Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/5/2020 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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20-0199 15.-a ReportThe Plaza at Springfield Village L.P., Financial Statements, October 31, 2019 and 2018Pass Video Video
19-1374 16PSF-a495 Washington Realty Urban Renewal, LLC Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 495 WASHINGTON REALTY URBAN RENEWAL COMPANY, LLC, C/O NELSON ESPINOZA, 49 HERMON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT TWENTY-SEVEN (27) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, SEVEN (7) INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS AND THREE (3) COMMERCIAL UNITS LOCATED AT 495-505 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 121, LOT 43. (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 6F-a 010820Pass Video Video
20-0074 26PSF-b OrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 23, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SUBCHAPTER 13, HANDICAPPED AND RESERVED PARKING SPACES, SUBSECTION 13.1, HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL APPROVAL OF HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE APPLICATIONS, REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF PHYSICIAN FORMS, INCREASING THE APPLICATION FEES, AND ASSIGNING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.Pass Video Video
19-2024 26PSF-cOrdinance: 155 Washington Street Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED FINANCIAL AGREEMENT, ORIGINALLY APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 6PSF-g ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 19, 2018, WHICH APPROVED AND GRANTED A TAX ABATEMENT TO 155 WASHINGTON STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 155 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 (C/O L&M, 1865 PALMER AVENUE, SUITE 203, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK 10538) FOR THE EARLIER OF THIRTY (30) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT, OR TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, OR THE DATE WHEN NO BOND REMAINS OUTSTANDING, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT APPROXIMATELY 249 MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS, 4,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE, AND 6,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 141-149, 151-153, 155, 157-159 WASHINGTON STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 66, LOTS 12, 13, 38, 42, 43, 44, 45, 45-B01, 47, AND 47-B01 (CENTRAL WARD). Deferred 6PSF-b 012220 Amended 6PSF-a (s) 012820 Deferred 6PSF-c 020520 Deferred 6PSF-a (s) 021120 Amended 6PSF-a 021920Pass Not available
19-1521 17R1-aM0003 SOFTWARE, LICENSE, MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT, AND RELATED SERVICESResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #M0003 Software, License, Maintenance, Support, and Related Services Purpose: To provide broadcast equipment for the Department of Administration, Office of Communications. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): SHI International Corp., 290 Davidson Avenue Somerset, New Jersey 08873 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $52,000.00 Funding Source: 2005 Budget/Department of Administration, Office of Communications/NW045 005-05A17-94710-B2005 Contract Period: Upon adoption by the Municipal Council through June 30, 2020, inclusive of extensions by the State 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: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(21), this is a one-time purchase; the Purchase Order is the contract. Pass Video Video
19-1715 17R1-bLubricating Oils and GreasesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase lubricating oils and greases for the upkeep of City-owned equipment for the Department of Public Works and the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) David Weber Oil Company, 601 Industrial Road, Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072; 2) Grade A Petroleum Corporation, 90 East Hawthorne Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 11580; 3) Lubenet, LLC, 136 Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11237; 4) Rodriquez Distribution, Inc., 605 McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey 07102; and 5) Samuel’s, Inc. T/A Buy Wise Auto Parts, 2091 Springfield Avenue, Vauxhall, New Jersey 07088 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $120,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors/NW011-060-0602-83550-B2019/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-060-0605-83870-B2019/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83550-B2019 Contract Period: TPass Video Video
19-1795 17R1-cComputer PaperResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: The purchase of Computer Paper for the Departments of Administration, Public Works, Water and Sewer Utilities and the Office of the Mayor. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Paper Mart, Inc., 151 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $92,700.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Administration, Division of Office Services/NW011-030-0308-83020-B2019/Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire/NW011-190-1903-83010-B2019/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83030-B2019/Office of the Mayor, Municipal Court/NW011-010-0107-83010-B2019 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/aPass Video Video
19-1675 17R3-aRefund monies for construction permit fees for Alternative Petroleum Services, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Refund monies for construction permit fees Entity Name: Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC Entity Address: 301 West Ann Street, Milford, Philadelphia 18337 Amount: $115.00 List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 274-276 Meeker Avenue/Block 3566/Lot 35/South Ward Additional Information: Certification of Funds in the amount of $115.00 (Permit Number 19-CP-000491; 274-276 Meeker Avenue)Pass Video Video
