Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/7/2016 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final-revised  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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16-1782 15.-a2015 Annual Audit ReportReportCity of Newark, Annual Audit Report 2015Pass Not available
16-1783 15.-b ReportNewark Board of Adjustment 2015 Annual ReportPass Not available
16-1784 15.-c ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Minutes, November 10, 2016 and November 17, 2016Pass Not available
16-1785 15.-d ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, October 26, 2016Pass Not available
16-1850 15.-e ReportNewark Caribbean Commission Meeting Minutes, August 26, 2016 and September 29, 2016Pass Not available
16-1528 16F-aWilsey Street Parking Prohibition OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF TITLE 23, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON WILSEY STREET, EAST SIDE, FROM WARREN STREET TO NEW STREET (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
16-1239 26PSF-aWest Ward Special Improvement DistrictOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE WEST WARD OF THE CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE WEST WARD SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. Deferred 6PSF-a 120716Pass Video Video
16-1749 16PSF-b2016 Tax Appeal Refunding Ordinance $9,675,000OrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS OWING TO OTHERS FOR TAXES LEVIED IN AND BY THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $9,675,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $9,675,000.00 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF.Pass Video Video
16-1544 17R1-aBI # 4 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Prgm 2016ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention 2016: To provide lead poison prevention services, community outreach and case management for children six (6) months through six (6) years of age (City-wide). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health Appropriation Amount: $465,780.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution (Legistar File ID 16-1418) will be submitted under a separate cover for the same meeting. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-1545 17R1-bBI # 5 NJ Heart & Stroke GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: New Jersey Heart and Stroke Grant: To improve on diabetic and hypertensive outcomes by modification upgrades and training module purchase of our Practice Management/Electronic Medical Records (EMR) (City-wide). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health Appropriation Amount: $76,467.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution (Legistar File ID 16-1455) will be submitted under a separate cover for the same meeting. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-1677 17R1-cBI # 11 HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: HOPWA Program: To provide housing opportunities for persons with AIDS within the City of Newark (City-wide) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $5,807,583.00 Budget Year: 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 7R1-b on December 12, 2016; will be submitted under a separate cover for the same meeting. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required Deferred 7R1-c 120716Pass Video Video
15-1924 17R1-dAthletic ApparelResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Athletic Apparel Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. All American Sports Corporation/dba Riddell All American, 669 Sugar Lane, Elyria, Ohio 44035 2. JLMP Sporting Good Corporation, 110 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $160,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services/ NW011-160-1604-1065-1606/ 83840-83850-83810 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: Bids Solicited: Three (3) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
16-1345 17R1-eTemporary Employees for Contruction Code Enforcement ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Temporary Employees, Construction Code Enforcement Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Optimus Exitus, LLC., 34 South Spring Garden Avenue, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 Contract Amount: $1,500,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Engineering/ NW011; 110; 1101; 7128; 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 Additional Information: Advertised Date: May 17, 2016 Bids Solicited: Seventeen (17) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
16-1474 17R1-fLaboratory Services for the Water SupplyResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Laboratory Testing Services for the City of Newark Water Supply Division Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1.Agra Environmental Laboratory Services, Inc., 90 ½ West Blackwell Street, Dover, New Jersey 07801 2.Garden State Laboratories, Inc., 410 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Contract Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Water and Sewer Utilities, Division of Water Supply/NW037, 037, 7502, 72250, B2016 Contract Period: 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: Advertised Date: July 14, 2016 Bids Solicited: Fifteen (15) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
