Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 3/2/2016 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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16-0242 15.-a ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Minutes, December 17, 2015Pass Not available
16-0320 15.-b ReportAnnual Report of the Sewage Contribution, Assessment for the Year 2016Pass Not available
16-0382 15.-c ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Minutes, February 11, 2016Pass Not available
16-0351 15.-d ReportNewark Caribbean Commission, Meeting Minutes, January 21, 2016Pass Not available
16-0385 15.-e ReportC U R A, Inc. Comunidad Unida Para La Rehabilitacion De Adictos, Inc., Audited Financial Statements, June 30, 2015Pass Not available
16-0077 16F-aOrdinance to Establish Escrow Fees for Redevelopment ProjectsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 41, ENTITLED THE “NEWARK ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS” TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR IMPLEMENTING ESCROW FEES TO DEFRAY COSTS FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.Pass Video Video
16-0276 16F-bOrdinance Civilian Complaint Review BoardOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, CHAPTER 2, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND AGENCIES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD.Pass Video Video
15-1826 16PSF-a240 MLK Urban Renewal Tax AbatemetnOrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 240 MLK URBAN RENEWAL COMPANY, LLC, 45 ACADEMY STREET, SUITE 205, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07102, THE OWNER OF A PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE REHABILITATION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE INCLUDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ADDITIONAL FLOOR AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIVE (5) STORY STRUCTURE INTO A FIVE (5) STORY MARKET RATE HOUSING APARTMENT BUILDING WITH SEVENTY-SEVEN (77) RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND ONE (1) COMMERCIAL UNIT ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 93-97 JAMES STREET AND 236-250 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 43, LOTS 38, 41 AND 48, CENTRAL WARD. Deferred March 2, 2016Pass Video Video
16-0350 17R1-aLicense Agreement NJPAC and Gift - State of the City AddressResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: Use of the Victoria Theater, the Prudential Lobby and ticket printing for the purpose of the 2016 State of the City Mayoral Address Purpose: This resolution authorizes the Mayor and/or his designee to execute the Short Term License agreement with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation, One Center Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, for ancillary services and the gift of the use of the Victoria Theater and the Prudential Lobby and ticket printing for the purpose of the 2016 State of the City Mayoral Address. The Ancillary Services fees shall not exceed $17,499.00 and the value of the gift of the use of the facilities and ticket printing is valued at $7,500.00. Entity Name: New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Corporation Entity Address: One Center Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Gift Value: $ 7,500.00 City Contribution: n/a Other Funding Source/APass Video Video
15-1581 17R1-bWater Meters & Parts, ColdResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Water Meters and Parts, Cold- Regulatory Equipment Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Sensus USA, Inc., 450 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, Pennsylvania 15401 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,000,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Account Line: NW037/94530 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: Nine (9) Bids received: One (1)Pass Video Video
15-2418 17R1-cTraffic Control Equipment, Parts, Brackets and Fasteners (Sign)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Traffic Control Equipment, Parts, Brackets and Fasteners Description: Traffic Control Equipment Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Garden State Highway Products, Inc., 1740 East Oak Road, Vineland, New Jersey 08361 Contract Amount: $40,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Engineering Account Code Line: NW011-110-1107- 83750-B2016 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: Five (5) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
16-0307 17R1-eTE # 8 Falls Prevention GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Falls Prevention Programs Grant: Provide funds to train master trainers and coaches to educate caregivers of senior citizens and adults with disabilities in fall prevention programs within the City of Newark Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services Appropriation Amount: $12,000.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: December 1, 2015 through July 31, 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 7R2-a 010616 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-0314 17R1-fTE#W2 Water Utility Month of April ResolutionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses of the Water Utility for April 2016 Funding Source: City of Newark/Water Utility Appropriation Amount: $4,684,700.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: April 1, 2016 through April 30, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A Operating Agency: Water Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-0033 17R2-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for, and Acceptance of, Grant Funds Purpose: Provision of Emergency Medical Services Entity Name: Department of Health and Community Wellness Entity Address: 110 William Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $2,500,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Health Total Project Cost: $2,500,000.00 City Contribution: $0 Other Funding Source/Amount: None 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: Grant will be used to contract with University Hospital to provide emergency medical services.Pass Video Video
