Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 4/5/2017 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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17-0493 15.-a ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Minutes, December 15, 2016 and January 19, 2017Fail Video Video
17-0494 15.-b ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Annual Report of the Sewage Contribution for the Purpose of Assessment for the Year 2017Pass Not available
17-0495 15.-c ReportEmployee Retirement System Board Meeting, Minutes, November 7, 2016, January 13, 2017, January 30, 2017 and February 23, 2017Pass Not available
17-0496 15.-d ReportNewark Downtown District, Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, March 17, 2016, June 16, 2016 and September 15, 2016Pass Not available
17-0497 15.-e ReportNewark Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, January - December 2016Pass Not available
17-0498 15.-f ReportNewark Public Library, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, December 2014Pass Not available
17-0499 15.-g ReportSecond River Joint Meeting, 2017 Second Quarter AssessmentPass Not available
17-0500 15.-h ReportNewark Housing Authority Meeting Minutes, January - December 2016Pass Not available
17-0501 15.-i ReportCherry Tree Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2016 and 2015Pass Not available
17-0502 15.-j Report50-60 Columbia Street Urban Renewal, L.L.C., Financial Statements, December 31, 2016 and 2015  Not available
17-0503 15.-k ReportLa Plaza Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2016 and 2015Pass Not available
17-0504 15.-l ReportRoseville Commons, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2016 and 2015Pass Not available
17-0505 15.-m ReportSpringfield Commons Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2016 and 2015Pass Not available
17-0506 15.-n ReportSpringfield Village Senior Residences, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2016 and 2015Pass Not available
17-0507 15.-o ReportTelephone Heights Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2016 and 2015Pass Not available
17-0508 15.-p ReportWest Side Village Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., Financial Statements, December 31, 2016 and 2015Pass Not available
17-0509 15.-q ReportBoard of Adjustment, Meeting Minutes, March 9, 2017, March 16, 2017 and March 23, 2017Pass Not available
17-0510 15.-r ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Meeting Minutes, February 27, 2017Pass Not available
17-0511 15.-s ReportNewark Parking Authority, Financial Statements, December 31, 2015 and 2014Pass Not available
17-0512 15.-t ReportNewark Parking Authority, Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes, January 26, 2017Pass Not available
17-0520 15.-u ReportBergen Lyons Clinton Special Improvement District Partnership, LLC., 2016 Annual Report and BLCSID Summary and Work Plan 2017Pass Not available
17-0521 15.-v ReportBergen Lyons Clinton Special Improvement District Partnership, LLC., 2017 Itemized Budget and Budget ResolutionPass Not available
17-0522 15.-w ReportNewark Museum, Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, February 17, 2016, May 18, 2016 and October 19, 2016Pass Not available
17-0523 15.-x ReportTaxicab Division, Meeting Minutes, August 18, 2016 through December 15, 2016 and January 12, 2017Pass Not available
17-0525 15.-y ReportBergen Lyons Clinton Special Improvement District Partnership, LLC., Special Meeting Minutes, December 12, 2016Pass Not available
17-0530 15.-z ReportBergen Lyons Clinton Special Improvement District Partnership, LLC., Financial Statements December 2015Pass Not available
17-0168 16PSF-aAcquire Land Pursuant to Lafayette Redevelopment AgreementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO ACQUIRE 58 GREEN STREET, BLOCK 865, LOT 136 PURSUANT TO THE NEWARK DOWNTOWN CORE DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK PLAZA URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND TO CONVEY BLOCK 865, LOT 136, TO MULBERRY GREEN REALTY, LLC, UPON ACQUISITION BY THE CITY OF NEWARK, PURSUANT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LAFAYETTE BROAD, LLC.Pass Video Video
17-0345 16PSF-bAmended Lafayette Land TransferOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 6PSF-D FEBRUARY 15, 2017, TRANSFERING BLOCK 865, LOT 64, 56 GREEN STREET FROM THE CITY OF NEWARK TO MULBERRY GREEN REALTY, LLC., AND AN ADDITIONAL 20,000 SQUARE FEET OF BLOCK 166, LOT 1.03, 160-176 MULBERRY STREET, FROM THE CITY OF NEWARK TO MULBERRY HAMILTON ASSOCIATES, LLC., AT $176.00 PER SQUARE FOOT, TOTALLING $3,520,000.00. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
17-0337 16PSF-c OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-D, MARCH 18, 2015 AND RESTATING ORIGINAL TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO MONTGOMERY TWO HOUSING URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, THE OWNER OF AN APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED ON PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 685-715 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., BOULEVARD AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 2559, LOT 7 (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
17-0383 17R1-a2016 Port Authority GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: 2016 Port Security Grant Funding Source: United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriation Amount: $37,500.00 Budget Year: 2017 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: Funds accepted by Resolution: 7R9-a adopted on January 19, 2017. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
17-0384 17R1-b2016 Port Authority Grant Cash MatchResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: 2016 Port Security Grant Funding Source: 2017 Budget Appropriation Amount: $12,500.00 Budget Year: 2017 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 ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: This is a cash match as required by United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-a adopted on January 19, 2017. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
