Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/6/2019 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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19-0188 15.-aCity of Newark 2017 Annual Audit ReportReportCity of Newark, Annual Audit Report 2017Pass Not available
19-0189 15.-b ReportMunicipal Courts 2017 Audit ReportPass Not available
19-0190 15.-c ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Monthly Financial Report, Room B-9, July 2018 through December 2018Pass Not available
19-0191 15.-d ReportOffice of the City Clerk, 2018 Year End Financial Report, Room B-9Pass Not available
19-0192 15.-e ReportThe Plaza at Springfield Village, LP, Financial Statements, October 31, 2018 and 2017Pass Not available
19-0193 15.-f ReportNewark Police Division Consent Decree, Sixth Quarterly ReportPass Not available
19-0196 15.-gNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing, Meeting Minutes, January 24, 2019ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing, Meeting Minutes, January 24, 2019Pass Not available
18-1549 16F-aOrdinance Amendment (Zoning for Short Term Rentals)OrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, AMENDING THE CITY OF NEWARK ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE XLI, CHAPTERS 2 AND 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT SHORT TERM RENTAL USE IN ALL LEGAL DWELLINGS, AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM RENTAL USE. Deferred 6F-b 012319 Deferred 6F-a 020619 Deferred 6F-a 022219 Deferred 6F-a 030619 Deferred 6F-a 032019 Deferred 6F-a 040319 Deferred 6F-a 041719 Deferred 6PSF-b 051519 Deferred 6PSF-b 060619 Deferred 6PSF-b 071019Pass Video Video
18-1549 16F-aOrdinance Amendment (Zoning for Short Term Rentals)OrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, AMENDING THE CITY OF NEWARK ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE XLI, CHAPTERS 2 AND 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT SHORT TERM RENTAL USE IN ALL LEGAL DWELLINGS, AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM RENTAL USE. Deferred 6F-b 012319 Deferred 6F-a 020619 Deferred 6F-a 022219 Deferred 6F-a 030619 Deferred 6F-a 032019 Deferred 6F-a 040319 Deferred 6F-a 041719 Deferred 6PSF-b 051519 Deferred 6PSF-b 060619 Deferred 6PSF-b 071019Pass Video Video
18-1549 16F-aOrdinance Amendment (Zoning for Short Term Rentals)OrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, AMENDING THE CITY OF NEWARK ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE XLI, CHAPTERS 2 AND 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT SHORT TERM RENTAL USE IN ALL LEGAL DWELLINGS, AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM RENTAL USE. Deferred 6F-b 012319 Deferred 6F-a 020619 Deferred 6F-a 022219 Deferred 6F-a 030619 Deferred 6F-a 032019 Deferred 6F-a 040319 Deferred 6F-a 041719 Deferred 6PSF-b 051519 Deferred 6PSF-b 060619 Deferred 6PSF-b 071019Pass Video Video
18-1550 16F-bOrdinance (Short Term Rentals)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING NEW CHAPTER 14, ENTITLED “SHORT-TERM RENTALS TO TITLE XVIII”, ENTITLED ‘HOUSING CODE’. Deferred 6F-c 012319 Deferred 6F-b 020619 Deferred 6F-b 022219 Deferred 6F-b 030619 Deferred 6F-b 032019 Deferred 6F-b 040319 Deferred 6F-b 041719 Deferred 6PSF-c 051519 Deferred 6PSF-c 060619 Deferred 6PSF-c 071019Pass Video Video
18-1722 16F-cOrdinance amending and supplementing to add Transient Accommodation (Short Term Rentals) to the list of properties subject to the license fee assessmentOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-h, JUNE 19, 2013, ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE “GREATER NEWARK TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT”, BY ADDING TRANSIENT ACCOMODATION (SHORT TERM RENTALS) TO THE LIST OF PROPERTIES SUBJECT TO THE LICENSE FEE ASSESSMENT AND AMENDS SCHEDULE A, TO AUTHORIZE THE INCLUSION OF TRANSIENT ACCOMODATIONS AS THEY BECOME IDENTIFIED. Deferred 6F-d 012319 Deferred 6F-c 020619 Deferred 6F-c 022219 Deferred 6F-c 030619 Deferred 6F-c 032019 Deferred 6F-c 040319 Deferred 6F-c 041719 Deferred 6PSF-d 051519 Deferred 6PSF-d 060619 Deferred 6PSF-d 071019Pass Video Video
18-1590 16F-dOrdinance amending Chapter 20 Title XOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 20 ENTITLED HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX OF TITLE X, ENTITLED FINANCE AND TAXATION. Deferred 8-b 120518 Deferred 9-a 121918 Deferred 9-a 010919 Deferred 6F-e 012319 Deferred 6F-d 020619 Deferred 6F-d 022219 Deferred 6F-d 030619 Deferred 6F-d 032019 Deferred 6F-d 040319 Deferred 6F-d 041719 Deferred 6PSF-e 051519 Deferred 6PSF-e 060619 Deferred 6PSF-e 071019Pass Video Video
18-1363 16F-eOrdinance amending Section 12 of Title VIIIOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO AMEND CHAPTER 12, RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL SALES AND SERVICES ESTABLISHMENTS, BY ADDING SECTION 14, SHARED KITCHEN LICENSES AND SECTION 15, SHARED KITCHEN USER LICENSES.Pass Video Video
18-1717 16PSF-aOrdinance Approving Purchase of Shani Baraka CenterOrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE WITH ALPERT AND ALPERT DEVELOPMENT, LTD. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE SHANI BARAKA CENTER PROPERTY LOCATED AT 276-300 CLINTON AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK 2670, LOT 1.14, IN THE SOUTH WARD, FOR TWO MILLION THREE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($2,320,100.00), WITH CREDIT OF 35% OF TOTAL RENT TO DATE, $140,875.00, AND DEBIT OF RENT DUE AND OWING OF $192,500.00. Deferred 6F-a 012319 Deferred 6PSF-a 020619Pass Not available