19-1717 17R3-bRefund monies to A.J. Perri for construction feesResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Refund monies for construction permit fees. Entity Name: A.J. Perri Holdco, LLC Entity Address: 1162 Pine Brook Road, Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07724 Amount: $305.00 List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 88-90 Ivy Street, Newark, New Jersey 07106-1651/Block 4131/Lot 68 Additional Information: A.J. Perri, of 1162 Pine Brook Road, Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07724 (Permit #19-CP-000739)Pass Video Video
19-1424 17R3-cChange Order/Amendment No.1 to Contract # 2017-02R PS - Remington & VermickResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To execute Change Order/Amendment #1 to Contract #2017-02R PS, Providing Bid Documents, and Construction Administration for Rehabilitation of 13 Bridges, Various Locations in the City of Newark. Entity Name: Remington & Vernick Engineers Entity Address: One Harmon Plaza, Suite 210, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $131,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Engineering/Business Unit: NW011; Department: 116; Div/Proj: 1167; Account #71930; Budget Year: B2017 Contract Period: Extending the original contract until completion of actual construction, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-15 (9) Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: Original Resolution 7R3-b, adopted on April 24, 2018, autPass Video Video
20-0020 17R4-aResolution for Sale of Bond Anticipation NotesResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Form of Sale of City-Secured Bonds Amount to be Financed: $5,500,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bond Anticipation Notes Purchaser: Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION DETERMINING CERTAIN MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE NOT TO EXCEED $5,500,000.00 THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES (ECIA PROPERTY ACQUISITION), SERIES 2020 (FEDERALLY TAXABLE) OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-1676 17R5-aResolution: Apply/Accept FY2020 HRSA Ryan White HIV/AIDS GrantResolutionDept/ 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: $8,449,527.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 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: This is an estimate of the total formula award based on last year’s budget. The final award for FY2020 will be presented once appropriations are completed by the funder.Pass Video Video
20-0013 17R5-b2020 NBIMC HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $1,153,136.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2019 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G19; Division/Project 2H9R0; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2019 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 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-Pass Video Video
20-0015 17R5-c2020 La Casa HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: La Casa de Don Pedro Entity Address: 76 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $425,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2019 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G19; Division/Project 2H9R0; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2019 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 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 Pass Video Video
20-0026 17R5-d2020 Elizabeth HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: City of Elizabeth Entity Address: 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Room G-14, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $750,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2019 Budget/ Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G19; Division/Project 2H9R0; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2019 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 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 Pass Video Video
20-0027 17R5-e2020 CFCS-Hope House HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Catholic Family and Community Services-Hope House Entity Address: 101-103 Bassett Highway, Dover, New Jersey 07801 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2019 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G19; Division/Project 2H9R0; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2019 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 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 acceptePass Video Video
20-0029 17R5-f2020 Isaiah House HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Isaiah House Entity Address: 238 North Munn Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $720,567.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2019 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G19; Division/Project 2H9R0; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2019 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 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 onPass Video Video
20-0057 17R5-g2020 Irvington HOPWAResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Township of Irvington Entity Address: 346 16th Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $377,290.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2019 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G19; Division/Project 2H9R0; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2019 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 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 Pass Video Video
20-0070 17R6-aWorker's Compensation - Johnnie BellResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2017-19090 Claimant: Johnnie Bell, Jr. Claimant's Attorney: Epstein Law Firm, P.A. Attorney's Address: 340 West Passaic Street, Rochelle Park, New Jersey 07662 Settlement Amount: $46,186.80 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation CounselPass Video Video
19-1845 17R7-aDominic Iannarella, Esq. 2020ResolutionDept/ 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 Municipal Court. Entity Name: Dominic Iannarella, Esq. Entity Address: 139 Lakeview Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey 07011 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $17,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Office of the Mayor, Municipal Court Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 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