17-0118 17R1-cMaintenance and Repair: ElevatorsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Elevators, Thirty-One (31) Elevators and Two (2) Chairlifts Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Big Apple Elevator Service and Consulting, LLC., 35-21 9th Street, New York, New York 11106 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $600,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Public Works: NW011-060-0604-71660-B2017 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: Ten (10) Bids received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
17-0169 17R1-dMaintenance and Repair: Swimming PoolsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Swimming Pools Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Rana Construction, Inc., 430 Madison Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $792,500.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Public Works: NW011-060-0604-71770-B2017 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: Eight (8) Bids received: Four (4)Pass Video Video
17-0218 17R1-eMaintenance and Repair: Collision Body Work, Heavy Duty Vehicles and Trucks Over One TonResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Collision Body Work, Heavy Duty Vehicles and Trucks Over One (1) Ton Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Lusamer Auto Body Corp., 27 Austin Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $600,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Public Works/Division of Motors: NW011-060-0602-71860-B2017 Department of Water and Sewer Utilities: NW037-750-7502-71870- B2017 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
17-0353 17R1-fMainteanance & Repair Overhead Doors Installation and AccessoriesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair Overhead Doors, Installation and Accessories Description: Overhead Doors Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Capozzi Overhead Doors, Inc., 80 Howard Place, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $371,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Public Works: NW011-160-1605-83420-B2017/ Department of Water and Sewer Utilities: NW037-750-7502-72220-B2017 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: November 29, 2016 Bids solicited: Twelve (12) Bids received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
16-1986 17R2-aATS Development GroupResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitate the property to create a mix of eight (8) one and two bedroom units of affordable and market rate rental housing units Entity Name: A.T.S. Development Group, LLC. Entity Address: 27 Austin Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Sale Amount: $26,215.20 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $398,000.00 Appraised Amount: $175,000.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months from the transfer of ownership by the City. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 449 Washington Street/Block 115/Lot 15/Central Ward Additional InformatPass Video Video
17-0182 17R2-bWhite Consulting Group, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitate properties as rental or for-sale housing. Entity Name: White Consulting Group, LLC. Entity Address: 259 Belleview Terrace, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Sale Amount: $32,999.28 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $337,200.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months from 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) 705 S 15th Street/Block 2622/Lot 10/South Ward 59 Rose Terrace/Block 2624/Lot 29/South Ward 811 S 13th Street/Block 2648/Lot 21/South Ward AdditionaPass Video Video
17-0347 17R2-cWWSID 2017 Budget IntroductionResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2017 Annual Budget for Partnership West, Inc., Special Improvement District Management Corporation Purpose: Introducing and Approving the West Ward Special Improvement District Budget Amount: $500,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-a adopted on December 21, 2016, created the West Ward Special Improvement District in the West Ward.Pass Video Video
17-0438 17R2-dResolution for LFB Application for RAB for Newark WarehouseResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution Endorsing Purpose: Application to the Local Finance Board (“LFB”) for its approval of the adoption of a proposed bond resolution authorizing the issuance of proposed Redevelopment Area Bonds of certain property commonly known as 98-126 Edison Place, Newark, New Jersey 07102, and designated as Block 159.01, Lot 11, (East Ward), in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 (non-recourse to the City) to be secured by PILOT payments pursuant to the Tax Exemption Law and authorizing the execution of a Financial Agreement with respect to the same. Additional Information: Newark Warehouse Urban Renewal, LLC project (federally taxable, non-recourse)Pass Video Video
17-0533 17R2-eResolution to Waive 20-day period for Montgomery Two Housing Urban Renewal OrdinanceResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20 day period for an ordinance to take effect Purpose: Tax abatement Ordinance 6PSF-c April 5, 2017 for Montgomery Two Housing Urban Renewal, LLC c/o Pennrose Properties, 230 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, Pennsylvania 18704, needs to take immediate effect so that the applicant can meet the NJHFMA financing deadline Ordinance No(s).: 6PSF-c adopted on April 5, 2017 Additional Information: 6PSF-d adopted on March 18, 2015Pass Video Video
