Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/8/2020 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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20-0761 15.-a ReportJoint Meeting Essex and Union Counties, Annual Operational Report 2019, Annual User Charge Apportionment Report 2019, Schedule of Allocation of Surplus December 2019 and Schedule of Assessments December 2019Pass Video Video
20-0766 15.-b ReportNewark Police Division Consent Decree, Thirteenth Quarterly ReportPass Video Video
20-0407 16F-aTax Abatement: Morris Doremus Avenue Asso. Urban RenewalOrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MORRIS DOREMUS AVENUE ASSOCIATES URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, C/O MORRIS COMPANIES, 350 VETERANS BOULEVARD, RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY 07070, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT AN APPROXIMATE 872,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING FOR WAREHOUSE USE AND ASSOCIATED OFFICE SPACE, CAR AND TRAILER PARKING AND LOADING DOCKS LOCATED AT 173-269 DOREMUS AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S OFFICIAL TAX MAP AS BLOCK 5016, LOTS 1, 3, 6 AND 30 AND BLOCK 5016.01, LOTS 10 AND 20. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0336 16PSF-aOrdinance: Street Name Change (Kenneth A Gibson, Blvd.)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE OF THE NAME OF BROAD STREET, IN ITS ENTIRETY TO MAYOR KENNETH A. GIBSON BOULEVARD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 67-1(k).Pass Video Video
19-1176 16PSF-b40 Clinton Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 40 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 BUILDING AND CREATE TWENTY-SEVEN (27) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS LOCATED AT 36-40 CLINTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 145, LOT 62. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0649 16PSF-c30 Clinton Tax AbatementOrdinanceORDINANCE 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 OFFICIAL TAX MAP AS BLOCK 145, LOT 68 (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
20-0629 16PSF-dOrdinance authorizing Newark's share of the Flood Mitigation Project of the Joint MeetingOrdinanceBOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LOCAL UNIT’S ALLOCABLE SHARE OF THE FLOOD MITIGATION FACILITIES PROJECT OF THE JOINT MEETING OF ESSEX AND UNION COUNTIES, BY AND IN THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $2,705,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,705,000.00 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF. DEFERRED 6PSF-d 070820 DEFERRED 6PSF-a 072220Pass Video Video
20-0711 16PSF-eOrdinance: Lease Agreement - Holiday Inn (Airport)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR, TO ENTER AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT AIRPORT HOTEL NORTH, LLC d/b/a HOLIDAY INN NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NORTH, (LANDLORD), FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 160 FRONTAGE ROAD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114, BLOCK 5088, LOT 172 AND 174 FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING ON JUNE 25, 2020, AND TERMINATING ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2020, FOR A TOTAL RENT AND ADDITIONAL RENT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,616,325.00 FOR HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS TO COMBAT COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.Pass Video Video
20-0650 17R1-aTE #30- HRSA FY 2020 CARES Supplemental Funding GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To support the detection of Coronavirus and/or the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19, including maintaining or increasing health center capacity and staffing levels during a Coronavirus-related public health emergency in the City of Newark. Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $876,935.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: April 1, 2020 through March 31, 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: Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under a separate cover as Legistar File # 20-0610. Funds accepted by Resolution Operating Agency: Department oPass Video Video
20-0672 17R1-bResolution: TE #32 - FY 2020 Bridges to Employing Youth (Bridges)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY2020 Bridges to Employing Youth (Bridges) to assist youth who are in or have aged out of foster care. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Appropriation Amount: $116,570.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: May 1, 2020 through August 31, 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: The Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File #20-0557. Funds accepted by Resolution N/A Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
20-0677 17R1-cTE#33 July 2020 Temp. Budget Ext.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2020 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2020 Budget Appropriation Amount: $50,067,117.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: July 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
20-0584 17R1-dFY 2020 Coronavirus Supplemental Funding for Health Centers ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Coronavirus Supplemental Funding for Health Centers. Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Appropriation Amount: $72,925.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: March 15, 2020 through March 14, 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: Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-a 070820, Legistar File # 20-0572. Funds accepted by Resolution N/A Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
20-0079 17R2-aFirst Amendment to Professional Services Agreement - Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLCResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To correct the Agreement authorized by Resolution 7R2-l(AS) adopted on August 7, 2019 by the Municipal Council, but never fully executed, for Planning Consulting Services, for the preparation of a redevelopment plan for the Port Industrial Area. Entity Name: Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC Entity Address: 1700 Market Street, Suite 2800, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: Community and Economic Development Fund Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed - January 7, 2020 through January 6, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP () RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R2-l(AS) adopted on August 7, 2019 for a contract awarPass Video Video
20-0557 17R2-bResolution: Bridges Youth Grant PY 2020ResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Acceptance of Grant Funds Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Entity Address: PO Box 055, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0055 Grant Amount: $116,570.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: May 1, 2020 through August 31, 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: The Grant Funding Source is from the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOLWD) and Economic Opportunity to assist youth who are in or have aged out of foster care.Pass Video Video
