Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/7/2018 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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18-0300 15.-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing Minutes, February 22, 2018Pass Video Video
18-0301 15.-b ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Research and Information Unit, Room 415, Monthly Financial Report, January 2018Pass Video Video
18-0302 15.-c ReportBoard of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Minutes, September 25, 2017 through January 22, 2018Pass Video Video
18-0303 15.-d ReportThe Plaza at Springfield Village, LP, Financial Statements, October 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Video Video
17-2211 16F-aOrdinance: Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy (GCJ)OrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 24, PERSONNEL PRACTICES AND POLICIES, TO ADOPT A NEW ARTICLE 12, ENTITLED ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY.Pass Video Video
18-0019 17R1-a2018 Anti-Violence Out-of-School Grant Apply/AcceptResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the 2018 Anti-Violence Out-of-School Grant Purpose: Application/Acceptance of the 2018 Anti-Violence Out-of-School Grant Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $1,000,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: November 1, 2017 through March 31, 2019, until 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 Monitoring Dept/Agency: N/A Additional Information: Provide funPass Video Video
18-0060 17R1-b2018 PERS-PFRS-CIPResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for pensions and capital improvements until the adoption of the 2018 Operating Budget for the City of Newark Funding Source: 2018 Budget Appropriation Amount: $55,858,264.15 Budget Year: 2018 Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through March 31, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution Operating Agency: Department Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-0093 17R1-cTE #7 ESG 2017-2018ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program - To provide homeless prevention, rapid rehousing, utilities and homeless assistance to residents within the City of Newark. Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $685,579.00 Budget Year: 2017/2018 Contract Period: September 1, 2017 through August 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on January 30, 2018 Operating Agency: Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-0094 17R1-dTE #8 HOME 2017-2018ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: HOME Investment Partnership Program FY2017 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $1,845,576.00 Budget Year: 2017/2018 Contract Period: September 1, 2017 through August 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on January 30, 2018 Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-0101 17R1-e18-0101 TE#9 HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) within the City of Newark Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $5,863,058.00 Budget Year: 2017/2018 Contract Period: September 1, 2017 through August 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on January 30, 2018 Operating Agency: Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-0122 17R1-f18-0122 TE#14 HRSAResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Homeless Healthcare (HRSA) Program: provides medical care, social services, substance abuse and mental health counseling to the homeless population within the City of Newark (All Wards). Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Appropriation Amount: $175,700.00 Budget Year: 2017/2018 Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5 a(s) adopted on May 23, 2017 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-0128 17R1-g18-0128 TE#15 Childhood Lead Poison Prevention and ZIKAResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program: Provides lead poison prevention services, community outreach and case management for children six (6) months through six (6) years of age within the City of Newark and Zika Prevention Services (City-wide) Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Appropriation Amount: $ 538,184.00 Budget Year: 2017/2018 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a adopted on January 24, 2018 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-0209 17R1-hTE #18 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prev Prgm and Zika Prev Serv-Addl FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program: Provides lead poison prevention services, community outreach and case management for children six (6) months through six (6) years of age within the City of Newark and Zika Prevention Services (City-wide). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Appropriation Amount: $1,024,732.00 Budget Year: 2017/2018 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a adopted on January 24, 2018 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-0102 17R1-i18-0102 TE#13 STDResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Program: Provides sexually transmitted diseases outreach and educational services to include but not limited to medical and laboratory services within the City of Newark (City-wide) Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Appropriation Amount: $89,113.00 Budget Year: 2017/2018 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a adopted on December 20, 2017 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-0217 17R1-jTE #17 2018 April ExtensionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2018 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2018 Budget Appropriation Amount: $52,558,076.00 Budget Year: 2018 Contract Period: April 1, 2018 through April 30, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
