Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 2/15/2017 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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16-1347 26PSF-cRTA - Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable HousingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 41 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY TO ESTABLISH A NEW CHAPTER, ENTITLED “INCLUSIONARY ZONING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.” Deferred 6F-b 011917 Deferred 6PSF-c 021517Pass Video Video
17-0167 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZEN 1. Shakima K. Thomas, 280 Eastern Parkway, Newark, NJ City owned property. 2. Tomecca Keyes, 39 Valley Street, Newark, NJ Quality of life issues. 3. Tariq Raheem, 25 Eastern Parkway, Newark, NJ Quality of life in Newark. 4. Deborah Gibbons, 108 Boylan Street, Newark, NJ Neighborhood issues. 5. Rita Fortenberry, 26 Riverview Terrace, Newark, NJ Terrell homes and Newark. 6. Rosemary Horsley, 9 Riverview Court, Newark, NJ Newark for Newarkers. 7. Deborah Smith-Gregory, 454 Washington Street, Newark, NJ Strong Inclusionary Zoning for Newark! 8. Reverend Eric Dobson, 510 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ Inclusionary and Fair Housing. 9. John Goldstein, 171 Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ Inclusionary Zoning. 10. Linda Jones, 34 Riverview Court, Newark, NJ Terrell homes. 11. Faruq M. Abdul ‘Aziz, 102 Eastern Parkway, Newark, NJ Black Moment’s 2017, Donald said let’s make America white again. 12. Lee L. Burgman, Jr., 774 Grove Street, Irvington, NJ “Burgman’s Homes for Veterans,” community development organization real estate and co  Video Video
17-0259 15.-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Minutes, January 26, 2017  Not available
17-0260 15.-b ReportAffirmative Action Monthly Report, December 2016  Not available
17-0261 15.-c ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes, November 20, 2016  Not available
17-0262 15.-d ReportThe Plaza at Springfield Village, LP, NJHMFA Project No., Financial Statements, October 31, 2016 and 2015  Not available
17-0263 15.-e ReportMt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District, Minutes, February 9, 2016, April 12, 2016, June 7, 2016, September 6, 2016 and October 25, 2016  Not available
17-0027 16PSF-aOrdinance - $45.5 Million General Capital Improvement AuthorizationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK AND APPROPRIATING $46,507,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $44,181,650.00 IN GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF. Deferred 6PSF-a (s) 020717Pass Not available
16-1706 16PSF-bBryant 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
16-1347 26PSF-cRTA - Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable HousingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 41 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY TO ESTABLISH A NEW CHAPTER, ENTITLED “INCLUSIONARY ZONING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.” Deferred 6F-b 011917 Deferred 6PSF-c 021517  Not available
16-1734 16PSF-dTransfer of Land to Lafayette Broad, LLC (Lopez)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 6PSF-B SEPTEMBER 2, 2015, BY TRANSFERING BLOCK 865, LOT 64, 56 GREEN STREET AND AN ADDITIONAL 20,000 SQUARE FEET OF BLOCK 166, LOT 1.03, 160-176 MULBERRY STREET, AS INDICATED IN THE ATTACHED BORRIE, MCDONALD, & WATSON SURVEY, DATED MAY 5, 2016 TO LAFAYETTE BROAD, LLC., OR ONE OF ITS AFFILIATED REDEVELOPER PROPERTY COMPANIES AT $176.00 PER SQUARE FOOT TOTALING $3,520,000.00Pass Video Video
17-0036 17R1-aTE #3 2016 WIC GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program: to provide nutritional services, nutritional education, immunization screening and education, voter registration and family care enrollment through participation in the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services’ Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program to the residents of Newark Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Appropriation Amount: $1,885,481.00 Budget Year: 2017 Contract Period: October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a adopted on February 1, 2017. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Pass Video Video
17-0037 17R1-bTE #4 HRSA 2016 additional fundingResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide medical care, social services, substance abuse and mental health counseling to the homeless population within the City of Newark Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $59,520.00 Budget Year: 2017 Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 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
17-0093 17R1-c17-0093 Bioterrorism GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Bioterrorism Preparedness Grant: to provide surveillance and health alert network, and the provision of local core capacity infrastructure for bioterrorism preparedness within the City of Newark (City-wide). Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health-Local Core Capacity for Public Health Emergency Preparedness Appropriation Amount: $5,000.00 Budget Year: 2017 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-f adopted on 090816 Funds inserted by Resolution 7R1-d adopted on 090816 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
