Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/7/2020 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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20-1197 15.-a ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Minutes, August 20. 2020 and August 27, 2020Pass Not available
20-1198 15.-b ReportNJIT Warren Lots 2 through 11 Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, June 30, 2020Pass Not available
20-1199 15.-c ReportEmployees Retirement System, Organization and Board Meeting Minutes, February 6, 2020Pass Not available
20-1206 15.-d ReportJoint Meeting Essex and Union Counties, Resolution Making Assessment for Fourth Quarter 2020Pass Not available
20-1244 15.-e ReportNewark Downtown District 1. Financial Statements-December 31, 2019 and 2018 with Independent Auditor’s Report 2. 2019 Board Member Term Limits 3. January 31, 2019 Annual Board Retreat Meeting Minutes 4. March 21m 2019 1st Quarter Board Meeting Minutes 5. June 20, 2019 2nd Quarter Board Meeting Minutes 6. September 12, 2019 3rd Quarter Board Meeting MinutesPass Not available
20-0398 16PSF-aOrdinance: 25 Year Tax Abatement - Ironbound Living Chestnut Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO IRONBOUND LIVING CHESTNUT URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1317 NORTH AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY, 07208, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF FIFTY-EIGHT (58) MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS, FOURTEEN (14) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS RESTRICTED TO 80% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY ORDINANCE 6PSF-b, DULY ADOPTED OCTOBER 4, 2017, AND SURFACE PARKING LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 115-123 CHESTNUT STREET, 40-50 VESEY STREET AND 1-15 HERMAN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 920, LOT 21. (EAST WARD)Pass Not available
20-0893 16PSF-bOrdinance: 15 Year Tax Abatement - High Park Terrace Cooperative CorporationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO HIGH PARK TERRACE COOPERATIVE CORPORATION, 36 MUHAMMAD ALI AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108 FOR A PROJECT TO MAINTAIN AN EXISTING LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING COOPERATIVE CONSISTING OF THIRTY-SIX (36) SEPARATE BUILDINGS WITH TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN (216) RESIDENTIAL UNITS, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 26-56 MUHAMMED ALI AVENUE AND 86-148 PRINCE STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2514, LOT 1 AND BLOCK 2586, LOT 1. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Not available
20-1016 16PSF-cOrdinance: Lease Agreement with Airport Hotel North, LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn Newark International Airport NorthOrdinanceORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR, TO ENTER AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 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 SEPTEMBER 2, 2020, AND TERMINATING ON OCTOBER 2, 2020, FOR A TOTAL RENT AND ADDITIONAL RENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $726,175.00 FOR HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS TO COMBAT COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. (EAST WARD)Pass Not available
20-0736 16PSF-dOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for Yannick Zebaze of 111 19th Avenue (Block 368, Lot 39)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO YANNICK ZEBAZE, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 111 19TH AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 368, LOT 39. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Not available
20-0747 16PSF-eOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for Denton Francis of 250 Pomona Avenue (Block 3717, Lot 3.03)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO DENTON FRANCIS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 250 POMONA AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3717, LOT 3.03. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Not available
20-1070 16PSF-fOrdinance - Carnegie Avenue Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE “CARNEGIE AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” FOR THE PLAN AREA BOUNDED BY 350-360, 362-384, 386-406 CARNEGIE AVENUE. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Not available
20-1091 16PSF-gOrdinance - Delancy Street Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE “DELANCY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” FOR THE AREA BOUNDED BY 271-275 DELANCY STREET (BLOCK 1096, LOT 34); 263-269 DELANCY STREET (BLOCK 1096, LOT 37); 253-261 DELANCY STREET (BLOCK 1096, LOT 41); AND 42-62 WHEELER POINT ROAD (BLOCK 1097, LOT 5). (EAST WARD)Pass Not available
20-1092 16PSF-hOrdinance - Vesey Street Redevelopment PlanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE “VESEY STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” FOR THE AREA BOUNDED BY 16-38 VESEY STREET (BLOCK 920, LOT 7.15) AND 253 ½ NJRR AVENUE (BLOCK 920, LOT 60). (EAST WARD)Pass Not available
20-1204 36PSF-iOrdinance: Amendment to Tiltle II, Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 86 - The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND AGENCIES, ARTICLE 5 OFFICES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES, SECTION 86 CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD (CCRB) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS AND CHANGING THE STRUCTURE AND PROCESS OF NOMINATING BOARD MEMBERS. Deferred 6PSF-s 102120 PUBLIC HEARING WAS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Deferred 6PSF-a 110520 PUBLIC HEARING WAS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2020 Deferred 6PSF-a (s) 111020 PUBLIC HEARING WAS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2020 Deferred 6PSF-a 111820 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 2020Pass Not available
