Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/18/2017 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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17-1810 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Faruq M. Abdul-Aziz, 102 Eastern Parkway, Newark, New Jersey When I become, we become, or I become. Appearing 2. Lisa Parker, 71½ Boston Street, Newark, New Jersey Change 2018. Appearing 3. Felicia Alston-Singleton, 152 12th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey Housing issues. Appearing 4. Dawn Haynes, 50 Nevada Street, Newark, New Jersey Newark moving forward. Appearing 5. Janise Afolo, Pavilion Apartments, Newark, New Jersey Housing concerns. Appearing 6. Adilah Quddus, 1 Court Street, Newark, New Jersey Compliment the city’s New Facelift of Businesses. Appearing 7. Gail Muhammad, 120 Prince Street, Newark, New Jersey City issue. Not Appearing 8. Ka-Rin Haynes, 498 Jelliff Avenue, Newark, New Jersey Loyalty to the city. Not Appearing 9. James Powell, 108-136 Martin Luther King Blvd., Newark, NJ The Mosaic on the Passaic. Not Appearing 10. Kevin Cheatham, 1040 Franklin Avenue, Newark, New Jersey Keeping clean hands. Not Appearing 11. Munirah El-Bomani, 175 First Street, Newark, New Jersey Newark moving forward, for who? Appearing 12. Brenda Toyloy,   Video Video
17-1804 15.-a2016 Annual Report - Office of the City ClerkReportOffice of the City Clerk, 2016 Annual ReportPass Not available
17-1805 15.-b ReportNewark Community Economic Development Corporation, Financial Report, July 31, 2017Pass Not available
17-1806 15.-c ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, 2017 Fourth Quarter AssessmentPass Not available
17-1807 15.-d ReportNewark TaxiCab Division - NPD, Minutes, August 17, 2017Pass Not available
17-1808 15.-e ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Public Hearing Minutes, August 21, 2017 and September 11, 2017Pass Not available
17-1809 15.-f ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Commission Meeting Minutes, August 23, 2017Pass Not available
17-1819 15.-g ReportNewark Landmark & Historic Preservation Commission, Meeting Minutes, October 4, 2017Pass Not available
17-1820 15.-h Report2017 Best Practice InventoryPass Not available
17-1491 16F-aOrdinance Authorizing Purchase/Sale of EasementOrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF AN EASEMENT ON A PORTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 68-74 COMMERCIAL STREET, 76-82 COMMERCIAL STREET, AND 943-965 RAYMOND BOULEVARD (REAR), BLOCK 169.01, LOTS 71 AND 75 AND BLOCK 170, LOT 15, EAST WARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY NOW OWNED BY HARTZ RB H LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.Pass Video Video
17-1491 16F-aOrdinance Authorizing Purchase/Sale of EasementOrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF AN EASEMENT ON A PORTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 68-74 COMMERCIAL STREET, 76-82 COMMERCIAL STREET, AND 943-965 RAYMOND BOULEVARD (REAR), BLOCK 169.01, LOTS 71 AND 75 AND BLOCK 170, LOT 15, EAST WARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY NOW OWNED BY HARTZ RB H LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.Pass Video Video
17-0354 16PSF-aC207-5 Tax Abatement 151-153 Bellair Pl. Block 858 Lot 50.23OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO NICHOLAS PAPADAKIS, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 151-153 BELLAIR PLACE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.139 ET SEQ. AND THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (R.O. 10:26-1 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED). (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
17-0916 16PSF-bSomerset Brownstones Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORIGINAL ORDINANCE 6PSF-B(S) APRIL 30, 2012, TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO SOMERSET BROWNSTONES URBAN RENEWAL ASSOCIATES, LLC, 3 EAST STOW ROAD, MARLTON, NEW JERSEY 08053, PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW, TO CHANGE THE ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGE FROM 6.28% OF ANNUAL GROSS REVENUE TO 5% OF ANNUAL GROSS REVENUE FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) THREE-STORY BROWNSTONE-STYLE TOWNHOMES, CONTAINING A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY SIXTY (60) RENTAL HOUSING UNITS, LOCATED AT 25-49 SOMERSET STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAPS AS BLOCK 2556, LOT 1.02 (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
17-0965 17R1-aNursing ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Nursing Services for Community Health Description: Provide Nursing Services for the City of Newark Entity Name(s)/Address(s): National Staffing Associates, Inc., 80 Main Street, Suite 100, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $1,560,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Health and Community Wellness/ NW026-GLP-Account 46540; NW051-G16-Account 2H6G0; NW011-120-Account 71210 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: Six (6) Bid received: One (1) Deferred 7R1-a 101817 Deferred 7R1-a 110117Pass Video Video
17-0998 17R1-bM& R: Plumbing, Maintenance, InstallationResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Plumbing Maintenance, Installation and Repair (Public Works) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Martinez Plumbing & Heating, Inc., 76 Preston Road, Colonia, New Jersey 07067 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $647,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Public Works and Department of Economic & Housing Development/NW011-110-1110-71740-B2017 and NW011-150-1504-71740-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: Fifteen (15) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