16-1912 17R1-dVEHICLES, PASSENGER VANS, 8/12/15 -PASSENGERResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-2006 and all applicable vendors Purpose: Five (5) Vehicles, Passenger Vans Entity Name(s)/Address(s): #88230 Hertrich Fleet Services, 1427 Bay Road, Milford, Delaware 19963 Contract Amount: $133,645.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Public Safety/Division of Police/ Fund Forfeiture Treasury Account 0226-46570-B2016/ Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/ Fund 026-160-1606-46160-B2016 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council to complete delivery by December 2, 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: As a one- time purchase the purchase order is the contract as the law allows.Pass Video Video
16-1982 17R2-aMount Prospect Ave BID 2017 BudgetResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2017 Annual Budget for Mt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District Neighborhood Improvement District (MPANID) Purpose: Introducing and Approving the Mt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District Annual Budget for the 2017 calendar year Amount: $292,510.00. Budget Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Additional Information: Ordinance 6S&Ff June 20, 2007 created the Mt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District Deferred 7R2-b (s) 020717Pass Video Video
17-0180 17R3-aApplication/Acceptance of Grant Funds for the NJDOT 2017 Bikeways State Aid ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds for the NJDOT 2017 Bikeways State Aid Program Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $356,116.50 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Transportation Total Project Cost: $356,116.50 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: N/A Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-0032 17R4-aResolution - Making Application to LFBoard NJEIT Small Diameter SewersResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of Bond Ordinance Name of Project(s): New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust Small Diameter Sewers Amount to be Financed: $20,000,000.00 Funding Source: NJEIT Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): February 8, 2017 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 SMALL DIAMETER SEWER EVALUATION AND REHABILITATION PROJECT AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION THEREOF Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1571 17R5-a2017 -2018 Amending Associated Humane SocietiesResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Humane Society Purpose: Animal Control Services Entity Name: Associated Humane Societies, Inc., Entity Address: 124 Evergreen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: $675,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Department of Health and Community Wellness Contract Period: February 1, 2017 through January 31, 2018 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: Contract - Services not subject to Local Public Contracts Law; Specific Statutory Authority to negotiate and contract with Humane Society, N.J.S.A. 40:48-5.1.Pass Video Video
16-1572 17R5-bmedical director consultant and after hour coverageResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To obtain the services of a Medical Director Consultant, who will assist in the organization and assignments of medical staff within the City’s Division of Medical Care Services, and also provide after-hours and holiday continuum of medical care on-call telephone coverage. Entity Name: Valley Spring Family Medicine, Professional Corporation (providing the services of Kathyann S. Duncan, MD) Entity Address: 2040 Millburn Avenue, Suite 303, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 Contract Amount: $195,000.00 Funding Source: 2016/2017 Budget/Health and Community Wellness Contract Period: January 17, 2017 through January 16, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1758 17R7-aANA R. TOLENTINO, ESQResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as per Diem Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Public Court representing indigent defendants Entity Name: Ana R. Tolentino, Esq. Entity Address: 41 Gifford Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07304 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $17,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1759 17R7-bOGECHI O. ONYEANI, ESQ.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as Per Diem Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court representing indigent defendants Entity Name: Ogechi O. Onyeani, Esq. Entity Address: 1114 West Chestnut Street, Union, New Jersey 07083 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $17,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Deferred 7R7-b 021517 Deferred 7R7-a (s) 022217Pass Video Video
17-0268 17R8-aResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (2/15/17)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mrs. Lucy Melton Johnson Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Mr. Raymond Gene MurphyPass Video Video
