Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/7/2017 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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17-1513 15.-a ReportCity of Newark Center for Court Innovation, Newark Community Solutions and Newark Youth Court, Quarterly Progress Report, April 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017Pass Video Video
17-1514 15.-b ReportEmployee Retirement System Board Meeting Minutes, June 15, 2017Pass Not available
17-1515 15.-c ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Minutes, June 26, 2017, July 6, 2017 and July 10, 2017Pass Not available
17-1516 15.-d ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Minutes, May 25, 2017, June 8, 2017, June 15, 2017, June 22, 2017, July 13, 2017 and August 10, 2017Pass Not available
17-1517 15.-e ReportNewark Workforce Development Board, Minutes, June 28, 2017Pass Not available
17-1518 15.-f ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Commission Meeting, Minutes, June 28, 2017Pass Not available
17-1519 15.-g ReportNewark Community Economic Development Corporation, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, May 18, 2017 and June 15, 2017Pass Not available
17-1520 15.-h ReportNewark Community Economic Development Corporation, Financial Report for Board of Directors Meeting, Period Ended May 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017Pass Not available
17-1521 15.-i ReportCity of Newark TaxiCab Division - NPD, Minutes, June 8, 2017Pass Not available
17-1522 15.-j ReportThe Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes, April 27, 2017, May 25, 2017 and June 22, 2017Pass Not available
17-1523 15.-k ReportOffice of the City Clerk Research and Information, Room 415, Monthly Financial Report, June 2017 and July 2017Pass Not available
17-1524 15.-l ReportNewark Downtown District, 2016 Annual OverviewPass Not available
17-1457 16F-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." Deferred 6PSF-c 092017Fail Video Video
17-1488 16F-bAN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK’S RIVER: PUBLIC ACCESS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLANOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-i ADOPTED ON AUGUST 7, 2013 TO ADOPT THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK’S RIVER PUBLIC ACCESS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN BY REFLECTING AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT IN TWO ZONE DISTRICTS MIXED USE 2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) FROM A MAXIMUM OF TEN (10) STORIES TO A MAXIMUM OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) STORIES AND OF MIXED USE 3 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) FROM A MAXIMUM OF THIRTY (30) STORIES TO A MAXIMUM OF FORTY (40) STORIES; AND RECLASSIFY SEVERAL PROPERTIES; BLOCK 1, LOTS 30 AND 46 ARE RECLASSIFIED FROM THE OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO THE MIXED USE 2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) DISTRICT, BLOCK 179, LOTS 10, 13 AND 48 ARE RECLASSIFIED FROM THE MIXED USE 2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) DISTRICT TO THE MIXED USE 3 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) DISTRICT, BLOCK 170, LOTS 1 AND 20, AND BLOCK 171, LOTS 40 AND 41 ARE RECLASSIFIED FROM MIXED USE 2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) DISTRICT TO THE OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, AND THE PROPERTIES LOCATED TO THE SOUTH OF MARKET Pass Video Video
16-1803 16PSF-aLong 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
16-1803 16PSF-aLong 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
17-1231 16PSF-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
17-1437 16PSF-cNULL & VOID - Zoning Ordinance to Create an MX-# ZoneOrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AMENDING THE CITY OF NEWARK ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE XLI, CHAPTERS 1 THROUGH 5 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO CREATE AN MX-3 ZONE, WHICH WILL ALLOW A BLEND OF HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USES. Deferred 6PSF-c 090717Pass Video Video
17-1488 16F-bAN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK’S RIVER: PUBLIC ACCESS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLANOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-i ADOPTED ON AUGUST 7, 2013 TO ADOPT THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK’S RIVER PUBLIC ACCESS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN BY REFLECTING AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT IN TWO ZONE DISTRICTS MIXED USE 2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) FROM A MAXIMUM OF TEN (10) STORIES TO A MAXIMUM OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) STORIES AND OF MIXED USE 3 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) FROM A MAXIMUM OF THIRTY (30) STORIES TO A MAXIMUM OF FORTY (40) STORIES; AND RECLASSIFY SEVERAL PROPERTIES; BLOCK 1, LOTS 30 AND 46 ARE RECLASSIFIED FROM THE OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO THE MIXED USE 2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) DISTRICT, BLOCK 179, LOTS 10, 13 AND 48 ARE RECLASSIFIED FROM THE MIXED USE 2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) DISTRICT TO THE MIXED USE 3 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) DISTRICT, BLOCK 170, LOTS 1 AND 20, AND BLOCK 171, LOTS 40 AND 41 ARE RECLASSIFIED FROM MIXED USE 2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) DISTRICT TO THE OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, AND THE PROPERTIES LOCATED TO THE SOUTH OF MARKET Pass Video Video
