Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 3/27/2018 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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18-0335 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Hellane Freeman, 60 N. 4th Street, Newark, NJ Housing, homelessness in Newark, NJ, USA Not Appearing 2. Anthony Diaz, 50 Columbia Street, Newark, NJ Power to the people. Appearing 3. Victor Monterrosa, Jr., 18 Goble Street, Newark, NJ Housing is a human right. Not Appearing 4. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terrace, Newark, NJ The City of Newark, landlord and community issues. Appearing Late 5. Anthony D’Angelo, 267 16th Ave, Newark, NJ Abandoned construction site. Appearing Late 6. Neile Weissman, 309 East 5th Street, NY, NY Letter of support for widen GWB bike path. Appearing 7. Shakira McKnight, 22 Goldsmith Avenue, Newark, NJ Youth. Appearing 8. Tyrone Johnson, 271 Ellery Avenue, Newark, NJ Potholes. Not Appearing 9. Wanda L. Upshaw, 448 So. 13th, Newark, NJ 07103 Potholes. Not Appearing 10. Roberto Rivera, 133 7th Ave, Newark, NJ Housing in Newark. Appearing 11. Brinda Ruggs, 25 Spruce Street, Newark, NJ What about school buses? Not Appearing 12. Angelina Boom, 1 Court Str  Not available
18-0351 15.-a ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Public Hearing Minutes, January 8, 2018, January 22, 2018, February 5, 2018 and February 26, 2018Pass Not available
18-0352 15.-b ReportNewark Community Economic Development Corporation, Financial Report for Board of Directors Meeting, January 31, 2018Pass Not available
18-0353 15.-c ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Public Commission Meeting Minutes, January 24, 2018Pass Not available
18-0354 15.-d ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Financial Report, October, November, December 2017 and 2017 Year End Financial ReportPass Not available
18-0355 15.-e Report261 University Urban Renewal Corp., Schedules of Parking Tax Payable to the City of Newark, December 31, 2017 and 2016Pass Not available
18-0356 15.-f ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes, January 18, 2018Pass Not available
18-0310 16F-aOrdinance: Amendment to the FQHC Board of CommissionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND AGENCIES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CLARIFYING THE AUTHORITY OF THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER BOARD OF COMMISSION TO BE CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW. Deferred 6PSF-a 040418Pass Video Video
17-2211 36PSF-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
16-0041 17R1-aGymnasium Apparatus and Equipment (Weight Lifting)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Gymnasium Apparatus and Equipment (Weight Lifting Equipment) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1.BSN Sports / Passon’s Sports & US Games, P.O. Box 49, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, 19046, 2.JLMP Sporting Goods Corp., 110 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Contract Period: To be established for a period not exceeding 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: Advertised Date November 13, 2015 Bids Solicited: Four (4) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
16-0646 17R1-bFuel Oil #2 Heating With Repairs Residential and Commercial PropertiesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Fuel Oil #2 Heating W/Repairs, Residential and Commercial Properties Description: Fuel Oil #2 delivery and repairs Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Naughton Energy Corp., 1898 Route 940, Post Office Box 709, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania 18350 Contract Amount: $640,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Departments of Engineering, Economic and Housing Development and Water and Sewer Utilities Account Line Code(s): NW011-110-1110-8355-B2016-Engineering/Public Buildings NW011-150-83540-B2016-Economic and Housing Development NW037-750-7502-8354-B2016-Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: To be established for a period not exceeding two years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( )Pass Video Video
18-0236 17R1-c2018 State of the City Mayoral Address - Gift and License AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: Basic License Fee for the use of the Prudential Hall, Parsonnet Room, and ticketing services for the purpose of the 2018 State of the City Mayoral Address Purpose: This resolution authorizes the Mayor and/or his designee to execute the Short Term License Agreement with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation, One Center Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, for ancillary services and the gift of the use of the Prudential Hall, Parsonnet Room, and Ticketing Services for the purpose of the 2018 State of the City Mayoral Address. The Ancillary Services fees shall not exceed $37,500.00 and the value of the gift of the Basic License Fee for the use of Prudential Hall, Parsonnet Room, and Ticketing Services is valued at $23,000.00. Entity Name: New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Corporation Entity Address: One Center Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Gift Value: $23,000.00 City Contribution: $37Pass Video Video
18-0287 17R1-d18-0287 CDBG Forty -Third Year Budget ResolutiionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: CDBG's Budget Appropriation Purpose: CDBG Forty-Third Year (CDBG XLIII), funds to sub-grantees Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Total Grant Amount: $6,490,035.00 Grant Period: September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 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: Application by Authorizing Resolution 7R1-a (s) adopted on January 30, 2018 Grant Acceptance by Resolution 7R1-a (s) adopted on January 30, 2018Pass Video Video
17-1743 17R2-aStonerock 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
17-1684 17R2-bDTG Newark, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Develop duplex-style rental or for-sale affordable housing Entity Name: DTG Newark, LLC. Entity Address: 1704 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11210 Sale Amount: $28,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $89,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 643 S 10th Street/Block 2617/Lot 33/South Ward 645 S 10th Street/Block 2617/Lot 34/South Ward 647 S 10th Street/Block 2617/Lot 35/South Ward Additional Information: ToPass Video Video
