Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/5/2017 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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16-2014 15.-a ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, 2017 BudgetPass Not available
16-2015 15.-b ReportNewark Museum Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes: February 17, 2016, May 18, 2016 and October 19, 2016Pass Not available
16-2016 15.-c ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, 2017 Assessment ReportPass Not available
16-2017 15.-d ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, 2017 First Quarterly Assessment ReportPass Not available
16-2018 15.-e ReportGreater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2016 Overview and 2017 BudgetPass Not available
16-2019 15.-f ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, November 22, 2016Pass Not available
16-2020 15.-g ReportNewark Environmental Commission, Minutes, November 2, 2016Pass Not available
16-1996 16F-aAmendment to Payroll OrdinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 21, NEWARK PAYROLL TAX, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, [I] MAKING THE ORDINANCE MORE CONSISTENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY EMPLOYER PAYROLL TAX STATUTE AND [II] AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION IN NEWARK PAYROLL TAX OBLIGATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS WITH WORKFORCES MORE THAN 50% OF WHICH ARE NEWARK RESIDENTS.Pass Video Video
16-1497 16PSF-aAmendment 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
16-1815 16PSF-bOrdinance to Adopt South Bergen Street Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE “SOUTH BERGEN STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, COUNTY OF ESSEX TO CONSTITUTE AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT UNDER THE REDEVELOPMENT LAW.Pass Video Video
16-1680 16PSF-cPurchase of Property from New Jersey Schools Development Authority (West Side Heights)OrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (“NJSDA”) TO THE CITY OF NEWARK FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN NJSDA-OWNED PROPERTIES IN THE WEST WARD FOR THE SUM OF ONE DOLLAR AND ZERO CENTS ($1.00) AND SATISFACTION OF ADDITIONAL CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS.Pass Video Video
16-1675 17R1-aHealth Insurance Broker Selection_Frenkel LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract for Health Insurance Broker Purpose: Health Insurance Brokerage Services Entity Name: Frenkel Benefits, LLC. Entity Address: 210 Hudson Street, Suite 601, Jersey City, New Jersey 07311 Contract Amount: $195,000.00 Funding Source: Office of the Business Administrator/ 011-200-2001-A-60570-B2016 Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Failed 7R1-a 010517 Failed 7R1-a (s) 011017Fail Video Video
16-1565 17R1-bBI # 6 Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Supplement Grant - HUDResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Supplement Grant: to identify and implement cost-effective lead hazard reduction measures to correct lead hazards in eligible housing units throughout the City of Newark (City-wide). Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $3,400,000.00 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 7R5-a 010517, (Legistar File ID 16-1541) and is being submitted under a separate cover for the same meeting. Operating Agency: Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-1863 17R1-cBI# 16 16-1863 HRSAResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Homeless (HRSA) Program: provides medical care, social services, substance abuse and mental health counseling to the homeless population within the City of Newark (City-wide) Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Appropriation Amount: $59,520.00 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 7R2-b adopted on March 2, 2016. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-1861 17R1-dFile #16-1861 TAR #1 2017 Jan.-Mar.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2017 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $177,287,819.00 Budget Year: 2017 Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 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
16-1888 17R1-eTAR #2 File #16-1888 Debt ObligationsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for all Interest and Debt Redemption Charges for Year 2017 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $72,155,491.00 Budget Year: 2017 Contract Period: January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 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
16-1656 17R1-fPest Control In City Buildings-Exterminating ServiceResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Pest Control in City Buildings-Exterminators Inc. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1.E&G Exterminating Inc., 122 North Broadway, South Amboy, New Jersey 08879 2.Tri-County Termite & Pest Control, Inc.,189 Delaware Avenue, Carneys Point, New Jersey 08069 3.Emergency Pest Control, Inc., 714 Scotland Road, Orange, New Jersey 07050 Contract Amount: $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings NW011-110-1110-71770-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: March 8, 2016 Bids Solicited: Seventeen (17) Bids Received: Six (6)Pass Video Video
