Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 1/20/2016 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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16-0023 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Amina Hylton, 634 5th Avenue, Newark, NJ Conducting business in zones infested with drugs. Appearing 2. Julienne Van-Nooke, 140 Pinegrove Terr., Newark, NJ Heart of Vailsburg Block Club Coalition update to member of the Council concerning the West Ward. Not Appearing 3. Tomecca Keyes, 39 Valley Street, Newark, NJ To address the quality of life issues. Appearing 4. Maria Soares, 101-103 Polk Street, Newark, NJ Polk Street. Appearing 5. Vera L. Barbosa, 25 Clover Street, Newark, NJ Polk Street. Not Appearing 6. Vanessa Marques, 25 Clover Street, Newark, NJ Polk Street. Not Appearing 7. Drew Curtis, 142 Union Street, Newark, NJ Planning and zoning matters. Not Appearing 8. Joseph Della Fave, 317 Elm Street, Newark, NJ Planning, zoning, and Polk Street. Not Appearing 9. Opal R. Wright, 31 Vanderpool, Newark, NJ The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”. Appearing 10. Tamika Darden-Thomas, 167 Shephard Ave., Newark, NJ Black History 2016. Appearing. 11. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terr., Newark, NJ City of Newark landlord and community issue  Video Video
16-0034 15.-a ReportSecond River Joint Meeting, 2016 First Quarter AssessmentPass Not available
16-0035 15.-b ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, November 18, 2015Pass Not available
16-0045 15.-c ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Minutes, January 6, 2016Pass Not available
15-2390 16F-aEstablishing a Salary for the Position of Part-Time JudgeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 64 TO ESTABLISH A SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF PART-TIME JUDGE IN THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEWARK.Pass Video Video
14-1519 46PSF-a OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 12, SECTION 1.6 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR CERTAIN RECREATIONAL SERVICES. Invitation: Director of Neighborhood & Recreational Services, December 15, 2015 Deferred 8a 121615 Deferred 6F-a 010616 Deferred 6PSF-a 012016 Public Hearing will be held on January 26, 2016 (No Action Taken) Public Hearing will be held on January 27, 2016Pass Video Video
15-0213 17R1-aCDBG-Youth-Big Brothers Big SistersResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG Youth Services Entity Name: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties, New Jersey, Inc. Entity Address: 500 Broad Street, 2nd floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $15,000.00 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. Providing mentoring services for youths 5-18.Pass Video Video
15-0214 17R1-bCDBG-Youth-Boys & Girls ClubResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG Youth Services Entity Name: Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of Newark, Inc. Entity Address: 1 Avon Avenue, 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
15-0221 17R1-cCDBG-Youth-Leaders for LifeResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG Youth Services Entity Name: Leaders for Life, Inc. Entity Address: 84 Clinton Place, Newark, New Jersey 07108 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. After-school educational enrichment and mentoring program.Pass Video Video
15-1264 17R1-dLiners, (Garbage Bags)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Liners, (Garbage Bags) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): See List Below Contract Amount: $227,600.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Departments of Administration, Engineering, Fire, Health and Community Wellness, Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Water and Sewer Utilities and the Office of the City Clerk 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(s)/Address: (1.) Alliance Supply Group, LLC, 92 East Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey 07728, (2.) All American Poly, 40 Turner Place, Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854, (3.) Interboro Package Corporation, 114 Bracken Road, Montgomery, New York, 12549, (4.) TSP MaintenancPass Video Video
15-2198 17R1-eVirtual Law Enforcement Training SystemResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of Federal Contract Schedule #GS-02F-0414D Purpose: Purchase of a Virtual Law Enforcement Training System Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Meggitt Training Systems Inc., 296 Brogdon Road, Suwanee, Georgia, 30024 Contract Amount: $104,512.00 Funding Source: Newark Police Department, Law Enforcement Federal Treasury Account Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council Approval - Complete Delivery no later than April 30, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) 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: GSA contract GS-02F-0414DPass Video Video