18-1946 16PSF-b OrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT BY WHICH THE CITY OF NEWARK WILL LEASE FROM THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, APPROXIMATELY 12,460 SQ. FT. OF OFFICE SPACE TO BE UTILIZED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 11,840 SQ. FT. OF OFFICE AND/OR STORAGE SPACE TO BE UTILIZED BY THE MUNICIPAL COURT; AND THE CITY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO THE DAILY USE AND OCCUPANCY, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS, OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT (258) PARKING SPACES; ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 47-63 GREEN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07102, ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK 873, LOT 1.03 IN THE EAST WARD FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) YEARS. Failed 6PSF-b 020619 Deferred 6PSF-c 022219Pass Video Video
18-1946 16PSF-b OrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT BY WHICH THE CITY OF NEWARK WILL LEASE FROM THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, APPROXIMATELY 12,460 SQ. FT. OF OFFICE SPACE TO BE UTILIZED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 11,840 SQ. FT. OF OFFICE AND/OR STORAGE SPACE TO BE UTILIZED BY THE MUNICIPAL COURT; AND THE CITY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO THE DAILY USE AND OCCUPANCY, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS, OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT (258) PARKING SPACES; ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 47-63 GREEN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07102, ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK 873, LOT 1.03 IN THE EAST WARD FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) YEARS. Failed 6PSF-b 020619 Deferred 6PSF-c 022219Pass Video Video
18-1946 16PSF-b OrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT BY WHICH THE CITY OF NEWARK WILL LEASE FROM THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, APPROXIMATELY 12,460 SQ. FT. OF OFFICE SPACE TO BE UTILIZED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 11,840 SQ. FT. OF OFFICE AND/OR STORAGE SPACE TO BE UTILIZED BY THE MUNICIPAL COURT; AND THE CITY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO THE DAILY USE AND OCCUPANCY, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS, OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT (258) PARKING SPACES; ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 47-63 GREEN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07102, ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK 873, LOT 1.03 IN THE EAST WARD FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) YEARS. Failed 6PSF-b 020619 Deferred 6PSF-c 022219Pass Video Video
18-1946 16PSF-b OrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT BY WHICH THE CITY OF NEWARK WILL LEASE FROM THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, APPROXIMATELY 12,460 SQ. FT. OF OFFICE SPACE TO BE UTILIZED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 11,840 SQ. FT. OF OFFICE AND/OR STORAGE SPACE TO BE UTILIZED BY THE MUNICIPAL COURT; AND THE CITY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO THE DAILY USE AND OCCUPANCY, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS, OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT (258) PARKING SPACES; ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 47-63 GREEN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07102, ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK 873, LOT 1.03 IN THE EAST WARD FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) YEARS. Failed 6PSF-b 020619 Deferred 6PSF-c 022219Fail Video Video
19-0038 17R1-aNJIT MOAResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - Agreement with Governmental Entity Purpose: To formally strengthen and build capacity within the City to enhance and deliver services to our local community. Entity Name: New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Entity Address: University Heights, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: N/A Contract Period: This Agreement shall commence upon adoption by the Municipal Council (the “Effective Date”) and shall terminate five (5) years thereafter. 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
19-0034 17R1-bTE #4 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program: to provide nutritional services, nutritional education, immunization screening and education, voter registration and family care enrollment through participation in the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services’ Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program to the residents of Newark Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services Appropriation Amount: $1,861,819.00 Budget Year: 2019 Contract Period: October 1, 2018 through September 30, 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 adopted on January 9, 2019. Operating Agency: Department of Health and CoPass Video Video
19-0164 17R1-c19-0164 TE - #6 for HOME 2018-2019ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: HOME Investment Partnership Program FY2018 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $2,662,579.00 Budget Year: 2019 Contract Period: September 1, 2018 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 7R1-a adopted on November 8, 2018. Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