16-2028 17R2-fJunior Entrepreneurs ClubResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Business Development Training Youth Clients Entity Name: Junior Entrepreneurs Club Training Program Inc. Entity Address: 569 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $146,550.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: To be fully expended by June 30, 2018Pass Video Video
16-2042 17R2-gSamuel Morris Career InstituteResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Computer Office Support Specialist Training Entity Name: Samuel Morris Career Institute of New Jersey Entity Address: 701-703 McCarter Highway, Suite 201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $28,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: To be fully expended by June 30, 2018Pass Video Video
17-0013 17R2-hAMG Medical Tech ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Medical Tech Training Program Entity Name: AMG Medical Institute LLC. Entity Address: 554 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $67,500.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: To be fully expended by June 30, 2018Pass Video Video
17-0024 17R2-iRutgers R U ReadyResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Work Readiness Training Entity Name: Rutgers University R U Ready Entity Address: 158 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Labor Employment and Training Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: To be fully expended by June 30, 2018Pass Video Video
17-0356 17R3-aBus Stop Resolution Wilson Ave at Doremus AveResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop Location: East Ward, along Wilson Avenue, westbound on the northerly side, at Doremus Avenue (farside) beginning at the westerly curbline of Doremus Avenue and extending 160ft westerly therefrom Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-0301 17R4-aResolution Creating Financial Advisory Pool and awarding contract to two (2) vendorsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Financial Advisory Pool Entity Name: NW Financial Group, L.L.C., and Terminus Municipal Advisors, LLC. Entity Address: 2 Hudson Place, 3rd Floor, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 and 3715 Northside Parkway NW, Suite 4-220, Atlanta, Georgia 30327 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $350,000.00, for two (2) vendors Funding Source: Bond Proceeds 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
17-0447 17R4-bResolution Making Application to Local Finance BoardResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): Water Main Replacement Program Amount to be Financed: $5,000,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust Bonds/Notes Local Finance Board meeting date(s): May 10, 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 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION THEREOF Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-0479 17R4-cResolution Making Application to Local Finance BoardResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of Bond Ordinance Name of Project(s): Various General Capital Improvements Amount to be Financed: $33,364,950.00 Funding Source: Notes/Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): April 12, 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 AN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A:3-4(a), (b), (c) AND (d) AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION THEREOF Additional Information:Pass Video Video
16-1969 17R5-aCity of Elizabeth- HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: City of Elizabeth Entity Address: 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Room G-14, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Grant Amount: $967,006.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on February 1, 2017. Budget Insertion Resolution 7R1-a adopted on December 21, 2016.Pass Video Video
16-1970 17R5-bCounty of Essex- HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: County of Essex Entity Address: 50 South Clinton Street, Suite 3201, East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Grant Amount: $346,539.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on February 1, 2017 Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on December 21, 2016Pass Not available
16-1971 17R5-c2017 Homefirst, Inc- HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: Homefirst Interfaith Housing and Family Services, Inc. Entity Address: 1009 Park Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Grant Amount: $300,044.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on February 1, 2017. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on December 21, 2016.Pass Video Video
16-1972 17R5-d2017 Catholic Family and Community Services (Hope House)- HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: Catholic Family and Community Services-Hope House Entity Address: 19-21 Belmont Avenue, Dover, New Jersey 07801 Grant Amount: $273,354.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on February 1, 2017. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on December 21, 2016.Pass Video Video
16-1973 17R5-e2017 Integrity, Inc HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Integrity, Inc. Entity Address: 103 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $144,476.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on February 1, 2017. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on December 21, 2016.Pass Video Video
16-1974 17R5-f2017 Township of Irvington HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: Township of Irvington Entity Address: 346 16th Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Grant Amount: $294,019.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on February 1, 2017. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on December 21, 2016.Pass Not available
16-1975 17R5-g2017 Isaiah House- HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: Isaiah House Entity Address: 238 North Munn Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Grant Amount: $366,776.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on February 1, 2017. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on December 21, 2016.Pass Not available