17-1317 17R1-cWater Purification Chemical - Food Grade Granular SaltResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Food Grade Granular Salt for Water Purification Description: Water Purification Chemical-Food Grade Granular Salt Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Essex Food Ingredients, Inc., 1600 Lower Road, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities, Division of Central Purchasing/NW037-750-7502-8323-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: 1st Advertisement Date February 14, 2017 Bids Solicited: Nine (9) Bids Received: Zero (0) 2nd Advertisement Date April 4, 2017 Bids Solicited: Twelve (12) Bids Received: Four (4Pass Video Video
17-1435 17R1-dTraffic Signal Bases and PolesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide traffic equipment to the City Description: Traffic Signal Bases and Poles Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Signal Control Products, Inc., 199 Evans Way, Branchburg, New Jersey 08876 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $130,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-83750-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: Advertisement Date April 11, 2017 Bids Solicited: Seven (7) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
17-1450 17R1-eHVAC, REFRIGERATION AND BOILER SRVICES-STATEWIDEResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-1372 and all applicable vendors and dealers Purpose: HVAC, Refrigeration and Boiler Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): #88691 BSI Inc., T/A Bradley-Sciocchetti, 4420 N. Route 130, Pennsauken, New Jersey 08109 #88697 Core Mechanical, Inc., 7150 N. Park Drive, Suite 400, Pennsauken, New Jersey 08109 #88696 George S. Hall Inc., 4 Gatehall Drive, 2nd Floor, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 #88689 Limbach Company, LLC., d/b/a Williard Limbach, 5 C Chris Court, South Brunswick, New Jersey 08810 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for all vendors combined Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities, Division of Central Purchasing/NW037-750-7502-7165-B2017 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through February 28, 2018 inclusive of extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open Pass Video Video
17-1084 17R1-fVEHICLES, AUTOMOBILES, SEDANS/CROSSOVERResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-0099 Vehicles, Automobiles, Sedans/Crossover Purpose: Purchase Three (3) 2017 Dodge Journey 4dr FWD SE Vehicles Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Hertrich Fleet Services, 1427 Bay Road, Milford, Delaware 19963 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $53,997.00 Funding Source: City Budget Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Fund: NW037-750-7505-94330-B2017; NW037-755-7555-94330-B2014 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council - upon delivery not to exceed June 8, 2018 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: Additional Information: This is a one-time purchase and the Purchase Orders and the resolution are the contracts.Pass Video Video
17-1418 17R1-gAutomotive Cleaners and FluidsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide automotive cleaners and fluids to the City Description: Automotive Cleaners and Fluids Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1.Air Brake and Equipment, 225 Route 22 West, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 2.David Weber Oil Co., 601 Industrial Road, Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072 3.Samuels, Inc. T/A Buy Wise Auto Parts, 2091 Springfield Avenue, Vauxhall, New Jersey 07088 4.Superior Distributors Company, Inc., 4 Midland Avenue, Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $70,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Departments of Public Works and Water and Sewer Utilities Account Code Lines: NW011-060-0605-83620-B2017-Public Works/Sanitation &Demolition NW011-060-0603-83620-B2017-Public Works/Parks and Grounds NW011-060-0102-83550-B2017-Public Works/Motors NW011-060-0102-83620-B2017-Public Works/Motors NW037-750-7502-83630-B2017-Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: To be establishePass Video Video
17-1493 17R1-hMedical x-ray services amending resolutionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Increase Funds to Pay Overage Fees Spent on Medical X-Ray Services for the Federally Qualified Health Centers Description: Medical X-Ray Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): University Radiology at Trinitas, LLC., 415 Morris Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $159,747.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Health and Community Wellness/Grant Account Code Line: Business Unit NW 026;Dept. ID GLP; Account # 46540; B2017 Contract Period: May 15, 2015 through May 14, 2017 Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: Original contract of $100,000.00 increased by $59,747.00 for a total contract amount of $159,747.00Pass Video Video
17-1502 17R1-iExtension Resolution Medical X-Ray E2017-13ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2017-13 Purpose: To provide X-ray Services for patients receiving medical care in Federally Qualified Health Centers Entity Name: University Radiology Group PC/University Radiology at Trinitas, LLC Entity Address: 415 Morris Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Contract Amount: $10,000.00 a month for nine (9) months for a total amount not to exceed $90,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Health and Community Wellness/Grant Contract Period: August 15, 2017 through May 14, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $45,000.00Pass Video Video