16-1422 17R1-gAutomobile Washing and Specialized Cleaning ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Automobile Washing and Specialized Cleaning Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 378-392 Washington Street Car Wash, Inc., 390 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $78,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Public Safety NW011-080- 0801-72250-B2016/ $28,000.00/ Department of Public Works, Division of Motors NW011-110-1109-71820-B2016 $50,000.00 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: Thirteen (13) Bids received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
16-1702 17R1-hGases with Rental Of TanksResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Gases with Rental of Tanks Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Praxair Distribution, Inc., 5275 Tilghman Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $33,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Departments of Public Works NW011-160-1606-83420- 83840-B2016/ Division of Motors NW011-110-11109-71770-B2016/ Water and Sewer Utilities NW037-750-7502-72210-B2016/ Public Safety, Division of Fire NW011-090-0901-7221-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: Bids solicited: Five (5) Bids received: One (1)Pass Video Video
16-1433 17R1-iMEDICAL SUPPLIESResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # M-0119 and all applicable vendors Purpose: To provide medical supplies, hospital and surgical equipment Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Medline Industries Inc., One Medline Place, Mundelein, IL 60060 Contract Amount: $110,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Health and Community Wellness Fund: NW011-120-1201; Acct: 83230-B2016/$19,485.00; Acct: 83240/ $13,500.00; Acct: 83870/ $3,000.00-Grant Budget 051-G16-H26GO/Acct: 83240 $9,024.00/ Acct: 83870/ $4,587.00 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through May 31, 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:Pass Video Video
16-1299 17R2-aBeacher Development LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Create parking for the anterior apartment building located at 446-450 Irvine Turner Boulevard Entity Name: Beacher Development, LLC. Entity Address: 395 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Sale Amount: $30,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $42,600.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) 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) 140 Ridgewood Avenue/Block 2693/Lot 37/South Ward 142 Ridgewood Avenue/Block 2693/Lot 36/South Ward Additional InfoPass Video Video
16-1766 17R2-bDoremus AvenueResolutionDept/ 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 area is in need of redevelopment List of Property: ADDRESS/BLOCK/LOT/ADDITIONAL LOTS/WARD 219-221 Foundry Street Rear/5005/7/East 195-217 Foundry Street Rear/5005/12/East 191-241 Avenue P/5006.01/1/East 293-317 Roanoke Avenue/5010/34/East 319-351 Roanoke Avenue/5010/35/East 20-84 Doremus Ave/5011/1/East 8-18 Doremus Ave/5011/1.01/East 148-182 Doremus Ave/5011/12/12-A,14/East 184-188 Doremus Ave/5011/16/East 190 Doremus Ave/5011/17/East 214-252 Doremus Ave/5014/1.01/4/East 254-266 Doremus Ave/5014/7/7-A/East 291-307 Avenue P/5020/1/East 551 Avenue P/5020/65/East 567-589 Wilson Ave/5020/78/B5024/20,21/East 339-355 Avenue P/5020/136/East 551-565 Wilson Ave/5024/18/East 66-90 Rutherford St/5048/1/East 17-89 Rutherford St/5050.01/15/East 91-127 Rutherford St/5056/26/East 89 Rutherford St/5056/89/East 92-106 Rutherford St/5056.01/24/East 303Pass Video Video
16-1468 1 Refund for Code Compliance Inspection McDanielsResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund of Code Compliance Fee Purpose: Refund of inspection fee based upon cancellation Entity Name: Elaine McDaniels Entity Address: 459 South15TH Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 459 South 15th Street, Newark, New Jersey/Block 328/Lot 13.02/West Ward Amount of Refund: $250.00 Additional Information:Pass Not available
16-1791 17R4-aResolution: Private Sale of Tax CertificateResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Private sale and assignment of Tax Sale Certificate Entity Name: The Morris Companies Entity Address: 350 Veterans Boulevard, Rutherford, New Jersey, 07070 Amount of Sale: $30,204.24 Cert. No./Tax Sale Date/Block/Lot/Location/Ward/Property Type Tax Sale Certificate No. 2015-2042/Dated: 12/29/15/Block 2438/Lot 56/104-112 Lister Avenue, Rear/East Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1541 17R5-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Lead Hazard & Healthy Homes Reduction Program Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Entity Address: 451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 8236, Washington, D.C. 20410 Grant Amount: $3,400,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Total Project Cost: $3,400,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 3, 2016 through October 2, 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
16-1794 17R6-aWorkers' Compensation (Gregory Lee)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2013-454 Claimant: Gregory Lee Claimant's Attorney: Fine, Olin & Anderman, Michael H. Glassman, Esq. Attorney's Address: 1279 Rt. 300, P.O. Box 1111, Newburgh, New York 12551 Settlement Amount: $27,430.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, January 4, 2017Pass Video Video