19-2022 17R8-aResolution: Samuel Klein and Company (2020)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide 2019 Statutory Auditor Services, Single Audit, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4, for calendar year ending December 31, 2019, Review of the Annual Debt Statement, Annual Unaudited Financial Statement, Advisory Services for the 2020 Municipal Budget and Other Related Accounting Services. Entity Name: Samuel Klein and Company Entity Address: 550 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $496,500.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Municipal Council and Office of the City Clerk Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0184 17R8-bResolution: Urging Support - Reaffirming Acceptance in Combating Intolerance, Negative Stereotypes and Discrimination Against Persons Based on Religion or Belief (AR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Opposing Religious Persecution Purpose: To reaffirm freedom of religion acceptance in combating intolerance, negative stereotypes and discrimination against persons based on religion or belief. Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0187 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing and Commending (2/5/20)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Deaconess Esteen Holley, on her 100th Birthday Celebration 2. Marline White DaCosta, on her 85th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 3. Rancho Folclórico honored during the 10th Anniversary of the Rancho Folclórico da Casa dos Arcos Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 4. Pastor Alfonso Sr. and Lady Bettye S. Williams, on celebrating their 30th Pastoral Anniversary at Aenon Baptist Church 5. Bishop Gerald A. Edwards, on celebrating his 34th Pastoral Anniversary at Friendship Ministries, Inc. Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 6. Willie Carnell Rowe, Jr. Sponsored by Council Member LaMonica R. McIver 7. Margaret Quinn-King, on her retirement after thirty-three (43) years of service, as a nurse in local hospitals within the City of Newark Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 8. Individuals honored during the 77th Anniversary Dinner-Dance sponsored by Friends of Brian Boru, Inc. Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos,Pass Video Video
20-0189 17R8-dResolution: Profound Sorrow and Regret (2/5/20)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Charles B. Carson, MD, Ph.D., D.D. 2. Minnie Johnson Richardson 3. Eddie Victor German Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 4. Antoinette Admire Obery Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 5. Bishop James H. Everett JJ 6. Reverend Levin B. West, Sr. 7. Lloyd Perry MarshallPass Video Video
19-0525 17R12-aMichael Baker International - Professional Engineering Services on an as needed basis (2019)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an as-needed basis Entity Name: Michael Baker International, Inc. Entity Address: 100 Airside Drive, Moon Township, Pennsylvania 15108 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of Municipal Council approval 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: Request for Qualifications Distributed: Sixteen (16) Qualification Statements Received: Twelve (12)Pass Video Video
19-0522 17R12-bH2M Associates - Professional Engineering Services on an as neeeded basis (2019)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis Entity Name: H2M Associates, Inc. Entity Address: 119 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 110, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of Municipal Council approval 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: Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s) Distributed: Sixteen (16) Qualification Statements Received: Twelve (12)Pass Video Video
20-0218 17R1-d (as) ResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: An Application for Grant Funds to identify initiatives, programs and opportunities to reduce violence and strengthen relationships between law enforcement and Newark communities. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Entity Address: 100 South Broad Street, PO Box 800, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $250,000.00 Total Project Cost: Not to exceed $250,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: Spring 2020 through Spring 2021 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
20-0090 17R11-a (as)Application for Grant - Essex CountyResolutionDept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: An Application for Grant Funds to improve a current abandoned park into a functional park to be called the Ridgewood Avenue Park for youth, including those with autism/special needs. Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: $150,000.00 Total Project Cost: Not to exceed $300,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: Fall 2020 through August 2021 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
19-1896 17R12-c (as)Phase-2(A) Lead Service Line Replacement Contract 14-WS2019 (Re-bid) - Roman E&G Corp.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Phase-2(A) Lead Service Line Replacement - Contract 14-WS2019 (Re-bid) Entity Name: Roman E&G Corporation Entity Address: 14 Ogden Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Total Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,390,550.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ NW041-18W-18W00-94710-B2018 Contract Period: 270 days from the date of the 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: Bid Packages Distributed: Eleven (11) Bids Received: Four (4) Re-Advertise (bids received determined to be non-responsive) Re-Bid Packages Distributed: Seventeen (17) Re-Bids Received: Nine (9)Pass Video Video
