Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/16/2016 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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16-0276 26PSF-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 Not available
16-0445 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Yvette Dailey, 90 Tiffany Blvd., Newark, NJ Pit Bull, service animal, registered, dog license, lease, continuing nuisance, unsanitary, shut in. Not Appearing. 2. Tomecca Keyes, 39 Valley Street, Newark NJ Heart of Vailsburg (HOV) Block Club Coalition (BBC) neighborhood concerns regarding quality of life issues. Appearing. 3. Shakima K. Thomas, 280 Eastern Parkway, Newark, NJ HOV Appearing. 4. Tracy Gordon, 32 Longfellow Avenue, Newark, NJ HOV Appearing. 5. Tariq Raheem, 25 Eastern Parkway, Newark NJ Heart of Vailsburg and community concerns. Appearing. 6. Lisa Parker, 71 ½ Boston Street, Newark, NJ 30 Year Tax Abatement Moratorium. Not Appearing. 7. Opal R. Wright, 31 Vanderpool Street, Newark NJ The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”. Appearing. 8. Munirah El-Bomani, 175 1st Street, Newark NJ The struggle continues. Accountability, none are exempt. Appearing. 9. Aaliyah Bellamy, 54 Brookdale Avenue, Newark NJ To tell the City Council about She Wins. Appearing. 10. Nevaeh Parker, 876-879 South 14 S  Not available
16-0383 15.-a ReportMayor’s Office of Affirmative Action, 2015 Annual ReportPass Not available
16-0420 15.-b ReportAffirmative Action Monthly Report, January 2016Pass Not available
16-0433 15.-c ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Meeting Minutes, February 25, 2016Pass Not available
16-0441 15.-d Report261 University Urban Renewal Corp. - Schedules of Parking Tax Payable to the City of NewarkPass Not available
16-0460 15.-e ReportSecond River Joint Meeting, Fourth Quarter Assessment, September 15, 2015Pass Not available
16-0462 15.-f ReportNewark Environmental Commission, 2015 Report and Minutes, December 2, 2015Pass Not available
16-0477 15.-g ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation, Meeting Minutes, March 2, 2016Pass Not available
16-0478 15.-h ReportCherry Tree Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2015 and 2014Pass Not available
16-0479 15.-i ReportSpringfield Commons Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2015 and 2014Pass Not available
16-0480 15.-j ReportWest Side Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2015 and 2014Pass Not available
16-0493 15.-k Report2015 Annual Report Bylaws, Board Members and Financial Statement of December 31, 2014 and 2013 of Newark Downtown DistrictPass Not available
16-0077 16PSF-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
16-0440 17R1-aEdward Joseph Cologna Productions, Inc. - Municipal Televsion StudioResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract for Operation and Management Services of Government Access Television Purpose: Operation and Management Services for the Government Access Television Studio Entity Name: Edward Joseph Cologna Productions, Inc., Entity Address: 119 Aycrigg Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $191,360.00 Funding Source: 2015 Budget/Administration Contract Period: November 4, 2015 through November 3, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor () Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a (X) Competitive Contracting with permission of the Division of Local Government Services and Municipal Council N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(k) and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.3(a) Additional Information:Pass Video Video
15-0220 17R1-bCDBG-Youth-Jackie Robinson NewarkResolutionDept/ 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: Jackie Robinson Newark South Ward Instructional Baseball League Entity Address: 87 Scheerer Avenue, 1st Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: $10,000.00 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
16-0037 17R1-cTE # 2 Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Program (123 - 129 Riverside Avenue)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Program, 123-129 Riverside Avenue (North Ward) Funding Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency Appropriation Amount: $200,000.00 Budget Year: 2016 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 Additional Information: In-Kind Match in the amount of $40,000.00 provided by the Community Development Block Grant Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-b 020316 Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-0038 17R1-dHazardous Discharge Site Remediation ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Program, 43-57 Clifton Street (South Ward) Funding Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Appropriation Amount: $200,000.00 Budget Year: 2016 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 Additional Information: IN-Kind Funds in the amount of $40,000.00 provided by the Community Development Block Grant Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-a 012016 Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