17-1758 17R1-kT-2006 VEHICLES, PASSENGER VANS, 8/12/15 PASSENGERResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract Index #T-2006, Section 5, Contract #88231 Purpose: Purchase of one (1) 2018 Ford Transit T-350 High Roof XL (15 Passenger) Van Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Beyer Ford, LLC., 170 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07962 Contract Amount: $32,087.50 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utility Fund: 037; 750.7502; 94430 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through December 2, 2017 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-2217 17R1-lOne Time Purchase 2017 or Newer 524K Wheel LoaderResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: One Time Purchase for 2017 or Newer 524K Wheel Loader (Loader, Equipment & Accessory) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Penn Jersey Machinery, 333 Cedar Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey 08846 Contract Amount: $438,870.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/NW045-17G-17A16-94710-B2017 Contract Period: Upon complete delivery not to exceed June 30, 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: The purchase order is the contract. Advertised on September 12, 2017 Bids due September 28, 2017 Bids Solicited: Nine (9) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
17-2218 17R1-mM&R: Instrumentation & Control EquipmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Instrumentation & Control Equipment Entity Name(s)/Address(s): PCS Pump and Process, Inc., 41 Plymouth Street, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ NW037-750-7502-71770-B2018 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bids Solicited: Ten (10) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
18-0047 17R2-aInvestigation Area in Need of Redevelopment (NJRR Av enue, Garden Street, & East Kinney 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) 185-201 NJRR Avenue/Block 917/Lot 1.01/East Ward 12 Garden Street/Block 917/Lot 1.02/East Ward 14-16 Garden Street/Block 917/Lot 1.03/East Ward 18 Garden Street/ Block 917/Lot 1.04/East Ward 20-22 Garden Street/ Block 917/Lot 1.05/East Ward 122 E. Kinney Street/ Block 917/Lot 1.06/East Ward 118-120 E. Kinney Street/Block 917/Lot 1.07/East Ward 116 E. Kinney Street Block 917/Lot 1.08/East Ward 112-114 E. Kinney Street/ Block 917/Lot 1.09/East Ward 110 E. Kinney Street/ Block 917/Lot 1.10/East Ward Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-b (s) 022718Pass Video Video
18-0048 17R2-bArea in Need of Redevelopment (NJRR Avenue, Oliver Street & Chestnut 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) 233-239 NJRR Avenue/Block 919/Lot 1/East Ward 225-231 NJRR Avenue/Block 919/Lot 5/East Ward 43-47 Oliver Street/Block 919/Lot 15/East Ward 49-53 Oliver Street/Block 919/Lot 43.19/East Ward 106-114 Chestnut Street/Block 919/Lot 43.30/East Ward Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-c (s) 022718Pass Video Video
18-0049 17R2-cInvestigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment (263-269 Delancy Street, 271-275 Delancy Street, 253-261 Delancy Street and 42-62 Wheeler Point Road)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) 271-275 Delancy Street/Block 1096/Lot 34/East Ward 263-269 Delancy Street /Block1096/Lot 37/East Ward 253-261 Delancy Street/Block 1096/Lot 41/East Ward 42-62 Wheeler Point Road/Block 1097/Lot 5/East Ward Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-d (s) 022718Pass Video Video
18-0050 17R2-dArea in Need of Redevellopment (Jason and Ferry Streets)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) 103 Jackson Street/Block 1990/Lot 11/East Ward 101-103 Van Buren Street/Block 1991/Lot 24/East Ward 176 Ferry Street/Block 1991/Lot 31/East Ward 174 Ferry Street/Block 1991/Lot 32/East Ward 170 Ferry Street/Block 1991/Lot 34/East Ward 94 Jackson Street/Block 1991/Lot 41/East Ward 90-92 Jackson Street/Block 1991/Lot 42/East Ward 98-104 Jackson Street/Block 1991/Lot 63/East Ward Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-e (s) 022718Pass Video Video
18-0051 17R2-eArea in Need of Redevelopment (Vessey Street & NJRR Avenue)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) 16-38 Vesey Street/Block 920/Lot 7.15/East Ward 10-14 Vesey Street /Block 920/Lot 47/East Ward 253-1/2 NJRR Avenue/Bock 920/Lot 60/East Ward Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-f (s) 022718Pass Video Video
