Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/12/2017 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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17-1320 15.-a ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Research and Information Unit, Room 415, Monthly Report, April 2017Pass Not available
17-1321 15.-b ReportCity of Newark, Taxi Cab Division, NPD, Minutes, May 18, 2017Pass Not available
17-1322 15.-c ReportEmployee Retirement System Board Meeting Minutes, May 11, 2017Pass Not available
17-1323 15.-d ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Minutes, June 7, 2017Pass Not available
17-1324 15.-e ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Public Hearing Minutes, May 22, 2017 and June 12, 2017Pass Not available
17-1325 15.-f ReportAlcoholic Beverage Control Board, Minutes, January 23, 2017 through June 15, 2017Pass Not available
17-1326 15.-g ReportTDAF I Pru Hotel Urban Renewal Company, LLC, Financial Report, December 31, 2016 and 2015Pass Not available
17-1327 15.-h ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, May 24, 2017Pass Not available
17-1328 15.-i ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes, April 20, 2017, 3rd Quarter 2017 Assessment and Financial Statements 2016 and 2015Pass Not available
17-1329 15.-j ReportNewark Parking Authority, Regular Meeting Minutes, January 6, 2016 through June 23, 2016, March 23, 2017 and April 27, 2017Pass Not available
17-1330 15.-k ReportGreater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau, Bylaws and Minutes, February 12, 2015 through December 10, 2015Pass Not available
17-1331 15.-l ReportNewark Rent Control Board Hearing Minutes, February 9, 2016 through September 20, 2016Pass Not available
17-1072 16F-a OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-14e, PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING NORTHSIDE OF BLEEKER STREET BETWEEN DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE, EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY 165 FEET WEST FROM INTERSECTION OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
17-0842 16PSF-aInclusionary 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.”Fail Video Video
17-0842 16PSF-aInclusionary 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.”Pass Video Video
17-1221 16PSF-bSale of City-Owned Property to Newark Parking AuthorityOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AND THE EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED-USE STRUCTURE, INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, RETAIL SPACE, AND A PARKING FACILITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 645 PARKING SPACES, UPON BLOCK 873, LOT 1.03 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 47-63 GREEN STREET. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
16-1803 16PSF-cLong Term Tax Abatement OrdinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, CHAPTER 24, PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION, APPROVAL AND ADMINISTRATION OF LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTIONS. Deferred 8-a 051717 Deferred 6PSF-c 071217 Deferred 6PSF-a 092017Pass Video Video
17-0908 16PSF-dNCC Commons 2016 Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO NC COMMONS 2016 URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 233 WEST MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, FOR A PROJECT TO SUBSTANTIALLY RENOVATE AN EXISTING THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO (372) LOW INCOME SENIOR AND FAMILY HOUSING UNITS LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 132-148 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, 23-55 14TH AVENUE , 40-56 14TH AVENUE AND 228-260 HUNTERDON STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAPS AS BLOCK 239.01, LOT 80; BLOCK 241, LOT 57; BLOCK 247, LOT 50 AND BLOCK 246, LOT 44. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
17-0909 16PSF-eNCC Douglas 2016 Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO NC DOUGLAS 2016 URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 233 WEST MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, FOR A PROJECT TO SUBSTANTIALLY RENOVATE AN EXISTING ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE (135) LOW INCOME HOUSING UNITS LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 15-21 HILL STREET, 23-27 HILL STREET, 29 HILL STREET, 284-292 HALSEY STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAPS AS BLOCK 93, LOTS 45, 50, 52 AND 82. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
17-0910 16PSF-fNCC Gardens 2016 Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO NC GARDENS 2016 URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 233 WEST MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, FOR A PROJECT TO SUBSTANTIALLY RENOVATE AN EXISTING TWO HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE (235) LOW INCOME HOUSING UNITS LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 204-218 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE AND 14-38 14TH AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAPS AS BLOCK 243, LOT 1 AND BLOCK 248, LOT 1. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