17-1821 17R2-c505 Clinton AvenueResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Redevelopment Purpose: Redevelopment of various vacant City-owned lots, turn them into 27 affordable residential units with a multi-purpose gallery/performance space and cafe. Entity Name: Newark Community Economic Development Corporation Entity Address: 111 Mulberry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $0.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within (3) three months of execution Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Size/Sq.Feet) 505-509 Clinton Avenue/3000/21/South/.3623/15,781.79 120-122 Chadwick Avenue/2686/35/South/.1205/5,250.00 Additional InformaPass Video Video
17-2116 17R2-dMaraziti Falcon 2018 Legal Services AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Providing Legal Services concerning Redevelopment/Land Use Matters Entity Name: Maraziti, Falcon, LLP. Entity Address: 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-d 032718Pass Video Video
17-2116 17R2-dMaraziti Falcon 2018 Legal Services AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Providing Legal Services concerning Redevelopment/Land Use Matters Entity Name: Maraziti, Falcon, LLP. Entity Address: 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-d 032718Pass Video Video
17-2116 17R2-dMaraziti Falcon 2018 Legal Services AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Providing Legal Services concerning Redevelopment/Land Use Matters Entity Name: Maraziti, Falcon, LLP. Entity Address: 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Department of Economic and Housing Development Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-d 032718Pass Not available
17-1825 17R3-aResolution: Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2016 (10 Locations) MA-16 Newark ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Street Resurfacing - Various Streets-2016 (10 Locations) MA-16 Newark Project Entity Name: J.A. Alexander, Inc. Entity Address: 130-158 John F. Kennedy Drive North, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $2,293,437.72 Funding Source: NJDOT/Street Construction Account Contract Period: 365 consecutive calendar days from issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed 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: Nine (9) Bids Received: Seven (7) Bids Rejected: One (1) Bids Re-Solicited: Bids Received: NO./WARD/STREET NAME/TO/FROM 1/C/Washington Street/Clinton Avenue/W. Kinney Street 2/C/First Street/Orange Street/Park Avenue 3/E/St. Charles Street/FerPass Video Video
18-0239 17R4-a2018 Petty Cash ResolutionResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Establishing Petty Cash Funds Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Total Amount: $8,750.00 Additional Information: See Exhibit for custodians and amountsPass Video Video
18-0153 17R5-aResolution: Apply and Accept 2018 HRSAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To Provide Medical Care and Services for Substance-Abuse Treatment and Mental Health to Underserved Populations in the City of Newark and Surrounding Areas Entity Name: Department of Health and Community Wellness/Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center Entity Address: 394 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $3,439,697.00 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, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-1773 17R6-aWorkers Compensation Settlement - Quawee A. ElmoreResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2014-11280 Claimant: Quawee A. Elmore Claimant's Attorney: David Bolson, Esquire Attorney's Address: 76 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Settlement Amount: $37,917.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Acting Corporation CounselPass Video Video
17-2136 17R6-bLaw Offices of Montell Figgins (Litgation Defense)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To Provide Legal Services concerning Litigation Defense Matters Entity Name: Law Offices of Montell Figgins Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 305, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 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
17-2144 17R6-cLaw Offices of Montell Figgins (Redevelopment/Land Use)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To Provide Services concerning Redevelopment/Land Use Matters Entity Name: Law Offices of Montell Figgins Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 305, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 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
17-2212 17R6-dButler - Civil SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: 16-cv-04942 (JLL-SCM) Claimant: Rayvin Butler Claimant's Attorney: Meyerson & O’Neill Attorney's Address: 1700 Market Street, Suite 3025, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103 Settlement Amount: $45,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Acting Corporation CounselPass Video Video
18-0193 17R6-eProfessional Services Contract (Bond Counsel)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Bond Counsel Services Entity Name: Decotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP. Entity Address: Glenpointe Centre West, 500 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Suite 31, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Bond Note Proceeds Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 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
17-2227 17R7-aAnthony N. Barbieri, P.C.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To Serve as Per Diem Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court Representing Indigent Defendants Entity Name: Anthony N. Barbieri, P.C. Entity Address: 832 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey 07013 Contract Amount: An Amount not to Exceed $17,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-2228 17R7-bBernardo W. Henry, Esq.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To Serve as Per Diem Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court, Representing Indigent Defendants Entity Name: Bernardo W. Henry, Esq. Entity Address: 214 Oakwood Avenue, Orange, New Jersey 07050 Contract Amount: An Amount not to Exceed $17,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