18-1573 17R1-dJLMP Sporting Goods and Keyport Army Navy - Work BootsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide work boots to the City Description: Work Boots Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. JLMP Sporting Goods, 110 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 2. Keyport Army Navy, P.O. Box 985, Brick, New Jersey 08723 Contract Amount: $198,000.00 for two (2) vendors Funding Source: 2018Budget/Department of Public Works, Public Safety, Water and Sewer Utility and Engineering Account Code Line: NW011-060-0603-83810-B2018/ DPW Parks and Grounds NW011-060-0605-83810-B2018/ DPW Sanitation/ Demolition NW011-060-0602-83810-B2018/ DPW Motors NW011-060-0604-83320-B2018/ Public Work/ Public Buildings NW011-190-1902-83810-B2018/ Public Safety/ Police NW011-190-1903-83830-B2018/ Public Safety/ Fire NW011-190-1904-83810-B2018/ Public Safety/ OEM NW037-750-7502-83830-B2018/ Water and Sewer Utilities NW011-110-1107-83810-B2018/ Engineering/ Traffic & Signals NW028-28T-5T28-59720-B2018/ Health and CommuniPass Video Video
18-1951 17R1-eWater Meters and Parts, ColdResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide water meters and parts (cold) Description: Water Meters and Parts, Cold Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Sensus USA, Inc., 450 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, Pennsylvania 15401 Contract Amount: $3,000,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Account Code Line: NW037-750-7505-94530-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: Advertisement Date: March 20, 2018 Number of Bids Solicited: Twelve (12) Number of Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
18-1598 17R2-aResolution Authorizing Application for Green Acres Funds for Frederick Douglass ParkResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: Application for Grant Funds to support the development of vacant Green Acres land into the Frederick Douglass Park. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Green Acres Program Entity Address: 501 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $750,000.00 Total Project Cost: $1,000,000.00 City Contribution: $250,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: N/A Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A List of Property: Frederick Douglass Park (Frederick Douglass Park/Block 2563/Lots 1 and 76/Central Ward) Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-a 020619Pass Video Video
18-1750 17R3-aAmendment #2 for Contract #06-2015PS, at no additional cost, to conduct a comprehensive Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study in the City of NewarkResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Second Amendment to extend Contract #06-2015PS, at no additional cost, to conduct a comprehensive Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study in the City of Newark Entity Name: Black & Veatch Management Consulting, LLC Entity Address: 11401 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66211 Contract Amount: Maximum amount not to exceed $244,435.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/ Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: Extend term of the contract to October, 31 2016 through October 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: Resolution 7R4-a adopted on July 7, 2016 authorizing Contract #06-2015PS with Black & Veatch Management Consulting, LLC. Resolution 7R3-a(s) adopted on November 21, 2017 authorizing first amended contrPass Video Video
18-1811 17R3-bCost Reimbursement Agreement No. 2018-DT-BLA-212 Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard Pedestrian Safety Corridor Improvements HSP-1904(300)CONResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: Amend Resolution to accept an additional $1,868,031.00 in grant funding for the Bergen Street Pedestrian Safety Corridor Improvements and authorize the City of Newark to enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement, with New Jersey Department of Transportation, Division of Local Aid and Economic Development (NJDOT), for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Pedestrian Safety Corridor Improvements. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, Local Aid and Economic Development Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $2,372,425.00 Funding Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, Local Aid and Economic Development Total Project Cost: $2,372,425.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 24, 2018 through November 4, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) PrPass Video Video
19-0070 17R4-aResolution authorizing Sale of BondsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $51,080,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Purchaser: Competitive Bidding Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK PROVIDING FOR A SINGLE ISSUE OF QUALIFIED GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF UP TO $51,080,000.00 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF QUALIFIED GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ECIA PROPERTY ACQUISITION), SERIES 2019; AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF A NOTICE OF SALE; AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO SELL AND AWARD THE BONDS; DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF THE BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0071 17R4-bResolution authorizing Sale of Bond Anticipation NotesResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Preliminary/Official Statement and Disclosure Agreement for Issuance of Notes Purpose: Approving official statement and disclosure agreement for sale of bond anticipation notes Amount to be Financed: $5,500,000.00 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION DETERMINING CERTAIN MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,500,000.00 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES (ECIA PROPERTY ACQUISITION), SERIES 2019 OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY Additional Information: This resolution is in conjunction with Legistar #19-0070Pass Video Video