17-1488 16F-bAN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK’S RIVER: PUBLIC ACCESS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLANOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-i ADOPTED ON AUGUST 7, 2013 TO ADOPT THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK’S RIVER PUBLIC ACCESS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN BY REFLECTING AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT IN TWO ZONE DISTRICTS MIXED USE 2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) FROM A MAXIMUM OF TEN (10) STORIES TO A MAXIMUM OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) STORIES AND OF MIXED USE 3 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) FROM A MAXIMUM OF THIRTY (30) STORIES TO A MAXIMUM OF FORTY (40) STORIES; AND RECLASSIFY SEVERAL PROPERTIES; BLOCK 1, LOTS 30 AND 46 ARE RECLASSIFIED FROM THE OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO THE MIXED USE 2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) DISTRICT, BLOCK 179, LOTS 10, 13 AND 48 ARE RECLASSIFIED FROM THE MIXED USE 2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) DISTRICT TO THE MIXED USE 3 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) DISTRICT, BLOCK 170, LOTS 1 AND 20, AND BLOCK 171, LOTS 40 AND 41 ARE RECLASSIFIED FROM MIXED USE 2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL) DISTRICT TO THE OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, AND THE PROPERTIES LOCATED TO THE SOUTH OF MARKET Pass Video Video
17-1457 16F-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." Deferred 6PSF-c 092017Pass Video Video
17-1457 16F-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." Deferred 6PSF-c 092017Pass Video Video
17-0898 16PSF-d579 Broad Street Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY- TWO (22) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 579 BROAD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 2100 ORETHA C. HALEY BOULEVARD, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70113, FOR A PROJECT TO REHABILITATE AND CONVERT TWO (2) VACANT FORMER OFFICE BUILDINGS INTO FORTY-EIGHT (48) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS AND 5,712 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 579 BROAD STREET AND 12 CENTRAL AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 18, LOTS, 10, 11, 12, 14 AND 15 (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
17-1213 16PSF-e OrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION, BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION, OF A PORTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 50-58 JERSEY STREET, ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK 170, LOT 20 AND BLOCK 171, LOT 40, EAST WARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY NOW OWNED BY 50-58 JERSEY STREET, LLC.Pass Not available
17-1384 16PSF-f OrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 50-58 JERSEY STREET AND 937-941 RAYMOND BOULEVARD, BLOCK 170, LOTS 1 AND 20 AND BLOCK 171, LOT 40, EAST WARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY NOW OWNED BY 50-58 JERSEY STREET, LLC.Pass Video Video
17-1205 17R1-aTE # 34 SunUp Program 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: SunUp Food Service Program: provides meal services to children of the City of Newark through the Summer Food Service Program Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Food and Nutrition Appropriation Amount: $1,214,626.68 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: Apply and Accept Resolution submitted separately at the same meeting (Legistar File: 17-1043) Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
17-1228 17R1-bTE #35 - 2014 Recycling Tonnage GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: 2014 Recycling Tonnage Grant Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Appropriation Amount: $552,249.38 Budget Year: 2017 Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 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: Apply and Accept Resolution submitted separately at the same meeting (Legistar File ID: 17-1204) Operating Agency: Department of Public Works Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
17-1229 17R1-cTE #36 - 2017 Clean Communities GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: 2017 Clean Communities Grant Program: Provide funds to supplement an existing litter reduction and removal program, as well as the abatement of graffiti within the municipality. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Appropriation Amount: $419,929.62 Budget Year: 2017 Contract Period: June 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018 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: Apply and Accept Resolution submitted separately at the same meeting (Legistar File ID: 17-1210) Operating Agency: Department of Public Works Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
17-1268 17R1-dTE # 39 Cities of Service Prepared Together ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To implement an Impact Volunteering Initiative that engages resident volunteers in disaster preparedness and community resiliency building activities that improves Newark’s ability to respond to extreme weather events Funding Source: Cities of Service Prepared Together Program Appropriation Amount: $25,000.00 Budget Year: 2017 Contract Period: February 28, 2017 through April 30, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on June 21, 2017 Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership requiredPass Video Video
16-1769 17R1-eMaintenance and Repair Turn Out Gear Fire Protection.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Award of Contract for Maintenance and Repair of Fire Turnout Gear Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 911 Safety Equipment LLC, 329 East Main Street, Norristown, Pennsylvania 19401 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $180,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Fire Division NW011, 090, 0901, 7224, B2016 Contract Period: Two (2) years upon authorization by Municipal Council 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: Two (2) Bids received: One (1)Pass Video Video