20-0869 17R1-aResolution: TE#36 Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services (SUD-MHS) and Integrated Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funding for comprehensive primary and preventive health care services for children and adults. Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $277,000.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: September 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on February 22, 2019, for the Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health (SUD-MHS) and the Integrated Behavioral Health Services grants (IBHS). Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
20-0946 17R1-bResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation - 2020-2021 WIA Adult Youth and Dislocated Worker (TE #38)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult, Youth and Dislocated Worker's Program: To provide assistance in job placement and train Adults, Dislocated Workers and Youth Clients through the Workforce Investment Fund. (Citywide. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Appropriation Amount: $5,696,639.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 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 breakdown of the award is as follows: Program Amount 1. WIOA Adult $ 2,393,169.00 2. WIOA Youth $ 2,553,043.00 3. WIOA Dislocated Worker $ 750,427.00 Total $ 5,696,639.00Pass Not available
20-0947 17R1-cResolution Temporary Emergency Appropriation - 2020-2021 Workforce Learning Link (TE #39)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Workforce Learning Link (WLL) Program 2020-2021 (All-Wards) Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Appropriation Amount: $37,000.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution adopted on September 16, 2020 as Legistar File #20-0926, submitted by the Department of Economic and Housing Development/One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS. Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
20-0948 17R1-dResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation - FY 2020 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) (TE #40)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY 2020 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to provide In-School and Out-of-School youth and young adults ages 16-24 with valuable internships and assist in successful transition to the world of work. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Appropriation Amount: $498,960.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: May 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Apply and Accept Resolution will be accepted under separate cover, as Legistar File #20-0927 by the Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training. Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development/One Stop Career Center-NewarkWorks Pass Not available
20-1083 17R1-eResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation - Essex County Census Sub-grant (TE #46)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Essex County Census Grant, to heighten awareness about the Census and inform the public that completing the forms are quick, easy, and safe. Funding Source: Essex County, Office of the County Executive Appropriation Amount: $91,000.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract 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 Additional Information: A one-time disbursement. Funds accepted by Resolution: Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover, as Legistar File #20-1066. Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
20-1101 17R1-fResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation - HIV Emergency Relief Program (TE #48)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: HIV Emergency Relief Program: to provide funds for the provision of health care and supportive services to the residents of the City of Newark. Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Appropriation Amount: $4,106,986.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract 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: Resolution 7R2-a adopted on February 5, 2020 accepted a partial grant award, a HIV Emergency Relief Grant for the FY 2020, in the amount of $8,449,527.00 for the HIV Emergency Relief Program. An Amending Resolution to accept additional funds in the amount of $4,106,986.00 for a Pass Not available
20-1052 17R1-gResolution: Transfer of CDBG Funds - CV AllocationResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Transfer of CDBG Funds Purpose: Amending CDBG Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, CDBG-CV Allocation Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Amount Transferred $500,000.00 Transferred From: Microenterprise Assistance Transferred To: Tenant Based Rental Assistance Additional Information: Amending Resolution 7R1-k, adopted on August 19, 2020, authorized the City of Newark to accept funds for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) in the amount of $4,310,416.00. This amendment will decrease the amount for the CDBG-CV Allocation Microenterprise Assistance from $1,800,000.00 to $1,300,000.00 and increase the amount for the CCBG-CV Allocation Tenant Based Rental Assistance from $1,300,000.00 to $1,800,000.00. Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
20-0611 17R1-hResolution: Maintenance and Repair: Street SweepersResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Street Sweepers Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Northeast Sweepers and Rentals, Inc., 16 Passaic Avenue, Unit 9, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Contract Amount: $700,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-110-060-0605-7195-B2020 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/A Additional Information: This contract will be used to provide maintenance and repair to street sweepers for the City of Newark, Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation. Advertisement Date: May 1, 2020 Bids Solicited: Two (2) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Not available