17-0911 16PSF-gNCC Roseville 2016 Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO NC ROSEVILLE SENIOR 2016 URBAN RENEWAL, LLC., 233 WEST MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, FOR A PROJECT TO SUBSTANTIALLY RENOVATE AN EXISTING ONE HUNDRED (100) LOW INCOME SENIOR HOUSING UNITS LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2-16 9TH AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAPS AS BLOCK 1855, LOT 1. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1154 16PSF-hBALB Business Improvement DistrictOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE NORTH AND CENTRAL WARDS OF THE CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE BLOOMFIELD AVENUE/LOWER BROADWAY ALLIANCE (BALB).Pass Video Video
17-1230 17R1-aTE#37 - JAGResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Funding for overtime initiatives to address violent crime Funding Source: U.S. Department of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Appropriation Amount: $525,446.00 Budget Year: 2017 Contract Period: October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2019 or until all grant funds are expended Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: All Wards Citywide Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-a adopted on February 1, 2017 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
17-1149 17R1-bHome DepotResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) M-8001 Walk-In Building Supplies, with the following vendor: #A83930 Home Depot Inc. 2455 Paces Ferry Road, Two Paces West, Atlanta, GA 30339 Purpose: To provide a broad range of locally purchased building supplies required by the City of Newark, Department(s) of Water and Sewer Utilities, Public Works, and Administration Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Home Depot, Inc., 2455 Paces Ferry Rd., Two Paces West, Atlanta, GA 30339 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: See Below Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through July 31, 2017 inclusive of extensions by the State 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: Fund/Dept./Division/Proj./Account/Budget Ref/Line AmouPass Video Video
17-1061 17R1-cSoftware and Related ServiceResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) M-0003 Purpose: Increase the amount to be spent on Software License & Related Service Contract # M-0003 by $1,500,000.00 for Department of Administration/Division of Information Technology and $1,500,000.00 for the Department of Public Safety, for an amended combined total not to exceed $4,800,000.00. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Five vendors; see below Contract Amount: Increased by $1,500,000.00 (Department of Administration/Division of Information Technology) and $1,500,000.00 (Department of Public Safety) for an amended combined total not to exceed $4,800,000.00 Funding Source: City Budget/Department of Administration/Division of Information Technology - Business Unit: NW011, Department: 030, Division/Project: 0306, Account #: 71420 Budget: 71280,Department of Public Safety - Business Unit NW011; Department 190; Division/Project: 1902; Account #: 72220, Budget B2017 Contract Period: Upon approval bPass Video Video
17-0620 17R2-aThe Washington Bay Group I, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Construct a five (5) story residential affordable housing complex with parking. Entity Name: The Washington Bay Group I, LLC. Entity Address: 811 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $57,200.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $158,400.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months from the transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 719 South 11th Street/Block 2631/Lot 5/South Ward 721 South 11th Street/Block 2631/Lot 6/South Ward 723 South 11th Street/Block 2631/Lot 53Pass Video Video
17-0617 17R2-bAlicia GiftResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitation of property by local minority business owner for owner-occupied housing. Entity Name: Alicia Gift Entity Address: 372 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Sale Amount: $14,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $164,600.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months from the transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 275 South 10th Street/Block 1796/Lot 24/West Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage = 3500 X $4.00 = $14,000.00 SPass Video Video