17-2229 17R7-cDominic Iannarella, Esq.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To Serve as Per Diem Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court Representing Indigent Defendants Entity Name: Dominic Iannarella, Esq. Entity Address: 139 Lakeview Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey 07011 Contract Amount: An Amount not to Exceed $17,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-0100 17R8-aResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - American Baptist Church State-wide Convention (AR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: American Baptist Church State-wide Convention Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Rafael Hernandez School Auditorium, 345 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, May 5, 2018 Event Time: 6:30 A.M. until 2:15 P.M. (Event Time: 7:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M.) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.Pass Video Video
18-0198 17R8-bResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification (2018) (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Event Location: Branch Brook Park - Visitor’s Center (between Heller Parkway and Mill Street), Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, March 31, 2018 (Rain Date: Saturday, April 7, 2018) Event Time: 8:30 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. (Event Time: 8:30 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. QuintanaPass Video Video
18-0368 17R8-cResolution of Support: Newark Council #21, IFPTE, AFL-CIO (2018)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Supporting Newark Council #21, IFPTE, AFL-CIO Purpose: To urge support of Newark Council #21’s fair collective bargaining efforts on behalf of City of Newark employees. Sponsor: Council Member Augusto Amador Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-0348 17R8-dResolution: Recognizing and Commending (3/21/18)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Ghanaian Flag Raising Ceremony, commemorating sixty-one (61) years of Independence Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 2. Individuals honored during the Newark March for Our Lives, to be held at Military Park on Saturday, March 24, 2018 3. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America honored during the Newark March for Our Lives, to be held at Military Park on Saturday, March 24, 2018 4. Woman for Progress honored during the Newark March for Our Lives, to be held at Military Park on Saturday, March 24, 2018 Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 5. Altice Network for Impact Newark 6. Guyton-Callahan American Legion Post #152, 98th Annual Awards Dinner Dance, to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 7. Individuals honored during Women’s History Month, held at the Nellie Grier Senior Center on Friday, March 16, 2018 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 8. Individuals honored at the Annual Ecuadorian Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey during the 8th International Annual Women’s DPass Not available
18-0349 17R8-eResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (3/21/18)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Ms. Annie Lois Bonney 2. Ms. Patricia Ann Hazzard 3. Dr. E. Alma Flagg, ED.D. 4. Hon. Seward Kannah Boons, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 5. Reverend Dr. John Gussie RaginPass Not available
18-0097 17R12-aPequannock Residual Treatment Facility - Coppola ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Pequannock Residuals Treatment Facility Project - Contract 01-WS2014 Entity Name: Coppola Services, Inc. Entity Address: 28 Executive Parkway, Ringwood, New Jersey 07456 Total Contract Amount: $5,497,500.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Capital Budget Contract Period: Four hundred sixty (460) calendar days 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: Bids Distributed: Eleven (11) Bids Received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
18-0299 17R12-bQueen Ditch Restoration Project Change Order No. 1 - Rencor Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order No. 01/Amend Resolution 7R12-e June 21, 2017 Purpose: Execute Change Order No. 01 for Queen Ditch Restoration Project Contract 04-WS2013 Entity Name: Rencor Inc. Entity Address: 24 Tannery Road, Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Contract Amount: Original Contract Amount: $4,502,557.00 unchanged, Increase in contract time by 114 additional calendar days Funding Source: Water and Sewer Utilities Capital Budget Contract Period: 240 Calendar Days to Final Completion extended by 114 days Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Change Order No. 01 extending completion time by 114 calendar days.Pass Video Video
18-0312 17R1-e (as)TE # 20 2018 HIV Emergency Relief ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (All Wards) Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/ Health Resources and Services Administration Appropriation Amount: $ 2,587,003.00 Budget Year: 2018 Contract Period: March 1, 2018 through February 28, 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 7R5-b (as) adopted on March 20, 2018. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
18-0324 17R1-f(as)Extension of Emergency Contract E2017-19 - BJ Manicured Lawn Service, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2017-19 Purpose: Maintenance of City Entranceways Entity Name: BJ Manicured Lawn Service, LLC. Entity Address: 92 Hansbury Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Contract Amount: Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/ Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation Account Code Line: NW011-060-0603-71280 Contract Period: October 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018, or until a contract is awarded, but in no event beyond June 30, 2018, unless authorized by Municipal Council. 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
