Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/4/2016 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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16-0500 16PSF-bBlanchard St - Street VacationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF BLANCHARD STREET AS LAID OUT 50 FEET IN WIDTH AND BEGINNING AT A POINT 957.06 FEET FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF RAYMOND BOULEVARD, A DISTANCE OF 1,615 FEET NORTHERLY MORE OR LESS TO ITS TERMINUS. Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ RamosPass Video Video
16-0653 16PSF-dMorris Fairmount Associates Urban Renewal, LLC Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MORRIS FAIRMOUNT ASSOCIATES URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 706,000 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE / DISTRIBUTION PROJECT ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 69-202 BLANCHARD STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 2438, LOTS 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 85 AND 92 AND BLOCK 5001, LOTS 40, 42, 46, 48, 49, 50, 50.01 AND 93. Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ GonzalezPass Video Video
16-0665 16PSF-eRNJ COURT ST LTTEOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-SEVEN (27) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO RNJ COURT URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE REHABILITATION AND REFINANCING OF A PROJECT CONSISTING OF TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-ONE (221) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 961-985 BROAD STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 111, LOT 75. Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ Crump Deferred 6PSF-n 051816Pass Video Video
16-0323 17R3-a (as)Tri-Party Agreement with Trust for Public Land and Ironbound Community CorporationResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Pass Through Agreement Purpose: Joseph G. Minish Passaic River Waterfront Park and Historic Area a/k/a Minish Park a/k/a Newark Riverfront Park Entity Name: Trust for Public Land (“TPL”) and Ironbound Community Corporation (“ICC”) Entity Address: TPL-1 Washington Park, Suite 1401-H, Newark, New Jersey 07102; ICC - 317 Elm Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Grant Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program and Office of the Natural Resource Restoration Total Project Cost: $400,000.00 City Contribution: City funding granted to TPL for the project pursuant to Resolution 7R3-d(S) 042313, will provide $200,000.00 in matching funds Other Funding Source/Amount: $ Contract Period: completion of project Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable ContPass Not available
16-0728 17R3-b (as)Conduct an Investigation on Area in Need of RedevelopmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Central Planning Board to determine if certain properties, the Study Area, is an “area in need of redevelopment” under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. List of Property: (ADDRESS/BLOCK/LOT/ADDITIONAL LOTS/WARD) 245-253 FOUNDRY ST/5005/1.01//EAST 221-243 FOUNDRY ST/5005/1.02//EAST 279 DOREMUS AVE/5005/3//EAST 275-279 AVENUE P/5005/15//EAST 191-241 AVENUE P/5006.01/1//EAST 41-65 DOREMUS AVE/5010/5//EAST 87-125 DOREMUS AVE/5010/7//EAST 127-167 DOREMUS AVE/5010/8//EAST 147-163 DOREMUS AVE/5010/21.01//EAST 125-145 DOREMUS AVE/5010-21.02//EAST 67-85 DOREMUS AVE/5010/32//EAST 293-317 ROANOKE AVE/5010/34//EAST 319-351 ROANOKE AVE/5010/35//EAST 20-84 DOREMUS AVE/5011/1//EAST 8-18 DOREMUS AVE/5011/1.01//EAST 86-126 DOREMUS AVE/5011/8/8-A,8-B/EAST 128-146 DOREMUS AVE/5011/10/10-A/EAST 148-182 DOREMUS AVE/5011/12/12-A,14/EAST 184-188 DOREMUS AVE/50Pass Not available
16-0302 18.-h (as)CAPC WS Reassignment of Existing LTTEOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING CONSENT TO CAPC WASHINGTON STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LLC’S ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS 450-460 WASHINGTON STREET AND IDENITIFED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 116, LOTS 62.02, 62.03, 62.04 AND 62.07 FROM LINCOLN PARK REDEVELOPMENT URBAN RENEWAL CORPORATION AND THE CONTINUATION OF THE TAX ABATEMENT FOR A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF TWELVE (12) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL UNITS LOCATED WITHIN SEPARATE FOUR (4) STORY TOWNHOUSES. (CENTRAL WARD). Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ GonzalezPass Not available
16-0730 15.-a ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Minutes, April 6, 2016Pass Not available
16-0731 15.-b ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Minutes, April 14, 2016Pass Not available
16-0732 15.-c ReportHigh Park Gardens Cooperative Corporation, Financial Statements, December 31, 2015 and 2014Pass Not available
16-0733 15.-d ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes, February 18, 2016 and the Annual Operational Report, Year 2015Pass Not available
16-0734 15.-e ReportNewark Energy Center Urban Renewal, LLC and City of Newark Block 5074, Lot 25; 921-979 Delancy Street, Newark, NJ Total Project Cost AuditPass Not available
16-0735 15.-f ReportNewark Environmental Commission, Minutes, March 2, 2016Pass Not available
16-0736 15.-g ReportAffirmative Action, March 2016, Monthly Report and 2016 2nd Quarter ReportPass Not available
16-0737 15.-h ReportNewark Caribbean Commission, Meeting Minutes, March 31, 2016Pass Not available
16-0738 15.-i ReportBakery Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2015Pass Not available
