Refer to Resolution, Exhibit A Additional Information: Total of Thirty-three (33) properties to be considered for auction. Number of properties per Ward: 7 Central Ward, 8 North Ward, 4 South Ward, 14 West WardPass Video Video
15-1912 17R4-aGift Acceptance for Materials and Labor for room B28 the Veterans AffairsResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: Materials and Labor Purpose: Rehabilitation to three (3) offices in City Hall, Room B-28 to be utilized by the Italian American War Veterans of the United States Entity Name: The Home Depot, Store 0980 Entity Address: 399-443 Springfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Gift Value: $10,603.87 City Contribution: N/A Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
15-1679 17R5-aElectronic Tax Sale Pilot ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Electronic Tax Sales Entity Name: R.O.K Industries, Inc. d/b/a NJTAX Lien Investors.com/RealAuction.com LLC. Entity Address: 306 Harlingen Road, Belle Mead, New Jersey 08502-5309 Contract Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2015 Temporary Budget Contract Period: June 19, 2015 through June 18, 2016 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: Contract is being awarded as non-fair and open as Vendor is the only one authorized by the Division of Local Government Services to offer this service within the State of New Jersey. Partial Certification of Funds $81,843.00 Deferred 7R5-b 102115Pass Video Video
15-1922 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) Positive Health Care, Inc./444 South 18th Street/321/44/$353,700/2011/-$11,771.14 Positive Health Care, Inc./54-56 First Street/1846/1.16/$381,900/2011/-$12,709.63 Positive Health Care, Inc./104 Fabyan Place/3082/21/$210,200/2011/-$6,995.46 Positive Health Care, Inc./136 Seymour Avenue/3019/22/$274,200/2011/-$9,125.38 Positive Health Care, Inc./784 South 13th Street/2649/10/$294,800/2011/-$9,810.94 Positive Health Care, Inc./782 South 13th Street/2649/9/$312,600/2011/-$10,403.33 Positive Health Care, Inc./818 South 16th Street/2646/48/$321,100/2011/-$10,686.21 Positive Health Care, Inc./125 Seymour Avenue/3024/87/$227,700/2011/-$7,577.86 Positive Health Care, Inc./108 Fabyan Place/3082/19/$229,900/2011/-$7,651.07 Positive Health Care, Inc./477 South 18th Street/325/12/$315,900/2011/-$10,513.15 Positive Health Care, Inc./75 South 9th Street/1856/27/$279,300/2011/-$9Pass Video Video
15-1796 17R7-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-0953-13 Claimant: Preston Fulford Claimant's Attorney: Luretha M. Stribling, LLC Attorney's Address: 133 Westfield Ave., Suite 4, Clark, New Jersey 07066 Settlement Amount: $55,500.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, November 4, 2015Pass Video Video
15-1977 17R7-bProfessional Services Contract (Legal Services: Carmagnola & Ritardi)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide Legal Services as Litigation Defense by Increasing the Contract Amount by $75,000.00 Entity Name: Carmagnola & Ritardi, LLC Entity Address: 60 Washington Street, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: $110,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark 2015 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 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: Resolution 7R7-g 010715 - Original contract amount was $35,000.00. Amendment increase is $75,000.00 for a total contract amount of $110,000.00Pass Video Video
15-1938 17R9-aRule XVIIResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Council Rules Purpose: Resolution Amending the Rules of Procedure Governing the Conduct of Meetings of the Municipal Council of the City of Newark Additional Information: Rule XVII Addressing the Municipal Council; Time Limit Deferred 7R9-e 102115 Deferred to Special 7R9-a 110515 Failed 7R9-a (s) 111015Pass Video Video
15-2052 17R9-bSupporting Senate Bill 2925 Drivers LicensesResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging/Supporting the Passage of Senate Bill No. 2925 Purpose: Establishing Driver’s Licenses for Residents Who Cannot Prove Legal Presence in the United States Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Deferred to Special 7R9-b 110515Pass Video Video
15-2053 17R9-cResolution of Support for the Port Authority of NY/NJ PATH ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging/Supporting Purpose: To urge support of the expansion of the Port Authority of NY/NJ PATH in Newark, New Jersey. Additional Information: Sponsors: Council Member John S. JamesPass Video Video
15-2054 17R9-d (as)Appointment to the Zoning BoardResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Name of Appointee: Terry L. Pringle-Khalif Address: 127 Keer Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending January 31, 2016 Sponsor: Council Member Crump Additional Information: Filling unexpired term left by Anton Lendor, who resigned September 10, 2015Pass Not available
15-2066 17R9-e (as)Added Starter - Appointment to Board of AdjustmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Name of Appointee: Denise Cook Address: 31 Synott Place, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending January 31, 2018 Sponsor: Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. Additional Information: Filling vacancy left by Andrea Bryant, who resigned October 26, 2015Pass Not available
15-1690 17R10-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Neighborhood &and Recreational Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R10-a April 15, 2015 Purpose: To extend the grant period from August 31, 2015 to December 31, 2015, to renovate Boylan Street Mini Sports Complex Renovation Project Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: Public Service Enterprise Group Foundation (PSE&G) via Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC) Total Project Cost: $100,000.00 City Contribution: $ 0 Other Funding Source/Amount: 0 /$ Contract Period: September 1, 2014 to December 31, 2015 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 Video Video
15-1909 17R12-aRegular Dam Safety Inspections - Civil DynamicsResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Regular Dam Safety Inspections Entity Name: Civil Dynamics, Inc. Entity Address: 109A County Route 515, Stockholm, New Jersey 07460-0760 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed Amount of $22,900.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: One (1) Year from Contract Award Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Proposals Solicited: Three (3) Proposals Received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
15-0140 28.-a OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION), CHAPTER 21 (FIRE DEPARTMENT), OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW ARTICLE 7 ENTITLED “CONTRACTED OFF-DUTY EMPLOYMENT” WHICH PERMITS CITY FIREFIGHTERS TO ENGAGE IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT WHILE OFF-DUTY AND ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES AND RATES OF COMPENSATION IN RELATION TO SAME.Pass Not available
15-1369 18.-b4HR. Parking on Mt. Prospect Avenue between Crane Street and Bloomfield AvenueOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-5.1, FOUR (4) HOUR PARKING FOR NONRESIDENTIAL VEHICLES, 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 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD BETWEEN CRANE STREET AND BLOOMFIELD AVENUE. Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ RamosPass Video Video
15-2184 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Council President receive an invite to the Municipal Council’s next Tax Abatement Committee Meeting.Pass Not available
15-2185 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting to schedule a meeting with the Mayor and the Essex County Delegation to discuss the City’s legal grounds regarding tax exempt entities building parking decks for profit without payment of in-lieu taxes to the City.Pass Not available
16-0062 17M-c. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms. E. Grace Thomas.Pass Not available