18-0099 17R2-fArea in Need of Redevelopment (Washington Street & Warren Place)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) 141-149 Washington Street/Block 66/Lot 38, 42/Central Ward 151-153 Washington Street/Block 66/Lots 43, 44/Central Ward 155 Washington Street/Block 66/Lot 45/Central Ward 157-159 Washington Street/Block 66/Lot 47/Central Ward 24-26 Warren Place/Block 66/Lots 12, 13/Central Ward Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-g (s) 022718 Deferred 7R2-f 030718Pass Video Video
18-0103 17R2-gReferral for Blight Study to the Central Planning Board (Washington/University/James Streets)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) 29-39 Washington Street/Block 35/Lot 1/ Central Ward 108-112 University Avenue/Block 34/Lot 19/ Central Ward 26 James Street/Block 34/Lot 31/Central Ward 40 James Street/Block 34/Lot 24/Central Ward 42 James Street/Block 34/Lot 23/Central Ward Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-h (s) 022718 Deferred 7R2-g 030718Pass Video Video
17-1792 17R2-hThird Amendment to the Passaic/Clay Street AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Third Amendment to the Agreement for a Redevelopment project for residential, retail and office uses (Central Ward) Entity Name: Passaic-Clay Urban Renewal, LLC. Entity Address: 250 Passaic Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sale Amount: $1,130,000.00 (subject to decrease for costs & expenses) Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: Unknown Appraised Amount: $1,130,000.00 Contract Period: No later than 270 days from the date construction has begun, subject to reasonable extensions and NJDEP approval of remedial action workplan. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Redevelopment Agreement was authorized by ResolPass Video Video
17-1743 17R2-iStonerock BuildersResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitate by owner of the attached property to create affordable rental or for-sale housing Entity Name: Stonerock Builders, LLC. Entity Address: 5 Rena Lane, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 Sale Amount: $20,880.00 Cost Basis: (X) $12.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $51,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced 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) 31½ S 12th Street/Block 1867/Lot 63/West Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage = 1,740 X $12.00 = $20,880.00 Sale Pass Video Video
17-2234 17R2-jWest Ward SID 2018 Budget Introduction and ApprovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2018 Annual Budget for Partnership West, Inc. Special Improvement District Management Corporation Purpose: Introducing and Approving the 2018 Annual Budget for the West Ward Special Improvement District Amount: $500,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-a adopted on December 21, 2016, created the West Ward Special Improvement District in the West Ward.Pass Video Video
18-0145 17R2-kBloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway 2018 Budget Reading and ApprovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2018 Annual Budget for Bloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway Business Improvement District (BALB) Purpose: Reading and Adopting 2018 Bloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway Business Improvement District (BALB) Budget Amount: $645,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-h adopted on January 24, 2018Pass Video Video
18-0146 17R2-lGNCVB 2018 Budget Reading and AdoptionResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2018 Annual Budget for Greater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau (“Bureau”) Purpose: Reading and Adopting 2018 Annual Budget for Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau (“Bureau”) Amount: Not to exceed $1,821,760.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-g adopted on January 24, 2018Pass Video Video
18-0147 17R2-mNDD 2018 Budget Reading and ApprovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2018 Annual Budget for Newark Downtown District Management Corporation (NDD) Purpose: Reading and Adopting 2018 Newark Downtown District Budget Amount: $5,071,250.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-i adopted on January 24, 2018 Newark Downtown Special Improvement DistrictPass Video Video
18-0211 17R2-nCentral Steel IndemnificationResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Indemnity Agreement Purpose: Authorizing the Execution of an Indemnity Agreement with Doremus Newark, LLC, Doremus Newark II, LLC, El Sid Properties LLC, and Equity Industrial Partners from Any Claims of Bodily Injury Arising Out of the Operation of the Firing Range on the Motiva Site Additional Information: Entity Name: Doremus Newark, LLC, Doremus Newark II, LLC, El Sid Properties LLC, and Equity Industrial Partners Entity Address: Doremus Newark, LLC: 20 Pickering St., Needham, MA 02492; Doremus Newark II, LLC: Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; El Sid Properties LLC: Care of Victor Herlinsky at Sills Cummis & Gross, P.C.; and Equity Industrial Partners: 20 Pickering Street, Needham, Massachusetts 02492 (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 740-768 Doremus Avenue/Block 5074/ Lots 5, 9, 9.01/East WardPass Video Video