20-0010 17R12-d (as)Pequannock Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase-2 Change Order #3 - Allied Construction Group Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order #3/Amend Resolution 7R1-d(AS)010616, 7R12-c071217 and 7R12-b071118 Purpose: Execute Change Order #3 for Pequannock Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase-2 Contract 06-WS2011 Entity Name: Allied Construction Group Inc. Entity Address: 499 Washington Road, Parlin, New Jersey 08859 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $6,364,518.00 Funding Source: 2011 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Capital Budget/Business Unit NW041, Department ID 11W, Division/Project 11W00, Account # 94710, Budget Ref. B2011 Contract Period: Final Completion extended by 385 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 #3 will increase the contract amount by $1,111,305.00 for a new contract amount not to exceed $6,364,518.00, and incrPass Video Video
20-0089 17R12-e (as)Close out Change Order #3 for Queen Ditch Restoration Project - Rencor Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Close out Change Order #3/Amend Resolution 7R12-e adopted on June 21, 2017, 7R12-b adopted on March 27, 2018 and 7R12-a(S) adopted on May 30, 2018 Purpose: Execute Change Order #3 for Queen Ditch Restoration Project Contract 04-WS2013 Entity Name: Rencor, Inc. Entity Address: 24 Tannery Road, Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,365,925.02 Funding Source: 2013 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Capital/NW004-13S-13SAO-94710-B2013 Contract Period: 468 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed to June 30, 2018 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 #3 will increase the contract amount by $113,368.02 for a new contract amount not to exceed $5,365,925.02. Original Resolution 7R1Pass Video Video
19-1585 18.-aLease Renewal (West Ward Victims Outreach)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN OPTION TO RENEW A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESSEX PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC (LANDLORD), 59 EAST RUNYON STREET, 1ST FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114, AND THE CITY OF NEWARK, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS (TENANT) FOR THE LEASING OF THE PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS 846-850 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07106, FOR AN ANNUAL RENT OF TEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($10,800.00), PAYABLE IN TWELVE (12) MONTHLY AMOUNTS OF NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($900.00), FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2019, AND TERMINATING AUGUST 31, 2020, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EMBEDDING THE WEST WARD VICTIMS OUTREACH SERVICES (WWVO) PROGRAM WITHIN THE WEST WARD BY PROVIDING TRAUMA INFORMED CARE AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR YOUNG MEN OF COLOR TRAUMATIZED BY VIOLENCE.Pass Video Video
20-0170 18.-b AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Director of the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Name of Appointee: Kareem K. Adeem Address: 395 Kerrigan Blvd., Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending June 30, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0171 18.-c AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Director of Department of Economic and Housing Development Name of Appointee: Allison Ladd Address: 50 Rector Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending June 30, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0109 18.-d AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Allison James-Frison Address: 674 South 15th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending February 17, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling unexpired term left by Jasmyne D. BeckfordPass Video Video
20-0111 18.-e AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Carolota Tagoe Address: 8 Faith Court, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending February 23, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling vacancy left by Barbara Duprey Deferred 8.e 020520Pass Video Video
20-0169 18.-f AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Alana Renee Dismukes Address: 252 Sanford Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending January 8, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling vacancy left by Lei ZhuPass Video Video
20-0172 18.-g AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Marcia Ethel Heard Address: 23 Mead Street, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending February 17, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling vacancy left by Fiordaliza LopezPass Video Video
20-0138 18.-hFEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER BOARDAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commission Name of Appointee: Andrea L. Mason Address: 53 Ingraham Place, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Appointment Term: Two (2) year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Replacing vacancy left by Gregory ArvayPass Video Video
20-0139 18.-iFEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER BOARDAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commission Name of Appointee: Thyson T. Halley Address: 3 New Heckman Drive, Unit 10C, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305 Appointment Term: Two (2) year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling vacancy left by Shirlene WonzerPass Video Video
20-0140 18.-jFEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER BOARDAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commission Name of Appointee: Jennifer Fana Address: 81 Boyd Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Appointment Term: Two (2) year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling vacancy left by Angela MasonPass Video Video
20-0142 18.-kFEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER BOARDAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commission Name of Appointee: Andre Hollis Address: 50 Rector Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending April 15, 2020 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling unexpired term left by Gerald WhitakerPass Video Video
20-0143 18.-lFEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER BOARDAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commission Name of Appointee: Hufsa Chaudry Address: 902 Bower Street, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending February 6, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information: Filling unexpired term of Felesia BowenPass Video Video