17-1233 17R1-fDump Truck 39,000 LB GVWB C&C 5/7 CU. YD 10’ Aluminum Body & AccessoriesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #79123, Term Contract T 2787 Purpose: Dump Truck 39,000 LB GVWB C&C 5/7 CU.YD 10’ Aluminum Body & Accessories Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Bucks County International Inc.,134 Old Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047 Contract Amount: $128,092.00 Funding Source: NW041-10W-1109/10W40-94710-B2010 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through December 14, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Bucks County International Inc.,134 Old Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047 Additional Information: One time Purchase, the Purchase Order(s) and the resolution are the contracts.Pass Video Video
17-1244 17R1-gVentrac 4500Z Tractor or EqualResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: For the purchase of a Ventrac 4500Z Tractor or Equal Description: Ventrac 4500Z Tractor Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Wilfred MacDonald, Inc., 10 New Maple Avenue, Unit 303, Pine Brook, New Jersey 07058 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $53,998.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Account Code Line: NW037-755-7552-94430-B2016 Contract Period: To be established upon adoption by Municipal Council; delivery not to exceed December 31, 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 Information: Advertisement Date: May 16, 2017 Bids Solicited: Twelve (12) Bids Received: One (1) The Purchase Order(s) and the resolution will be the contract.Pass Video Video
17-1124 17R1-hPOLICE VEHICLES: SEDANS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKSResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-2776 - Police Vehicles, Sedans, Sport Utility Vehicles and Trucks Purpose: Purchase Five (5) 2017 or newer Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Vehicles; Four (4) 2017 or newer Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD Vehicles and Two (2) 2017 or newer Chevrolet Suburban 4WD Vehicles Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. #88728 Chas S. Winner Ford, 250 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 2. #89938 Day Chevrolet, Inc., 1600 Golden Mile Highway, Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146 3. #89939 Hertrich Fleet Services, 1427 Bay Road, Milford, Delaware 19963 Contract Amount: $352,292.00 Funding Source: Forfeiture Treasury Account Fund: NW026, 46120, B2017/ Outside Employment Vehicle Account Fund: NW026, 46155, B2017 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council, upon delivery not to exceed March 15, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable CPass Video Video
17-1219 17R2-aCambridge Construction Management, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Construction Management Services for Mulberry Commons Park Project Entity Name: Cambridge Construction Management, Inc. Entity Address: 97 Grayrock Road, Clinton, New Jersey 08809 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $821,825.00 Funding Source: 2016-2017 Budget/ Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: 365 consecutive calendar days from the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information:Pass Video Video
17-0741 17R2-bAlice MensahResolutionDept/ 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: Alice Mensah Entity Address: 203-205 Hillside Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $13,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $23,800.00 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) 139 Hillside Avenue/Block 2694/Lot 19/South Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage = 3250 X $4.00 = $13,000.00 Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh adopted oPass Video Video
17-1120 17R2-cGreen Stories II, 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: Green Stories II, LLC Entity Address: 55 Greenwood Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Sale Amount: $27,556.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $375,700.00 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) 26 Tillinghast Street/Block 3029/Lot 15/South Ward 295 W. Runyon Street/Block 3035/Lot 29/South Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage = 6,889 X $4.00 = $Pass Video Video
16-1390 17R3-aResolution: Refund of Inspection Fee Based Upon ExclusionResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund of Code Compliance Fee Purpose: Refund of Inspection Fee Based Upon Exclusion Entity Name: Estate of Abimbola Olawumi Oke paid on behalf of Pilar Zapatel Rodriguez Entity Address: 513 Irvine Turner Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As) 513 Irvine Turner Blvd/Block 2701/Lot 66.02/South Ward Amount of Refund: $250.00 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1276 17R3-bGift Acceptance for Downtown Newark historical and cultural walking trailResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: Acceptance of the gift of all installed physical infrastructure materials and labor, valued at $300,000.00, from the Greater Newark Tourism Improvement District Management Corporation Purpose: Walking tour in Downtown Newark that highlights some of the City’s most important cultural and historical sites. Entity Name: Greater Newark Tourism Improvement District Management Corporation Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 104, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Gift Value: $300,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: N/A Additional Information: Creation of 5K walking trail featuring 83 points of interest that include landmark buildings, sculptures and monuments and assume ownership of all installed physical infrastructure, including interpretive signs and trailblazing pole collars.Pass Video Video