16-1627 17R1-gMaintenance and Repair -Salt Dome Conveyor SystemResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Salt Dome Conveyor System Description: 24 hours of preventive maintenance of the salt dome conveyor system Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co., Inc., 285 Straight Street, Paterson, New Jersey 07509 Contract Amount: $60,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Public Works/Sanitation/ NW011-160-1604-71280-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 Additional Information: Advertisement Date: September 20, 2016 Bids Solicited: Thirteen (13) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
16-1335 17R1-hRental of Uniforms and LaunderingResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Rental of Uniforms and Laundering Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Meadowlands Uniform Rental Service, 21 Cross Road, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07928 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $40,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Division of Public Buildings NW011, 110, 1107, 72240, B2016 Water and Sewer Customer Service NW037, 037, 750, 7501, B2016 Traffic and Signals Division NW011, 110, 1107, 72240, B2016 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: Advertised Date May 31, 2016 Bids solicited: Three (3) Bids received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
16-1436 17R1-iBus, 36,000 LB. GVWR, rear engine, 47-pass. For inmate transportation-rebidResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # T-2926 Purpose: Bus, 36,000 LB. GVWR, Rear Engine, 47-Passenger Bus for Inmate Transportation - Rebid Entity Name(s)/Address(s): H A DeHart & Son, Inc. 311 Crown Point Road, Thorofare, New Jersey 08086-9999 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $126,200.00 Funding Source: Department of Engineering, Division of Motors/ NW026-Open Public Park Trust Account: 46160, B2016 Contract Period: Not to exceed September 26, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This is a one-time purchase and the Purchase Order is the contract.Pass Video Video
16-1765 17R1-jSOA Collective Bargaining AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Collective Bargaining Agreement- Successor Agreement Entity Name: Superior Officers’ Association (SOA) Entity Address: 1 Lincoln Avenue, Room 300, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Project Fiscal Impact: $19,147,876.70 average per year during life of the contract Contract Period: January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1624 17R2-aResolution to refer Revised Proposed Amendment to Zoning and Land Use Regulations to allow short term rentals.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Resolution Endorsing Purpose: Resolution referring a revised proposed ordinance to amend and supplement Title XLI, zoning and land use regulation, which permits short term rental use in all legally permitted dwelling units throughout the City of Newark to the Newark Central Planning Board for review and recommendation as required by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-64. Additional Information: Amendment of Resolution 7R3- d(S) August 23, 2016 Failed 7R2-j (s) 112916Pass Video Video
16-1790 17R2-bResolution: Referring a Draft Ordinance Amending Title 41 Zoning and Land Use Regulations and creating a new Chapter - Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable HousingResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Resolution Endorsing Draft Ordinance Purpose: Resolution referring the Draft Ordinance amending Title 41, entitled the “Newark Zoing and Land Use Resolutions” to include a new Chapter entitled “Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing.” requiring new residential development which consists of thirty (30) or more units to receive variance relief to set aside 20% of the total residential units in the development for affordable housing to the Newark Central Planning Board for review and recommendation as required by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-64 Additional Information: Failed 7R2-L (s/as) 112916Pass Video Video
16-1604 17R2-cAppraisal Services - ARD AppraisalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Provide Real Estate Appraisal Services Entity Name: ARD Appraisal Company Entity Address: 36 Brant Avenue, Clark, New Jersey 07066 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $10,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: One (1) Year from a Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Three (3) proposals picked up Two (2) proposals receivedPass Video Video
16-1230 17R2-dCAPCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitate properties as affordable rental or for-sale housing Entity Name: Community Asset Preservation Corporation Entity Address: 421 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $33,764.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $358,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) 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) 17-19 Seymour Avenue/Block 2656/Lot 15/South Ward 13-15 Scheerer Avenue/Block 3639/Lot 77/South Ward Additional Information: Total SquPass Video Video