15-2419 17R1-fStreet Sweeper Parts, Heavy Duty (Genuine Elgin)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Street Sweeper Parts, Heavy Duty (Genuine Elgin) Description: Materials and Supplies Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Air Brake and Equipment, 225 Route 22 West, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Contract Amount: Cost not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Engineering Account Code Line: NW011- 110- 1109- 83670 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
15-1873 17R1-gUASI FY15 Local ShareResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities related to training, maintenance, Surveillance, EOC integration, DPP position, and MMRS positions and equipment. Entity Name: Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and Preparedness Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $1,909,296.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Total Project Cost: $1,909,296.00 City Contribution: No municipal funds are required Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) PrivatPass Video Video
15-2003 17R1-hTEEX Training UASI FY14ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide a three (3) day training covering: IMS 100 Incident Command System, IMS700 National Incident Management System, IMS 800 National Response Framework and one (1) eight hour Exercise Scenario. Entity Name: Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Entity Address: 200 Technology Way, College Station, Texas 77845 Contract Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Contract Period: September 26, 2015 through July 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Service ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) N/A Additional Information: Enhancement of regional preparedness through the prevention, protection, response and recovery, from terrorist events or natural catastrophes throughPass Video Video
15-2009 17R1-iAmphibious Rescue Patrol Vehicle (Hydratrek D2488B) Amphibious Rescue Patrol Vehicle (Hydratrek D2488BResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) accepting receipt of Gift Gift: Amphibious Rescue Patrol Vehicle (Hydratrek D2488B) Purpose: Specially designed vehicle capable of providing evacuation and/or transportation through water, land and other complex environments throughout the city. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, 3rd Floor, Newark New Jersey 07108 Gift Value: $135,505.00 City Contribution: None required Other Funding Source/Amount: None Contract Period: N/A Additional Information: N/APass Video Video
14-1895 17R3-a43-57 Clifton Street EPA Cleanup Grant AwardResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Preliminary Assessment (P/A), Site Investigation (S/I) and Remedial Investigation (R/I) Entity Name: City of Newark/Department of Economic & Housing Development Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency Total Project Cost: $240,000.00 City Contribution: $40,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 43-57 Clifton Street/Block 2767/Lot 9/South Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
15-2012 17R3-bMCI ConstructionResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Redevelop two contiguous vacant land parcels into 3-story townhome style apartments. Entity Name: MCI Construction Services, LLC Entity Address:136 Tiffany Boulevard, Suite 335, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sale Amount: $26,720.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $112,200.00 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 (X) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 400-402 Avon Avenue/Block 2648/Lot 51/South Ward 404 Avon Avenue/Block 2648/Lot 49/South Ward Additional Information: 6Pass Video Video
15-2122 17R3-c2016 Annual Budget for Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2016 Annual Budget for Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2016 Annual Budget of the Ironbound Business Improvement District Amount: $835,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b March 6, 2013 repealed Ordinances 6S&Fn adopted November 13, 2000 and Ordinance 6S&Fc adopted May 7, 2003 and created an expanded Ironbound Business Improvement District and changed regulations for the operation of the Ironbound Business Improvement District.Pass Video Video