17-1278 17R3-cContract Extension #2 – Contract #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 #2 to Contract #02-2015 Third-Party Inspection Agency for Elevator Sub-Code Official Inspections and Plan Review Services, extending term of the contract by one year through July 5, 2018. 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 Necessary Contract Period: Extend the term of the contract one year through July 5, 2018 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-Pass Video Video
17-1414 17R3-dBus Stop Resolution; Central Ave at 1st Street, deletionResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Deletion of a Bus Stop Location: Central Ward, along Central Avenue westbound on the northerly side thereof, 1st Street nearside beginning at the easterly curb line of 1st Street, and extending 105ft easterly therefrom. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1388 17R4-aMaking Application to LFB - Tax Appeal RefundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): Tax Appeal Refunding Notes Amount to be Financed: $10,800,000.00 (Ten Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents Funding Source: Bonds/Notes 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, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:2-51, N.J.S.A. 40A:2-55 AND N.J.S.A. 40A:3-4 AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION THEREOF Additional Information: This resolution coincides with a Refunding Bond Ordinance to approve the issuance of the Bonds (Legistar 17-1389) and the Temporary Emergency Appropriation (Legistar 17-1373) will be introduced at the same meeting.Pass Video Video
17-1043 17R5-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Funds Purpose: To provide meals to Newark children Entity Name: City of Newark, Summer Nutrition Program Entity Address: 94 William Street, 2nd Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $1,214,626.68 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Food and Nutrition, Summer Food Service Program Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 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: No municipal funds are required for receipt or acceptance of this grant awardPass Video Video
17-1532 17R6-aChocolate Factory Condo v. City of NewarkResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-C-206-16 Claimant: The Chocolate Factory Condominium Association, Inc. Claimant's Attorney: Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi, P.C. Attorney's Address: One Boland Drive, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Settlement Amount: $67,304.61 Funding Source: City’s General Fund/Fund: 011, Account: 3175 Additional Comments: Invitation: Acting Corporation Counsel, September 6, 2017Pass Video Video
17-1381 17R6-bWorkers Compensation Settlement - Derek GlennResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2013-21201 Claimant: Derek Glenn Claimant's Attorney: Diego F. Navas, Esq. Attorney's Address: One Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Settlement Amount: $154,749.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Acting Corporation Counsel, September 6, 2017Pass Video Video
17-1379 17R6-cProfessional Services Contract (Hardin, Kundla)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Litigation Defense Entity Name: Hardin, Kundla, McKeon & Poletto, P.C. Entity Address: 673 Morris Avenue, Post Office Box 730, Springfield, New Jersey 07081-0730 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $12,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1474 17R8-aResolution: Constable Bond Approval - Herberto Anthony CanonResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To serve legal papers and help the community. Name of Constable: Herberto Anthony Canon Address: 23 Chester Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or to the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution #7R8-e adopted on June 21, 2017Pass Video Video
17-1588 17R8-bResolution: Constable Bond Approval - John Martin Lema (CG)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To serve legal notices and executions Name of Constable: John Martin Lema Address: 247 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: For a term of three (3) years from the date of appointment or to the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution # 7R8-c adopted on August 2, 2017Pass Video Video
17-1564 17R8-cResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Jose L. Linares Way (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Jose L. Linares Date(s): Thursday, October 12, 2017 Official Street Name(s): Montclair Avenue and Woodside Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Jose L. Linares Way Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1563 17R8-dResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Roberto A. Madan Way (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Roberto A. Madan Date(s): November 2017 Official Street Name(s): Mulberry Street and Chestnut Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Roberto A. Madan Way Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1555 17R8-eResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - H.L.E.S. Battle of the Badges Softball Tournament (CG)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: H.L.E.S. Battle of the Badges Softball Tournament Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Branch Brook Park (Cherry blossom Welcome Center), Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, September 9, 2017 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Carlos M. GonzalezPass Video Video