16-1772 17R2-eRoman Asphalt CorpResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Remediate and repair properties for continued business operations Entity Name: Roman Asphalt Corp. Entity Address: 14 Ogden Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sale Amount: $480,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A (X) Other: Appraised Value Assessed Amount: $1,304,800.00 Appraised Amount: $480,000.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within 3 months and be completed within 12 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) 10-12 Ogden Street/Block 570/Lot 55/North Ward 14-26 Ogden Street/Block 570/Lot 53/North Ward 28-34 Ogden Street/Block 570/Lot 65/North Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1741 17R4-aStipulations 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) 139 Seventh Avenue Associates/139-157 7th Avenue/473/40/Central/$1,265,900/2011/$0 139 Seventh Avenue Associates/139-157 7th Avenue/473/40/Central/$1,265,900/2012/$0 139 Seventh Avenue Associates/139-157 7th Avenue/473/40/Central/$3,425,000/2013/ $7,276.19 139 Seventh Avenue Associates/139-157 7th Avenue/473/40/Central/$3,425,000/2014/ $7,640.86 146 Hedden Terrace, LLC/146-148 Hedden Terrace/3022/22/South/$350,000/2013/$6,741.70 146 Hedden Terrace, LLC/146-148 Hedden Terrace/3022/22/South/$350,000/2014/$7,079.58 469 Springfield Ave. LLC/469-471 Springfield Avenue/2608/18/Central/$316,700/2011/$0 469 Springfield Ave. LLC/469-471 Springfield Avenue/2608/18/Central/$316,700/2012/$0 469 Springfield Ave. LLC/469-471 Springfield Avenue/2608/18/Central/$600,000/2013/ $3,788.70 469 Springfield Ave. LLC/469-471 Springfield Avenue/2608/18/Central/$600,000/2014/ $3,978.58 469 SpriPass Not available
16-1771 17R4-bResolution to LFB - Queen Ditch Sewer UtilityResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): Queen Ditch Sewer Utility Capital Improvement Amount to be Financed: $5,000,000.00 Funding Source: Bonds/Notes Local Finance Board meeting date(s): December 14, 2016 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 58:11B-9(a), 40A:3-4 AND 40A:2-26(e) IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY’S NJEIT QUEEN DITCH RESTORATION PROJECT Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1418 17R5-a2016 Childhood Lead Poisoning Pevention ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Entity Address: P.O.Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08525-0360 Grant Amount: $465,780.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Total Project Cost: $465,780.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through June 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:Pass Video Video
16-1418 17R5-a2016 Childhood Lead Poisoning Pevention ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Entity Address: P.O.Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08525-0360 Grant Amount: $465,780.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Total Project Cost: $465,780.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through June 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:Pass Video Video
16-1455 17R5-bHeart Disease and Stroke Program ProposalResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To improve on clinical outcomes under the Heart Disease and Stroke Program Proposal, by modifying, upgrading and the purchase of Practice Management/Electronic Medical Records software modules. Entity Name: Department of Health and Community Wellness Entity Address: 110 William Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $76,467.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 1, 2016 through June 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: No City funds required.Pass Video Video
16-1521 17R6-aWorkers' Compensation (Michael Sorace)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2010-9890 Claimant: Michael Sorace Claimant's Attorney: Wysoker, Glassner & Weingarter Attorney's Address: 340 George Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Settlement Amount: $38,457.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 6, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1550 17R6-bWorkers' Compensation (Darline Noble)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2008-9915 Claimant: Darlene Noble Claimant's Attorney: Michael Press, Esq. Attorney's Address: 80 Main Street, Suite 430, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Settlement Amount: $62,900.23 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 6, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1618 17R6-cWorkers' Compensation (Luis Rivera)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2012-14569 Claimant: Luis Rivera Claimant's Attorney: Thomas J. Koehl, Esq. Attorney's Address: 203 Front Street, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Settlement Amount: $42,932.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 6, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1683 17R6-dCivil Litigation Settlement - Pantaleo ElectricResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-5254-14 Claimant: Pantaleo Electric, Inc. Claimant's Attorney: Gregory F. Kotchick, Esq. Attorney's Address: Durkin & Durkin, LLP., 1120 Bloomfield Avenue, P.O. Box 1289, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07007-9452 Settlement Amount: $30,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 6, 2016.Pass Video Video