17-2000 17R3-aChange Order/Amendment No. 1 to Contract #2017_02 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park ImprovementsResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution Purpose: Execute Change Order/Amendment No. 1 to Contract #2017-02 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Park Improvements to: (a) increase the contract amount from $346,497.90 to $390,572.90 (an increase of $44,075.00 to the total amount of the contract), in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.1, et seq.; and (b) to extend the expiration date of the contract for an additional 90 calendar days until April 16, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9). Entity Name: Shauger Property Services Inc. Entity Address: 429 Dodd Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $390,572.90 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/ Department of Engineering Contract Period: Extend the original 180 contract for an additional 90 calendar days until April 16, 2018 Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable ContributionPass Video Video
17-2046 17R5-aHRSA Additional fundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Funds Purpose: To Provide Medical-Care Services, Substance-Abuse and Mental-Health Services to Underserved Areas, Including the City of Newark Entity Name: Department of Health and Community Wellness/Mary Elizabeth Mahoney Health Center Entity Address: 394 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $175,700.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 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:Pass Video Video
17-2104 17R5-bFalls prevention additl grantResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To Provide Training to Caregivers in Falls Prevention Programs Entity Name: Department of Health and Community Wellness Entity Address: 110 William Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $3,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Human Services/ Division of Aging Services (DoAS) Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: August 1, 2017 through March 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: On October 5, 2016, pursuant to Resolution 7R2-c, the DHCW accepted $12,000.00 from the DoAS. On October 31, 2017, the DoAS notified the City of Newark that it was awarding it no-cost extensionPass Video Video
18-0154 17R5-c ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To continue to implement the West Ward Victims Outreach Services and Crime Reduction Initiative (WWVO) strategies to support care for boys and men harmed by violence in the City’s West Ward Entity Name: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime Entity Address: 810 Seventh Street, NW Washington DC, 20531 Grant Amount: $660,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Justice Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Contract Period: October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020 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
18-0227 17R8-aResolution of Support: Ironbound Annual Easter Egg Hunt (AA)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Supporting a Special Event Purpose: Sponsoring the Ironbound Annual Easter Egg Hunt Date(s): Saturday, March 24, 2018 Sponsor: Council Member Augusto Amador Additional Information: To be held at the Ironbound B Field, on St. Charles and Rome Streets from 8:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Rain Date: Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 8:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.Pass Video Video
18-0058 17R8-bResolution: Arleo and Donohue, LLC (2018)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide legal services to the Office of the City Clerk in connection with consulting and representation, including production of records and/or documents for Federal and/or State agencies. Entity Name: Arleo & Donohue, L.L.C. Entity Address: 622 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget Contract Period: For the period of one (1) year from the date of adoption by the Municipal Council Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-0281 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing and Commending (3/7/18)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Honorable Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Esq., Newark Forward Guest Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 2. Ms. Susan Foxman, Special Needs Teacher, on her retirement after twenty (20) years of service Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 3. Individuals honored during the Swearing-In Ceremony of the 2018 Board of Directors for Mujeres Al Poder Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 4. Mr. John and Mrs. Wimphrey Jenkins, Union Chapel AME Trustee Annual Day 5. Bishop Rudy V. Carlton, celebrating twenty-nine (29) years of Ministry of Jehovah-Jireih Praise and Worship Church Center Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 6. Ms. Cierra Green, Science Lab Innovator 7. Anais and Mirabelle Lee, the Black Cotton Foundations 2016 Jasmina Anema Youth Award Recipients Young Professionals Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 8. Individuals honored of the Quisqueyanos Unidos De Newark, 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Dominican Republic Independence Day in the City Pass Video Video
