Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/20/2017 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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17-2183 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Maryam Bey, 30 Underwood Street, Newark, NJ Four hours of Power. Appearing 2. Dion McCutcheon, Lyons Gateway Apartments, Newark, NJ Corruption in the Judges’ chamber, the Newark Police Department, and the Public Defender Office. Appearing 3. Faruq M. Abdul’Aziz, 102 Eastern Parkway, Newark, NJ Election time 2018 no mudslinging because talk is cheap. Appearing 4. Lisa Parker, 71½ Boston Street, Newark, NJ Newark what are you doing? Appearing 5. Felicia Alston Singletary, 116 12th Avenue, Newark, NJ City issues. Appearing 6. Linda Jones, 34 Riverview Court, Newark, NJ Terrell Homes. Appearing 7. Dorothy Brazell, 33 Riverview Place, Newark, NJ Preserving Terrell Homes. Appearing 8. James Harris, 9 Pleasant Avenue, Newark, NJ Let’s talk Terrell Homes. Appearing 9. Rosemary Horsley, 9 Riverview Court, Newark, NJ Save Terrell Homes. Appearing 10. Tamika Crosdale, 44 South 19th Street, Newark, NJ Housing concerns. Appearing 11. Debra Salters, 263 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ Shani Baraka Women Resource Center. Not appearing 12. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington   Video Video
17-2070 15.-a Report2016 Municipal Court ReportPass Not available
17-2196 15.-b ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Regular Hearing Minutes, November 20, 2017Pass Not available
17-2197 15.-c ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Public Meeting Minutes, December 6, 2017Pass Not available
17-2198 15.-d ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Records Unit, Financial Report, October and November 2017Pass Not available
17-2199 15.-e ReportSecond River Joint Meeting, 2018 First Quarter AssessmentPass Not available
17-2200 15.-f ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Meeting Minutes, October 25, 2017Pass Not available
17-0283 16F-aC207-5Yrs. Tax Abatement 513 5th St. Block 1970 Lot 30.03OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO CARLOS AMORES, (AKA CARLOS A. AMORESRIVADENEIRA), FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 513 5th STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07107, 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
17-1256 16F-bC207-5 year tax abatement 54 Kossuth St Block 2079 Lot 32OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MICHELLE B. DE LIMA, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 54 KOSSUTH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, BLOCK 2079, LOT 32, FOR A 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 (R.O. 10:26-1 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED). (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1261 16F-cC207-5 Year Tax Abatement Block 858 Lot 50.25 157-159 Bellair PlaceOrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BERNARD POWELL, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 157-159 BELLAIR PLACE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104, BLOCK 858, LOT 50.25, FOR A 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
17-1445 16F-dC207-5Yrs. Tax Abatement 16-18 Edmunds Place Block 3047 Lot 42.02OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO THIERNO Y. SOW AND FATOUMATA BARRY FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16-18 EDMUNDS PLACE, NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07112, 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). (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1448 16F-eC207-5Yrs. Tax Abatement 106 5th Street Block 1887 Lot 25.02OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO ALISON E. NEWELL, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 106 5TH STREET, BLOCK 1887, LOT 25.02, 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). (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1479 16F-fC207-5Yrs. 143 Bellair Place, Block 858 lot 50.20OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MARGRETTA E. MACK, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 143 BELLAIR PLACE, BLOCK 858, LOT 50.20, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104, 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
17-1481 16F-gC207-5Yrs. 20 Vanderpool Street, Block 2792 Lot 13OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO KONG BENG LEE, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20 VANDERPOOL STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07114, BLOCK 2792, LOT 13, FOR A 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). (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1030 26PSF-aLivingston Homes Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO LIVINGSTON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 162 LIVINGSTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108, FOR A PROJECT TO ACQUIRE EIGHTY-TWO (82) AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS ON PROPERTIES LOCATED ON 18-30 17TH AVENUE, 152-164 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD, 168-184 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD, 194-200 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD AND 202-208 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2550, LOT 1, BLOCK 2551, LOT 14 AND BLOCK 2568 LOTS 1, 27 AND 35. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1030 26PSF-aLivingston Homes Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO LIVINGSTON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 162 LIVINGSTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108, FOR A PROJECT TO ACQUIRE EIGHTY-TWO (82) AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS ON PROPERTIES LOCATED ON 18-30 17TH AVENUE, 152-164 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD, 168-184 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD, 194-200 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD AND 202-208 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2550, LOT 1, BLOCK 2551, LOT 14 AND BLOCK 2568 LOTS 1, 27 AND 35. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1031 26PSF-bSomerset Homes Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO SOMERSET URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 172 SOMERSET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108, FOR A PROJECT TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE THIRTY-EIGHT (38) AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 219-239 CLINTON AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2589, LOT 1. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1031 26PSF-bSomerset Homes Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO SOMERSET URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 172 SOMERSET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108, FOR A PROJECT TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE THIRTY-EIGHT (38) AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 219-239 CLINTON AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2589, LOT 1. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1438 16PSF-cC207-5Yrs. Tax Abatement 511 5th Street Block 1970 Lot 30.02OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO ANTONIO A. ESPINOZA, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 511 5TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07107, BLOCK 1970, LOT 30.02, 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
17-1476 16PSF-dC207-5Yrs. 338 S. 6th Street, Block 293 Lot 45OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MICHAEL T. HAZELWOOD, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 338 S. 6TH STREET, 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). (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
17-0630 16PSF-ePolk Street-Parking by PermitOrdinanceAN 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 POLK STREET BETWEEN LAFAYETTE STREET AND CLOVER STREET TO THE EXISTING PERMIT PARKING AREAS DESIGNATED LIST. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1796 16PSF-f 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 THE WEST SIDE OF DELAVAN PLACE BETWEEN DELAVAN AVENUE AND ITS SOUTHERLY TERMINUS TO THE EXISTING PERMIT PARKING AREAS DESIGNATED LIST. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
17-1800 16PSF-gParking Prohibited East Side of Delevan PlaceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, 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 THE EAST SIDE OF DELAVAN PLACE BETWEEN DELAVAN AVENUE AND ITS SOUTHERLY TERMINUS. (NORTH WARD).Pass Video Video
17-0277 16PSF-h2017 SEVERENCE LIABILITIES ORDINANCEOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000.00 FOR THE PAYMENT OF CONTRACTUALLY REQUIRED SEVERANCE LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM THE LAYOFF OR RETIREMENT OF CITY EMPLOYEES.Pass Video Video
17-0886 16PSF-iParking by Permit Only Crane Street, both sides between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Summer AvenueOrdinanceAN 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 CRANE STREET BETWEEN DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD AND SUMMER AVENUE TO THE EXISTING PERMIT PARKING AREAS DESIGNATED LIST.(CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
17-2007 17R1-aNJPAC Amendment to License Agreement for State of the City AddressResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Accepting a Gift/ Amendment to License Agreement Gift: Amended gift of the Basic License Fee for the use of the NJPAC on March 13, 17 and 20, 2017 for the 2017 State of the City Mayoral Address held on Monday, March 20, 2017 Purpose: This resolution authorizes the Mayor, and/or his designee, to execute an amended Short Term License Agreement with New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation, One Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102 to account for the Mayor’s use of the Prudential Hall Theatre on March 13 and 17, 2017, for stand alone rehearsals for the 2017 State of the City Mayoral Address, as well as the increased cost of the ancillary service fees in the amount of $17,630.00, for amended total amount not to exceed $52,347.60. This resolution further authorizes the Mayor and/or his designee, to accept the additional gift of the Basic License Fee charges for the use of the Prudential Hall for the Mayor’s March 13 and 17, 2017 stanPass Video Video