20-0731 17R1-iShelter Services - DHCW Relocation ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Shelter Services - DHCW Relocation Program Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. YMCA of Newark and Vicinity, 600 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 2. New Community Harmony House, 278 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 3. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $400,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW011-120-1205-96660-B2020 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/a Additional Information: This contract will be used to provide shelter services for the Department of HealthPass Not available
20-0897 17R1-jResolution: Bid Contract - Maintenance and Repair: Artificial TurfResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Artificial Turf Entity Name(s)/Address(s): The Landtek Group, Inc., 235 County Line Road, Amityville, New York 11701 Contract Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/NW026-22720-B2020 Open Space Trust Fund 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/a Additional Information: This contract will be used to provide maintenance and repair services to the artificial turf of various fields for the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services. Advertisement Date: July 7, 2020 Bids Solicited: Nine (9) Bids Received: FPass Not available
20-1033 17R1-kResolution: Bid Contract - Traffic Signal Cable ConductorsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase Traffic Signal Cable Conductors for the Division of Traffic and Signals. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): American Wire Group, 2980 NE 207 Street, Suite PH, Miami, Florida 33180 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Engineering/Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-83750-B2020 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive month commencing fully executed contract 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: To purchase Traffic Signal Cable Conductors for the Division of Traffic and Signals. Advertisement: July 14, 2020 Bid Solicited: Eight (8) Bid Received: Three (3)Pass Not available
20-1065 17R1-lResolution: Apply & Accept County of Essex - CARES Act Stimulus FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") Stimulus Funds Purpose: To reimburse the City of Newark for economic damage caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Entity Name: County of Essex Entity Address: 465 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $10,932,302.47, plus any additional amounts allocated hereafter Funding Source: County of Essex through CARES ACT funds from the United State Treasury Contract Period: May 12, 2020 through December 31, 2020, or until funds are expended Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
20-1066 17R1-mApply & Accept Census GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Apply and Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To heighten awareness about the Census and inform the public that completing the forms are quick, easy, and safe. Entity Name: Office of the County Executive Entity Address: Hall of Records, Room 405, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $91,000.00 Funding Source: Essex County Census Sub-grant Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: 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: A one-time disbursement.Pass Video Video
20-1183 17R1-nResolution: Voluntary Severance Incentive Program 2020ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Employee Severance Agreement Purpose: Voluntary Severance Incentive Program Entity Name: N/A Entity Address: N/A Project Fiscal Impact: $1,439,016.00 (Estimated) Contract Period: Effective July 1, 2020 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: The City of Newark is offering a Voluntary Severance Incentive Program as a cost savings measure, as a result of the unforeseen expenses due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), necessary to operate government at a level taxpayers can afford. Eighty-Two (82) municipal employees have applied and were accepted to participate in the Voluntary Severance Incentive Program.Pass Video Video
20-0019 17R2-aResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - 111 South 10th Street (Block 1857, Lot 63) - Cesar EspinalResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To redevelop and new construction of a two (2) story mixed use building with three (3) ground-level commercial units, three (3) residential units and one (1) second-story office unit. Entity Name: Cesar Espinal Entity Address: 554 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $7,500.00 Cost Basis: (X ) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $120,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months from the transfer of property ownership from the City to the redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/LPass Video Video
20-0183 17R2-bResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - 182-184 Brookdale Avenue (Block 4075, Lot 11) - East-West Home Rehab, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate property to create an affordable two (2) family house as rental or for-sale housing. Entity Name: East-West Home Rehab, LLC Entity Address: 324 Scotland Road, South Orange, New Jersey 07079-0707 Sale Amount: $15,040.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $145,900.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 182-184 Brookdale Avenue/Block 4075/Lot 11/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total SquarPass Video Video