16-1538 17R6-eCivil Litigation Settlement - Zdenka SimkovaResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: 13-cv-1264 (KSH) Claimant: Zdenka Simkova Claimant's Attorney: Fishbeyn & Briskin, LLC. Attorney's Address: PO Box 489, Hillsdale, New Jersey 07642 Settlement Amount: $80,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 6, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1591 17R6-fEric Pennington First AmendmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide Legal Services as Litigation Defense Counsel to increase contract amount by $30,000.00 Entity Name: Eric S. Pennington, PC. Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 105, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $80,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Law Department 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 ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Contract Awarded - Resolution 7R7-w(s), adopted on December 16, 2015; increasing contract amount by $30,000.00, not to exceed $80,000.00.Pass Video Video
16-1827 17R8-aResolution: Establishing 2017 Municipal Council Meeting DatesResolutionDept/Agency: Office of the Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) amending Type of Service: Establishing Municipal Council Meeting Dates Purpose: 2017 Pre-Meetings, Special Meetings, Special Conferences and Regular Meeting Dates Additional Information: Open Public Meetings Act Notice to be sent to newspapers and postedPass Video Video
16-1829 17R8-bResolution: Authorizing 2017 Municipal Paid HolidaysResolutionDept/Agency: Office of the Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Municipal Paid Holidays Purpose: 2017 Municipal Paid Holidays Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1787 17R8-cResolution: Supporting Assembly Bill 862(ACS) (EO)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging/Supporting Purpose: Supporting Passage of Assembly Bill 862 (ACS), which proposes the strengthening of enforcement procedures and criminal sanctions against employers who fail to pay wages. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member, Eddie OsbornePass Video Video
16-1692 17R8-dResolution: Rescinding Constable Appointment - Shawn ReevesResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Rescinding Constable Appointment Purpose: To rescind the Appointment of Shawn W. Reeves as a Constable Sponsor: Council Member, John Sharpe James Additional Information: Constable Appointment Resolution #7R9-b110614Pass Video Video
16-1761 17R8-eResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Annual Newark Three Kings Children's Celebration (2017) (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Newark Three Kings Children’s Celebration Entity Name: Essex County College Entity Address: 303 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Essex County College Gymnasium, West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Date(s): Friday, January 6, 2017 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 8:30 P.M. (Event Time - 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. QuintanaPass Video Video
16-1828 17R8-fResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (12/7/16)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 1. Mrs. Bessie Thornton Oliver 2. Mr. Keith Rowe, a “Force of Nature” Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 3. Al-Jahon and Ariel Little WhitehurstPass Video Video
16-1824 17R8-gResolution: Recognizing and Commending (12/7/16)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Ms. Roselyn Reed commended on her help to fellow seniors 2. Reverend Onaje Lee Austin Crawford, M., Div., MSW on his Ordination Services on Sunday, November 6, 2016 3. Ms. Norma Cheryl Plummer in celebration of her 70th Birthday held at Bella Italia located in Orange, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 12, 2016 4. Ms. Minna D. Pinnock on her retirement after thirty-two (32) years of service as a Representative, Citizens Complaints in the City of Newark, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities, Division of Billing and Customer Service on Friday, December 9, 2016 5. Ms. Jamani T. Hughes-Cooley on her 16th Birthday celebration on Saturday, November 26, 2016 6. Reverend Janyce L. Jackson-Jones on her retirement celebration from Unity Fellowship Church NewArk on Saturday, December 3, 2016 Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 7. Individuals on behalf of the Portuguese-American community of Newark and joins with the Municipal Council in celebration of the 90th Anniversary of Sport Maritimo Murtoense as distingPass Video Video
16-1676 17R12-aGRANT - Target Hardening of Pequannock Water Treatment PlantResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Target Hardening of the Newark Water Interconnect at Belleville Reservoir Entity Name: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Entity Address: 1294 McBride Avenue, Little Falls, New Jersey 07424 Grant Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Total Project Cost: $150,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2019 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
16-1666 17R12-bClose out Change Order No. 1 for Repairs to Cedar Grove Dams - Ritacco ConstructionResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 7R12-bNovember 17, 2014 Purpose: Execute Contract Close out and Final Quantities Change Order No. 01 for Repairs to Cedar Grove Reservoir Dams Contract 08-WS2012 Entity Name: Ritacco Construction Inc. Entity Address: 10 Lawrence Street, Belleville, New Jersey 07109 Contract Amount: Original Contract Amount: $1,868,578.75, Increase for additional work: $109,441.81, Resulting Final Contract Amount: $1,978,020.56 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Utility Capital Budget Contract Period: 270 Calendar Days to Final Completion extended by 400 days Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Final Quantities Change Order and Contract Close-Out which increases the total Contract by $109,441.81, and extends thPass Video Video