16-1819 17R6-bEric Pennington Conflict Counsel 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Conflict Counsel Entity Name: Eric S. Pennington, P.C. Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 105, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-1820 17R6-cRicci Fava & Bagley Conflict Counsel 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Conflict Counsel Entity Name: Ricci, Fava & Bagley, L.L.C. Entity Address: 45 Bleeker Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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: Deferred to Special 7R6-c 010517Pass Video Video
16-1830 17R6-dMaraziti Falcon Environmental Remediation Counsel 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Environmental Remediation Counsel 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 $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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: Deferred to Special 7R6-d 010517Pass Video Video
16-1832 17R6-e2017 Florio Kenny and Raval 2017 Labor CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Labor/Employment Counsel Services Entity Name: Florio & Kenny, LLP. Entity Address: 5 Marine View Plaza, Suite 103, P.O. Box 771, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-1833 17R6-f2017 Law Offices of John Zidzuinas Labor CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Labor/Employment Counsel Entity Name: Law Offices of John Zidzuinas Entity Address: 33 Plymouth Street, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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: Deferred to Special 7R6-f 010517Pass Video Video
16-1836 17R6-gMichael A. Armstrong & Associates Redevelopment/Land Use 2017 ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Redevelopment/Land Use Counsel Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong & Associates, LLC. Entity Address: 292 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-1837 17R6-hThe Woolridge Law Firm Redevelopment/Land Use Contract 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Redevelopment/Land Use Entity Name: The Woolridge Law Firm, L.L.C. Entity Address: 462 South Harrison Street, Suite 200, Orange, New Jersey 07050 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-1845 17R6-iThe Woolridge Law Firm Worker's Compensation 2017 ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services/ Workers’ Compensation Counsel Entity Name: The Woolridge Law Firm, L.L.C. Entity Address: 462 South Harrison, Suite 200, Orange, New Jersey 07050 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-1847 17R6-jHendricks Appraisals 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Tax Appraisal Services Entity Name: Hendricks Appraisal Company, LLC. Entity Address: Seven Hutton Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $144,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1869 17R6-kDecotiis Fitzpatrick & Cole Special Tax Counsel 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Special Tax Counsel Entity Name: Decotiis Fitzpatrick & Cole, LLP. Entity Address: Glenpointe Centre West, 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd., Suite 31, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-1870 17R6-lWisniewski & Asscoaites, LLC Special Tax Counsel 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Special Tax Counsel Entity Name: Wisniewski & Associates, LLC. Entity Address: 17 Main Street, Sayreville, New Jersey 08872 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-1872 17R6-mNOWELL, PA SPECIAL TAX COUNSEL 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Special Tax Counsel Entity Name: Nowell, P.A. Entity Address: 155 Polifly Road, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-1873 17R6-nMICHAEL ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES LITIGATION DEFENSE COUNSEL 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services/ Litigation Defense Counsel Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong & Associates, LLC. Entity Address: 292 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-1874 17R6-oCHASAN LEYNER & LAMPARELLO LITIGATION DEFENSE COUNSEL 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Litigation Defense Counsel Entity Name: Chasan, Leyner & Lamparello, PC. Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Suite 510, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-1875 17R6-pDECOTIIS FITZPATRICK & COLE LITIGATION DEFENSE COUNSEL 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Litigation Defense Services Entity Name: Decotiis Fitzpatrick & Cole, LLP. Entity Address: Glenpointe Centre West, 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd., Ste. 31, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-1876 17R6-qFLORIO KENNEY LITIGATION DEFENSE COUNSEL 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Litigation Defense Counsel Entity Name: Florio Kenny & Raval, LLP. Entity Address: 5 Marine View Plaza, Suite 103, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-1877 17R6-rLITE DEPALMA GREENBERG LITIGATION COUNSEL 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Litigation Defense Counsel Entity Name: Lite DePalma & Greenberg, LLC. Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-1878 17R6-sERIC S. PENNINGTON, PC LITIGATION DEFENSE COUNSEL 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Litigation Defense Counsel Entity Name: Eric S. Pennington, P.C. Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 105, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-1879 17R6-tPOST POLAK LITIGATION DEFENSE COUNSEL 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Litigation Defense Counsel Entity Name: Post, Polak, Goodsell, MacNeill & Strauchler, P.A. Entity Address: 425 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 200, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 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:Pass Video Video