20-0145 18.-mFEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER BOARDAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commission Name of Appointee: Thaddaeus L. Diggs Address: 1 Sylvan Place, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Appointment Term: Two (2) year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Replacing expired term left by Ralph A. DeVinoPass Video Video
20-0082 18.-n AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Reverend Garvey C. Ince Address: 47 Kings Road, Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending September 15, 2023 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0084 18.-o AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Bernard S. Rollins Address: 85-87 Palm Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending September 15, 2023 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0085 18.-p AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Elhu Marshall Nisbett Address: 8 Cleveland Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending September 15, 2023 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0144 18.-qEster Lewars Re-Appointment Caribbean CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Esther Lewars Address: 710 Prospect Street, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending September 15, 2023 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0128 18.-r AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Carolyn M. Whigham Address: 580 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending February 3, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0132 18.-s AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Donna M. Johnson-Thompson Address: 43 Hill Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending February 3, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0134 18.-t AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Marceline Die Phillips Address: 45 Crawford Street, Newark New Jersey 07102 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending February 3, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0148 18.-u AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Mary Anne W. Adejepong Address: 320 Ridge Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending on February 3, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0149 18.-v AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Deloris McCants Address: 305 South 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending February 3, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0141 18.-wFEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER BOARDAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commission Name of Appointee: Atiya Jaha -Rashidi Address: 58 Shepard Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: Three (3) year term commencing upon confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
19-1167 19.-a30 Clinton Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 30 CLINTON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, C/O PARAMOUNT ASSETS, LLC, 45 ACADEMY STREET, 5TH FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, FOR A PROJECT TO REHABILITATE AN EXISTING SIX (6) STORY BUILDING AND CREATE TWENTY (20) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS AND 4,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE, LOCATED AT 30-32 CLINTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 145, LOT 68. (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 8.a 120419 Deferred 9.a 121819 Deferred 9.a 010820 Deferred 9.a 012220 Deferred 9.a 120520Pass Video Video
20-0222 17R6-b (as) ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Department Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Confidential Release, Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement Filed Under Seal Purpose: Dirshu World Siyum Entity Name: Private Property Owners Entity Address: Private Property Event Location: City of Newark, New Jersey Event Date(s): Sunday, February 9, 2020 Event Time: 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 A.M. Additional Information: Rain Date: None Sponsor:Pass Video Video
20-0190 111. Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Denise Cole Appearing. 2. Colleen Fields Not appearing. 3. Opal R. Wright Appearing. 4. Elizabeth Salerno Not appearing. 5. Dion McCutcheon Not appearing. 6. Munirah El-Bomani Not appearing 7. Josculyn Moore Not appearing.  Not available
20-0463 17Ma MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk invite Dr. Mark Wade, Director, Department of Health and Community Wellness, to discuss the status of the City’s Federally Qualitied Health Center (FQHC), located at the Elizabeth Smith Mahoney Health Facility on William Street, in addition to how the FQHC facility is addressing the homeless crisis in Newark.Pass Not available
20-0835 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Administration strongly consider changing the process that is currently used by residents to re-apply for “Handicap Parking Only” authorization.Pass Not available
20-0836 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Business Administrator’s Office provide an update on the proposed changes to the street sweeping regulations for areas in the Downtown District affecting residents seeking alternate side of the street parking.Pass Not available
20-0837 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Business Administrator’s Office and the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities place the lead service line replacement schedule and street closings on the City’s website for residents seeking information on when their properties and neighborhoods will be serviced, in addition to the process and time schedules for the re-paving of the sidewalks and streets.Pass Not available
20-0838 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Administration convene a meeting with the Governing Body to provide information and an update on the City’s efforts to strategize with key City stakeholders to formulate a plan to maximize full participation by Newark residents on the highly critical and important Census Bureau 2020 count.Pass Not available