18-0282 17R8-dResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (3/7/18)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant 2. Ms. Marietta Williams Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 3. Pastor Mable L. Griffin 4. Mr. Peter Doru Gray 5. Ms. Mary L. Gantt Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins 6. Ms. Mattie M. BookerPass Video Video
17-2075 17R12-aMaintenance and Repair Sewer Screening Facilities- COntract # 10-WS2017(re-bid)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Maintenance and Repair of Sewer Screening Facilities Contract 10-WS2017 (Re-bid) Entity Name: Rapid Pump & Meter Service Company, Inc. Entity Address: 285 Straight Street, Paterson, New Jersey 07509 Contract Amount: $500,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: Two (2) years from 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: Proposal Solicited: Two (2) Proposal Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
18-0307 18.-bappointment Babatubde p OdubekunAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Newark Housing Authority Name of Appointee: Babatunde P. Odubekun Address: 111 Mulberry Street, Apt 9-A, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on April 20, 2019 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling unexpired term left by the resignation of Charles BellPass Video Video
18-0304 110.-a LicenseBINGO LICENSES Michael’s Seton Library Guild, 25 Crittenden Street, Newark, NJ/# 1Pass Video Video
18-0305 110.-b LicenseRAFFLE LICENSES Vocationist Sisters Inc., 172 Broad Street, Newark, NJ/# 1 Parent’s Organization of St. Benedict’s, 520 MLK Blvd., Newark, NJ/# 2 St. Lucy’s R.C. Church, 118 7th Avenue, Newark, NJ/# 3 St. Lucy’s R.C. Church, 118 7th Avenue, Newark, NJ/# 4 RAS St. Francis X. Church, 243 Abington Avenue, Newark, NJ/# 5 St. Michael’s Seton Library Guild, 25 Crittenden Street, Newark, NJ/# 6 St. Michael’s Seton Library Guild, 25 Crittenden Street, Newark, NJ/# 7 Hispanic Firefighters Asso., 10th Street, Newark, NJ/# 8 St. Vincent Academy, 228 W. Market Street, Newark, NJ/# 28Pass Video Video
18-0295 111. Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Opal R. Wright, 15 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.” Appearing. 2. Hellane Freeman, 60 North 4th Street, Newark, NJ Housing and homelessness in Newark, New Jersey. Not appearing 3. Anthony Diaz, 50 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ Power to the People! Not appearing. 4. Victor Monterrosa, Jr., 18 Goble Street, Newark, NJ Housing is a Human Right! Not appearing. 5. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terr., Newark, NJ City of Newark landlord and community issues. Not appearing. 6. Lisa Parker, 71½ Boston Street, Newark, NJ City issues. Appearing. 7. Munirah El-Bomani, 175 1st Street, Newark, NJ Newark forward, for whom? High unemployment and high poverty. Appearing. 8. Anthony D’Angelo, 267 16th Avenue, Newark, NJ Abandoned construction site, expired permits, and no insurance. Not appearing. 9. Gloria Tortorello, 49 Garden Street, Newark, NJ AFLAC Contract with the City. Appearing. 10. Donald Jackson, 79 Treacy Avenue, Newark, NJ City of Newark. Appearing. 11. Donna Jackson, 128  Not available
21-1345 17Ma MotionNewark City Clerk Kenneth Louis read into the record a pre-printed motion dedicating a street in the East Ward in memory of Councilman Hank Martinez.Pass Not available
21-1230 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, a status of the Lower Roseville Traffic Study specifically around Dr. E. Alma Flagg School.Pass Not available
21-1231 17Mc ResolutionCondolences to long time West Ward resident, Mr. John Holmes, Weston Avenue, for the death of his wife.Pass Not available
21-1233 17Md MotionA motion requesting a follow-up letter to the Department of Traffic & Signals regarding the traffic study feasibility for Washington& Bleeker Street and how long before they can put some kind of traffic calming measurements there.Pass Not available
21-1234 17Me MotionA motion to send a letter of condolences to the Hockaday family on the passing of their mother Georgianna Wilson.Pass Not available
21-1235 17Mf MotionA motion requesting that the Administration change the deadline for the issuance of business licenses to June 1, 2018 at the new rate of $250.00.Pass Not available
21-1236 17Mg MotionA motion requesting that the Permits Department clearly define that a Social Club is required, according to Law, to only have one (1) waste trade permit.Pass Not available
21-1340 17Mh MotionCondolences to the Martinez Family for the loss of Councilman Hank MartinezPass Not available
21-1341 17Mi MotionLetter to the East Side High School Basketball Team for becoming the County Champs and winning the Regional. They are going to the State Finals.Pass Not available
21-1342 17Mj MotionLetter to Newark Public Schools inquiring about the 20 million dollars left by Superintendent Marion Bolden to redo the East Side High School gym.Pass Not available
21-1343 17Mk MotionLetter to Department of Engineering to include Mulberry Street from South Street to Emmet to be paved.Pass Not available
21-1344 17Ml MotionLetter to Department of Engineering requesting the vendor to remove the portable toilets.Pass Not available