Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/21/2021 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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20-1478 16F-aOrdinance: HVPF Lincoln Park Towers Urban Renewal, LLC - 30 Year Tax AbatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO HVPF LINCOLN PARK TOWERS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 200 VESEY STREET, 24TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10281 FOR A PROJECT TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT CONTAINING SEVENTY-NINE (79) LOW AND VERY-LOW INCOME FAMILY HOUSING UNITS AND ONE (1) SUPERINTENDENT’S UNIT, LOCATED AT 31-33 LINCOLN PARK AND 1-7 CRAWFORD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AS BLOCK 119, LOTS 7 AND 25. CENTRAL WARDPass Video Video
20-1643 17R1-aResolution: Temporary Emergency Appropriation - Interest, Debt Redemption Charges, and Capital Improvements for Year 2021ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for all Interest, Debt Redemption Charges, and Capital Improvements for Year 2021. Funding Source: City Budget Appropriation Amount: $57,838,481.10 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
20-0212 17R1-bConcrete Ready Mix, Sand and GravelResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase Concrete, Ready Mix, Sand and Gravel. Description: Concrete, Ready Mix, Sand and Gravel. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Extech Building Materials, Inc., d/b/a Liberty Building Products, 193 Christie Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $152,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/ Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110, 1107, 83720, B2020/ Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings/NW011, 060, 0604, 83410-B2020/ Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011, 060, 0605, 83720-2020/ Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037, 750, 7502, 83720, B2020 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15 Contract Basis: (X) Bid () State Vendor () Prof. Ser. () EUS () Fair & Open () No Reportable Contributions () RFP () RFQ () PrivatePass Video Video
20-0417 17R1-cBatteries Storage, AutomotiveResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase batteries storage, automotive for the Departments of Public Works, Division of Motors and the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Samuel’s, Inc. T/A Buy Wise Auto Parts, 2091 Springfield Avenue, Vauxhall, New Jersey 07088; 2) Superior Distributors Co., Inc., 4 Midland Avenue, Elmwood, New Jersey, 07407 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $220,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors/ NW011-060-0602-83860-B2020/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83630-B2020 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) 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: To purPass Video Video
20-1086 17R1-dWiping RagsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase Wiping Rags. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): American Waste & Textile, LLC, 73-79 Vesey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire/NW011-190-1903-83240-B2020/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-060-0605-83870-B2020/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors/NW011-060-0602-83860-B2020/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-782-750-83870-B2020 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon 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 Wiping Rags for thePass Video Video
20-1119 17R1-eMowing Services and Park MaintenanceResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Mowing Services and Park Maintenance for designated parks throughout the City. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Custom Care Services, Inc., 2817 Williamsburg Drive, Wall, New Jersey 07719 Contract Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Open Park Trust Fund/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/NW026-37720-B2020 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15 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: 1st Advertisement: August 19, 2020 Bids Solicited: Seven (7) Bids Received: Zero (0) 2nd Advertisement: August 28, 2020 Bids Solicited: Seven (7) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
19-1812 17R2-aMission Realestate Projects LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To build a fifteen (15) unit, multi-family building for off-campus student housing by adding the above-mentioned property to the adjacent properties at 8 and 10 Summit Street (Block 2828, Lots 61 and 57). Entity Name: Mission Realestate Projects, LLC Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $10,459.40 Cost Basis: (X) $7.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $32,200.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) 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 Pass Video Video
20-0590 17R2-bResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - 240 Wright Street Newark, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct a five (5) story residential building including indoor parking. Entity Name: 240 Wright Street Newark, LLC Entity Address: 500 Avenue P, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $50,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $134,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of Property ownership 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) 240 Wright Street/Block 1180/Lot 37/East Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: $50,000.00 - Negotiated Price Sale at pricePass Video Video
20-1095 17R2-cResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Newark Interfaith, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct a five (5) story multi-family structure with parking. Entity Name: Newark Interfaith, LLC Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 2600, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $338,532.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $647,500.00 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) 2-24 Mount Pleasant Avenue/Block 571.01/Lot 1/North Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage Pass Video Video
20-1590 17R2-dResolution: Thomas Street Urban Renewal, LLC First Amendment to the Redevelopment AgreementResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To amend Resolution 7R2-j(AS) adopted on August 19, 2020, to change the name of the redeveloper and authorizing the First Amended and Restated Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land with Thomas Street Urban Renewal, LLC. Entity Name: Thomas Street Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 300 Wilson Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $ 12,599.16 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $24,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership from 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 PrPass Video Video