15-2078 16F-aBus Lane Photo Enforcement Monitoring SystemsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 4, LIMITING USE OF STREETS TO CERTAIN VEHICLES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 23:4-5, PERMITTING A BUS LANE PHOTO ENFORCEMENT MONITORING SYSTEM, AND AMENDING APPENDIX TO TITLE XXIII, SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO INCREASE BUS LANE VIOLATION PENALTIES FROM $35.00 TO $50.00. Sponsors: Gonzalez/ JamesPass Video Video
16-0432 16F-bMulti-Way Stop-Pennington St & Hermon StOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY 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 PENNINGTON STREET AND HERMON STREET, IN THE EAST WARD, AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION.Pass Video Video
16-0005 16PSF-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
16-0607 16PSF-cOrdinance - Riverfront Park BondsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK (THE “CITY”), IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR FUNDING OF THE RIVERFRONT PARK EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $41,550,000.00, THEREFORE INCLUDING GRANTS EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,550,000.00 AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $25,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF. Sponsors: Chaneyfield Jenkins/ Osborne Deferred 6PSF-c 050416 Deferred 6PSF-b 051816Pass Video Video
16-0620 16PSF-fOrdinance - Horizon Refunding BondsOrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE FUNDING OF A TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION OF THE CITY TO FUND PAYMENTS TO HORIZON BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEW JERSEY AND APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $17,000,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $17,000,000.00 REFUNDING BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. Deferred 6PSF-f 050416 Deferred 6PSF-c 051816Pass Video Video
13-1915 17R1-aCDBG - Boys Chorus_YS (2013PY)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG Youth Services Entity Name: Newark Boys Chorus School Entity Address: 1016 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $10,675.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Not Applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-J adopted September 18, 2013Pass Video Video
15-0189 17R1-bCDBG-Childcare-Unified Vailsburg Services (2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG Childcare Services Entity Name: Unified Vailsburg Services Organization Entity Address: 42 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, New Jersey 07106 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. Will defray cost of a Full-time Teacher and Teacher’s Aide positions.Pass Video Video
15-0202 17R1-cCDBG-General-The ARC of Essex CountyResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG General Services Entity Name: The Arc of Essex County, Inc. Entity Address: 123 Naylon Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 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
16-0672 17R1-dTER #20 May 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: $64,445,526.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: May 1, 2016 through May 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
16-0474 17R1-eTE #16 JAGResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Funding for overtime initiatives to address violent crime (Citywide) Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Appropriation Amount: $473,374.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2018 or until all grant funds are expended 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 7R11-a 010616 Operating Agency: Newark Police Department Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-0315 17R1-fLaboratory Corporation of America HoldingsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Medical and Laboratory Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, 69 First Avenue, Raritan, New Jersey 08869 Contract Amount: $920,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Department of Health and Community Wellness Funding Account Code: NW011-120-1202-72090 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: Ten (10) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
16-0461 17R1-gCement & Plaster Mixes, SackedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Cement and Plaster Mixes, Sacked Description: Masonry Supplies Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Extech Building Materials, Inc., d/b/a Liberty Wood Materials, 69 Avenue K, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Cost not to exceed $44,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Departments of Engineering, Neighborhood and Recreational Services and Water and Sewer Utilities Account Code Line(s): NW011-110-1110- 83410-B2016-Engineering/Public Buildings NW011-110-1107- 83720-B2016-Engineering/Traffic and Signals NW011-160-1604-83720-B2016-Neighborhood and Recreational Services NW037-750-7502-83410-B2016-Water and 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 ContrPass Video Video
16-0530 17R1-hPolice Vehicles: Sedans and Sport Utility Vehicles and TrucksResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Vendor Contract # 86922 Purpose: Purchase of twenty-five (25) 2017 Ford Fusion S 4-door sedan Police Vehicles Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Hertrich Fleet Services, 1427 Bay Road, Milford, Delaware 19963 Contract Amount: Cost not to exceed $435,000.00 Funding Source: Police Local Forfeiture Fund Fund NW026, Acct., 46120, B2016 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval, no later than June 8, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: The Purchase Order attached hereto, and made a part hereof, is a contract and will be issued as such upon Municipal Council approval of this Resolution.Pass Video Video