17-1674 17R1-bBI # W1 Target Hardening of the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant for Water UtilityResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Target Hardening of the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant Funding Source: Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, State of New Jersey Appropriation Amount: $150,000.00 Budget Year: September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R12-a adopted on December 7, 2016 Operating Agency: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Two-Thirds vote of full membership requiredPass Video Video
17-1434 17R1-cStone, CrushedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide crushed stone to the City Description: Stone, Crushed Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Stavola Construction Materials, Inc., 175 Drift Road, Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07724 2. Stone Industries, Inc., 400 Central Avenue, Haledon, New Jersey 07538 3. Tilcon New York, Inc., 9 Entin Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: $390,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Departments of Public Works and Water and Sewer Utilities Account Code Line: NW011-060-0605-83720-B2017-Public Works/Sanitation and Demolition NW011-060-0603-83720-B2017-Public Works/Parks and Grounds NW037-750-7502-83720-B2017-Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) SubPass Video Video
17-1818 17R1-dAuthorization Involuntary Disability Retirement - DRobinsonResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Involuntary Disability Retirement Purpose: Authorization for the City of Newark to Process an Involuntary Disability Retirement Application Entity Name: Mr. Demetrius Robinson 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:Pass Video Video
17-1447 17R2-aDevramalena, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitate property to expand local community daycare center Entity Name: Devramalena, LLC Entity Address: 37 Virginia Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Sale Amount: $23,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $20,600.00 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) 20-28 Marsac Place (Rear)/Block 4137/Lot 15/West Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage: 5,750 X $4.00 = $23,000.00 Sale at prices set forth by OrdinanPass Video Video
17-1756 17R5-a2017-2018 STD GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Funds Purpose: To provide community outreach, education and medical services related to sexually transmitted diseases Entity Name: City of Newark, Department of Health and Community Wellness Entity Address: 110 William Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $89,113.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Health and Senior Services Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 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
17-1988 17R6-aLite DePalma First Amendment to Agreement to Provide Legal ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Legal Services as Litigation Defense to Increase Contract Amount by $25,000.00 Entity Name: Lite DePalma & Greenberg, LLC. Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Contract was awarded via Resolution 7R6-r adopted on January 5, 2017; this current resolution will increase the contract amount by $25,000.00, to a total contract amount not to exceed $125,000.00Pass Video Video
17-1990 17R6-bChasan Lamparello First Amendment to Agreement to Provide Legal Services (Worker's Comp)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Legal Services concerning Workers’ Compensation Matters Entity Name: Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, P.C., formerly known as Chasan, Leyner & Lamparello, P.C. Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Suite 200, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: N/A Resolution 7R6-g adopted on December 21, 2016, awarded a contract for $150,000.00. This First Amendment increases the contract amount by $50,000.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $200,000.00.Pass Video Video
17-2203 17R8-aResolution: Appoinment of the City ClerkResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointing a City Clerk Name of Appointee: Kenneth Louis Address: 315 Parker Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-2163 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (12/20/17)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Ms. Shuri Henry 2. Reverend Nathaniel N. Cooper Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 3. Mother Ann HuffPass Video Video
17-2164 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing and Commending (12/20/17)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Brother Everett B. Ward, Ph.D. 2. Mr. Jamil Debe, President of Debe Communications, honored at the Unity Gala “Connecting the Dots” held at the Robert Treat Hotel on Saturday, December 9, 2017 3. Mr. Milton Alimadi, Publisher of Black Star News, honored at the Unity Gala “Connecting the Dots” held at the Robert Treat Hotel on Saturday, December 9, 2017 4. Dr. Ron Daniels of the Institute of the Black World, honored at the Unity Gala “Connecting the Dots” held at the Robert Treat Hotel on Saturday, December 9, 2017 5. Ms. Marcia Cruz on her retirement from the City of Newark, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 6. Mr. Fausto Freire, Coach, Just One Soccer 7. Mr. Carlos Rodriguez, Coach, Just One Soccer 8. Members of Just One Soccer Team, honored at a Recognition Dinner held on Staturday, December 9, 2017 Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 9. Guyton-Callahan Day on Sunday, December 3, 2017 10. Members of the Jackie Robinson BePass Video Video