16-0039 17R1-eTE # 4 Newark Riverfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Access ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Newark Riverfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Project: for the design, construction and improvement of pedestrian and bicycle connections between Broad Street and McCarter Highway. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Appropriation Amount: $4,700,000.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: Upon Completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R4-d 102115 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-0096 17R1-fTE # 5 Homeless HRSA ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Homeless (HRSA) Program: provides medical care, social services, substance abuse and mental health counseling to the homeless population within the City of Newark Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Appropriation Amount: $3,527,306.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 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: Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under a separate cover. Legistar # 16-0093 Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R2-b 030216 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-0260 17R1-gFile#16-0260 2016 PensionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for pensions until the adoption of the 2016 Operating Budget for the City of Newark Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $40,585,272.93 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: March 1, 2016 through March 31, 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 # Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-0310 17R1-hTE#S2 Sewer Utility Month of April ResolutionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Resolution for Sewer Utility Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses of the Sewer Utility Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Sewer Utility Appropriation Amount: $10,374,112.00 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: Sewer Utility, Citywide Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-0357 17R1-iTE # 9 HIV Emergency Relief ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: HIV Emergency Relief Program: grant to be used for the provision of health care and supportive services to the residents of the City of Newark Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Appropriation Amount: $7,157,685.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: March 1, 2016 through February 29, 2017 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: Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under a separate cover: Legistar #16-0264 Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-b 031616 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-0387 17R1-jTE # 10 (910 - 964 Doremus Avenue Rear: NFWF)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: 910 - 964 Doremus Avenue Rear, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ( NFWF) Grant: to develop a comprehensive restoration design plan and enhance degraded wetlands and habitat of City owned property located at Block 5078, Lot 91 (East Ward)_ Funding Source: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Appropriation Amount: $1,560,000.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: June 16, 2015 - June 15, 2017 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: Non-federal In-Kind contribution in the amount of $30,000.00 provided by Weston Solutions Inc. of pro bono staff time, or approximately 400 hours. Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-a(S) 092215 Operating Agency: Department of Economic Pass Video Video
16-0395 17R1-kTE # 11 350 Celebration Historic Tours of Newark (City wide)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: 350th Celebration Historic Tours of Newark (City-wide) Funding Source: State of New Jersey Historical Commission Appropriation Amount: $8,745.00 Budget Year: 2016 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: In kind match of $4,485.00 Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-a 012016, Legistar # 15-2221 Operating Agency: Office of the City Clerk Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-0419 17R1-lTE #12 April 2016 Budget ExtensionResolutionDept/ 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 until the adoption of the 2016 Operating Budget for the City of Newark Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $38,749,735.00 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 Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
15-2074 17R1-mLamps, Fluorescent & IncandescentResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Lamps, Fluorescent & Incandescent Description: Lamps Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Adams Electric Sales, Inc., 15 Wilkerson Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $96,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Departments of Engineering and Water and Sewer Utilities Funding Account Codes: NW011 - 080 -080 - 1110- 83380 - Engineering/Public Buildings W037 - 750 -750 - 7502 -83380 - Water Sewer Utilities Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 1st. Advertisement, June 19, 2015 Bids Solicited: Four (4) Bids Received: Zero (0) 2nd Re-Advertisement, September 8, 2015 Bids SoPass Video Video
15-2417 17R1-nSign 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
16-0013 17R1-oShelter Services Relocation Program DHCWResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Shelter Services (Health and Community Wellness -Relocation Program) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): YMCA of Newark and Vicinity, 600 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Budget Fund Code: NW011-120-1203-96660 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/Open-Ended Contract Period: To be established for a period of two (2) years Contract Basis: (X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: Bids solicited: Thirteen (13) Bids received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
16-0174 17R2-a2016-HOPWA Isaiah HouseResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: Isaiah House Entity Address: 238 North Munn Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Grant Amount: $446,114.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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-B November 5, 2015 Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-A(s) December 22, 2015Pass Video Video