18-1773 17R5-aResolution WWVO evaluatorResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Planning, research and evaluation services relative to the City’s “FY17 Supporting Male Survivors of Violence Demonstration Project” Purpose: To partner with Rutgers University for an independent evaluation of the West Ward Outreach Violence program Entity Name: Rutgers University Entity Address: 249 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $113,392.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime Contract Period: Commencing from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-1977 17R5-b2019 Urban League ESGResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Emergency Shelter Services in the City of Newark Entity Name: Urban League of Essex County Entity Address: 508 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: NW051-G18-2H8S0-72030-B2018 Contract Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on November 8, 2018 Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-I adopted on December 5, 2018Pass Video Video
18-1988 17R5-c2019 YMCA ESGResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Emergency Shelter Services in the City of Newark Entity Name: YMCA of Newark and Vicinity Entity Address: 600 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $110,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: NW051-G18-2H8S0-72030-B2018 Contract Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on November 8, 2018 Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-I adopted on December 5, 2018Pass Video Video
18-1991 17R5-d2019 Access Family ESGResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Emergency Shelter Services in the City of Newark Entity Name: Access Family Services Inc. Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 2600, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $30,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: NW051-G18-2H8S0-72030-B2018 Contract Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on November 8, 2018 Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-I adopted on December 5, 2018Pass Video Video
18-1992 17R5-e2019 United Community Corporation ESGResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: Emergency Shelter Services in the City of Newark Entity Name: United Community Corporation Entity Address: 31 Fulton Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $20,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: NW051-G18-2H8S0-72030-B2018 Contract Period: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on November 8, 2018 Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-I adopted on December 5, 2018Pass Video Video
18-0078 17R6-aWorkers Compensation Settlement - Dwayne WilkinsResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2015-17343 Claimant: Dwayne Wilkins Claimant's Attorney: Livingston DiMarzio & Baptista, LLC. Attorney's Address: 661 Franklin Avenue, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 Settlement Amount: $38,421.84 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
18-1820 17R6-bWorkers Comp Settlement - Nolton, Jaylin, Malani, Kayla and GailResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2008-33747; 2008-30062; 2008-30057, 2013-21201 Claimants: Gail Nolton, Jaylin Nolton, Malani Nolton and Kayla Nolton Claimant's Attorney: David A. Bolson, Esq., Michael Glassman, Esq.; Marc Brenner, Esq. Attorney's Address: Bolson: 70 S. Orange Avenue, Ste. 205, Livingston, New Jersey 07039; Glassman: 20 N. Park Place, Ste. 200A, Morristown, New Jersey 07960; Brenner: 222 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927 Settlement Amount: $145,413.78 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
19-0103 17R6-cProfessional 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, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-0178 17R8-aResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (2/6/19)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. Charles A. Johnson, Jr. 2. Mr. Talbert “Mac” McMorrin 3. Miss Esther Person 4. Barbara Lyon Hudgins Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 5. Ms. Jeanne Simpson 6. Mr. Burney Lee AdamsPass Video Video
19-0179 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (2/6/19)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 1. Dr. Joao Manuel Esteves, Mayor of Arcos de Valdevez Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Individuals honored during the Got Vizion 3rd Annual Pastor’s Ball to be held on February 11, 2019 Sponsored by Council Member LaMonica R. McIver 3. Carol Cheryl Smith Bryant, on her retirement after twenty-eight (28) years of service at University Hospital Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 4. Edwin “Eddie” Donnelly, President of NJ State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association, honored during the 76th Anniversary Dinner-Dance, sponsored by Friends of Brian Boru, Inc. 5. Catherine Finnerty, MFIC, honored during the 76th Anniversary Dinner-Dance, sponsored by Friends of Brian Boru, Inc. 6. Susan H. Gartland, honored during the 76th Anniversary Dinner-Dance, sponsored by Friends of Brian Boru, Inc. 7. Charles M. McFadden, Financial Secretary/Treasurer and Business Agent of the Ironworkers Local II, honored during the 76th Anniversary Dinner-Dance, sponsored by Friends of BrPass Video Video