16-0093 17R2-bHRSA Acceptance fundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide medical care, social services, substance abuse and mental health services to underserved populated areas, which includes the City of Newark Entity Name: Department of Health and Community Wellness/Mary Elizabeth Mahoney Health Clinic Entity Address: 394 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $3,527,306.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Total Project Cost: $10,570,345.00 City Contribution: $4,081,030.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: State Funds, STD Grant, $89,113.00; Local Funds, Ryan White Grant, $336,663.00; Program Income, $2,536,233 Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable ContribuPass Video Video
15-2330 17R3-aAmendment to Nishuane Contract (Planning Consultants)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Second Amendment to the Agreement to provide Professional Services, as Planning Consultants, to increase contract amount by $50,000.00 Entity Name: Nishuane Group, LLC Entity Address: 105 Grove Street, Suite #1, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget /Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-i(as), adopted on July 1, 2015 awarded the contract for $17,500.00; Resolution 7R3-c(as), adopted on October 21, 2015 authorized a First Amendment, increased the contract amount by $32,500.00, for a new contract total amount nPass Video Video
15-2331 17R3-bHeyer, Gruel Contract (Planning Consultants)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Second Amendment to the Agreement to provide Professional Services, as Planning Consultants, to increase contract amount by $50,000.00 Entity Name: Heyer, Gruel & Associates, P.A. Entity Address: 236 Broad Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget / Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-h(as), adopted on July 1, 2015 awarded the contract for $17,500.00; Resolution 7R3-a(s) adopted on October 27, 2015 authorized a First Amendment, increased the contract amount by $32,500.00, for a new contract total amount Pass Video Video
16-0191 17R3-cAdoption of 2016 Annual IBID Budget (Downtown SID) Resolution 2ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2016 Annual Budget for the Ironbound District Management Corporation (IBID) Purpose: Reading & Adopting 2016 IBID Budget Amount: $835,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution #7R3-c 012016Pass Video Video
16-0206 17R3-dAdoption of 2016 Annual NDD Budget (Downtown SID) Resolution 2ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2016 Annual Budget for Newark Downtown District Management Corporation (NDD) Purpose: Reading & Adopting 2016 NDD Budget Amount: $4,124,750.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R3-c 020316Pass Video Video
16-0212 17R3-eAdoption of 2016 Annual BLCSID Budget (Downtown SID) Resolution 2ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2016 Annual Budget for the BLC Special Improvement District Management Corporation Purpose: Reading & Adopting 2016 BLC Special Improvement District Management Corporation Budget Amount: $426,719.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution #7R3-d 020316Pass Video Video
16-0232 17R3-fAdoption of 2016 Annual MPANID Budget (Downtown SID) Resolution 2ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2016 Annual Budget for Mt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District (MPANID) Purpose: Reading & Adopting 2016 Mt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District (MPANID) Budget Amount: $292,510.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution #7R3-g 020316Pass Video Video
15-2417 17R4-aSign Posts, TrafficResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Sign Posts, Traffic Description: Traffic Control Equipment Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Garden State Highway Products, Inc., 1740 E. Oak Road, Vineland, New Jersey 08361 Contract Amount: $300,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark’s Budget for the Department of Engineering Account Code Line: NW011-110-1107- 83750-B2016 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 Additional Information: Number of Bids Solicited 5 Number of Bids Received 1Pass Video Video
16-0056 17R4-bMcClellan St Design - Chnage Order # 3ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: McClellan Street Underpass Roadway and Drainage Improvements Final Design, Change Order No. 3 Entity Name: Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. Entity Address: 2 Gateway Center, 18th Floor, Suite 1803, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: N/A Contract Period: Extend the contract period through February 1, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: Original contract amount of $1,091,849.92 and termination date of January 15, 2014. Change Orders No. 2 & 3 extended termination dates by one year each, with no increase in contract amount.Pass Video Video
15-2416 17R5-aTax Appeal Stipulation of SettlementsResolutionFinance Dept/ 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) B&J Parking Lot/223-229 Verona Avenue/844/1/North/$498,300/2010/-$3,180.00 B&J Parking Lot/223-229 Verona Avenue/844/1/North/$498,300/2011/-$3,328.00 B&J Parking Lot/223-229 Verona Avenue/844/1/North/$498,300/2012/-$3,452.00 B&J Parking Lot/870-878 Mt. Prospect Avenue/844/12/North/$682,700/2010/-$24,276.12 B&J Parking Lot/870-878 Mt. Prospect Avenue/844/12/North/$682,700/2011/-$6,656.00 B&J Parking Lot/870-878 Mt. Prospect Avenue/844/12/North/$682,700/2012/-$6,904.00 B&J Realty Urban Renewal Co. /28-42 Cherry Street/136/9/East/$1,835,000/2009/-$4,519.35 B&J Realty Urban Renewal Co. /28-42 Cherry Street/136/9/East/$1,835,000/2010/-$5,247.00 B&J Realty Urban Renewal Co. /28-42 Cherry Street/136/9/East/$1,770,600/2011/-$7,634.43 B&J Realty Urban Renewal Co. /28-42 Cherry Street/136/9/East/$1,770,600/2012/ -$7,918.89 JLSG Properties/104-120 East PePass Video Video
16-0201 17R5-b2016 Petty CashResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Establishing Petty Cash Funds Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Total Amount: $8,000.00 Additional Information: See Exhibit for custodians and amountsPass Video Video