16-0264 17R2-bFY16 Ryan White Apply and Accept Resolution of Grant FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Funds Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: On behalf of the City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $7,157,685.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/ Health Resources and Services Administration Total Project Cost: $ City Contribution: No Municipal Funds Required Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This is a partial award based on 80% of previous year funding. The balance of award will be determined when final appropriations are made by Pass Video Video
15-2308 17R3-aHudson St. - Dickerson DevelopmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitate the property to create additional access to its contiguous business located at 66-88 Hecker Street, Block 2843, Lot 21 Entity Name: Dickerson Development, LLC Entity Address: 201-203 Sussex Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $15,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( X ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $ 36,000.00 Appraised Amount: $20,000.00 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 ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 69 Hudson Street/Block 2843/Lot 13/Central Ward Additional Information: APass Video Video
16-0069 17R3-bResolution: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick & Cole, LLP - Legal Services for Redevelopment and Land Use Matters (2016)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services for Redevelopment and Land Use Matters Entity Name: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick & Cole, LLP Entity Address: Glenpointe Centre West, 500 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Suite 31, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $600,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark, Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0072 17R3-cProfessional Legal Services Contract - Maraziti Falcon, LLPResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Providing Legal Services concerning Redevelopment/Land Use Matters Entity Name: Maraziti, Falcon, LLP Entity Address: 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark, Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0126 17R3-dPower Concrete - Raymond BlvdResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Remediate and rehabilitate vacant land to facilitate access to, and for the operation of, the adjacent business at 497 Raymond Boulevard Entity Name: Raymond Boulevard Properties, LLC Entity Address: 497 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $140,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( X ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $ 567,000.00 Appraised Amount: $140,000.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within 3 months and be completed within 24 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) 55-57 Chapel Street/Block 2461.01/Lot 1/East Ward Pass Video Video
16-0145 17R3-eSt. James 1st Amended Grant AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution #7R3-e July 1, 2015 , contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Extend the expiration date of Sub-recipient Agreement, from December 31, 2015, through June 30, 2016 to allow the Sub-recipient to complete the physical rehabilitation to its facility located at 604-606 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Entity Name: St. James Social Service Corporation Entity Address: 588 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $28,460.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds Contract Period: January 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 ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (If applicable) (Address/BloPass Video Video
16-0017 17R4-aBroad St & South St-Broad St & Tichenor/Lincol Additional Grant FundingResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution Accepting Grant Funds Purpose: Grant Award Adjustment for the Broad Street and South Street, Broad Street and Tichenor Street/Lincoln Park Project and acceptance of additional funding in the amount of $1,199,475.00 for the Broad Street and South Street, Broad Street and Tichenor Street/Lincoln Park Project Entity Name: City of Newark, Department of Engineering Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Amended to $2,505,107.00 Funding Source: FHWA/NJDOT Total Project Cost: $2,662,843.00 City Contribution: $0 Other Funding Source/Amount: Contract Period: N/A 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
16-0048 17R4-bCost Agreement_Safe Routes to School ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: Newark City-Wide Safe Routes to School Project Entity Name: City of Newark, Department of Engineering Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $225,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Total Project Cost: $225,000.00 City Contribution: $0 Other Funding Source/Amount: Contract Period: December 17, 2015 through December 17, 2018 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) Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0095 17R4-cBus Stop: addition, S.10th St n.b. at Central AveResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop Location: West Ward, along South 10th Street, northbound on the easterly side, at Central Avenue (nearside) beginning at the southerly curb line of Central Avenue and extending 105ft southerly therefrom Additional Information:Pass Video Video