16-0531 17R1-iPolice Vehicles, Sedans & Sport Utility Vehicles and Utility Vehicles and TrucksResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Vendor Contract # 86921 Purpose: Purchase of twenty two (22) 2016 Ford Focus S sedans (Police Vehicles) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Chas S. Winner Inc., D/B/A Winner Ford, 250 Haddonfield- Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Contract Amount: $322,388.00 Funding Source: Police Local Forfeiture Fund Fund NW026, Account 46120 B2016 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council Approval through no later than June 8, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: The Purchase Order attached hereto, and made a part hereof, is a contract and will be issued as such after Municipal Council approval of this Resolution.Pass Video Video
16-0146 17R2-a2016 Newark Emergency ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Homeless prevention and rapid-rehousing services Entity Name: Newark Emergency Services for Families, Inc. Entity Address: 982 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $20,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 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 7R1-b November 5, 2015. Budget Insertion by 7R1-e December 16, 2015.Pass Video Video
16-0161 17R2-b2016-Urban Leauge of Essex CountyResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Homeless prevention and rapid re-housing services Entity Name: Urban League of Essex County Entity Address: 508 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: $100,428.00 Funding Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 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: Apply & Accept Resolution 7R1-b November 5, 2015. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-e December 16, 2015.Pass Video Video
16-0444 17R4-aNewark Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Action PlanResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Adopting a Policy Purpose: Adopt and Support the City of Newark’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Action Plan, dated February 2016 Additional Information: Deferred 7R4-a 050416 Deferred 7R4-a 051816 .Pass Video Video
16-0506 17R4-bComplete Streets Design Guidelines and Implementation Plan.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Adopting a Policy Purpose: The City of Newark amends the Complete Streets Policy to include the Complete Streets Design Guidelines and Implementation Plan. Additional Information: Amend Resolution 7R4-D adopted on September 6, 2012 Deferred 7R4-b 050416 Deferred 7R4-b 051816 .Pass 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
16-0616 17R5-bStipulation of Settlement for Tax AppealsResolutionDept/ 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) 707 Broad Street Associates, LLC/707-721 Broad Street/53.01/38/Central/$56,175,000/2013/ -$536,707.75 Additional Information: Total Tax Difference: -$536,707.75 (Applied as credits) Invitation: Corporation Counsel, May 3, 2016Pass Video Video
16-0639 17R5-cResolution to award contract to H&L Systems, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - specific exception Purpose: To provide support and maintenance of proprietary software and hardware Entity Name: H & L Systems, Inc. Entity Address: 327 Barcelona Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $300,000.00 ($12,500.00 per month) Funding Source: Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor () Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Exception to Public Bidding N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (dd)Pass Video Video
16-0398 17R7-aWorkers' Compensation Settlement (James Gaines)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2010-16468 Claimant: James Gaines Claimant's Attorney: Steven F. Berardi, Esq. Attorney's Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 210, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $42,966.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, May 3, 2016.Pass Video Video
16-0636 17R7-bWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Nicholas Russo)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2008-33622 Claimant: Nicholas Russo Claimant's Attorney: Ginarte, O'Dwyer, Gonzalez & Winograd Attorney's Address: 400 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Settlement Amount: $43,575.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel , May 3, 2016.Pass Video Video
16-0748 17R9-aBd of Adjustment Katiria CobianResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Re-appointing Alternate #1 Member to the Board of Adjustment Name of Appointee: Katiria Cobian Address: 1180 Raymond Blvd, Apt 8F, Newark, NJ 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending March 31, 2018 Sponsor: Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0486 17R9-bResolution: Approval of Constable Bond - King Haroon PerryResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To serve writs and other legal documents Name of Constable: King Haroon Perry Address: 296 South 9th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 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 Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution # 7R9-a adopted on February 17, 2016Pass Video Video