15-2277 17R3-dITA Payments for Clients 2015ResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-Newark Works Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To authorize payment of State Approved List of Eligible Training Providers (ETPL), who train customers for the workforce via Individual Training Accounts (ITA) Entity Name: Various Eligible Training Providers/City of NewarkOneStop Career Center NewarkWorks Entity Address: 990 Broad Street Newark New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $612,458.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Contract Period: July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Payment to be fully expended by June 30, 2016 Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-c 090626 (WIOA) Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-c 090215 (WFNJ) Failed 7R3-d 012016Fail Video Video
16-0025 17R3-eSecond Amendment to the Carrino Plaza Apartments, LLC Redevelopment AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Second Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement with Carrino Plaza Apartments, LLC Entity Name: Carrino Plaza Apartments, LLC Entity Address: 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502 Sale Amount: $800,000.00 ($80,000 cash plus $720,000.00 mortgage in favor of the City) Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $ Appraised Amount: $ Contract Period: Term of Loan is Forty-Two (42) years Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 416-426 Broadway/Block 613/Lot1/North Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-i 102913, Authorized SalePass Not available
15-2019 17R4-aDelancy St Final Design, Change Order # 4ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Change Order No.4, Delancy Street Roadway Improvements, Final Design, Contract No. 06-2011PS Entity Name: Michael Baker Jr., Inc. Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 2330, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $1,394,352.00 Funding Source: Department of Engineering Budget 2015 Contract Period: One (1) year extension of the term of the contract, from November 1, 2015 through November 1, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: A one (1) year extension of the term of the contract from November 1, 2015 through November 1, 2016, at no additional cost to the City of Newark.Pass Video Video
15-2364 17R5-aResolution authorizing corrections to books and recordsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: To make necessary corrections to books and records of the Tax Collector and the General Ledger Purpose: Refund cash payments as a result of overpayments by owners, Attorney, Bank Lending Institutions and Mortgage Service Agencies Amount to be Reimbursed: $1,856,137.16 Source of Appropriation: N/A Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) Resolution to make necessary corrections to books and records of the Tax Collector and the General Ledger and refund cash payments as a result of overpayments by owners, Attorney, Bank Lending Institutions and Mortgage Service Agencies Additional Information: 2014 AFS; Exhibit A (see attached)Pass Video Video
15-2383 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) ECNJ Properties LLC/806 South 13th Street/2649/20/South/$150,300/2012/-$459.12 248-252 McWhorter St., LLC/248-252 McWhorter Street/933/1/East/$593,800/2010/-$3,628.38 248-252 McWhorter St., LLC/248-252 McWhorter Street/933/1/East/$593,800/2011/-$5,617.66 248-252 McWhorter St., LLC/248-252 McWhorter Street/933/1/East/$479,700/2012/-$1,888.24 Wright, Jason & Hill, Lessie/528 S. 11th Street/308/51/Central/$108,500/2013/-$398.66 28 McWhorter St., LLC/28-50 McWhorter Street/184/28/East/$1,545,000/2009/-$8,600.46 28 McWhorter St., LLC/28-50 McWhorter Street/184/28/ East/$1,545,000/2010/-$9,985.20 28 McWhorter St., LLC/28-50 McWhorter Street/184/28/ East/$1,545,000/2011/-$10,449.92 28 McWhorter St., LLC/28-50 McWhorter Street/184/28/ East/$1,545,000/2012/-$10,839.28 438 McCarter LLC/1374-1398 McCarter Highway/438/1.02/Central/$956,400/2010/-$10,538.52 438 McCaPass Video Video
15-2354 17R5-cTax 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) Martins, Fernando & Manuela, Sofia/65 Brill Street/2475/16.03/East/$375,300/2010/$250,000/$125,300/-$3,984.54 153 Brill Associates LLC/153 Brill Street/2486/60/East/$185,000/2009/$185,000/$0/$0.00 153 Brill Associates LLC/153 Brill Street/2486/60/East/$185,000/2010/$185,000/$0/$0.00 153 Brill Associates LLC/153 Brill Street/2486/60/East/$185,000/2011/$145,000/$40,000/-$1,331.20 153 Brill Associates LLC/153 Brill Street/2486/60/East/$185,000/2012/$145,000/$40,000/-$1,380.80 McDonald, Alpha & Vernon Browne/77 Sumo Village Court/1183.01/11.42/East/$385,600/2011/$215,000/$170,600/ -$5,677. McDonald, Alpha & Vernon Browne/77 Sumo Village Court/1183.01/11.42/East/$385,600/2012/$215,000/$170,600/ -$5,889.11 McDonald, Alpha & Vernon Browne/77 Sumo Village Court/1183.01/11.42/East/$318,700/2013/$318,700/$0/$0.00 Des Vignes, Andrew/1-9 Pomona Avenue/Pass Video Video