16-1976 17R5-hLa Casa De Don Pedro HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: La Casa de Don Pedro Entity Address: 76 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Grant Amount: $269,086.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on February 1, 2017. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on December 21, 2016.Pass Not available
16-1977 17R5-i2017 Newark Beth Israel - HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: $689,506.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on February 1, 2017. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on December 21, 2016.Pass Not available
16-1978 17R5-j2017 New Jersey Aids Services Inc. - HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: New Jersey Aids Services, Inc. Entity Address: 44 South Street, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Grant Amount: $306,622.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on February 1, 2017. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on December 21, 2016.Pass Not available
16-1979 17R5-k2017 Salvation Army HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: The Salvation Army Entity Address: 45 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $286,380.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds Accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on February 1, 2017. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on December 21, 2016.Pass Not available
17-0031 17R6-aWorkers' Compensation (Andy Santana)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2014-20150 Claimant: Andy Santana Claimant's Attorney: Marc J. Brenner, Esquire. Attorney's Address: 222 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927 Settlement Amount: $43,582.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, April 4, 2017Pass Video Video
17-0332 17R6-b2016 Port Authority Grant Cash MatchResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2015-14530 Claimant: Marion Battle Claimant's Attorney: Lord, Kobrin, Alvarez & Fattell, LLC. Attorney's Address: 1283 Route 22, East Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 Settlement Amount: $28,654.32 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, April 4, 2017Pass Video Video
17-0380 17R6-cResolution: Settlement of Civil Litigation - Estate of Tyron BensonResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-3525-12 Claimant: Andrea Thomas, as Administrator of the Estate of Tyron Benson Claimant's Attorney: Shelley L. Stangler, P.C. Attorney's Address: 155 Morris Avenue, 2nd Floor, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Settlement Amount: $500.000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, April 4, 2017Pass Video Video
17-0411 17R8-aResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Easter Service and Festivities for Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (JSJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Easter Service and Festivities for Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Belmont Runyon School, One Belmont Runyon Way, Newark, New Jersey 07108 (Auditorium and Gymnasium) Event Date(s): Sunday, April 16, 2017 Event Time: 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member John Sharpe JamesPass Not available
17-0412 17R8-bResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Portugal Day in Newark (AA)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: “Fado, Folklore e Mais Fado,” as part of the celebration of Portugal Day in Newark Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: East Side High School, 238 Van Buren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 (Auditorium) Event Date(s): Sunday, May 21, 2017 Event Time: 11:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Augusto AmadorPass Not available
17-0335 17R8-cResolution: Ceremonial Designation - Reverend Dr. Elton T. Byrd (MC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Designation Honoree: Reverend Dr. Elton T. Byrd Date(s): Saturday, April 22, 2017 Official Street Name(s): Elizabeth Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Rev. Dr. Elton T. Byrd Plaza Sponsor: Council President, Mildred C. Crump Additional Information:Pass Not available
17-0426 17R8-dResolution: Ceremonial Designation - Joseph C. DeVincentis (AR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Designation Honoree: Joseph C. DeVincentis Date(s): Saturday, April 22, 2017 Official Street Name(s): 4th Avenue and North 5th Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Joseph C. DeVincentis Way Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information:Pass Not available
17-0534 17R8-eResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (4/5/17)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. Willis R. Bradwell, Sr. 2. Mrs. Virginia Sheppard 3. Chief Anusionwu Okoro 4. Mr. Chester Brown Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 5. Mr. James E. “Jenks” Jenkins 6. Mrs. Nona Eley (Gifford) Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 7. Mr. Shamsuddin “Sham” Abdul HamidPass Not available
17-0535 17R8-fResolutuion: Recognizing and Commending (4/5/17)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. Joe Taylor, Chairman, CEO of Panasonic of North America on his Retirement Celebration held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 2. Individuals during the Newark African Commission celebrating “Black History Month” at the Black History Ceremony held on Friday, February 24, 2017 3. Individuals during the Ghanaian Flag Raising Ceremony commemorating sixty (60) years of Independence held in the City Hall Rotunda on Monday, March 6, 2017 4. Ms. Afi Keni Daitey 5. Chaplain Robert Vasquez 6. His Excellency, Dr. Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, the 6th Executive Governor of Kwara State in Nigeria on a courtesy visit to Newark City Hall on Monday, March 20, 2017 7. Ms. Tee Thompson, a Principal of African Trade Business Center on a courtesy visit to Newark City Hall on Monday, March 20, 2017 8. Chief (Dr.) Alexander Chika Okafor on a courtesy visit to Newark City Hall on Monday, March 20, 2017 9. Her Excellency, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, First Lady of Oyo State, Nigeria, along with the Mayor’s Office of International Relations and Pass Video Video