17-1115 17R2-aNewark DevelopersResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitate property as rental or for-sale housing Entity Name: Newark Developers, LLC. Entity Address: 7312 Cottage Avenue, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047 Sale Amount: $17,296.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $111,000.00 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) 245-247 Avon Avenue/Block 2625/Lot 12/South Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage = 4,324 X $4.00 = $17,296.00 Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6Pass Video Video
17-1676 17R6-aAdded Starter - CritchleyResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Special Counsel Entity Name: Critchley, Kinum & DeNoia, LLC. Entity Address: 75 Livingston Avenue, Suite 303, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 and 2018 Law Department Budgets Contract Period: August 30, 2017 through August 29, 2018 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
17-1749 17R7-aResolution: Indigenous Peoples' DayResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaration by the Mayor Purpose: Declaration that the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Newark and replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day Additional Information: Failed 7R7-a (as) 100417Pass Video Video
17-1772 17R8-a ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. Carl J. Kotowski, on his retirement from the SAC, Drug Enforcement Administration, New Jersey Division, on October 25, 2017. 2. Mrs. Viola Mae Morris, on her 100th Birthday Celebration, held Sunday, October 8, 2017. 3. Honorees at the City of Newark’s Annual Hispanic Month Breakfast on Friday, October 13, 2017. Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 4. Mrs. Sara Galarraga 5. Mrs. Ines Paz 6. Mrs. Loly Ordoñez. 7. Fr. Luis Vargas, T.O.R. 8. Fr. Lucio Nontol, T.O.R. Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 9. Mr. Alvin “Al” Attles, Warriors Legend and Community Ambassador. Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 10. Mr. Jose L. Linares, a great humanitarian. .Pass Video Video
17-1774 17R8-b ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. Michael Pastore and Mrs. Maryann Pastore, Parents of Newark Police Lieutenant Joseph J. Pastore. Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Ms. Dolores Watts-Williams.Pass Not available
17-1817 17R8-cGeorge "Buddy Gee" Branch Way-GCJResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: George “Buddy Gee” Branch Date(s): Saturday, October 21, 2017 Official Street Name(s): Spruce Street and Irvine Turner Boulevard Ceremonial Intersection Name: George “Buddy Gee” Branch Way Sponsor: Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-0609 17R9-a2016 Body Worn Camera GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/ Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Funding to purchase body worn cameras Entity Name: United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice Assistance Entity Address: 810 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20531 Grant Amount: $372,500.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice Assistance Total Project Cost: $745,000.00 City Contribution: $372,500.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2018 (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: The City is providing half of the funding, or $372,500.00, of the total project cost.Pass Video Video
17-1490 17R9-bCorrection of Grant AwardResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/ Division of Fire Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution # 7R9-a adopted on December 21, 2016 Purpose: To correct the amount of the grant award Entity Name: City of Newark, Department of Public Safety/Fire Division Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07101 Grant Amount: $5,857,236.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA) 2015 SAFER Grant Total Project Cost: $5,857,236.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: February 11, 2017 through February 10, 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
17-1464 17R12-aUtility Engineering -Intersection Improvement ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Intergovernmental Agreement Purpose: Utility Engineering and Construction Agreement Intersection Improvement Program, Contract 2017-1, UECA-08,UPC Code 173010 Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: Post Office Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0600 Contract Amount: $0.00 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 Not available
17-1769 17R2b(as)Public Real Estate Auction, November 2, 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Public Real Estate Auction Purpose: Amendment to Exhibit A and date of auction, adopted on September 7, 2017 as Resolution 7R2-g(as), to sell real estate property not needed for public use. Date of Auction: November 2, 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: Resolution 7R2-g (as) adopted on September 7, 2017 authorized the sale of fifty-eight (58) City-owned properties at public real estate auction on September 28, 2017. Fifty-Three (53) properties as listed on attached Amended Exhibit A to be considered for auction on November 2, 2017.Pass Not available