16-0183 17R5-c2016 Cash Management Plan and Bank DepositoriesResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Designating bank depositories/adopting Cash Management Plan Entity Name/Address: BANK DEPOSITORIES: TD Bank, 105 Mulberry St., Newark, New Jersey 07102 City National Bank, 900 Broad St., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Santander Bank, 905 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 J.P. Morgan Chase, 570 Broad St. Suite 110, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Crown Bank, 174 Ferry St., Newark, New Jersey 07105 Wells Fargo, 550 Broad ST., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Garden State Community Bank, 36 Pacific St., Newark, New Jersey 07105 PNC Bank, 1140 Raymond Blvd., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Bank of America, 790 Broad St., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Citibank, 721 Broad St., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Banco Popular, 500 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Investors Savings Bank, 184 Ferry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Valley National Bank, 1455 Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 N.J. Cash Management Fund, 50 West State Street, 9th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08608-0290 BROKER-DEALERS: BankPass Video Video
16-0249 17R5-dResolution Approving the Sale of ESIP Refunding BondsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $16,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Purchaser: Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ESIP REFUNDING BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,000,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSES OF FINANCING THE COSTS OF THE ENERGY SAVINGS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORM, MATURITY AND OTHER DETAILS OF SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE ESIP REFUNDING BONDS; AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND A BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0358 17R5-eResolution authorizing Sale of TANSResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Form of Sale of City-Secured Bonds Amount to be Financed: $55,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bond Anticipation Notes Purchaser: Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF FY 2016 TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0359 17R5-fResolution approving POS for TANSResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Preliminary/Official Statement and Disclosure Agreement for Issuance of Tax Anticipation Notes Purpose: Approving official statement and disclosure agreement for sale of Tax Anticipation Notes Amount to be Financed: $55,000,000.00 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF FY 2016 TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE CITY, APPROVING A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH RESPECT TO SAID NOTES, AND AUTHORIZING AND/OR RATIFYING OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0068 17R7-aWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Burney Lee Adams)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2000-32856 Claimant: Burney Lee Adams Claimant's Attorney: Frank R. DiMarzio, Esquire Attorney's Address: 3535 Route 66, Building #6, Neptune, New Jersey 07753 Settlement Amount: $28,915.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, March 1, 2016Pass Video Video
16-0091 17R7-bWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Felecia Crews)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2014-11969 Claimant: Felicia Crews Claimant's Attorney: Larry Chamish, Esquire Attorney's Address: 50 Park Place, 9th Fl. Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $23,170.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, March 1, 2016Pass Video Video
16-0360 17R7-cEssex Plaza Settlement AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Potential Litigation Docket No.: Pre-Suit Claimant: City of Newark Claimant's Attorney: Corporation Counsel Attorney's Address: 920 Broad Street, Suite 316, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $85,000.00 Funding Source: N/A Additional Comments: Essex Plaza Urban Renewal Company, LLC. will be making all payments as set forth in the terms of the Settlement Agreement. Invitation: Corporation Counsel, March 1, 2016Pass Video Video
15-2312 17R8-aBryan F. Ferrick, Esq.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/ Municipal Court Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as Per Diem Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court representing indigent defendants Entity Name: Bryan F. Ferrick, Esquire Entity Address: 35 Journal Square - Suite 400, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $17,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 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:Pass Video Video
15-2317 17R8-bAna R. Tolentino, Esq.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/ Municipal Court Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as a Per Diem Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court representing indigent defendants Entity Name: Ana R. Tolentino, Esq. Entity Address: 41 Gifford Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07304 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $17,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 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:Pass Video Video
15-2422 17R8-cPhilippe P. Kouassi, Esq.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/ Municipal Court Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as a Per Diem Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court representing indigent defendants Entity Name: Philippe P. Kouassi, Esq. Entity Address: 24 Commerce Street - Suite 1420, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $17,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 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:Pass Video Video
15-2422 17R8-cPhilippe P. Kouassi, Esq.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/ Municipal Court Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as a Per Diem Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court representing indigent defendants Entity Name: Philippe P. Kouassi, Esq. Entity Address: 24 Commerce Street - Suite 1420, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $17,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 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:Pass Video Video