15-1724 17R4-dAcceptance of funds directed to the City of Newark in Administrative Compliance Orders from the US Environmental Protection Agency by three Port Terminal OperatorsResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting Funds Purpose: Acceptance of funds directed to the City of Newark in Administrative Compliance Orders from the United States Environmental Protection Agency by three (3) Port Terminal Operators Entity Name: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, Subjects of Administrative Compliance Orders: 1. APM Terminals North America, Inc. (“APM”), l 5080 McLester Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 2. Maher Terminals LLC (“Maher Terminals”), 1210 Corbin Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 and 3. Port Newark Container Terminals LLC (“PNCT”), 241 Calcutta Street, 4th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Entity Address: Listed Above Amount: $200,000.00 in each of three Orders on Consent for a total of $600,000.00 City Contribution: N/A Other Funding Source/Amount: No cost to the City. All funds contributed by Port Terminal Operators. Contract Period: Additional Information: City of Newark is not a party to or suPass Video Video
16-0183 17R5-a2016 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
16-0275 17R5-bStipulation of Settlement for Tax Appeals (24 properties, 19 Taxpayers)ResolutionDept/ 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) Marcelo DeFreitas/68-70 Sumo Village Court/1183.01/11.34/East/$385,600/2011/-$5,677.57 Marcelo DeFreitas/68-70 Sumo Village Court/1183.01/11.34/East/$385,600/2012/-$5,889.11 4173 So Orange Ave Inc. (Lessee to 1112 So. Orange Ave. Inc.)/1112-1118 So. Orange Avenue/4173/1/West/$159,700/2010/$0 4173 So Orange Ave Inc. (Lessee to 1112 So. Orange Ave. Inc.)/1112-1118 So. Orange Avenue/4173/1/West/$159,700/2011/-$1,018.37 US Realty Financial Corp./558-560 Broad Street/14/7/Central/$2,400,000/2011/-$13,312 US Realty Financial Corp./558-560 Broad Street/14/7/Central/$2,000,000/2012/-$0 1112 So Orange Ave Inc./1112-1118 So. Orange Avenue/4173/1/West/$159,700/2009/$0 1112 So Orange Ave Inc./1112-1118 So. Orange Avenue/4173/1/West/$159,700/2012/-$1,056.31 Domenica Realty LLC/309 Elm Street/1979/22/East/$357,600/2010/-$1,584.13 13 Halleck Assoc. LLC/13 Halleck Street/Pass Video Video
15-2410 17R7-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-4726-14 Claimant: Thomas Murray Claimant's Attorney: John P. Dell’Italia, Esquire, Attorney's Address: Dell’Italia, Affinito & Santola, 18 Tony Galento Plaza, Orange, New Jersey 07050 Settlement Amount: $95,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, March 15, 2016Pass Video Video
16-0165 17R7-bWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Brian Costa)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2013-3884 Claimant: Brian Costa Claimant's Attorney: John McGovern, Esq. Attorney's Address: 45 Bleeker Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $36,383.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, March 15, 2016Pass Video Video
16-0248 17R7-cWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Eulises Roman)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2012-17035 Claimant: Eulises Roman Claimant's Attorney: Mark Maurer, Esq. Attorney's Address: 400 Market Street 2nd Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Settlement Amount: $54,053.52 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, March 15, 2016Pass Video Video
16-0267 17R7-dWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Brian Reid)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2012-8728 Claimant: Brian Reid Claimant's Attorney: Edward Berger, Esq. Attorney's Address: 50 Park Place 11th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $22,265.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, March 15, 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
16-0450 17R9-aRecognizing and Commending Resolutions (3/16/16)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. The Women’s Leadership Council of United Way of Essex and West Hudson 2016 Award Breakfast 2. A.M.E. Church Newark District Ministers Fellowship African Methodist Episcopal Bicentennial Celebration 3. Mr. Levi A. Holmes, “50th Birthday Celebration” 4. Sarah Vaughn Commemorative Forever Stamp, United States Postal Service First-Day-of-Issue Ceremony 5. True Reflection Ministries 2016, “Black History is American History” 6. Chief Olubukola Olarobayimika Okunola Adetula 7. The 59th Anniversary Celebration of Ghana’s Independence (March 6, 1957 - March 6, 2016) 8. Apostle Jose Guzman and Grace & Kingdom Christian Church 5th Anniversary Service Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 9. Bishop Yvette A. Flunder, City of Refuge Church of Christ 10.D.A.D. Network, Dads Are Dynamite” Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 11.Reverend Dr. Elton T. Byrd, Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, Men & Women’s Day Committee Black History Prayer Breakfast 12.Barringer Academy Arts and Pass Video Video
16-0452 17R9-bExpressing Profound Sorrow and Regret Resolutions (3/16/16)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Mrs. Fannie Robinson Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 2. Ms. Peggy Ann Works Brown, long-time Newark Public Schools Educator 3. Mrs. Margaret AnthonyPass Video Video
16-0492 17R9-cAppointment of Alternate #2 - Environmental CommissionResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Environmental Commission Appointment Purpose: Appointing Alternate Member #2 Name of Appointee: Isella Ramirez Address: 283 1st Avenue W. Apt. 202, Newark, NJ 07107 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending December 31, 2016 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling VacancyPass Video Video
16-0489 17R1-p(as)TV Station - ER Contract Increase FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Emergency Contract #E2015-07 Purpose: Operation and Management Services for the Municipal Television Studio Entity Name: Cologna Production, Inc. Entity Address: 19 Aycrigg Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 Contract Amount: Increase the Emergency Contract by $160,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Administration Contract Period: Term of contract from August 4, 2015, through November 3, 2015, or until the emergency is abated. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a (X) Emergency Contract Additional Information: Deferred 7R1-p (as) 031616Pass Not available