17-1553 17R8-fResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Crowning the Senior Queen (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Reinas Club de Oro also known as Queen of the Golden Age Entity Name: Mediterranean Manor Entity Address: 255 Jefferson Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Event Location: Mediterranean Manor, 255 Jefferson Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Event Date(s): Friday, September 8, 2017 Event Time: 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. QuintanaPass Video Video
17-1485 17R8-gResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (9/7/17)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. Clement Leroy “Clem” Moorman 2. Dr. Margaret Reba Lucas 3. Mr. Louis Prezeau, Sr. 4. Mr. James Edward “Kaboobie” Sedgewick, Longtime Community Activist, Mentor, and Entrepreneur 5. Jerome Levitch “Jerry Lewis”, a Native Newarker, Chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Comedian, Actor, and Humanitarian 6. Richard Claxton Gregory “Dick Gregory”, Activist, Comedian, and Humanitarian Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 7. Deacon Jimmie Harris, Jr. 8. Ms. Annie King Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 9. Mrs. Sandra Jasper 10. Mrs. Blanche Judkins 11. Miss Ariana DeCree 12. Miss Ajayah DeCreePass Video Video
17-1486 17R8-hResolution: Recognizing and Commending (9/7/17)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Prophet Terrell Turner on his Installation Services at Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church, held on Sunday, July 30, 2017 2. His Excellency, David Nweze Uhami, FNSE, FNATE, Governor of Eboni State, Nigeria, on his visit to the City of Newark 3. The Honorable Ugochukwu Nwaokoro, Deputy Mayor, Director of the Office of International Relations and Diaspora, City of Newark, New Jersey 4. The Honorable Jude Obasi Nkama, JMC, Chief Municipal Prosecutor of the City of Newark 5. Ms. Gloria Hopkins Buck, Chair of the Newark Black Film Festival 6. Mrs. Marion Ayo and Mr. Eugene Kirby, Sr., longtime residents of Newark for their giving spirit and dedication to the Goldsmith Avenue Block Association 7. Ms. Marie T. Garland on her 88th Birthday Celebration, held on Saturday, August 19, 2017 8. His Excellency Christopher K. Kouakou, General Consul of Cote D:Ivoire in New York, during the 2017 Ivorian Flag Raising Ceremony, held on Thursday, August 17, 2017 9. Individuals for taking part in the 2017 Ivorian FlaPass Video Video
17-1388 17R4-aMaking Application to LFB - Tax Appeal RefundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): Tax Appeal Refunding Notes Amount to be Financed: $10,800,000.00 (Ten Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents Funding Source: Bonds/Notes 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, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:2-51, N.J.S.A. 40A:2-55 AND N.J.S.A. 40A:3-4 AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION THEREOF Additional Information: This resolution coincides with a Refunding Bond Ordinance to approve the issuance of the Bonds (Legistar 17-1389) and the Temporary Emergency Appropriation (Legistar 17-1373) will be introduced at the same meeting.Pass Video Video
17-1388 17R4-aMaking Application to LFB - Tax Appeal RefundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): Tax Appeal Refunding Notes Amount to be Financed: $10,800,000.00 (Ten Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents Funding Source: Bonds/Notes 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, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:2-51, N.J.S.A. 40A:2-55 AND N.J.S.A. 40A:3-4 AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION THEREOF Additional Information: This resolution coincides with a Refunding Bond Ordinance to approve the issuance of the Bonds (Legistar 17-1389) and the Temporary Emergency Appropriation (Legistar 17-1373) will be introduced at the same meeting.Pass Video Video
17-1388 17R4-aMaking Application to LFB - Tax Appeal RefundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): Tax Appeal Refunding Notes Amount to be Financed: $10,800,000.00 (Ten Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents Funding Source: Bonds/Notes 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, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:2-51, N.J.S.A. 40A:2-55 AND N.J.S.A. 40A:3-4 AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION THEREOF Additional Information: This resolution coincides with a Refunding Bond Ordinance to approve the issuance of the Bonds (Legistar 17-1389) and the Temporary Emergency Appropriation (Legistar 17-1373) will be introduced at the same meeting.Pass Video Video
17-1340 17R9-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Apply and Acceptance Grant/Donation Gift: $10,000.00 in Cash/Check/Direct Deposit Purpose: To support ongoing fire safety education in the City of Newark Entity Name: The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Entity Address: One Hartford Plaza T-16, Hartford, Connecticut 06155 Grant Amount: $10,000.00 Funding Source: The Hartford/Junior Fire Marshal Program Total Project Cost: $10,000.00 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