15-2142 17R7-aLVI Demolition Services Inc.f/k/a LVI/Mazzocchi IncResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: American Arbitration Case No.: 01-15-0003-4617 Claimant: LVI Demolition Services Inc. f/k/a LVI/Mazzocchi Wrecking Inc. Claimant's Attorney: Peckar & Abramson, P.C., Alan Winkler, Esq. Attorney's Address: 70 Grand Avenue, River Edge, New Jersey 07661 Settlement Amount: $107,267.74 Funding Source: City of Newark, Department of Engineering Budget 2017 Additional Comments: Payment of Retainage from Contract #19-2007 Demolition of DouglasHarrison Homes, Buildings 1 through 12.Pass Video Video
15-2456 17R7-bThomas Ashley Settlement Thomas Ashley and Lawrence Furlow SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-3406-13 Claimant: Thomas Ashley & Lawrence Furlow Claimant's Attorney: Alan Zegas, Esq. Attorney's Address: 552 Main Street, Chatham, New Jersey 07928 Settlement Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, January 20, 2016Pass Video Video
15-2190 17R8-aCQ FLUENCY, INC.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide interpreting services in 180 languages during Court sessions. Entity Name: CQ Fluency, Inc. Entity Address: 2 University Plaza, Suite 406, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $159,575.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Office of the Mayor, Newark Municipal Court Contract Period: September 1, 2014 through December 31, 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 Video Video
15-2221 27R9-aApply and Accept 350th Celebration Historic Tours of Newark Grant AwardResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: 350th Celebration Historic Tours of Newark Entity Name: City of Newark, Office of the City Clerk, Archives and Records Management Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $8,745.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Historical Commission Total Project Cost: $13,230.00 City Contribution: $4,485.00 in-kind services/Office of the City Clerk 2016 Budget Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 14, 2015 through August 1, 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: Grant #HC-PROMINI-2016-014Pass Video Video
15-2493 17R9-bHold Harmless East Side High School - AmadorResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Holiday Performance by the dance group Paganini Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street Event Location: East Side High School, 238 Van Buren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Event Date(s): Sunday, January 24, 2016 Event Time: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Augusto AmadorPass Video Video
16-0086 17R9-cResolution: Amending the Special Conference/Meeting of January 12, 2016 to January 15, 2016ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Amending the Official 2016 Meeting Notices of the Municipal Council Purpose: Resolution of the Municipal Council changing the date and time of the January 12, 2016 Special Conference/Meeting to January 15, 2016 (Special Conference/Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber) Additional Information: The Office of the City Clerk in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. provided adequate notice of this meeting change to the Star-Ledger and Jersey Journal on January 11, 2016 and disseminated to the public at large and made a part of the public record during the January 6, 2016 Municipal Council Regular Meeting.Pass Video Video
15-2492 17R9-d ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Nigeria’s 55th Independence Anniversary 2. Unified International Association 3. Mr. Kazeem Bello 4. Mr. Linwood Ogelesby on his retirement as the Executive Director of the Newark Arts Council 5. Apostle Ernest Leonard 6. Mrs. Amelita B. McDowell, Grand Worthy Matron, Oziel Grand Chapter 7. Mr. Andrew Burroughs, Grand Worthy Patron, Oziel Grand Chapter 8. Sister Sarah Davis, Full Gospel Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. 9. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine 125th Anniversary 10. The Massey Insurance Agency, “Celebrating Forty Years in Business” 11. Mrs. Christian D. Asirifi on her retirement from Saint Michael’s Hospital after 18 years of dedicated service 12. High Park Gardens Cooperative Corporation 50th Anniversary 13. Ms. Floreen Kim Richardson on her retirement after thirty-three years of service with the Newark Public Schools System 14. Dr. Akin Awofolaju 15. Ms. Wilma J. Grey, Retired Director, The Newark Public Library 16. Ms. Alma Beatty Pass Video Video