16-0760 17R9-cResolution: Urgent Concern over the School Tax Levy Increase (2016-2017)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging Purpose: Urging the Administration of the City of Newark to ensure that the proceeds from any Newark Public School building sold through the Newark Housing Authority in 2016 and 2017 be used to offset the increase in the tax levy for the State-Controlled Newark Board of Education. Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-0745 17R9-dResolution: Recognizing and Commending (5/4/16)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Bishop Joseph Warren Walker, III, D. Minister, Presiding Bishop, Full gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, International 2. Individuals during the 88th Anniversary of St. John Baptist Church 3. Resident Ministers’ Alliance “Newark National Day of Prayer 2016” 4. Honorable Judge Marilyn E. Williams, Retirement Party 5. Bishop Kenneth S. Davall Sr. and Pastor Deborah D. Davall, Celebrating 60 years of life and 40 years of marriage 6. Dr. Robert Banks, Gospel singer, Pianist and Choral Leader, “Exploring Newark’s Rich Gospel History” 7. Partners in ACTS, Honoring Individuals at the 7th Annual Unsung Angel Awards 8. Honorable Judge Michelle Capers Hollar-Gregory, Retirement Celebration for 40 years of public service to the City of Newark and County of Essex 9. Pastor Elder Clarence Wright, 60th Birthday Celebration and 7th year as Pastor of Zion Holy Church Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 10. Juanes and Rossy, “Desde Archivo” Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 11. Newark PolPass Video Video
16-0746 17R9-eResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (5/4/16)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mrs. Blanche Talley, longtime Newark resident 2. Ms. Katie Lee Anderson, Community activist and longtime Newark resident 3. Ms. Eddiemae Livingston, longtime City of Newark employee Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 4. Ms. Lula Mae Davis, lifelong Newark resident Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 5. Mrs. Edna Leona (Moore) Van Dunk, longtime Newark residentPass Video Video
16-0356 17R10-aRefund to Major John Sharpe James of Fee Paid for Unperfomred InspectionResolutionDept/ Agency: Neighborhood & Recreational Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund of Code Compliance Fee Purpose: Refund of Fee Paid for Inspection (Not Performed) Entity Name: Major John Sharpe James Entity Address: 6 Pomona Avenue Unit 1, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As 46 Girard Place, Newark, New Jersey 07108, Block 3041, Lot 29 (South Ward) Amount of Refund: $250.00 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents) Additional Information: Deferred to Special 7R10-a 042016 Deferred 7R10-a (s) 042616Pass Video Video
16-0259 17R12-aSouth Street and Adams Street Area Drainage Improvements - Michael Baker InternationalResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Engineering Services for South Street and Adam Street Area Drainage Improvements Entity Name: Michael Baker International, Inc. Entity Address: 100 Airside Drive, Moon Township, Pennsylvania 15108-2783 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $519,881.09 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of execution of the contract Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Proposal Solicited: Twelve (12) Proposal Received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
15-1071 18.-aOrdinance: Amending Title XV Solid Waste Management, Chapters 1 (Definitions) and 4 (Collection and Disposal) on Collection and Removal of Bulk Waste ItemsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV (SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT), CHAPTERS 1 (DEFINITIONS) AND 4 (COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL), OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, BY THE ADDITION OF NEW PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND REMOVAL OF BULK WASTE ITEMS.Pass Video Video
15-2153 18.-bTax Abatement Amendment Applications on File Jan 1OrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 23, FIVE-YEAR TAX EXEMPTION AND ABATEMENT OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, IS HEREBY AMENDED TO AUTHORIZE THE GRANTING OF ABATEMENTS AND EXEMPTIONS FOR APPLICATIONS ON FILE ON JANUARY 1, 2015 TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE 6PSF-g, OCTOBER 7, 2015.Pass Video Video
16-0443 18.-cMontgomery St & Barclay 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 BARCLAY STREET A STOP SIGN INTERSECTION, IN THE CENTRAL WARD.Pass Video Video
16-0449 18.-dTraffic SignalsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:11-3, TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS BASED ON DESIGNATED TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLAN, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING ADDITIONAL INTERSECTIONS.Pass Video Video
16-0696 18.-eTelephone Heights LTTEOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO TELEPHONE HEIGHTS URBAN RENEWAL ASSOCIATES, L.P., FOR THE REHABILITATION OF AN EXISTING AFFORDABLE PROJECT ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 176 AVON AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 2660, LOT 6, SOUTH WARD. Sponsors: James/ OsbornePass Video Video
16-0762 18.-f (as)Ordinance: Amendment to the Honorary and Ceremonial Street Dedications/Designations regarding Historic DistrictsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 3, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, SECTION 3, HONORARY AND CEREMONIAL STREET DEDICATIONS; DESIGNATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR STREET DEDICATIONS OR DESIGNATIONS TO THE NEWARK LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL. Sponsors: Ramos/ CrumpPass Not available
16-0763 18.-g (as)Ordinance: Amendment to the Scope of Powers of the Newark Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission to include Ceremonial Street Dedications; Designations in Historic DistrictsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 3, NEWARK LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO AMEND THE SCOPE OF POWERS TO INCLUDE THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR A STREET DEDICATION OR DESIGNATION IN A HISTORIC DISTRICT. Sponsors: Ramos/ CrumpPass Not available