17-1204 17R10-a2014 Recycling Tonnage GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Works/Division of Sanitation Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: 2014 Recycling Tonnage Grant Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $552,249.38 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: There is no specific time frame within which the funds must be expended as long as the funds are used only for the City’s recycling program 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: Related legislation: Legistar File ID 17-1228Pass Video Video
17-1210 17R10-b2017 Clean Communities Entitlement ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Works/Division of Public Buildings Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Programs of litter pickup and removal as well as the abatement of graffiti Entity Name: Department of Public Works Entity Address: 62 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Grant Amount: $419,929.62 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), 2017 Clean Communities Entitlement Program Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 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
17-1073 17R12-aUtility Engineering and Construction Agreement Route 280 WB Ramp Over First and Orange Streets, Newark Subway and NJ TransitResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Intergovernmental Agreement Purpose: Utility Engineering and Construction Agreement Rt. 280 WB Ramp Over First and Orange Streets, Newark Subway and New Jersey Transit Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: Post Office Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0600 Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Contract Period: Until Completion of State Project 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 agreementPass Video Video
17-1319 17R12-bPreventative Maintenance and Repairs of Chlorine SystemResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Perform Preventative Maintenance and Repairs of the Chlorine System at the City of Newark’s Pequannock Water Treatment Plant Entity Name: Ray Palmer Associates, Inc. Entity Address: 985 King Street, Dover, New Jersey 07801 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2017, 2018 and 2019 Budgets/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: Two (2) years from issuance of a 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: Two (2) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
17-1411 17R12-cL Velez Contractors LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Overpayment on Water/Sewer Account No. 34640 and 11541 Entity Name: L. Velez Contractors, LLC. Entity Address: 598 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As) 46 N 13th Street/1923/24/West Ward 60 11th Avenue/1811/6/West Ward Amount of Refund: $ 11,505.26 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1373 17R1i(as) ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Tax Appeals (All Wards) Funding Source: City of Newark Appropriation Amount: $10,800,000.00 (Ten Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents) Budget Year: 2017 Contract Period: 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This resolution coincides with a Refunding Bond Ordinance to approve the issuance of the Bonds (Legistar 17-1389) and an Application to the Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance (Legistar 17-1388), which will be introduced at the same meeting. Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A Operating Agency: Department of Finance Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
17-1608 17R1j(as)Resolution: Mott McDonald, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: EUS Contract Purpose: To assist, manage, supervise and direct the daily operations of the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) and conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing staffing, resources, and program effectiveness of the DPW Entity Name: Mott MacDonald, LLC. Entity Address: 111 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, New Jersey 08830-4112 Contract Amount: $87,600.00 for the first six (6) months, if extended, and additional six (6) months at a total amount not to exceed $90,198.00 Funding Source: 2017 City Budget/Department of Administration/Budget, NW011-030-030, Account# 71280, Budget Ref: B2017 Contract Period: Six (6) months upon a Notice to Proceed with an option to extend an additional six (6) months. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) Pass Not available
17-1556 17R2d(as)Resolution - Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopoment (331-347 Ferry Street & 28-34 Main Street)ResolutionDept/ 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) 331-337 Ferry Street/Block 2047/Lot 18/East Ward 339-347 Ferry Street/Block 2047/Lot 9.02/East Ward 28-34 Main Street/Block 2047/Lot 9.01/East Ward Additional Information:Pass Not available
17-1558 17R2e(as)Resolution - Investigation of Area in Need of Redevelopment (94-120 Frelinghuysen Ave)ResolutionDept/ 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) 94-120 Frelinghuysen Avenue/Block 2780/Lot 1/South Ward Additional Information:Pass Not available
17-1559 17R2f(as)Resolution - Investigation of Area in Need of Redevelopment (869-873 Broad Street)ResolutionDept/ 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) 869-873 Broad Street/Block 57.04/Lot 138/Central Ward Additional Information:Pass Not available
17-1580 17R2g(as)Public Real Estate Auction September 28, 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Public Real Estate Auction Purpose: To sell real estate property not needed for public use Date of Auction: September 28, 2017 Location of Auction: Newark Symphony Hall, 1020 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A (X) Other: Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: Refer to Resolution, Exhibit A Additional Information: Fifty-Eight (58) properties to be considered for auctionPass Not available