16-0006 17R9-e ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Reverend Dr. Ronald Christian, Pastor, Christian Love Baptist Church 2. Ms. E. Grace Thomas, longtime Newark resident 3. Mr. Walter J. Spearman Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 4. Mr. Harry Melendez, former aide to Newark Council Member-at-Large Carlos M. Gonzalez 5. Mrs. Denise Armand-Ortiz, long-time Newark employee and resident Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 6. Mr. Sandy Grossman Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 7. Mr. John Jackson 8. Mr. Charles Edwards Batts 9. Mr. Keith Carney 10. Mrs. Marian Inez Jordan-Ruffin 11. Mr. Robert McGhee, Jr. 12. Oliver Lofton, Esquire, prominent Attorney and Icon Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 13. Ms. Agnes Warren 14. Mr. Cleo Hill Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 15. Mr. Joseph Del Grosso 16. Dr. Pablo Aponte Gil, former Newark employeePass Video Video
15-2485 17R9-f (as)Samuel Klein 2015 Statutory AuditResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Statutory Auditor Services for the year ending December 31, 2015 Entity Name: Samuel Klein and Company Entity Address: 550 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $354,475.00 Funding Source: City Current Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Response to RFQ Received: 1Pass Not available
14-2251 17R11-aMOU NJ Transit for Bus Lane EnforcementResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Reimbursement for costs associated with Bus Lane Enforcement Entity Name: Newark Police Department Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $235,597.44 Funding Source: New Jersey Transit Total Project Cost: $235,597.44 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 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
15-2266 17R11-bNPD Meal Delivery Service for PrisonersResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2015-13 Purpose: Meal Delivery Service for Prisoners Entity Name: Dale Consumables, LLC, dba Queen Pizza Entity Address: 938 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $12,000.00 Funding Source: City Budget/Newark Police Department Contract Period: Extended an additional ninety ( 90 ) days from November 15, 2015 through February 12, 2016 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: Action pursuant to Ordinance 6PSF-e-040611, Article 2:5-13.2(E)(1)(c)Pass Video Video
15-2333 17R12-aOverpayment on W&S Account (Refund)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water & Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Overpayment on Water/Sewer Account #45691 & 53628 Entity Name: Central Jersey Wrecking and Recycling Incorporated Entity Address: 459 Black Horse Lane, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As) 410-416 South Orange Avenue/317/8&11/West and 129-165 Littleton Avenue/ 1801/15/West Amount of Refund: $1,587.77 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
15-2089 18.-aOrdinance: Food-Handlers CertificateOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XIII, FOOD, DRUGS AND COSMETICS, ARTICLE 5, ADDITIONAL SANITARY REGULATIONS FOR PERSONS HANDLING FOODS; DISPOSAL OF FOODS CONTAMINATED BY ILL OR INFECTED HANDLERS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ESTABLISHING A FOOD-HANDLERS CERTIFICATE TO BE RENEWED EVERY TWO (2) YEARS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS.Pass Video Video
15-2151 18.-b14th Ave & S 19th St - Multi Way Stop SignOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-2, MULTIWAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 14TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 19TH STREET AS A MULTIWAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION.Pass Video Video
16-0050 18.-cMontgomery St & Prince St - Stop SignOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-1, STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING MONTGOMERY STREET AND PRINCE STREET A STOP SIGN INTERSECTION.Pass Video Video
15-2361 18.-dThe Live Newark Forgiveness Loan ProgramOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 18, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ESTABLISH THE LIVE NEWARK LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR ADVANCING CLOSING COSTS OR PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ELIGIBLE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS OR RENOVATIONS. Invitation: Economic and Housing Development Director, January 20, 2016Pass Video Video