18-0326 17R1-g(as)Extension of Emergency Contract E2017-16 Security Guards, ArmedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E-2017-16 Purpose: Continued Security Guard Services Entity Name: Custom Protective Services, LLC. Entity Address: 360 Lexington Avenue, Suite 201, New York, New York, 10017 Contract Amount: Amount not to Exceed $1,000,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Public Works Account Code Line: NW011-060-0604-71630 Contract Period: Emergency Contract Extended from January 5, 2018 through June 30, 2018 or until a contract has been awarded 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: Extension of Emergency Contract #E-2017-16Pass Not available
17-2201 17R2-e(as)7-Eleven Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Redevelopment into a convenience store Entity Name: 7-Eleven, Inc., a Texas Corporation Entity Address: 3200 Hackberry Road, Irving, Texas 75063 Sale Amount: $306,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $0.00 PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $306,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Construction to commence no later than 90 days after closing and be completed no later than 24 months after closing 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) 295 Lyons Avenue/Block 3051/Lot 24/South Ward 297-299 Lyons Avenue/Block 3051/Lot(s) 25,26/South Ward 301 Lyons Avenue/Block 3051/Lot 27/South Ward 303 Lyons Avenue/Block 3051/Lot 28/SoutPass Not available
18-0298 17R2-f(as)Ironbound BID 2018 Budget Introduction and ApprovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2018 Annual Budget for Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2018 Annual Budget of the Ironbound Business Improvement District Amount: $880,650.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b adopted on March 6, 2013 repealed Ordinances 6S&Fn adopted on November 13, 2000 and Ordinance 6S&Fc adopted on May 7, 2003 and created an expanded Ironbound Business Improvement District and changed regulations for the operation of the Ironbound Business Improvement DistrictPass Not available
18-0297 17R5-b(as)Resolution: Apply/Accept FY2018 HRSA Ryan White HIV/AIDS Grant Funds for NEMSAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To Provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS Related Health and Support Services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services/ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Entity Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 Grant Amount: $2,587,003.00 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: March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This is a partial award based on 20% of previous year forPass Not available
18-0371 17R6-f(as)Settlement Millenium Tree Services and Landscape Design, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation - Pre-suit Settlement Docket No.: N/A Claimant: Millenium Tree Services and Landscape Design, Inc., 758 Degraw Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Claimant's Attorney: N/A Attorney's Address: N/A Settlement Amount: $641,500.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation. Account Code Line: NW011-066-0663-71690 Additional Comments: This resolution and settlement agreement resolves all outstanding invoices for Millenium Tree Services and Landscape Design, Inc., for the tree removal services it rendered from September 1, 2017 through November 30, 2017 Invitation: Acting Corporation CounselPass Not available
18-0381 17R8-f(as) Resolution: Ceremonial Street Dedication - Father Luigio Zanotto Way (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Father Luigi Zanotto, St. Lucy’s Church, Newark, New Jersey Date(s): Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Ruggerio Plaza and 7th Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Father Luigi Zanotto Way Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Not available
18-0344 18-b (as)4th Amendment to the Living Downtown PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO “THE NEWARK LIVING DOWNTOWN PLAN” TO INCLUDE BLOCK 125, LOT 96 (FORMERLY LOTS 84-88, 91-94, 96, AND 108), COMMONLY KNOWN AS 22-34 EAST PARK STREET. (CENTRAL WARD) PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE SPECIAL MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018. Deferred 6PSF-b 040418Pass Not available
18-0195 18-c (as)Ordinance: Priave Sale of Land for Pulaski Skyway Rehabilitation ProjectOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRIVATE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN TAX BLOCK 5001.01, LOT 3, ALSO DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 105A AND EASEMENTS E105B, E105C, E105D AND UER105E AS INDICATED ON THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT AND MAP ENTITLED “PARCELS 105A, E105B, E105C, E105D AND UER105E” TO THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE COMPLETION OF PULASKI SKYWAY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13 (b)(1), FOR THE SUM OF SIXTEEN THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($16,600.00). (EAST WARD) PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE SPECIAL MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018. Deferred 6PSF-c 040418Pass Not available
18-0196 18-d (as) OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF A TWO MONTH TEMPORARY EASEMENT OVER CITY OWNED PROPERTY AS INDICATED ON THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT AND MAP ENTITLED “PARCEL E105G” TO THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13 (b)(1) FOR THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($100.00). (335-347 RAYMOND BOULEVARD, BLOCK 2407, LOT 81) (EAST WARD) PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE SPECIAL MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018. Deferred 6PSF-d 040418Pass Not available
18-0453 17M-a. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms. Virginia Kee.Pass Not available
18-0647 17M-b. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Ronald DeVore.Pass Not available
18-0648 17M-c. MotionA motion to consider naming a recreational facility/building in honor of the late Michael A. James for his many years of dedicated service and extraordinary and distinguished contributions to the youth of the City.Pass Not available
18-0649 17M-d. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Joseph Frisina, Jr.Pass Not available
18-0650 17M-e. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms. Rita Owens.Pass Not available
18-0651 17M-f. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Mamie Flouney.Pass Not available