16-2023 17R8-aResolution: Recognizing and Commending (1/5/17)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 1. The “2016 Newark North Ward Christmas Celebration and Toy Distribution” for the Vulcan Pioneers Black Professional Firefighters of Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Good Counsel ChurchPass Video Video
16-2024 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (1/5/17)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. James Morrell HairstonPass Video Video
16-1706 18.-aBryant Park Tax Abatement ApplicationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BRYANT PARK URBAN RENEWAL LLC FOR A PROJECT TO REHABILITATE AND CONVERT A VACANT FORMER HOSPITAL CENTER INTO TWENTY THREE (23) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS AND FOUR (4) COMMERCIAL UNITS ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 536-540 CENTRAL AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 1827, LOT 1 (WEST WARD). Deferred 6F-a 011917Pass Video Video
16-1896 18.-bAppointment to Affirmative Action Review CouncilAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Edna M. Rashid Address: 11 Marion Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on March 22, 2018 Sponsor: Additional Information: Minority Business Enterprise Representative Replacing Kimberlee S. Williams, whose term expired in 2015Pass Video Video
16-1983 18.-cAffirmative Action Review Council -OsborneAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment of Municipal Council Representative Purpose: Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Eddie Osborne Address: 180 Second Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending June 1, 2017 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling vacancy left by former Council Member Donald M. Payne, Jr.Pass Video Video
16-1992 18.-dCommission on the Status of Women- KettlesAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Janice Kettles Address: 23 Yates Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: 3-year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-2027 110.-a LicenseRAFFLE LICENSES New Community Corporation/ RL-33 St. Lucy Roman Catholic Church/ RL-34 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church/ RL-30 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church/ RL-31 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church/ RL-32 St. Francis X. Church/ RL-26 RAS St. Francis X. R.C. Church/ RL-27Pass Video Video
16-2025 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZEN 1. Oscar S. James, II., 20 Schuyler Avenue, Newark, NJ Illegal dumping and rats at 38-40 Tillinghast Street and 741 South 11th Street. Appearing 2. Opal R. Wright, 13 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ “Recovery and Reinvestment.” Appearing 3. Colleen Fields, 27 Fosters Street, Newark, NJ The best President ever was a black man, Barack Obama. Appearing 4. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terr., Newark, NJ City of Newark landlords and community issues. Appearing 5. Nelson “Butchie” Nieves, 166 North 6th Street, Newark, NJ Councilman-at-Large Not Appearing ADDITIONAL HOC 6. Munirah El-Bomani, 175 1st Street, Newark, NJ Accountability. Appearing  Not available
17-0125 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the New Jersey School Development Authority (NJSDA), strongly consider the purchase of the vacant parcel of land located on Clover Street, between Ferguson and Merchant Streets, as the proposed site of a new Wilson Avenue Elementary School.Pass Not available
17-0156 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the vacant building located at Broadway and 3rd Avenue, for alleged criminal activities being perpetrated by squatters illegally occupying the premises; in addition, requesting that the building be properly boarded and secured, cleaned and if warranted, the owner cited.Pass Not available
17-0127 17M-c. MotionA motion extending sincere best wishes to President Barack Hussein Obama and his family as they exit the White House after eight years of a successful Presidency.Pass Not available
17-0128 17M-d. MotionA motion extending sincere congratulations to former Newark Municipal Court Judge Arthur Batista, on his recent appointment to the Essex County Superior Court Bench.Pass Not available
17-0219 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, install “No Parking At All Times” signage on Passaic Street, near McCarter Highway, to deter its usage as a truck stop by tractor trailer owner/operators; in addition, requesting that the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation, remove the accumulation of debris and the unsightly graffiti.Pass Not available