20-0987 17R2-cResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - LEF Developments, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Conveyance of City-owned properties for the construction and sale of four (4) new two (2) family houses. Entity Name: LEF Developments, LLC Entity Address: 623 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 152, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Sale Amount: $60,120.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $125,200.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 162 South 8th Street/Block 1811/Lot 41/West Ward 154 SouthPass Video Video
20-0691 17R2-dResolution: Amending a Declaration of an Area in Need of Redevelopment - Removing Propert(ies) - 20-84 Doremus AvenueResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Amending the Designation of the Area in Need of Redevelopment to delete Property or Properties. List of Property/Properties to be Deleted: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 20-84 Doremus Avenue/Block 5011/Lot 1/East Ward Additional Information: Amending Resolution 7R2-a adopted on January 23, 2019 by the Municipal Council to designate a Condemnation Redevelopment Area.Pass Video Video
20-0708 17R2-eResolution: Amending a Declaration of an Area in Need of Redevelopment - Removing Propert(ies) - 271-277 Doremus Avenue and 279-295 Doremus AvenueResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Amending the Designation of the Area in Need of Redevelopment to delete Property or Properties. List of Property/Properties to be Deleted: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 279-295 Doremus Avenue/Block 5016/Lot 4/Additional Block 5060.01/Lot 130.02/East Ward 271-277 Doremus Avenue/Block 5016/Lot 5/East Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-a adopted on January 23, 2019 by the Municipal Council designated a Condemnation Redevelopment Area. Resolution 7RF adopted on November 6, 1963 by the Municipal Council designated a blighted area under the predecessor statute to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law.Pass Video Video
20-1068 17R2-fResolution: Apply and Accept Grant Funds for Preliminary Assessments, Site Investigations, and Site Cleanup (USEPA) of 861-869 Clinton Avenue (South Ward)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Preliminary Assessments (PAs), Site Investigations (SIs) and Site Cleanup. Entity Name: City of Newark, Department of Economic and Housing Development Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency Total Project Cost: $240,000.00 City Contribution: $40,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021 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: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 861-869 Clinton Avenue/3016/25/South Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1087 17R2-gResolution: Apply and Accept Grant Funds for Preliminary Assessments, Site Investigations, and Site Cleanup (USEPA) of 38-42 Bay Avenue (East Ward)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Preliminary Assessments (PAs), Site Investigations (SIs) and Site Cleanup. Entity Name: City of Newark, Department of Economic and Housing Development Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency Total Project Cost: $240,000.00 City Contribution: $40,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021 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: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 38-42 Bay Avenue/5088/30/East Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0890 17R3-aResolution: Change Order #1/Amendment to Contract 03-2015PS, for Broad Street at South Street, Tichenor Street and Lincoln Park Pedestrian Safety Project, Construction Management and Inspection ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order #1/Amend Resolution Purpose: To amend Contract 03-2015PS, Construction Management and Inspection Services for Broad Street at South Street, Tichenor Street and Lincoln Park Local Safety Program. Entity Name: KS Engineers, P.C. Entity Address: 494 Broad Street, 4th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $157,736.00 Funding Source: FHWA/NJDOT Contract Period: Extended by 283 calendar days, for a new substantial completion date of July 31, 2020, and a final completion date of May 10, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R4-a adopted on October 15, 2015 authorized Contract 03-2015PS for a contract amount not to exceed $157,736.00 for a period of 365 consecutive calendar days from Pass Video Video
20-0907 17R4-bResolution: Stipulation of Settlement for Tax Appeals August 2020 Credits (2)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) Firemens Building, LLC/17/7/8-12 Park Place/Central/$11,381,100/2020/ -$405,217.22 Additional Information: Total tax refund to be apply as credit: $405,217.22 Invitation: Corporation Counsel, October 6, 2020Pass Video Video
20-0925 17R4-cResolution: Stipulation of Settlement for Tax Appeals September 2020 Credits (2)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) 3 Gateway Center Properties/151/122.01/ 94-110 Mulberry Street/East/$48,240,000/2020/-$241,133.04 Additional Information: Total refund to be applied as credit: $241,133.04 Invitation: Corporation Counsel, October 6, 2020Pass Video Video