17-1039 27R3-aFirst Amended Guaranteed Energy Savings Services Contract between the City of Newark, New Jersey and Honeywell International, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amended Guaranteed Energy Savings Services Contract to: (1) revise Honeywell’s Workforce Development responsibilities set forth in Schedule O and instead require Honeywell to make a one-time payment of $87,388.66 to the Newark Workforce Development Board; and (2) amend the Installation Schedule L. Entity Name: Honeywell International, Inc. Entity Address: 115 Tabor Road, Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950 Contract Amount: $14,926,369.00 Funding Source: Energy Savings Improvement Program Refunding Bonds Contract Period: Seven (7) years from the date of adoption by the Newark Municipal Council Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: · Resolution 7R1-P 031914; Phase I: Contract Amount: $334,535.00 (AmountPass Video Video
17-1049 17R4-aStipulation of Settlement fof Tax Appeals April 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) Evelyn Arms Apts., LLC/355-361 Lake Street/554/46/North/$1,700,000/2015/-$1,340.15 Evelyn Arms Apts., LLC/355-361 Lake Street/554/46/North/$1,700,000/2016/-$1,393.20 Evelyn Arms Apts., LLC/355-361 Lake Street/554/46/North/$1,700,000/2017/-$1,393.20 VS Capital Management LLC/57 Fabyan Place/3080/8/South/$300,000/2014/-$2,105.58 CWC Realty Co/128-144 Roanoke Avenue/5005/21/East/$927,100/2012/$0.00 CWC Realty Co/128-144 Roanoke Avenue/5005/21/East/$1,500,000/2013/-$13,923.40 CWC Realty Co/128-144 Roanoke Avenue/5005/21/East/$1,500,000/2014/-$14,621.22 CWC Realty Co/128-144 Roanoke Avenue/5005/21/East$1,000,000/2015/-$32,146.94 New Madison & Monroe Properties, LLC/110-112 Monroe Street/1987/19(20)/East/$593,617/2010/-$3,576.96 New Madison & Monroe Properties, LLC/110-112 Monroe Street/1987/19(20)/East/$658,690/2011/-$1,577.80 New Madison & Monroe Properties, LLC/110 MadisoPass Video Video
17-1232 17R4-bLFB Application for NJEIT Peddie CSOResolutionDept/ 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 (NJEIT) Peddie Combined Sewer Overflow Amount to be Financed: $4,000,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust (NJEIT) Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): August 9, 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 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PEDDIE COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW FACILITY AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION THEREOF Additional Information: Funds issued by Resolution: Issuing Resolution will be submitted under a separate cover at the same meeting: Legistar# 17-1231Pass Video Video
17-1314 17R4-c3rd Quarter Estimated Tax BillsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Tax Collector to issue estimated tax bills, Third Quarter 2017 Estimated Tax Levy: $432,494,201.69 Estimated Tax Rate: $3.560 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-0740 17R5-aRutgers, The State University of NJ - START ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - START Program Entity Address: 65 Bergen Street, 5th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to Exceed $498,522.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/ Health Resources and Services Administration Contract Period: March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $163,081.00. Ryan White funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a adopted on March 1, 2017Pass Video Video
17-1076 17R5-bNewark Community Health Centers, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. Entity Address: 741 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: Not to Exceed $782,431.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/ Health Resources and Services Administration Contract Period: March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial certification of funds in the amount of $195,720.00. Ryan White funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a adopted on March 1, 2017.Pass Video Video
17-1301 17R8-aResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Bishop W.D. Boughton (MC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Bishop W.D. Boughton Date(s): Saturday, July 15, 2017 Official Street Name(s): Livingston Street and Springfield Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Bishop W.D. Boughton Way Sponsor: Council President, Mildred C. Crump Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1342 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (7/12/17)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mrs. Hazel Washington 2. Mrs. Regina Helms Sherman 3. Mr. Thomas Mersier 4. Ms. Geri Allen Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 5. Sergeant Jerome RamseyPass Video Video