16-1580 17R3-a (as)Pothole Contract GranadaResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Annual Pothole Repair Contract Entity Name: Granada Construction Corporation Entity Address: 147 Thomas Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $521,250.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Engineering Contract Period: 365 consecutive calendar days from the issue of a “Notice to Proceed” 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: Bids Solicited: One (1) Bids Received: Two (2) Bids Rejected: 0Pass Not available
16-1750 17R4-c (as)Resolution: Application to the Local Finance Board for Approval of Tax Appeal Refunding NotesResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): Tax Appeal Refunding Notes Amount to be Financed: $9,675,000.00 Funding Source: Notes/Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): December 14, 2016 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) Resolution making application to the Local Finance Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-51 and 40A:3-1 et seq. Additional Information: Ordinance Adopted on First Reading on November 14, 2016Pass Not available
16-1561 18.-aShop Newark Property Tax Rebate ProgramOrdinanceORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK SUPPORTING AND CREATING A PROPERTY TAX REWARD PROGRAM TO BE IMPLEMENTED AS PART OF THE “SHOP NEWARK” LOCAL CAMPAIGN.Pass Video Video
16-1674 18.-bTax Abatement Extension - Wesley Towers CorporationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORIGINAL TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO WESLEY TOWERS CORPORATION UNDER THE LIMITED DIVIDEND LAW FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) YEARS AND FOUR (4) MONTHS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 444 MT. PROSPECT AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAPS AS BLOCK 629, LOT 7 (NORTH WARD).Pass Video Video
16-1497 18.-cAmendment to Expand Ironbound Business Improvement DistrictOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 6PSF-b, MARCH 6, 2013, BY EXPANDING THE IRONBOUND SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, TO INCLUDE RAYMOND BOULEVARD FROM PROSPECT STREET TO BLANCHARD STREET, FERRY STREET FROM CHRISTIE STREET TO BLANCHARD STREET AND PARTS OF MARKET STREET FROM PROSPECT STREET TO MADISON STREET. Deferred 6PSF-e 122116 Deferred 6PSF-a 010517 Deferred 6PSF-a 011917Pass Video Video
16-1770 18.-d2016 Queen Ditch Bond OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000.00 FOR QUEEN DITCH SEWER UTILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK AND APPROPRIATING $5,000,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO FINANCE THE SAME.Pass Video Video
16-1814 18.-eTaxicab Commission- SawabAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Taxicab Commission Name of Appointee: Al-Samad Ali Sawab Address: 88 Carolina Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on November 17, 2019 Sponsor: Additional Information: Representative of business community Replacing Lisa Michelson-Parker whose term expired on November 17, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1775 18.-fTaxicab Commission- KellyAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Taxicab Commission Name of Appointee: Byron Kelley Address: 278 Schley Street, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on November 17, 2019 Sponsor: Additional Information: Representing the Community at large Replacing Veronica Solano whose term expired on November 17, 2016Pass Video Video
16-1792 110.-a LicenseRAFFLE LICENSES Immaculate Conception Church/ RL-20 Newark Museum/ RL-22 Community Access Unlimited/ RL-23 St. Vincent Acad. Parent & Guardian Guild/ RL-24 New Jersey Performing Arts Center/ RL-25 Devils Care Foundation, Inc./ RL-28 St. Francis Xavier Church/ RL-26 St. Francis Xavier Church/ RL-27Pass Video Video
16-1793 110.-b LicenseBINGO LICENSES St. Michael’s Merry Makers/ BL-7 St. Francis Xavier Church/ BL-3 St. Francis Xavier Church/ BL-4 St. Michael’s Church/ BL-1 St. Michael Seton Library Guild/ BL-2Pass Video Video
17-0865 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office contact Ms. Karen Blumenfeld from Global Advisors Smokefree Policy (GASP) regarding a ban on hookah lounges being considered in the New Jersey State Legislature.Pass Not available
17-0866 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Department of Public Works, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the alleged illegally-occupied warehouse located on Sylvan Avenue between Broadway and Summer Avenue for its usage as an unauthorized skate park, with possible safety and fire violations.Pass Not available
17-0867 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Economic and Housing Development provide an updated report on the purchase of Garden Spires. There has been concern from residents regarding a recent murder and that construction has begun in some of the projects.Pass Not available
17-0868 17M-d. MotionA motion extending a sorrow and regret to the family of Alfred C. Koeppe, former President of PSE&G and a founding member and past president of the Newark Alliance, who passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2016.Pass Not available