17-1625 17R8i(as)Resolution of Support: Annual Puerto Rican Day Boricua Music Festival (AR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Supporting a Special Event Purpose: Co-sponsoring the Annual Puerto Rican Day Boricua Music Festival Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information: To be held at Verona Avenue between Mount Prospect Avenue and McCarter Highway on Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 3:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M.Pass Not available
17-1417 17R9b(as)17-1417 IMTC TrainingResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: EUS Contract Purpose: To provide Incident Management training to emergency managers, first responders, and vendors Entity Name: Incident Management Training Consortium, LLC. (IMTC) Entity Address: 40365 Oak Park Way, Suite K, Oakhurst, California 93644 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $78,566.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Contract Period: January 18, 2017 through February 1, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Grant funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-g-012016 are the funding source. No Municipal funds are required for use of this contractPass Not available
17-1389 18.-aTax Appeal Refunding Bond OrdianceOrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS OWING TO OTHERS FOR TAXES LEVIED IN AND BY THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (the “CITY”), APPROPRIATING $10,800,000.00 (TEN MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $10,800,000.00 (TEN MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF.Pass Video Video
17-1389 18.-aTax Appeal Refunding Bond OrdianceOrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS OWING TO OTHERS FOR TAXES LEVIED IN AND BY THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (the “CITY”), APPROPRIATING $10,800,000.00 (TEN MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $10,800,000.00 (TEN MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF.Pass Video Video
17-1545 18.-b17-1545 Public Arts Advisory CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Public Arts Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Ronald Maurice Ollie Address: 375 Mount Prospect Avenue, Unit 8-B, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: 1-year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1547 18.-cPublic Arts Advisory CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Public Arts Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Madeline Ruiz Address: 74 Bruen Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Appointment Term: 2-year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1375 19.-aNPA- HollisAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Newark Parking Authority Name of Appointee: Andre Hollis Address: 430 East 5th Avenue, Roselle, New Jersey, 07203 Appointment Term: Upon confirmation and ending on October 20, 2019 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling vacancy Deferred 8a 080217Pass Video Video
17-1844 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that Essex County Parks and Recreation continue to maintain the same level of commitment and maintenance to Weequahic Park that it does to its other suburban counterparts.Pass Not available
17-1846 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide a report on the total costs the City expended in 2016 and 2017 for special events, including a listing of each event, their respective costs to the City, any fees waived and in-kind services provided.Pass Not available
17-1847 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, provide to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, a listing of all City streets scheduled to be paved and completed by December 31st, including their start and completion dates.Pass Not available
17-1845 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works investigate the removal of the two healthy City trees that were located on the corner of Lafayette and McWhorter Streets, allegedly by the owner of the property on which the trees were located, and if warranted, cite the owner for the infraction.Pass Not available
17-1849 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide a report on the status of the health care coverage for employees of the Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training (MOET), especially those employees with dependents between the ages of 23 and 26.Pass Not available
17-1850 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the property located at 255 Grafton Avenue, for code violations regarding the placement of commercial clothing bins on the property.Pass Not available
17-1500 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Colleen Fields, 27 Foster Street, Newark, NJ Black and Brown overseers over Newark biggest plantation. Appearing 2. Earl Best, “Street Doctor”, 150 Brunswick Street, Newark, NJ Believe in yourself group. Appearing. 3. Dion McCutcheon, Lyons Gateway Apartments, Newark, NJ Crimes Rate, City Council Accountability, and Councilmembers. Appearing 4. Felicia Alston-Singleton, 152 12th Avenue, Newark, NJ Newark issues. Not appearing. 5. Yanira Cortez, 86 Brunswick Street, Newark, NJ Realty Management. Not appearing. 6. Shonta Williams, 12 Pennsylvania Avenue, Newark, NJ Newark issues. Not appearing. 7. Dyran Thomas, 25 Summit Street, Newark, NJ Newark issues. Appearing. 8. Alneesa Horsley, 9 Riverview Court, Newark, NJ Newark issues. Not appearing. 9. Rosemary Horsley, 9 Riverview Court, Newark, NJ Newark issues. Not appearing. 10. Rita Fortenberry, 26 Riverview Court, Newark, NJ Newark issues. Appearing. 11. Rhonda Napier, 5 Riverview Court, Newark, NJ Newark Housing concerns. Not appearing. 12. Janise Afolo, 13  Video Video