15-2422 17R8-cPhilippe P. Kouassi, Esq.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/ Municipal Court Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as a Per Diem Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court representing indigent defendants Entity Name: Philippe P. Kouassi, Esq. Entity Address: 24 Commerce Street - Suite 1420, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $17,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 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:Pass Video Video
15-2469 17R9-aResolution: Constable Appointment - Ronnie Eugene KellamResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve civil and criminal warrants, summonses, complaints, repossessions, lockouts and writs. Name of Appointee: Ronnie Eugene Kellam Address: 134 North 13th Street, 1st Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Appointment Term: For a term of three (3) years from the date of appointment or to the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first. Sponsor: Council Member Mildred C. Crump Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable Bond.Pass Video Video
16-0067 17R9-bRescinding of Constable Appointment - Jose F. RuizResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Rescinding Constable Appointment Purpose: To rescind the Appointment of Jose F. Ruiz as a Constable. Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Constable Appointment Resolution #7R9-d041515Pass Video Video
16-0399 17R9-cRecognizing and Commending Resolutions (3/2/16)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Ms. Diane Findley, Project Coordinator/Redevelopment, Department of Economic and Housing Development, retired after forty (40) years of distinguished service 2. Boy Scouts of America Troop #38 of Newark, New Jersey, “95th Anniversary Celebration” 3. New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Youth Orchestras “25th Anniversary Program and Concert” 4. Imam Warithudeen Mohommed, II, President, Mosque Cares Ministry, “Savior’s Day” 2016 Fund-raising Affair-Building Bridges for Peace and Justice Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 5. Sergeant Denise Brown-Miles, Newark Police Department Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 6. Boy and Cub Scout Troop #38 Troop Leaders and the Troop Pack Members Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 7. Hector Rodriguez, Fire Captain Promotion Ceremony, The City of East Orange, New Jersey 8. Mr. Raymond Simione and Ms. Elizabeth “Betty” Teevan, Honorary Award Recipients of the 62nd Anniversary of the Giblin Association Sponsored by Council MePass Video Video
15-1945 18.-aCaribbean Commission- GeorgeAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Paula George Address: 323-25 Kerrigan Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0496 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Economic and Housing Development provide an update on the sale of Garden Spires.Pass Not available
16-0510 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Director of Public Safety provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, the plan of action for the removal of vehicles from Mulberry Street in front of the Prudential Center (Lafayette Street to Green Street), in the event of an emergency evacuation; furthermore, requesting a list of the police aides who are assigned the detail of directing traffic during events held at the Arena.Pass Not available
16-0511 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering install new signage in all municipal employee parking lots clearly indicating parking is for employees only.Pass Not available
16-0512 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering begin the process of filling potholes City-wide immediately rather than waiting until September/October to begin the process; furthermore, requesting that the potholes located at Ballantine Parkway and Elwood Avenue are repaired immediately, and in addition, provide an update, through the City Clerk’s Office, on the total number of potholes filled under the current contract and the total dollars expended under that contract.Pass Not available
16-0513 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering provide a status report on the following properties that Councilman Ramos’ Office has previously made the department aware of their deplorable and unsafe conditions: 731 Summer Avenue; 63 Verona Avenue; 76 Montclair Avenue and 28 Elliot Street.Pass Not available
16-0514 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the business located at McCarter Highway and Verona Avenue, which is allegedly, illegally utilizing the public walkways for their business (buying and selling palettes), and limiting access to parking for Verizon employees.Pass Not available
16-0515 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering provide an update, through the City Clerk’s Office, on the project schedule of the department’s city-wide installation of speed bumps.Pass Not available
16-0392 111. Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Ramon Luis Rodriguez, 596 Summer Avenue, Newark, NJ One homeless is too many. Not appearing. 2. Opal R. Wright, 31 Vanderpool Street, Newark NJ The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”. Appearing. 3. Maryam Bey, 30 Underwood Street, Newark NJ Al-Haqq Aziz Shabazz recognition/celebration. Appearing. 4. Lisa Parker, 71 ½ Boston Street, Newark, NJ Good and welfare in the community. Appearing. 5. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terrace, Newark, NJ City of Newark, Landlord and Community Issues. Appearing. 6. Eric Bryant, 335-337 Hobson Street, Newark, NJ Employment with the City. Not Appearing. 7. Munirah El-Bomani, 175 1st Street, Newark, NJ Accountability. No politician or community leader is exempt. Appearing. . 8. Tyrone Barnes, 610 Springfield Avenue, Newark, NJ The time is now! Not Appearing. 9. Carmine Ralph Cicurillo, 235 Delavan Avenue, Newark, NJ Market Street Theatre. Appearing. 10. Ronald Snead, Sr., 458 Washington Street, Newark, NJ Introduction to the Council Members. Appearing. 11. Laq  Video Video