17-0269 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (2/15/17)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Ms. Elizabeth Arrango, Athletic Director; Stacy Smith, Trainer; Mr. Darnell Grant, Head Coach and his coaching staff of Malcolm X. Shabazz High School Football Team for their participation in the 2016 State Championship Game 2. Malcolm X. Shabazz Football Team for their participation in the 2016 State Championship Game Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 3. Reverend Dr. Perry Simmons Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 4. Mr. Paul K. Lagana, Facility Director at The GEO Group, Inc., Newark, New Jersey 5. Students at Oliver Street School for the Production of The Lion King at Oliver Street School Multipurpose Room, to be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 6. Mother Jocelyn Apple, Co-Founder of Jesus Christ Family House of Worship 7. Students at Sussex Avenue School Renew School on their Art Exhibition and Auction Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 8. Mr. Joao F. Malgalhaes, Esq., for becoming a Partner at Trenk DiPasquale Law Firm 9. Honorable Nilda C. Hernandez, Pass Video Video
16-1777 17R9-b2016 NJ State Body Armor GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Body Armor Replacement for Police Officers Entity Name: Department of Public Safety Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $89,841.25 Funding Source: New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice/ Body Armor Replacement Fund Program Total Project Cost: $89,841.25 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2021 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
16-1817 18.-aAmendment to Ordinance to designate Dietze Building an Hiistoric LandmarkOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-F, ADOPTED JULY 7, 2016 AMENDING TITLE XLI “THE NEWARK ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS” TO ADD THE DIETZE BUILDING, LOCATED AT 60-64 UNION STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, BLOCK 185, LOT 68, AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWARK (EAST WARD).Pass Video Video
16-1884 18.-bCarlos Lopes ExchangeOrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO EXCHANGE LAND WITH CARLOS LOPES, 58 PALM STREET/ WEST WARD, FOR THE EVEN EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY 803 CLIFTON AVENUE, LOCATED IN THE NORTH WARD. Deferred 8-b 021517 Deferred 9a (s) 022217 Deferred 9a 030117 Deferred 9a 031517Pass Video Video
16-1885 18.-cCandido Couto ExchangeOrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO EXCHANGE LAND WITH CANDIDO COUTO, 56 PALM STREET/ WEST WARD, FOR THE EVEN EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 697 N. 7TH STREET LOCATED IN THE NORTH WARD. Deferred 8-c 021517 Deferred 9b (s) 022217 Deferred 9b 030117 Deferred 9b 031517Pass Video Video
17-0030 18.-dOrdinance - NJEIT Small Diameter SewersOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-c OF THE CITY FINALLY ADOPTED AUGUST 3, 2011, PROVIDING FOR EVALUATION AND REHABILITION OF SMALL DIAMETER SEWERS AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK AND APPROPRIATING $20,000,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000,000.00, IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO FINANCE THE SAME. Deferred 6PSF-c 030117Pass Video Video
17-0273 18.-eRent Control Amendment - maximum rent increaseOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING TITLE 19, CHAPTER 2, RENT CONTROL REGULATIONS, RENT CONTROL BOARD, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY INCORPORATING A NEW PROCEDURE FOR CALCULATING THE MAXIMUM RENT INCREASE AND REMOVING ALL APPEALS TO THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL IN FAVOR OF APPEALS TO THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY. Deferred 6PSF-d 030117Pass Video Video
17-0112 17R1-e(as)Resolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation #10ResolutionDept/ 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. Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $7,279,528.00 Budget Year: 2017 Contract Period: February 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 Not available
17-0124 17R3-b(as)Amending previously adopted bid contract term to correct termResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Amending Resolution and Contract No. 02-2016 authorized therein to correct typographical error to term of contract Entity Name: Statewide Striping Corporation Entity Address: 499 Pomeroy Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: $150,225.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Engineering Contract Period: Amending period to end 180 calendar days from “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: Resolution 7R4-D, adopted September 8, 2016, authorized City to enter into and execute Contract No. 02-2016, Installation of Pavement Markings on Various Streets in the City of Newark, with Statewide Striping Corporation, 499 Pomeroy Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.Pass Not available