17-0869 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and Purchasing Agent provide the Municipal Council with a list of Change Orders for all contracts below $17,500.”Pass Not available
17-0870 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting a list/breakdown of the emergency contracts for the year 2016.Pass Not available
17-0871 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Optimum Cablevision be notified that their installers and technicians are discarding their used materials on abandoned properties Citywide.Pass Not available
17-0872 17M-h. MotionA motion recognizing and commending Mr. Levi Holmes, II, Executive Secretary, Newark Alcohol and Beverage Control Board and Mr. Tommy McDonald, Manager, Code Enforcement, for their diligence and outstanding commitment in their efforts to close illegal social clubs and after-hour establishments proliferating throughout the City of Newark.Pass Not available
17-0873 17M-i. MotionA motion recognizing and commending both Weequahic High School Varsity Football Team and Malcolm X. Shabazz High School Varsity Football Team for their outstanding seasons and proudly representing the City of Newark in the 2016 NJSIAA North II Group I State Championship Game, won by Weequahic 18-8 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey on Saturday, December 3, 2016.Pass Not available
17-0880 17M-j. MotionA motion requesting a letter be sent to the staff of the Newark Genesis organization thanking them for allowing the Councilman and his staff to come to the facility and honor veterans on November 11, 2016.Pass Not available
17-0881 17M-k. MotionA motion requesting that a letter of appreciation and gratitude be sent to Ms. Bessie Walker for her tribute to former Mayors Kenneth A. Gibson and Sharpe James at the Best Western/Robert Treat Hotel on November 11, 2016.Pass Not available
17-0882 17M-l. MotionA motion requesting that a letter of congratulations be sent to Pastor Andre Coffee on his 10th Pastoral Anniversary at First Timothy Baptist Church.Pass Not available
17-0883 17M-m. MotionA motion requesting that a letter of congratulations be sent to the Director of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center for the ground breaking of the new condo building across the street from the Performing Arts Center.Pass Not available
17-0874 17M-n. MotionA motion expressing sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Roger Goodell, Commissioner, the National Football League (NFL), former NFL great, Mr. Warrick Dunn and his “Homes for the Holidays” charitable organization and the Habitat for the Humanity of Newark and Greater Elizabeth, for providing a new three-bedroom home for Mrs. Beatrice McKay, a single parent, on Hawthorne Avenue.Pass Not available
17-0897 17M-o. MotionA motion recognizing and commending Ms. Lee Watson and Ms. Linda Washington on the opening of the new tech center located at 55 Ludlow Street.Pass Not available
17-0899 17M-p. MotionA motion recognizing and commending the Administration and the Principal, Damon Holme, of Malcolm X. Shabazz High School, for sponsoring their highly successful inaugural Mom and Son Dance Gala held recently at the High School.Pass Not available
17-0900 17M-q. MotionA motion recognizing and commending the Frierson Brothers of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church on the auspicious occasion of their 51st Anniversary Celebration performing gospel music, held Sunday, November 20, 2016, at the church.Pass Not available
17-0876 17M-r. MotionA motion expressing sincere gratitude and appreciation to Reverend Al Sharpton and the National Action Network New Techworld Center for hosting a community feeding program and accepting food donations from the Panasonic Corporation and the City of Newark, during the Thanksgiving Holiday Season.Pass Not available
17-0878 17M-s. MotionA motion expressing sincere gratitude and appreciation to the American Legion Guyton-Callahan Post 192 for its annual Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Program, held December 7, 2016.Pass Not available
17-0879 17M-t. MotionA motion extending sorrow and regret to the family of long-time Newark resident, Lance Diggs, who passed away on November 29, 2016 and to the family of beloved Newark street performer, Eric “Uggie” Bowens, who passed away on November 7, 2016.Pass Not available
16-1798 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Andrina Sorhaindo, 436 S. 17th Street, Newark, NJ West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative. Not Appearing 2. Lindo Hill, 474 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative. Not Appearing 3. Grace Alexander, 31-33 Palm Street, Newark, NJ West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative. Not Appearing 4. Nancy Jimenez, 197 Grafton Avenue, Newark, NJ Code enforcement, dangerous, hazardous condition. How to file a complaint need help as soon as possible. Not Appearing 5. Opal R. Wright, 31 Vanderpool, Newark, NJ The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.” Appearing 6. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terrance, Newark, NJ City of Newark landlord and community issues. Not Appearing 7. Colleen Fields, 27 Foster Street, Newark, NJ There has always been Klan members in the White House. Appearing 8. Karen Blumenfeld, 105 Mountain Avenue, Summit, NJ Update on tobacco-free initiatives for Newark. Appearing 9. Leonard F. Reid, 672 S. 16th Street, Newark, NJ Anti-Asthma, community project and KKI.Webnode.  Not available