17-1344 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing and Commending (7/12/17)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Individuals during the Father’s Day Celebration at Bethany Senior Center held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 2. Individuals who participated in the “MS. BLIND DIVA Empowerment Pageant 2017”, held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 3. Individuals for “Best Dad” held on Sunday, June 18, 2017 4. Mr. Warren Williams, who was honored at Bethany Baptist Church on Father’s Day as a “Father of Distinction” held on Sunday, June 18, 2017 5. City of Newark and Mujeres De Ayer, Hoy, y Siempre, Inc. recognizing the commitment and dedication of the Staff of Miller Street School on its closing 6. Individuals for their outstanding community service to the Court Towers Community held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 7. His Royal Highness, Eze John Ibekwe Nna Chikezie of Abia State, Nigeria and his son, Prince Dr. John Austin Chikezie 8. Ms. Wanda V. Roche-Woodard on her retirement from the City of Newark, Department of Public Safety, Newark Police, Office of the, Division of Legal Affairs on January 1, 2011 9. Goya, for helping thePass Video Video
17-0477 17R9-aJuridictional Crisis; Emergency Management Training (Texas A&M)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide training entitled “Jurisdictional Crisis Emergency Management - Emergency Operations Center” course to forty (40) members of the emergency response team and elected officials. Entity Name: Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Entity Address: P.O. Box 40006, College Station, Texas 77842 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $99,819.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness/ 2015 UASI Grant Contract Period: From the date the Memorandum of Agreement is fully executed through August 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) Government Administration Services Procurement Additional Information: State of New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and PrPass Video Video
16-1871 17R9-bUASI FY16 Communications Planner - State ShareResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain and sustain national preparedness capabilities by funding a Communications Planner Entity Name: Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $12,500.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Total Project Cost: $12,500.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-0467 17R12-aCompletion of Environmental Services of remediation of underground storage tank at Little Falls OfficeResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Completion of Environmental Services of site remediation of underground storage tank located at the Little Falls Office Entity Name: Dresdner Robin Environmental Management, Inc. Entity Address: 1 Evertrust Plaza, Suite 901, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $141,700.00 Funding Source: 2017 and 2018 Budget/ Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: From authorization by Municipal Council until completion of remediation construction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9) 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: Partial certification of funds in the amount of $25,000.00.Pass Video Video
17-0808 17R12-bSoil Removal and Disposal ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Soil Removal and Disposal Services (Removal from Storage Yard: 63 Newark Street) - Contract 16-WS2016 Entity Name: Tricon Enterprises, Inc. Entity Address: 323 Beers Street, Keyport, New Jersey 07735 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $343,500.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: Ninety (90) consecutive calendar days from the date specified on the Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bids Solicited: Ten (10) Bids Received: Six (6) Partial certification of funds in the amount of $100,000.00.Pass Video Video
17-0889 17R12-cChange Order No. 1 to Pequannock Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 - Allied Construction GroupResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order No.01/Amend Resolution 7R1-d(AS)010616 Purpose: Execute Change Order No. 01 for Pequannock Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase-2 Contract 06-WS2011 Entity Name: Allied Construction Group Inc. Entity Address: 499 Washington Road, Parlin, New Jersey 08859 Contract Amount: Original Contract Amount: $4,877,000.00, Increase for additional work: $181,152.00, Resulting Amended Contract Amount: $5,058,152.00 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Utilities Capital Budget Contract Period: 360 Calendar Days to Final Completion extended by 257 days for a total of 617 Calendar Days. Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Change Order No. 01 increases the total Contract amount by $181,152.00, and extends the completion time by 257 calendarPass Video Video
17-0913 17R12-dPequannock Sludge Lagoon Remediation - Spectraserv IncResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Pequannock Sludge Lagoon Remediation - Contract 06-WS2017 (Rebid) Entity Name: Spectraserv, Inc. Entity Address: 75 Jacobus Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Total Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $1,175,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Capital Budget Contract Period: 730 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Initial Advertisement of Bids: Bid Packages Distributed in February 2017: Eleven (11) Bids Received in March 2017: One (1) Bids Rejected: One (1) Re-advertisement Bid Packages Distributed: Six (6) Bids Received: Two (2) Partial certification of funds in the amount of $200,000.00Pass Video Video