16-0772 18.-i (as)Creating DPW, Renaming NRS to DRCASS, & Amend Deps & ENG ResponsibilitiesOrdinanceORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 1, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, RENAMING THE DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES TO DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SENIOR SERVICES AND REORGANIZING AND AMENDING RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN THESE DEPARTMENTS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING. Sponsors: Amador/ JamesPass Not available
17-2008 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works initiate a scheduled routine maintenance of the Kaboom Park located at 12th Avenue and 9th Street and at Ridgewood Avenue and West Bigelow, including fence replacement if required.Pass Not available
17-2009 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Department of Traffic and Signals, strongly consider the possibility of adding street improvements to the area around the new Oliver Street School, prior to its grand opening on May 31, 2016.Pass Not available
17-2010 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering convene a meeting with New Jersey Transit, to discuss the replacement of the backyard fencing for residents living on Jabez Street and to deter the intrusion of the homeless population.Pass Not available
17-2011 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Department of Health and Community Wellness, requesting a report on the quality of services being provided to the homeless population and what funds are being spent via Department of Police, Neighborhood Services, the Health Department and New Jersey Transit.Pass Not available
17-2015 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office send a letter/card of sorrow and regret to the family of Ms. Maria Diaz Dominic, who was a community activist and one of the founders of the Puerto Rican Day Parade.Pass Not available
17-2017 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting the City Clerk’s Office send a letter/card of sorrow and regret to the family of Ms. Lula Mae Davis; a letter of congratulations to Ms. Carolyn Wallace, IYO Alumni; Pastor Edward Allen, Philemon Baptist Church for their 60th Anniversary.Pass Not available
17-2018 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Municipal Council present a letter of appreciation to District Leader Susan McGhee, 46th Democratic District South Ward.Pass Not available
17-2019 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Department of Public Safety regarding a notification being sent to the charter schools informing them of unsafe practices of parents directing traffic.Pass Not available
17-2020 17M-i. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Business Administrator regarding the Prudential Center and Newark Housing Authority naming rights. How did “Barnabas Health” become the name on the building without coming before the Municipal Council.Pass Not available
17-2021 17M-j. MotionA motion requesting that New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), perform regular scheduled cleanup/maintenance efforts, including its underpasses, for the lengthy of the McCarter Highway (Route 21) located in Newark.Pass Not available
17-2026 17M-k. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office prepare a “Resolution expressing the Municipal’s Council gratitude to the Newark Teachers Union on the momentous occasion of National Teacher Appreciation Day.”Pass Not available
17-2022 17M-l. MotionA motion requesting that the newly reorganized Department of Public Works meet with the Municipal Council to discuss the future maintenance of Elwood Park.Pass Not available
17-2023 17M-m. MotionA motion requesting that the newly reorganized Department of Public Works meet with the Municipal Council to discuss the future upgrades to the Medians located on Heller Parkway.Pass Not available
17-2024 17M-n. MotionA motion requesting Newark’s Congressional Delegation to assist New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) in finding funding opportunities for McCarter Highway’s (route 21) ongoing cleanup and maintenance efforts; furthermore, requesting that they provide an update to the Governing Body on the future plans of Amtrak and its track maintenance efforts.Pass Not available
16-0759 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Andy Cohen, 291 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ Job creation. Not Appearing 2. Varditra Reid, 674 S. 16th Street, Newark, NJ Annual Motorcycle Rally on Springfield Avenue on Mother’s Day. Not Appearing 3. Colleen Fields, 27 Foster Street, Newark, NJ “No justice, No peace, No bad Police!” Appearing 4. Uche N. Adim, 12 Governor Street, Newark, NJ Parking permits and how does notifications on ordinances happen? Not Appearing 5. Opal R. Wright, 31 Vanderpool, Newark, NJ The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”. Appearing 6. William Elmore, 194 Tuxedo Parkway, Newark, NJ More handicap parking in downtown. Appearing 7. Ijcoma Ukenta, 254 South 11th Street, Newark, NJ Fencing around the playground on 12th Avenue and 9th Street. Appearing 8. Lucious Jones, Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ Newark issues. Not Appearing 9. Pat Russo, 156 West 56th Street, NY, NY, NJ Proposed deal with Uber. Appearing 10. Rodma Sanelus, 32 Catherine Street.,Elizabeth, NJ Taxi cab concerning ruling. Appearing 11. Abbas Abbas,  Video Video