15-2425 18.-eOrdinance to Amend Open Space and Recreational Trust FundOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, CHAPTER 9, “OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL TRUST FUND”, TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL LEVY FROM ONE ($.01) CENT PER ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS TO THREE ($.03) CENTS PER ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS, THE INCREASE SHALL BE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE NEWARK RIVERFRONT PARK.Pass Video Video
16-0064 110.-a LicenseRAFFLE LICENSES Holy Name of St. Lucy’s R.C. Church/ RL-33 Holy Name of St. Lucy’s R.C. Church/ RL-34 Holy Name of St. Lucy’s R.C. Church/ RL-35 Parents Org. of St. Benedict’s Prep Sch./ RL-36Pass Video Video
16-0065 110.-b LicenseBINGO LICENSES St. Francis X. RC Church/ BL-4 CYO Youth Ministry St. Francis/ BL-5 Rosary Altar Soc. of St. Francis/ BL-6Pass Video Video
16-0109 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreation Services, Division of Sanitation, provide before Friday, January 22, 2016, the individual contact information to the Council, members of those supervisors responsible for snow removal in each ward.Pass Not available
16-0110 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, suspend biking lane regulations for the Mount Prospect Business District during the duration of the expected snowstorm scheduled to begin this weekend.Pass Not available
16-0129 17M-c. MotionA motion expressing sincere congratulations to Mr. Marques Lewis, Senior Aide to the West Ward and Newark Schools Advisory Board Member, on receiving a Black Entertainment Television (BET) Recognition Award, for his efforts during the Newark “Occupy the Schools Movement” held last year.Pass Not available
16-0130 17M-d. MotionA motion recognizing and commending the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Health and Community Wellness on the ground-breaking ceremony of the newly created Eliza Mahoney Women’s Health and Wellness Center being constructed in the South Ward.Pass Not available
16-0131 17M-e. MotionA motion recognizing and commending Mr. Patrick Council, Director, Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, for his outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment to Newark’s young people through the Jackie Robinson Sports League and hosting the Jackie Robinson Sports Awards Ceremony, held Saturday, January 16, 2016, at George Washington Carver Elementary School, in the South Ward.Pass Not available
16-0132 17M-f. MotionA motion recognizing and commending the Mayor’s Office, the Department of Health and Community Wellness and the Newark Housing Authority, for having the vision and foresight to create and open a health clinic at the Bradley Court Apartment Complex in the West Ward.Pass Not available
16-0134 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Business Administrator and New Jersey Transit ensure that the bus shelters in the City of Newark are cleared of snow during the impending storm.Pass Not available
16-0135 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that the Business Administrator and Law Department research the possibility of the City of Newark being able to issue Certificates of Occupancy to boarding houses before they are able to take in boarders.Pass Not available
16-0136 17M-i. MotionA motion extending sincere congratulations to Ms. Quovella M. Spruill on her recent promotion to the position of Chief of Detectives in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and becoming the first African-American woman to serve in that capacity.Pass Not available
16-0111 17M-j. MotionA motion directing the City Clerk to reschedule and advertise The Municipal Council Pre-Meeting and Regular Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2016 to Thursday, February 18, 2016: TIME: Pre-Meeting - 10:00 A.M., Regular Meeting - 6:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.Pass Not available
16-0137 27M-k. MotionA motion requesting that the Law Department research the possibility of the Newark Parking Authority being given permission to issue summonses to have cars towed when they are illegally parked in a homeowner’s driveway.Pass Not available
16-0138 17M-l. MotionA motion recommending that the Director of the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities provide an update on the quality of the drinking water in the City of Newark.Pass Not available
16-0139 17M-m. MotionA motion requesting that the Newark Housing Authority provide to the Municipal Council, through the Office of the City Clerk, an update on the current status of the Hyatt Court Housing Project in the East Ward.Pass Not available