19-0180 17R8-cResolution: Re-appointment to the Board of Adjustment - Barry E. DobsonResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Re-appointment of Alternate Member #2 Name of Appointee: Barry E. Dobson Address: 211 Second Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending March 31, 2020 Sponsor: Council Member, Eddie Osborne Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-1730 17R9-a2017 SAFER GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To aid in efforts to increase or maintain the number of trained front line Firefighters available in the City. Entity Name: City of Newark, Pubic Safety Department, Fire Division Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07108 Grant Amount: $4,350,780.00 (i.e., $2,682,981.00 federal share, and $1,667,799.00 cumulative non-federal commitment by Newark) Total Project Cost: $4,350,780.00 City Contribution: $1,667,799.00 three-year cumulative commitment by City of Newark Other Funding Source/Amount: United States Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FY2017 SAFER Grant Grant Period: February 18, 2019 through February 17, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) nPass Video Video
18-1954 17R9-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Donation Gift: Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) Purpose: For Division of Police’s Participation in a Study Entity Name: Google LLC. Entity Address: 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California 94043 Gift Value: $10,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: N/A Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-1898 17R12-aPHASE-1(A) SEWER CLEANING AND REHABILITATION - CONTRACT 11-WS2017 (RE-BID)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Phase-1(A) Sewer Cleaning and Rehabilitation - Contract 11-WS2017 (Re-bid) Entity Name: Montana Construction Corporation, Inc. Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Total Contract Amount: $2,669,111.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: 320 days from date in written 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: Advertised Date: June 1, 2018 Bid Packages Distributed: Five (5) Bids Received and Rejected: Two (2) Re-advertised: October 15, 2018 Bid Packages Distributed: Six (6) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
18-1002 18.-aOrdinance: Hotel Labor Harmony (EO/AR)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING AND ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 31, ENTITLED LABOR PEACE AGREEMENTS FOR HOTELS WHERE THE CITY HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST. Tabled 8-a 020619Pass Video Video
18-1806 18.-bOrdinance: Armed Security Guards Required and Surveillance Cameras for Public or Private Buildings (50 to 100 Housing Units) (LM)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPLEMENT TITLE 18, CHAPTER 5, SECURITY, ARTICLE 1, HOUSING GUARDS, 18:5-1.1 ARMED SECURITY GUARD REQUIRED, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 18:5-1.1(c), PETITION TO REDUCE OR INCREASE THE HOURS OF ARMED SECURITY GUARDS FOR PUBLIC OR PRIVATE BUILDINGS WITH FIFTY (50) OR MORE HOUSING UNITS AND AMENDING 18:5-1.5 TO REQUIRE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS NEAR ENTRANCES AND EXITS OF SAID BUILDINGS. Deferred 6F-e 022219 Deferred 6F-e 030619 Tabled McIver/Ramos 6F-e 032019Pass Video Video
18-1908 18.-cOrdinance Amendment: Multi-way stop (Sussez and Newark)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING SUSSEX AVENUE AND NEWARK STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
19-0117 18.-dOrdinance increasing Authority of Corporation CounselOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 6, DEPARTMENT OF LAW, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2, CORPORATION COUNSEL, TO EXPAND THE LIMITATION ON POWER TO COMPROMISE, SETTLE, ADJUST ANY RIGHTS, CLAIMS OR DEMANDS OR CAUSES OF ACTION IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST THE CITY OF NEWARK TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000.00 WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.Pass Video Video
19-0155 18.-eAppointment to Central Planning Board (DeCapua)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Class IV Member to the Central Planning Board Name of Appointee: Michael F. DeCapua Address: 321 Walnut Street, Apt. 1, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on January 14, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling vacancy left by Miguel Rodriguez, who resigned on January 10, 2019Pass Video Video
19-0157 18.-fAppointment (Newark Parking Authority)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Newark Parking Authority Name of Appointee: Marques-Aquil Lewis Address: 33 Vaughan Drive, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on October 20, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information: Replacing Deborah Ballard, whose term expired on October 20, 2016Pass Video Video