17-2027 17R1e(as)ET #1 2017ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Transfer of Funds within various City Departments Purpose: To provide sufficient funding until year end. (Citywide) Amount Transferred: $4,670,000.00 Transferred From: Various Departments Transferred To: Various Departments Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
17-2202 17R1f(as)Execution of Final MOU for State Transitional AidResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: CY 2017 Transitional Aid (TA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Purpose: To authorize the execution of the CY 2017 Transitional Aid (TA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs 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:Pass Not available
17-2033 17R8d(as)Resolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Annual Three Kings Children's Celebration (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Newark Three Kings Children’s Celebration Entity Name: Essex County College Entity Address: 303 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Essex County College Gymnasium, West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Date(s): Friday, January 5, 2018 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. (Event Time: 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. QuintanaPass Not available
17-2215 17R8e(as)Resolution of Support: Creation of the Portuguese-American Veterans Monument (AA)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: Supporting the creation of a Portuguese-American Veterans’ Monument to be placed at the western side of Peter Francisco Park, near Penn Station Date(s): Sunday, June 10, 2018 Sponsor: Council Member, Augusto Amador Additional Information: Inscription: The City of Newark supports the placement of the Portuguese - American Veterans’ Monument at Peter Francisco Park, as a way to memorialize all Portuguese-Americans who have served in the United States military.Pass Not available
17-2089 18.-aReappointment of Robert House to LGBTQ CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-appointment Purpose: Regular Member to the LGBTQ Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Robert A. House Address: 125 Lincoln Avenue, Apt #C-2, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on August 5, 2019 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-2090 18.-bLGBTQ Appointment: Anthony ArenasAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-appointment Purpose: Regular Member to the LGBTQ Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Anthony Arenas Address: 685 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on September 15, 2019 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-2091 18.-cLGBTQ Appointment: Frank JordanAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-appointment Purpose: Regular Member to the LGBTQ Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Frank Jordan Address: 47 Wilbur Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on September 15, 2019 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-2158 18.-dAppointmnet Tanisha M MalcolmAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Tenisha N. Malcolm Address: 192 Burnett Avenue, Apt. #3, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 Appointment Term: 4-year term commencing upon Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-d 122017Pass Video Video
17-2174 18.-eAppointment of Khalif ThomasAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Director of the Department of Public Works Name of Appointee: Khalif Thomas Address: 160 Hobson Street, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending June 30, 2018 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-2176 18.-fMr. Anthony AmbroseAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Director of the Department of Public Safety Name of Appointee: Anthony F. Ambrose, III Address: Appointment Term: Commencing upon Council confirmation and ending on June 30, 2018 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-2177 18.-gMark J. WadeAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Director of the Department of Health and Community Wellness Name of Appointee: Dr. Mark J. Wade Address: 41 Cameron Road, Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 Appointment Term: Commencing upon Council confirmation and ending on June 30, 2018 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1745 19.-aOrdinance: NCEDC Paper Coop LeaseOrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE ACTING DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEWARK COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, 111 MULBERRY STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 310-312 NEW STREET (BLOCK 415, LOT 51), AND 139 NORFOLK STREET (BLOCK 415, LOT 28), WITHIN THE CENTRAL WARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY FOR AN ANNUAL RENT OF ONE DOLLAR AND ZERO CENTS ($1.00), FOR A PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2017 AND TERMINATING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING THE NEWARK OFFICE SUPPLY COOPERATIVE, LLC. (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 8n (as) 120617 Deferred 8a (s) 121217Pass Video Video