17-1831 17R6b(as)United Airlines GiftResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: Roundtrip tickets for eight (8) seats aboard a flight from Newark Airport to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and cargo space on the same flight adequate in size to accommodate fourteen (14) or more pallets. Purpose: To support the efforts of the Hispanic Law Enforcement Society of Essex County, and also the efforts of other members of the City’s Department of Public Safety, to deliver desperately needed essential supplies to the residents of Puerto Rico, which was devastated by Hurricane Maria on or about September 22, 2017. Entity Name: United Airlines, Inc. Entity Address: 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 Gift Value: Approximately $17,503.81 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: N/A Additional Information: Gift value was unknown at the time this Resolution was initially entered into Legistar; once the gift value has been determined, it will be entered into this Resolution duPass Not available
17-1801 17R8d(as)walk for the curee rescheduled AAResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: 6th Annual Ironbound Walk for the Cure and Health Fair 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 Event Date(s): Sunday, October 22, 2017 (Rain date, October 29, 2017) Event Time: 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Augusto AmadorPass Not available
17-1791 17R8e(as)halloween dog walk ARResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Halloween Dog Walk Event 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, October 28, 2017 Event Time: 8:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.Pass Not available
17-1130 18.-aC207-5 Yrs. Tax Abatement 137 Bellair Place Block 858 Lot 50.18OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO ISMAEL MALOON, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 137 BELLAIR PLACE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.139 ET SEQ. AND THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (R.O. 10:26-1 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED). (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1537 18.-bLease Agreement with Helo Holdings for Police HelicopterOrdinanceORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN HELO HOLDINGS, INC. (LANDLORD), AND THE CITY OF NEWARK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (TENANT), FOR THE LEASING OF A PORTION OF A HANGAR AT LANDLORD’S HHI HELIPORT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-3, FOR THE PURPOSE OF STORING THE POLICE DIVISION HELICOPTER KNOWN AS ABLE-1, FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2017 TO DECEMBER 31, 2017, FOR THE TOTAL ANNUAL SUM OF $7,200.00 PLUS MONTHLY COSTS FOR UTILITIES.Pass Video Video
17-1583 18.-c(as)Ordinance Amending Title II, Chapter 10 - Urban Homestead ProgramOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6S&Fe, SEPTEMBER 16, 1998, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, BY REVISING THE SELECTION CRITERIA AND PROGRAM REGULATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM.Pass Not available
17-1866 17M-a. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Steven McGoonie.Pass Not available
17-1867 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office send letters to the Department of Public works and the Department of Health and Community Wellness requesting that their departments provide a copy of the plan for snow removal and the code blue warming station plan.Pass Not available
17-1868 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Department of Transportation requesting that the following exits/entrance ramps be cleaned. There are also indications of illegal dumping in these areas: First Street and the underpass at Orange Street and Second Street; All exits leading into Newark, especially Route 21.Pass Not available
17-1869 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to New Jersey Transit concerning the filth of the bus shelters and requesting they have the vendor that maintains the shelters clean inside and around the perimeter.Pass Not available
17-1870 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Division of Animal Control expressing the need to bait in the vicinity of Park Avenue, Stone Street and Bloomfield Avenue. The rodents in the area are out of control.Pass Not available
17-1871 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office coordinate a meeting of the Public Safety Committee with the Director of Public Safety to discuss the new class of recruits currently training in Sea Girt.Pass Not available
17-1872 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting once again that the Department of Public Safety aggressively ticket all vehicles, especially tractor trailers, illegally parked on Passaic Street, in addition to towing the abandoned camper.Pass Not available
17-1873 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Newark Parking Authority requesting that their office show restraint when ticketing commercial vehicles that are parked on Ferry Street.Pass Not available
17-1874 17M-i. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office coordinate a meeting of the Homeless/Penn Station Group organized to address the homeless problem at Penn Station.Pass Not available
17-1875 17M-j. MotionA motion expressing a sincere get well message to Mr. Willie Martin and Ms. Shirley burns, long-time community activists and senior advocates, and wishing them a speedy and healthy recovery.Pass Not available
17-1885 17M-k. MotionA motion requesting the status of the Municipal Council’s previous request, urging the Department of Public Safety to conduct active shooter drills, as well as fire evacuation exercises, at the following municipal properties: City Hall, 31 Green Street (Municipal Courts) and the Health Department (110 William Street).Pass Not available