20-1074 17R4-dResolution: Approving loan and escrow agreements for Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties Flood Mitigation Project - $2,705,000.00ResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving loan and escrow agreements for Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties Flood Mitigation Project Amount to be Financed: $2,705,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Construction Loan Financing Notes through New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF ITS “NOTE RELATING TO THE WATER BANK CONSTRUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK”, TO BE ISSUED IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $2,705,000.00, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH NOTE TO THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SUCH NOTE BY THE CITY IN FAVOR OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, ALL PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK WATER BANK CONSTRUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM. Additional Information: The City ofPass Video Video
20-1075 17R4-eResolution: Authorizing Accelerated/Electronic Tax Sale for 2020ResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Tax Sale Date: On or before December 31, 2020 Place: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Various Additional Information: Accelerated/Electronic Tax Sale for the Calendar Year of 2020.Pass Video Video
20-0952 17R4-fResolution: Authorizing Bank Depositories and Cash Management PlanResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Designating bank depositories/adopting Cash Management Plan Entity Name/Address: TD Bank Industrial Bank Columbia Bank Santander Bank J.P. Morgan Chase Crown Bank Wells Fargo Garden State Community Bank PNC Bank Bank of America Citibank Banco Popular Investors Savings Bank Valley Bank N.J. Cash Management Fund Bank of America Securities Wells Fargo Securities PNC Capital Markets Merrill Lynch Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1011 17R5-aFY20 Ryan White amendment to Apply and AcceptResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 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: $12,556,513.00 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 ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This is an amending resolution to the estimate of the total formula award based on last year’s budget. The two award letters supersede the letter of intent of $8,449,527.00 by $4,106,986.00 Pass Video Video
20-1115 17R6-aResolution: Confirming Intent to extend the Newark Downtown Special Improvement District boundary (Broad Street to Hill Street to Miller Street)ResolutionDept./Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Confirming Intent Purpose: To extend Newark Downtown Special Improvement District’s boundary List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Properties on Broad Street from Hill Street to Miller Street Additional Information: List of properties (Block and Lot) attached Invitation: Corporation Counsel, October 6, 2020Pass Video Video
20-0862 17R6-bResolution: Worker's Compensation - Louis MaineroResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2013-22141 Claimant: Louis Mainero Claimant's Attorney: Feeley & LaRocca Attorney's Address: 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 211, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Settlement Amount: $54,782.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, October 20, 2020 Deferred 7R6-b 100720Pass Video Video
20-1073 17R8-aResolution: Approving Constable Bond - Abraham Maury (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To serve civil and criminal warrants, written summonses, complaints, repossessions and lockouts. Name of Constable: Abraham Maury Address: 354 North 5th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Appointment Term: For a term of three (3) years from the date of appointment or until the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution #7R8-b adopted on April 7, 2020. Due to COVID-19, this approval will be accepted from the date of the initial adoption of the appointment.Pass Video Video
20-1144 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (10/7/2020)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. John Morgan, Sr., Ceremonial Street Dedication, held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 2. Anton J. Smutko III Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 3. Roetha Johnson Latta Sponsored by Council Member LaMonica R. McIver 4. Delores Jefferies, on retiring after forty-two (42) years of public service with the City of Newark, Department of Health and Community Wellness 5. Virginia Morton Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 6. Sergio Alberto Perez, Founder of Lideres Hondurenos Unidos en New Jersey (LHUENJ) Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 7. Johnny “Tito” Carmona, Ceremonial Street Dedication, held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 8. Gerald “Jerry” Rosa, Ceremonial Street Dedication, held on Friday, September 25, 2020 9. Dr. Carlos M. Campos, Ceremonial Street Dedication, held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 10. Newark 2020 Sheroes/Heroes honored during the 2020 Puerto Rican Day Parade and Flag RaiPass Video Video
20-1247 17R8-cResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (10/7/2020)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 1. Ms. Pollie MillerPass Video Video
20-0922 17R11-aResolution: Refund of Rental Fee at the Recreation Center (Birthday Party) - Shirena Caldwell ($150.00)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Refund of rental fee paid to have a Birthday Party at the Recreation Center. Entity Name: Shirena Caldwell Entity Address: 27 Aldine Street, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As N/A Amount of Refund: $150.00 Additional Information: Shirena Caldwell, of 27 Aldine Street, Newark, New Jersey 07112, submitted an event permit application on February 26, 2020 to host a birthday party at Sharpe James/Kenneth A. Gibson Recreation Center on Saturday, April 18, 2020, but due to no fault of the applicant, the recreation center was ordered closed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Certification of Funds in the amount of $150.00Pass Video Video