16-1668 17R12-aCDM Smith- Phase 2 Citywide Geographic Info SystemResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Phase 2: Citywide Geographic Information System (GIS) Entity Name: CDM Smith, Inc. Entity Address: 110 Fieldcrest Avenue, # 8, 6th Floor, Edison, New Jersey 08837 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $167,664.55 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of the Notice to Proceed 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: Original contract amount: $264,000.00, termination date of Original Contract: September 4, 2015 but project was not completed and monies remained. New contract is to complete project. No additional funds are requiredPass Video Video
16-1893 17R12-bPeddie Ditch Permanent EasementResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Intergovernmental Agreement Purpose: Peddie Ditch Permanent Easement Entity Name: Consolidated Rail Corporation (CONRAIL) Entity Address: 1717 Arch Street, Suite 1310, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 Contract Amount: No municipal funds required Funding Source: Consolidated Rail Corporation Contract Period: Indefinite 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: No municipal funds are required or will be spent under this Agreement. However, Consolidated Rail Corporation (CONRAIL) requires the City of Newark and its contractor(s) to submit a Certificate of InsurancePass Video Video
16-1882 17R2-j (as)Demolition and Remediation Contract with YannuziResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Demolition and Remediation of Former Northern NJ Oil Site 2078-2090 McCarter Hwy. (Block 827.01, Lots 11/12) and Former Lionetti Oil Site 123-129 Riverside Avenue (Block 725, Lot 12) and Former Maas and Waldstein Site 2104-2118 McCarter Highway (Block 827, Lot 1) Entity Name: Yannuzzi Group, Inc. Entity Address: 135 Kinnelon Road, Suite 102, Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $588,830.00 Funding Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency Cleanup Grants, Community Development Block Grant Contract Period: One year from the date of issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the Deputy Mayor/Director of the Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional IPass Not available
17-0388 17R2-k (as)Jarid Jamar Construction Company Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: To provide a $500,000.00 guaranty to WORKING IN NEWARK’S NEIGHBORHOODS (WINN), a subsidiary of the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority to secure, in part, Jarid Jamar Construction Company, Inc.’s loan obligations with WINN. The proceeds of the loan will be used to provide financial assistance for the West Ward Model Neighborhood area to be known as the West Ward New Homes Initiative Project. Entity Name: Jarid Jamar Construction Company, Inc. Entity Address: 9 Weber Road, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Grant Amount: $500,000.00 Funding Source: Entity providing funds Total Project Cost: $1,195,000.00 City Contribution: $500,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA)/ WINN Program/$600,000.00 Contract Period: May 1, 2017 through October 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable ContPass Not available
17-0536 17R2-l (as)Declaration of Area in Need of Redevelopment -22-34 East Park StreetResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Designating area in need of redevelopment List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 22-34 East Park Street/Block 125/Lot 96 (formally lots 84-88, 91-94, 96 and 108)/Central Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-e(S) adopted February 7, 2017 authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigationPass Not available
17-0612 17R8-g (as)Resolution: Supporting the City of Newark as a Sanctuary City and Fair and Welcoming MunicipalityResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Supporting the City of Newark as a Sanctuary City and Fair and Welcoming Municipality Purpose: To support all immigrant residents of the City of Newark by preserving and protecting laws and policies that strive to foster a diverse and inclusive immigrant community and opposing any discriminatory policies or adverse actions against privacy and civil liberties. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member, Augusto AmadorPass Not available
17-0357 18.-aParking Ordinance Amendment, Park PlaceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-4.2, PARKING LIMITED TO FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY LIMITING PARKING TO FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES AT PARK PLACE. (East Ward)Pass Video Video
17-0357 1 Parking Ordinance Amendment, Park PlaceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-4.2, PARKING LIMITED TO FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY LIMITING PARKING TO FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES AT PARK PLACE. (East Ward)Pass Not available
17-0357 1 Parking Ordinance Amendment, Park PlaceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-4.2, PARKING LIMITED TO FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY LIMITING PARKING TO FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES AT PARK PLACE. (East Ward)Pass Not available
17-0446 18.-bBond Ordinance - $5 million NJEIT Water Main ReplacementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF WATER MAINS AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES 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