17-1347 17R1-d(as)Family Fun DayResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Family Fun Day Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Wrights Mill Holdings Limited Liability Company, 457 Stage Coach Road, Millstone Township New Jersey 08510 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $130,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Budget Contract Period: August 12, 2017 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. 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: 1 response received June 29, 2017Pass Not available
17-0486 17R2c(as)Build Newark, LLPResolutionDept/ 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: Build Newark, LLP Entity Address: 1107 Convery Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861 Sale Amount: $44,797.60 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $187,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months from the transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 87 Seymour Avenue/Block 3001/Lot 19/South Ward 127 Seymour Avenue/Block 3024/Lot 86/South Ward 128 Seymour Avenue/Block 3019/Lot 17/South Ward 174 Seymour AvenPass Video Video
17-1152 17R2d(as)Dunbar CenterResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Construction of a professional medical office complex with parking. Entity Name: Dunbar Center, Inc. Entity Address: One Gateway, Suite 2600, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $141,078.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $442,900.00 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) 775 Bergen Street/Block 2711/Lot 1/South Ward 779-781 Bergen Street/Block 2711/Lot(s) 3,4/South Ward 783 Bergen Street/Block 2711/Lot 6/South Ward 78Pass Video Video
17-0957 17R2e(as)Redevelopment/Land Use Counsel Agreement - Rainone Coughlin MinchelloResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services for Redevelopment and Land Use Matters Entity Name: Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC., Attorneys At Law Entity Address: One Woodbridge Center, Suite 515, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: June 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:Pass Video Video
17-1284 17R2f(as)Investigation of Area in Need of Redevelopment- 96-112 Main StreetResolutionDept/ 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/Ward) 96-112 Main Street/Block 2057/Lot 28/East Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1295 17R2g(as)Declaration of 1037-1047 Bergen Street and 1057-1059 Bergen Street an Area in Need of RedevelopmentResolutionDept/ 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) 1037-1047 Bergen Street/Block 3661/Lots 3, 5, and 8/South Ward 1057-1059 Bergen Street/Block 3660/Lot 11/South Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-e adopted on April 19, 2017 authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigationPass Video Video
17-1264 17R2h(as)Lemcor Transfer Station EndorsementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution Endorsing Purpose: Endorsement to the Essex County Utilities Authority Supporting a Capacity Increase Application Additional Information: Lemcor, Inc., and JAMM Realty Holdings, LLC. 170 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 List of Properties subject to agreement: 170-172 Frelinghuysen Avenue/Block 2780/Lot 28/South Ward 174-180 Frelinghuysen Avenue/Block 2755/Lot 1/South Ward 221-243 Foundry Street/Block 5005/Lot 1.02/East Ward 275-279 Avenue P/Block 5005/Lot 15/East WardPass Video Video
17-1005 17R3b(as)Contract Extension #02-2015, Third-Party Inspection Agency for Elevator Sub-Code Official Inspections and Plan Review ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution Purpose: Amendment #1 to Contract #02-2015 Third-Party Inspection Agency for Elevator Sub-Code Official Inspections and Plan Review Services, with EIC Inspection Agency Corporation, 3705/3707 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, New Jersey 07307 Entity Name: EIC Inspection Agency Corporation Entity Address: 3705/3707 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, New Jersey 07307 Contract Amount: Ninety percent (90%) of the listed fee schedule as promulgated by the State of New Jersey, Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20; plus, forty percent (40%) administrative fee to the City of Newark Funding Source: No Municipal Funds Contract Period: Extend the term of the contract one year, through July 5, 2017 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 Video Video