20-1004 17R12-aResolution: Supply and Delivery of Water Purification Chemicals for the City of Newark PWTP- Contract # 08- WS2020ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Supply and Delivery of Water Purification Chemicals for the City of Newark’s Pequannock Water Treatment Plant - Contract #08-WS2020 Entity Name: Polydyne, Inc. Entity Address: One Chemical Plant Road, Richboro, Georgia 31323 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ NW037-750-7502-83230-B2020 Contract Period: Two (2) years 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: Bids Solicited: (13) Thirteen Bids Received: (2) TwoPass Video Video
20-1026 17R12-bChange Order #1 - Pequannock Watershed Dams/Reservoir Security Improvements Phase 1 - Millennium Communications Group, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order #1/Amend Resolution 7R12-a(AS) adopted on September 5, 2019 Purpose: Pequannock Watershed Dams/Reservoir Security Improvements - Phase 1 Contract 18-WS2018 Entity Name: Millennium Communications Group, Inc. Entity Address: 11 Melanie Lane, Unit 13, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,948,168.78 Funding Source: 2006 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW041-W06-06S20-94710-B2006 Contract Period: Sixty (60) calendar days for base bid items and 120 calendar days for supplemental bid items, from the date of issuance of a Notice to Proceed, extended to 535 calendar days from the date of issuance of a 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: Original Resolution 7R12-a(AS) Pass Video Video
20-1059 17R12-cResolution: Amendment #1 to Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Program Management - CDM Smith, Inc.,ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Amendment #1 to Professional Engineering Services for the Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Program Management. Entity Name: CDM Smith, Inc. Entity Address: 110 Fieldcrest Avenue, #8, 6th Floor, Edison, New Jersey 08837 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $10,609,740.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW041-19W-19W00-94710-B2019 Contract Period: Commencing upon the issuance of a Notice to Proceed until completion of construction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-15(9) Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-c(AS) adopted on May 23, 2018, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $7,340,740.00 commencing upon the issuance of Notice to Proceed to the complePass Video Video
20-0980 17R1-o (as)Resolution: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2020-07ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2020-07 Purpose: To secure Supportive Services, Laundry, Food, Security, Medical and Maintenance. Entity Name : 1) The Salvation Army, 45 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 2) Homecare Therapies, LLC d/b/a Horizon Healthcare Staffing Justin Corporation Center, 198 Route 9 North, Suite 107, Manalapan, New Jersey 07726 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,091,205.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW26-46540-B2020/NW051-G20-2H211-72030-B2020 Contract Period: July 7, 2020 through January 6, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Additional Information: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2020-07- To extend the provision of Management and Nursing Services Pass Video Video
20-1272 17R6-c (as)Resolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Holy Trinity ChurchResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Community Engagement Event with the Third Precinct Entity Name: Holy Trinity Church Entity Address: 207 Adams Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Event Location: Holy Trinity Church (parking lot), 207 Adams Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Event Date(s): Saturday, October 10, 2020 Event Time: 12:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. (Includes Set-up time at 11:30 A.M. and Breakdown ending at 4:30 P.M.) Sponsor(s): Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1274 17R8-d (as)Resolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - John Arthur Thomas (MC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: John Arthur Thomas Date(s): Saturday, October 10, 2020 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Summit Street and Sussex Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: John Arthur Thomas Way Sponsor: Council President, Mildred C. Crump Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1282 17R8-e (as)Resolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Regena McCray Palmer (MC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Regena McCray Palmer Date(s): Saturday, October 17, 2020 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Rose Terrace and Treacy Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Regena McCray Palmer Plaza Sponsor: Council President, Mildred C. Crump Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1283 17R8-f (as)Resolution: Opposing the Construction of the NJ Transit Gas-Fired Power Plant in Kearny, New JerseyResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Opposing construction of the NJ Transit Gas-Fired Power Plant in Kearny, New Jersey Purpose: To support renewable energy and a storage alternative for public transit resiliency. Sponsor(s): Council Member, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-0728 18.-aOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 335-337 S. 20th Street (Block 1790.01, Lot 36)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO CATHERIN G. PESANTES-DELUCCA FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION DWELLING, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 335-337 SOUTH 20TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1790.01, LOT 36. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0834 18.-bOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement - 78 Isabella Avenue (Block 4034, Lot 43)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/ EXEMPTION TO JASON JEAN & ROMA ANTHONY-JEAN FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 78 ISABELLA AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 4034, LOT 43. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0853 18.-cOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 487 Delavan Avenue (Block 702, Lot 5)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/ EXEMPTION TO MANUEL S. FERNANDEZ-ZHUZHINGO AND JACQUELINE J. HUAMANI-TAPIA FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A NEW TWO (2) FAMILY CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 487 DELAVAN AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 702, LOT 5. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0866 18.-dOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 110-112 Seymour Avenue (Block 3019, Lot 76)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO COMFORT TARLUE FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 110-112 SEYMOUR AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3019, LOT 76. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0868 18.-eOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 57 Hazelwood Avenue (Block 4119, Lot 10)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO CECILIA A. DESOUSA RITA, FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 57 HAZELWOOD AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 4119, LOT 10. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0876 18.-fOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 128 S. 7th Street (Block 1810, Lot 43)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO ASSATA SOUMAHORO FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A NEW TWO (2) FAMILY, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 128 SOUTH 7TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1810, LOT 43. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0877 18.-gOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 85- Komorn Street (Block 2073, Lot 62)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO JULIO M. GOMES CUNHA AND ROSA M. LOPES CUNHA, FROM TAXATION ON LAND/IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 85 KOMORN STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2073, LOT 62. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0915 18.-hOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 104 Columbia Avenue (Block 4032, Lot 67)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO YVROSE VILBRUN AND MARIE MAUDE VALERUS, FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 104 COLUMBIA AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 4032, LOT 67. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0918 18.-iOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 106 Chapel Street (Block 2455, Lot 41)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR OF TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO MJ DEVELOPERS, INC., FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 106 CHAPEL STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2455, LOT 41. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0919 18.-jOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 81 Charles Street (Block 2058, Lot 1)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR OF TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO 81 ST. CHARLES, LLC, FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 81 ST. CHARLES STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2058, LOT 1. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0920 18.-kOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 771 S. 20th Street (Block 368, Lot 8)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO IVANCILE JULES, FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 771 SOUTH 20TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 368, LOT 8. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0921 18.-lOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 9 Seabury Street (Block 723, Lot 5)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO RICHARD MORALES, FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 9 SEABURY STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 723, LOT 5. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
20-0923 18.-mOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Abatement - 177 Delevan Avenue, LLC - 177-179 Delevan AvenueOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO 177 DELAVAN AVENUE, LLC, FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE (3) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 177-179 DELAVAN AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 718, LOT 39. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
20-1143 18.-nResolution: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 656 North 8th Street (Block 697, Lot 28)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO JAMILA ADAMS AND ROGER HAYFORD, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 656 NORTH 8TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 697, LOT 28. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
20-1147 18.-oResolution: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 76 Wakeman Avenue (Block 612, Lot 20)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO SERGIO HERRERA, MERCEDES CALLE PALACIOS AND JOHNNY M. HERRERA-CALLE FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 76 WAKEMAN AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 612, LOT 20. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
20-1148 18.-pResolution: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 224 Fairmount Avenue (Block 262, Lot 3)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO AMIR GEOFROY FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO (2) FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 224 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 262, LOT 3. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