19-0168 18.-g AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Regular Member to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Della M. Walker, Jr. Address: 999 Broad Street, Unit# 215, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on June 1, 2020 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling vacancyPass Video Video
19-0167 18.-h AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Alternate Member to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Danielle Martin Address: 368 Broad Street, Apt. 317, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on June 1, 2019 Sponsor: Additional Information: Replacing Danielle M. Shields, whose term expired June 1, 2016 Deferred 8h 020619Pass Video Video
19-0169 18.-i AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Alternate Member #2 to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Ronnie D. Carney Address: 16 Grain Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on June 1, 2020 Sponsor: Additional Information: Replacing Mateus B. Baptista, whose term expiredPass Video Video
19-0062 19.-aPerry Halkitis L.G.B.T.QAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Regular Member to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Perry N. Halkitis Address: 205 Easton Avenue, Unit #400, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on June 1, 2019 Sponsor: Additional Information: Replacing Rev. Vanessa Brown, whose term expired Deferred 8b 012319Pass Video Video
19-0091 19.-bAppointment to Homeless Commission (Wade)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Commission on Homelessness Name of Appointee: Dr. Mark J. Wade Address: 41 Cameron Road, Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 Appointment Term: 3-year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Failed 8-ab 012319 Failed 9-b 020619Fail Video Video
19-0091 19.-bAppointment to Homeless Commission (Wade)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Commission on Homelessness Name of Appointee: Dr. Mark J. Wade Address: 41 Cameron Road, Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 Appointment Term: 3-year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Failed 8-ab 012319 Failed 9-b 020619Pass Not available
19-0199 110.-a LicenseBINGO LICENSE (2018) St. Michael’s Seton Library Guild, #01/ $260.00 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, #02/ $20.00 St. Michael’s Seton Library Guild, #03/ $680.00 St. Michael’s Seton Library Guild, #04/ $680.00Pass Video Video
19-0200 110.-b LicenseRAFFLE LICENSE (2018) St. Michael’s Merry Makers, #16/ $750.00 St. Lucy’s Church, #17/ $40.00 Devils Care Foundation, Inc., #18/ $60.00 NJ Performing Arts, #18/ $580.00 Devils Care Foundation, Inc., #21/ $800.00 Robert Treat Hotel, #22/ $120.00 Blessed Sacrament St. Charles Borromeo, #28/ $20.00Pass Video Video
19-0201 1  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Opal R. Wright, 51 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009.” Not Appearing 2. Debra Salters, 253 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ Quality of life. Appearing 3. Anthony D’Angelo, 267 16th Avenue, Newark, NJ Want to have a vote for the city property at 275-277 Avenue for eatery and parking. Appearing 4. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Avenue, Newark, NJ City of Newark landlord and community issues. Not Appearing 5. Thomas Ibiang, 175 1st Street, Newark, NJ Prison re-entry. Not Appearing 6. Dion McCutcheon, Lyons Gateway Apartments, Newark, NJ Newark Matters. Appearing  Video Video
19-0444 17M-a. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Jayla Green.Pass Not available
19-0445 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey seriously consider improving the roadwork on the main arteries leading into Newark Liberty International Airport from Newark (Routes 1&9, South Street and Route 22) during the expansion of Terminal A.Pass Not available
19-0446 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Department of Public Works requesting that a multi-lingual notice be sent to the homeowners, especially in the East Ward, regarding the new ordinance limiting the number of bulk items that can be picked up to ten (10).Pass Not available
19-0447 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting the City Clerk’s Office facility an Affirmative Action Committee Meeting with NY/NJ Port Authority to discuss business and hiring opportunities for Newark residents.Pass Not available
19-0448 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting the City Clerk’s Office facilitate a Public Safety Committee Meeting to discuss with the Newark Police Department, the Prosecutor’s Office and the Presiding Judge of the Municipal Courts the dismissal of summonses issued for various violations of the law.Pass Not available
19-0449 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office send a letter to the Corporation Counsel and the Business Administrator asking that they review the City’s present bulk removal ordinance as it relates to multi-family/apartment buildings.Pass Not available
19-0450 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Business Administrator and the Corporation Counsel explore possible legislation or economic development policy that would limit the rental amounts that commercial building owners would be allowed to charge small retail establishments in the Newark Downtown District, in effect, an affordable rental program for small businesses.Pass Not available
19-0451 17M-h. MotionA motion requesting that a letter be sent to the Administration requesting that a schedule be provided, by ward, to the Municipal council for tree stumps removal.Pass Not available