17-0072 17R6-a(as)Fort Dearborn Pre-Suit Litigation SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement Docket No.: n/a Claimant: Various City Employees - see attached Claimant's Attorney: n/a Attorney's Address: n/a Settlement Amount: $43,141.13 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, February 15, 2017Pass Not available
17-0090 17R8-c(as)Resolution: Samuel Klein & Company (2017)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide Statutory Auditor Services for the year ending December 31, 2016 Entity Name: Samuel Klein and Company Entity Address: 550 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $370,875.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget 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 Not available
17-0282 17R8-d(as)Resolution: Amended Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Community Meeting (2/22/17) (JM)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R8-c(as), adopted on February 1, 2017 for the Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement for a Community Meeting by changing the date from Thursday, February 9, 207 (6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.) to Wednesday, February 22, 2017 (6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.) Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School, 291 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107, (Cafeteria or Auditorium and Restrooms) Event Date(s): Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Event Time: 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Additional Information: Amending Resolution 7R8-c(as), adopted February 1, 2017 Sponsor: Council Member, Joseph A. McCallum, Jr.Pass Not available
17-0184 17R10a(as)Solid Waste Removal ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Works/Division of Sanitation Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Purpose: Solid Waste Removal Services (in the South Ward and a portion of the Central Ward) Entity Name: Interstate Waste Services, Inc. Entity Address: 300 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Suite 39, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Contract Amount: $156,598.00 a month for seven (7) months, for a total amount not to exceed $1,096,186.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation Contract Period: September 14, 2016 to April 30, 2017; or until a contract is awarded, but in no event later than 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: Emergency Contract# E2016-14Pass Not available
17-0186 17R10b(as)Curbside Recycling ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Works/Division of Sanitation Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract Purpose: Recycling Curbside Services in all wards Entity Name: Joseph Smentkowski, Inc. Entity Address: 3 New York Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07307 Contract Amount: $665,000.00 ($133,000.00 a month for five (5) months) Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation Contract Period: December 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017; or until a contract is awarded (whichever comes first), but in no event no later than 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: Contract# E2016-13Pass Not available
17-0279 17R10c(as)Added Starter - Street Sweeping - West WardResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Works/Division of Sanitation Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X ) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract Purpose: Amending Resolution to correct amending contract number Entity Name: Dejana Industries, Inc. Entity Address: 30 Sagamore Hill Drive, Port Washington, New York 11050 Contract Amount: $50,000 a month for seven (7) months for a total of $350,000.00 for seven (7) months but in no event beyond June 30, 2017, unless authorized by the Municipal Council Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation, Account Code Line: NW011- 060 - 0605 -71950 - B2017 Contract Period: October 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017, or until a contract is awarded Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-rePass Not available
17-0578 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Works and the Newark Parking Authority revisit the ticketing policy for street cleaning when roads are snow covered, especially in the East Ward where parking is a premium.Pass Not available
17-0580 17M-b. MotionA motion extending sincere best wishes to Mr. Carmen J. Fede on his recent appointment as the new Postmaster of the Newark Post Office and earning the distinction of becoming the first Newark born person to ever hold that position.Pass Not available
17-0581 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement and the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation, investigate the properties located at 286 Ridge Street and 276 Delavan Avenue for possible code violations, and if warranted, cite the owner(s) and clean and lien the properties.Pass Not available
17-0582 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, install speed bumps on Green Street between Mulberry Street and McCarter Highway.Pass Not available
17-0583 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety review training procedures for personnel who answer the 973-733-6000 number and the 43311 call center.Pass Not available