20-1108 18.-qOrdinance: Amending Title XLI, Newark Zoning and Land Use Regulations creating Chapter 22 - Shipping ContainersOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING TITLE XLI, “NEWARK ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS”, TO CREATE CHAPTER 22, “SHIPPING CONTAINERS”.Pass Video Video
20-1182 18.-rOrdinance - Land Bank Trust AgreementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TRUST AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND INVEST NEWARK TO HOLD PROPERTIES IN TRUST ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWARK PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-74. Deferred 6PSF-r 102110Pass Video Video
20-1182 18.-rOrdinance - Land Bank Trust AgreementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TRUST AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND INVEST NEWARK TO HOLD PROPERTIES IN TRUST ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWARK PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-74. Deferred 6PSF-r 102110Pass Video Video
20-1036 18.-sResolution: Re-Appointment to the LGBTQ Advisory Commission - Della M. Walker, Jr.AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-appointment Purpose: Re-appointment as a member of the LGBTQ 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 June 1, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1040 18.-tResolution: Re-Appointment to the LGBTQ Advisory Commission - Ronnie D. CarneyAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-appointment Purpose: Re-appointment as a member of the LGBTQ 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, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Carney will be moving from Alternate #2, replacing Mr. Frank Jordan, whose term expired on September 15, 2019.Pass Video Video
20-1041 18.-uResolution: Appointment to the LGBTQ Commission - Kyelle Youngblood-DunnellAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment as a youth member of the LGBTQ Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Kyelle Youngblood-Dunnell Address: 516 Bergen Street, Apt# 4D, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending June 1, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information: Kyelle Youngblood-Dunnell will be replacing Bryan Atahualpa, as a youth member who’s term expired on June 1, 2019. Deferred 8.-u 100720Pass Video Video
20-1042 18.-vResolution: Appointment to the LGBTQ Advisory Commission - Jennifer MooreAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment as a member of the LGBTQ Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Jennifer Moore Address: 27 Grove Street, 2nd Floor, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending September 15, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Moore will be replacing Ms. Dawn Asberry, whose term expired on September 15, 2019.Pass Video Video
20-1142 18.-wDemetrius KeeAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Position being appointed to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission as a youth representative. Name of Appointee: Demetrius Kee Address: 98 Lincoln St. Newark, NJ 07103 Appointment Term: Ms. Kim X. Oliveria term expired on September 15, 2020 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Kee will be replacing Ms. Kim X. Oliveria and his term will commence upon confirmation ending on September 15, 2022Pass Video Video
20-0892 18-x (as)Ordinance: Twenty (20) Year Tax Abatement - 45 William Street Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 45 WILLIAM URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 207 WEST 25th STREET, 9th FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SIX (6) STORY MIXED USE BUILDING CONSISTING OF FIFTY-FOUR (54) MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS, SIX (6) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE 6PSF-a, ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 4, 2017, A DAYCARE CENTER AND APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-EIGHT (28) PARKING SPACES, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 43-53 WILLIAMS STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 58, LOTS 8 AND 9. (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 6PSF-u 102120 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 05, 2020 Deferred 6PSF-c 110520 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2020Pass Video Video
20-1043 19.-aResolution: Appointment to LGBTQ Advisory Commission - Christine HoustonAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment as a member of the LGBTQ Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Christine Houston Address: 640 North 8th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Appointment Term: One (1) year term to commence upon Municipal Council confirmation ending on June 1, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information: Christine Houston will be replacing Danielle M. Martin, whose term expired on June 1, 2019.Pass Video Video
20-1044 19.-bResolution: Appointment to LGBTQ Advisory Commission - Keir DargonAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment as a member of the LGBTG Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Keir Dargon Address: 147 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Appointment Term: Two (2) year term to commence upon Municipal Council confirmation ending on September 20, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information: Keir Dargon will be replacing MJ Rodriquez, whose term expired on February 20, 2020.Pass Video Video
20-1153 2  Hearing of Citizens1. Milyika Jackson Appearing. 2. Lisa Parker Appearing. 3. Lynn Kennedy Appearing. 4. Michelle Santana Not appearing.  Video Video