17-0480 18.-cOrdinance - $35.1 Million General Capital OrdinanceOrdinanceA BOND 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 $35,121,000.00 THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $33,364,950.00 IN GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF.Pass Video Video
17-0483 18.-d AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Gail Muhammad Address: 120 Prince Street, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on March 22, 2018 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling category of Community RepresentativePass Video Video
17-0484 18.-e AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Juba Dowdell Address: 59-A James Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending March 22, 2020 Sponsor: Additional Information: Formally a Newark Board of Education Representative and is now being appointed as the City RepresentativePass Video Video
17-0519 18.-f (as)Newark Warehouse LTTAOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TAX EXEMPTION TO NEWARK WAREHOUSE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 100 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, FOR A PROJECT TO REHABILITATE AND RENOVATE AN EXISTING SIX (6) STORY VACANT WAREHOUSE BUILDING INTO A SEVEN (7) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF OFFICE, RETAIL AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL USES LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 98-126 EDISON PLACE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 159.01, LOT 11, FOR A TERM EQUAL TO THE EARLIER OF THIRTY-FIVE (35) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT OR THIRTY (30) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000.00 AND DETERMINING VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. (EAST WARD)Pass Not available
16-1884 19.-aCarlos 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 19.-bCandido 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
17-0176 19.-cOrdinance Amending Title 23:Chapter 7-Parking Meter RegulationsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:7, PARKING METER REGULATIONS, GENERALLY, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY REVISING THE PARKING METER RATES IN SECTION 23:7-13. Deferred 8a 031517 Deferred 9c 040517Pass Video Video
17-0747 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk send a letter to the Director of Engineering regarding the conditions of the following properties: Morton Street School; Dollar Tree (Springfield Avenue location); Family Dollar (72 Broadway).Pass Not available
17-0757 17M-b. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Jorge Luis Aviles.Pass Not available
17-0758 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk send a letter to the Director of Clara Maass Hospital in concern that no representatives from the City of Newark were invited; furthermore, requesting the number of emergency room patients the Medical Center serviced who were from the City of Newark in 2016.Pass Not available
17-0760 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration create a brochure outlining the floor plan and exits of City Hall while people are visiting.Pass Not available
17-0761 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau should incorporate a brochure that includes maps, historical sites, businesses, restaurants and directories.Pass Not available
17-0763 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration should submit to the National League of Cities, our list of cultural events and notable achievements to be considered for awards.Pass Not available
17-0764 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Newark Parking Authority consider installing parking meters in the Heller Parkway/Franklin Avenue area where commuters park daily.Pass Not available
17-0766 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety consider assigning patrol officers to direct traffic during the morning and afternoon hours when students are entering and leaving charter schools located in the downtown area.Pass Not available
17-0767 17M-i. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms. Ella Edwards.Pass Not available
17-0768 17M-j. MotionA motion expressing sincere gratitude and appreciation to the NAN Newark Tech World for providing access and technical training for the visually impaired at the new tech center located on Hawthorne Avenue.Pass Not available
17-0769 17M-k. MotionA motion expressing sincere gratitude and appreciation to Ms. Jennifer Kohl for her outstanding initiative “Cops & Kids” program.Pass Not available
17-0770 17M-l. MotionA motion expressing sincere gratitude and appreciation to County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., for his outstanding commitment to reconstruct the Essex County Ivy Hill Park Playground with a new design, equipment and rubberized safety surface.Pass Not available
17-0540 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Rodney Davis, 405 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, NJ It’s now Easter, still no blacks on job site. 2. Dianna Quamina, 6 Baldwin Avenue, Newark, NJ PSE&G, Code Enforcement, District Leaders, Tenant violated, oh my! 3. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terr., Newark, NJ City of Newark landlord and community issues. 4. Hope Jackson, 182 Mapes Avenue, Newark, NJ Community Affairs. 5. Martha Rodriguez, 452 Washington Street, Newark, NJ Implementations. 6. Munirah El-Bomani, 1st Street, Newark, NJ Newarkers First! 7. Tyrone Barnes, 1010½ Springfield Avenue, Newark, NJ Wake up! 8. Kimya S. Jackson, 284 South 6th Street, Newark, NJ Eliminating crime and violence on 6th Street. 9. Lisa Parker, 920 Broad Street, Newark, NJ Again! 10. Jameel Ibraham, 96 Halstead Street, Newark, NJ Quality of Life and Housing. 11. Katherine McCray, 555 Elizabeth Ave., Newark, NJ A slumlord is not the same as a landlord.  Video Video