17-1147 17R6a(as)Legal Services for In Rem Forclosure 2016-2017 - GoldenbergResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Counsel for In Rem Foreclosure Proceedings and ongoing 2014 and new 2017 matters. Entity Name: Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, P.C. Entity Address: 660 New Road, Suite 1A, Northfield, New Jersey, 08225 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $115,500.00 Funding Source: Law Department Budget Contract Period: July 15, 2016 through July 14, 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
17-1259 17R8d(as)Resolution: Samuel Klein and Company - Budget Advisory (2017)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide Budget Advisory and other related accounting services. Entity Name: Samuel Klein and Company Entity Address: 550 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $35,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 City Budget 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
17-1351 17R8e(as)Resolution: Ceremonial Street Dedication - Coordinator Keith Isaac Way (MC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Lieutenant Keith Isaac Date(s): August 30, 2017 Official Street Name(s): Bergen Street and Clinton Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Coordinator Keith Isaac Way Sponsor: Council Member Mildred C. Crump Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1359 17R8f(as)Resolution: 2017 Calculation of Reserve for Uncollected TaxesResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Computation of Reserve for Uncollected Taxes Purpose: Requesting consent of Local Government Services to allow City to Calculate the Reserve for Uncollected Taxes required to be included in the City Budget Budget Year: 2017 Additional Information: Certified copy of this resolution must be submitted to the Division of Local Government City Clerk Note: This resolution is done on the advice of the City's AuditorPass Video Video
17-1368 17R8g(as)ADDED STARTER - Resolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (7/12/17)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mrs. Mary Singletary 2. Mrs. Myrtle SeymourPass Video Video
17-1231 18.-bNJEIT Bond Ordinance - Peddie CSOOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PEDDIE COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW FACILITY AND APPROPRIATING $4,000,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $4,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO FINANCE THE SAME. Deferred 6PSF-c 080217Pass Video Video
17-0773 18.-c (as)Hawking and Peddling Ordinance AmendmentOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 7, HAWKING AND PEDDLING; CANVASSING AND SOLICITING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY IMPOSING ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS CONCERNING THE OPERATION AND LOCATION OF MOTOR VEHILCES USED BY HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS ON ALL STREETS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NEWARK, OTHER THAN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, IN ORDER TO REDUCE CONGESTION AND ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF PEDESTRIANS AND CUSTOMERS OF HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS BY REQUIRING A SEPERATION OF NOT LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED (200) FEET BETWEEN ANY OTHER HAWKER AND PEDDLER OPERATING OUT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.Pass Video Video
17-1267 18.-d (as)Ordinance transferring property interests to Newark Board of EducationOrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES TO THE CITY OF NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION AND RELEASING A CERTAIN DEED RESTRICTION.Pass Video Video
17-1360 18.-e (as)Ordinance: 2017 CAP ORDINANCEOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR A “CAP” ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK FOR 2017 (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14).Pass Video Video
17-0842 16PSF-aInclusionary 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.”Pass Video Video
17-0842 1 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.”Pass Video Video
17-1338 1  Hearing of Citizens1. Hellane Freeman, 60 North 4th Street, Newark, NJ Status of request, homelessness, uniform policing and employee accountability. Appearing. 2. Debra Salters, 263 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ Shani Baraka Women Center. Appearing. 3. Faruq M. Abdul’Aziz, 102 Eastern Parkway, Newark, NJ When I become/ we become. Not Appearing. 4. Patrice Bowers, 101 Woodbine Avenue, Newark, NJ Removing “Parking by Permit”, only signs from upper Woodbine and Reynolds. Appearing. 5. Myles Zhang, 23 James Street, Newark, NJ MX3 Zoning and Transit Oriented Development. Appearing. 6. Rita Fortenberry, 26 Riverview Court, Newark, NJ No displacement from our homes. Appearing. 7. Tanisha Garner, 50 Lexington Street, Newark, NJ Development without displacement. Appearing. 8. Lillian Ribeiro, 19 Alyea Street, Newark, NJ Protect the Ironbound. Appearing. 9. Deborah Smith-Gregory, 454 Washington Street, Newark, NJ Newark issues. Not Appearing. 10. Felicia Alston-Singleton, 152 12th Avenue, Newark, NJ Speaking at this Council Meeting. Not Appearing. 11. Munirah E  Not available