16-0446 17R9-d(as)Resolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Children's Easter Egg Hunt (2016)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Branch Brook Park - Visitor’s Center (between Heller Parkway and Mill Street), Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, March 26, 2016 (Rain Date, Saturday, April 2, 2016) Event Time: 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. QuintanaPass Not available
16-0488 17R9-e(as)Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Program (2016)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Easter Program Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Belmont Runyon School, One Belmont Runyon Way, Newark, New Jersey 07108 (Auditorium and Bathrooms) Event Date(s): Sunday, March 27, 2016 Event Time: 8:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member John Sharpe JamesPass Not available
16-0005 18.-aAmendment to Constable OrdinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE III, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 12, ENTITLED CONSTABLES, TO ESTABLISH LIMITATIONS OF AUTHORITY, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED. Sponsors: Quintana/ Gonzalez Deferred 6PSF-a 042016 Deferred 6PSF-a 050416 Deferred 6PSF-a 061516Pass Video Video
16-0342 18.-bBlanchard Street EasementOrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF THE UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON BLOCK 5001, LOTS 42, 46, AND 50 (THE “EASEMENTS”), WHICH SERVE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 70 BLANCHARD STREET, BLOCK 5001, LOT 58, OWNED BY NORPAK CORPORATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 ET SEQ. Sponsors: Amador/ GonzalezPass Video Video
16-0487 18.-cOrdinance Establishing Regulations for Transportation Network Companies and Drivers (UBER)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 34, TRANSPORTATION, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 4, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR COMPANIES AND DRIVERS THAT USE DIGITAL NETWORK OR SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY) TO MATCH PASSENGERS WITH DRIVERS.Pass Video Video
16-0577 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the vacant property located at 167 Lafayette Street for possible code violations.Pass Not available
16-0578 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, remove and investigate the promotors of the illegal signage regularly being posted on telephone and utility poles and public properties, and if warranted, fine and prosecute the violators.Pass Not available
16-0579 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, remove all free-standing newspaper boxes that are operating without a valid permit and issue fines and summonses to the operators.Pass Not available
16-0548 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Deputy Mayor/Director of the Department of Economic and Housing Development and the Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance establishing a community impact agreement and to determine the City’s impact fee.Pass Not available
16-0549 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Mayor and the Chief of Staff provide a schedule of events for the Vince Lombardi Center.Pass Not available
16-0580 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the Director of the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services inform the City’s vendor for recycling services that their current performance in the East Ward is unacceptable, especially on Ferry Street near Wilson Avenue.Pass Not available
16-0581 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the property located at 212-214 Elwood Avenue for excessive garbage and for an alleged illegal conversion.Pass Not available
16-0551 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that a letter be forwarded to the Pueblo Supermarket and Twin City Supermarket thanking them for their water donations to the North Ward Public Schools.Pass Not available
16-0582 17M-i. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, review parking regulation signage located at Oriental Place and Mount Pleasant Avenue and if appropriate, draft new regulations to amend the ordinance to reflect the area’s transformation from industrial to residential.Pass Not available
16-0583 17M-j. MotionA motion requesting the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Sanitation, review and investigate the time logs of the street sweeper assigned to clean Broadway in the vicinity of Verona Avenue, to determine if those services are being provided.Pass Not available
16-0584 17M-k. MotionA motion requesting the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Sanitation, become more diligent and efficient in the removal of bulk garbage, especially when regular collection is suspended due to bad weather or other contingencies requiring the Department’s limited sanitation resources.Pass Not available
16-0585 17M-l. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, coordinate with New Jersey Transit to remove the graffiti on the guardrail barriers located on the overpass on Orange Street, between First and Third Streets.Pass Not available
16-0540 17M-m. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Augusta Hollis.Pass Not available
16-0541 17M-n. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Michael L. Cook.Pass Not available
16-0542 17M-o. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Ella Livingston.Pass Not available
16-0543 17M-p. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Clarence Smith.Pass Not available