20-0653 17R4-aResolution making LFB Application - Jt. Meeting Flood Mitigation ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): Joint Meeting Flood Mitigation Amount to be Financed: $ 2,705,000.00 Funding Source: Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): July 8, 2020 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:3-1 ET SEQ. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0688 17R4-bResolution - LFB Application - Green St./Liner BuildingsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): Improvements to Green Street/Liner Buildings Amount to be Financed: $2,375,000.00 Funding Source: Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): August 12, 2020 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:3-1 et seq., AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION THEREOF. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0572 17R5-aResolution: 2020 Coronavirus Supplemental Funding support, preventing, preparation for, and responding to COVID-19ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide FY 2020 Coronavirus Supplemental Funding for supporting, preventing, preparation for, and responding to COVID-19, as needs evolve within the community. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Resources Health, Health Resources and Services Administration Entity Address: 5600 Fisher Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20852 Grant Amount: $72,925.00 Funding Source: HRSA Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: March 15, 2020 through March 14, 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: No municipal matching funds are required for the receipt or acceptancPass Video Video
20-0610 17R5-bHealth Center Coronavirus Aid, Relief $876,935.00ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Health Center Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Stability (CARES) Act Funding. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Resources Health, Health Resources and Services Administration Entity Address: 5600 Fisher Lane, Rockville Maryland 20852 Grant Amount: $876,935.00 Funding Source: HRSA Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: April 1, 2020 through March 31, 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
20-0615 17R5-cResolution: FY20 Ryan White - Rutgers the State University of NJ / FXB CenterResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey/Rutgers FXB Center Entity Address: 274 South Orange Avenue, 3rd Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $296,304.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 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: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $125,288.00. Ryan White funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a adopted on February 5, 2020.Pass Video Video
20-0786 17R8-aResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (7/8/20)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Mr. Antonio Fernando PereiraPass Video Video
20-0755 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (7/8/20)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. His Excellency, Reverend Dr. Prince A.Z.K. Adekoya, II 2. Solomon C. Jones, Animal Control Manager, on his retirement after forty-nine (49) years of public service with the City of Newark, Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 3. Justin Hidalgo 4. Nashley Mainato 5. Niloke Miranda 6. Júlia Araújo Rocha Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 7. Ms. Marie Daniels 8. Mrs. Clara Machuca 9. Mr. Walter Genuario 10. Mrs. Gail MoorePass Video Video
20-0780 17R8-cStreet Designation Willie Rowe Ellery Ave and Ivy St JAMResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Mr. Willie Rowe Way Date(s): Saturday, July 25, 2020 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Ellery Avenue and Ivy Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Willie Rowe Way Sponsor: Council Member, Joseph McCallum Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0794 17R8-d (as)Resolution: Board of Adjustment Re-Appointment of Regular Member - Charles I. AuffantResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Re-appointment of Regular Member Name of Appointee: Charles I. Auffant Address: 754 Parker Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending January 31, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Previous term expired on January 31, 2020Pass Video Video
20-0795 17R8-e (as)Resolution: Amending a Ceremonial Street Designation - Brother Osman Sharif Way (MC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Mr. Osman Sharif Date(s): Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Official Street Name(s): Brother Osman Sharif Way Ceremonial Intersection Name: Intersection of Alexander Street and South Orange Avenue Sponsor: Council President, Mildred C. Crump Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R8-b(AS) adopted on June 10, 2020Pass Video Video
20-0821 17R8-g (as)Resolution: Re-appointment to Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties - Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment to Joint Meeting Maintenance Purpose: Re-appointment of Council Representative Name of Appointee: Anibal Ramos, Jr. Address: 673 Lake Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending June 30, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0822 17R8-h (as)Resolution: Re-appointment to Second River Joint Meeting - Council Member, Joseph A. McCallum, Jr.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment to Second River Joint Meeting Purpose: Re-appointment of Council Representative Name of Appointee: Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. Address: 84 Sunset Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending June 30, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0468 18.-aOrdinance: Lease Agreement with University HospitalOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS, TO ENTER AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, A BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, 150 BERGEN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07101 (LANDLORD), FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 140 BERGEN STREET, BLOCK 211, LOT 1, PORTION OF LEVEL E, (CENTRAL WARD) FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING ON MARCH 1, 2020, AND TERMINATING ON FEBRUARY 28, 2021, FOR AN ANNUAL RENT OF $122,330.40, FOR USE AS AN AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY.Pass Video Video
20-0496 18.-bOrdinance: Amendment to Title III, City Council - Adding a new Chapter 12 - ConstablesOrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE III, MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 12, ENTITLED CONSTABLES, TO ESTABLISH LIMITATIONS OF AUTHORITY, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED.Pass Video Video
20-0689 18.-cCapital Bond Ordinance - Green St./Liner BuildingsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES TO THE GREEN STREET/LINER BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $2,500,000.00 THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,375,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF. DEFERRED 6PSF-d 072220 FAILED 6PSF-b 081920 TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF FULL MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED.Pass Video Video
20-0772 2  Hearing of CitizensHEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Michael Jaros Not Appearing. 2. Debra Salters Appearing. 3. Michelle Hamer Appearing. 4. Justin Cupid Appearing.  Video Video
20-1394 17Ma MotionA motion requesting that the Administration increase its monitoring and oversight of the Montana Construction Company’s job performance, especially their sloppy and disrespectful end of job clean up procedures, in addition to their failure to properly remove porta johns and debris from private property; furthermore, requesting that a representative from Montana Construction Company appear before the Governing Body as soon as possible.Pass Not available
20-1398 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Newark Downtown District review its cleaning procedures for the area in the vicinity of William Street and Broad Street.Pass Not available
20-1399 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that Governor Phil Murphy and the State Legislature the sale and discharge of previously banned fireworks.Pass Not available
20-1400 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works reinstitute its highly effective illegal dumping task force and the Graffiti Task Force, which proved successful in reducing the proliferation of garbage, debris and unsightly writings on public buildings and spaces.Pass Not available