20-1581 17R4-aResolution: Application to the LFB on COVID19 Special Emergency Notes Sewer UtilityResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: An application to Local Finance Board for approval of Special Emergency Notes related to COVID-19. Name of Project(s): Special Emergency Notes Amount to be Financed: Not to exceed $7,000,000.00 Funding Source: Special Emergency Notes Local Finance Board meeting date(s): Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A COVID-19 SPECIAL EMERGENCY CERTIFICATION BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES FOR APPROVAL OF A SEWER UTILITY FUND COVID-19 SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION AND EXTENSION OF REPAYMENT SCHEDULE. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1583 17R4-bResolution: Application to the LFB on COVID19 Special Emergency Notes Water UtilityResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: An application to Local Finance Board for Approval of Special Emergency Notes. Name of Project(s): Special Emergency Notes Water Utility Amount to be Financed: Not to exceed $9,000,000.00 Funding Source: Special Emergency Notes Local Finance Board meeting date(s): Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A COVID-19 SPECIAL EMERGENCY CERTIFICATION BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES FOR APPROVAL OF A WATER UTILITY FUND COVID-19 SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION AND EXTENSION OF REPAYMENT SCHEDULE. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1361 17R8-aResolution: General Code LLC (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(x) Purpose: To provide supplementation, maintenance, and publishing of the codification of the General and Permanent Ordinances for the City of Newark. Entity Name: General Code, LLC Entity Address: 781 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, New York 14624 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $ 180,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 and 2021 Budgets/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-020-0201-7128-B2020 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: A two (2) year contract.Pass Video Video
21-0066 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (1/21/21)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. Mark Carlton Carr 2. Ms. Deloris Diana Dockrey Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 3. Mr. Macon T. Cotton, Jr. 4. Mother Sallie B. Austin Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 5. Mr. Hubert Lynn, Jr. Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 6. Mr. Jesus Casciano, Jr. 7. Mr. Samuel I. OkparaekePass Video Video
21-0067 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing and Commending (1/21/21)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Ms. Maggie Pickney, honored for retiring after twelve (12) years of public service with the City’s Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2. Ms. Sherri Glover, honored for retiring after thirty-two (32) years of public service with the City’s Department of Health and Community Wellness 3. Ms. Carla Potter, honored for retiring after thirty-five (35) years of public service with the City’s Department of Health and Community WellnessPass Video Video
21-0071 17R8-dResolution: Amending and Establishing 2021 Municipal Council Meeting Dates (January - June 2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Municipal Council Meeting Dates Purpose: To amend and establish 2021 Pre-Meetings, Regular Meetings, Special Meetings, and Conference Dates. Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R8-a adopted on December 29, 2020. Open Public Meetings Act Notice to be sent to newspapers and posted.Pass Video Video
20-1631 17R11-aResolution: City Parks Foundation Inc.ResolutionDept./ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorization of the Creation of a Non-Profit Organization Purpose: To authorize the formation of City Parks Foundation Inc., a non-profit corporation and tax-exempt organization for the purpose of assisting the City of Newark with the maintenance and management of the following parks that are within or in close proximity to the Downtown/Central Business District: 1) Mulberry Commons; 2) Riverfront Park; 3) Military Park; 4) Washington Park; and 5) Lincoln Park Entity Name: City Parks Foundation, Inc. Entity Address: To be determined Funding Source: Entity will provide funds and through public donations, etc. Contract Period: Not Applicable 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: To create a non-profit organizatiPass Video Video
20-1621 17R12-aUnderground Utilities Corp - Replacement of Fire Hydrants Contract 05-WS2020ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide for the replacement of Fire Hydrants - Contract 05-WS2020. Entity Name: Underground Utilities Corporation Entity Address: 711 Commerce Road, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Total Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,695,205.00 Funding Source: 2020 Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7505-A-71960-B2020 Contract Period: 365 calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Bid Packages Distributed: Eight (8) Bids Received: Six (6)Pass Video Video
20-1690 17R12-bChange Order No. 1 to South Street and Adams Street Drainage Improvements Contract 12-WS2017ResolutionDept./ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To execute Change Order #1 for South Street and Adams Street Drainage Improvements - Contract 12-WS2017. Entity Name: CMS Construction, Inc. Entity Address: 521 North Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Total Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,830,096.10 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW044-19C-19C01-94710-B2019 Contract Period: 349 calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-a(AS) adopted on February 19, 2020 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $3,830,096.10 for a period of 219 calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice to Proceed. Change Order #1 Pass Video Video
20-1358 17R8-e (as)Resolution: Summit Information Systems, LLC (2020-2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: To provide for the website hosting, support, upgrades, managed services and maintenance of the Archives Records Management Systems (ARMS) and related hardware used by the Archive Records Management Center (ARMC) of the Office of the City Clerk. Entity Name: Summit Information Systems, LLC Entity Address: 118 Westfield Avenue, Suite 6, Clark, New Jersey 07066 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $32,343.87 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-020-0201-71280-B2020 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of adoption Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: An Archives Records Management Systems (ARMS) computer software utilized by the Archive and RPass Not available
21-0091 17R8-f (as)Resolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Vaccination Program - St. James Health Clinic and Newark Board of Education (AA)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Vaccine Program for St. James Health Clinic Entity Name: Newark Board of Education Entity Address: 765 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: East Side High School, 238 Van Buren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Event Date(s): Monday, January 25, 2021 and Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Event Time: 8:30 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member, Augusto AmadorPass Not available
21-0094 17R8-g (as)Resolution: Re-Appointment of Municipal Court Chief Judge - Honorable Dion J. Williams, M.C.J. (2020-2023)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment of Chief Judge of the Municipal Court Name of Appointee: Honorable Judge Dion J. Williams, J.M.C. Appointment Term: Three (3) year term to commence upon confirmation by the Municipal Council, a term to run concurrent with his appointment as Municipal Court Judge Sponsor: Additional Information: Original term expired on September 19, 2020. Hold over, continuation of term commencing on January 1, 2021 and ending on January 1, 2024.Pass Not available
20-1582 18.-aOrdinance: COVID19 Special Emergency Appropriation/Issuance of Special Emergency Notes Sewer UtilityOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53(m) AND 55 AND THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL EMERGENCY NOTES TO FUND AN OPERATIONAL DEFICIT IN REVENUES IN THE SEWER UTILITY FUND AS A RESULT OF A DECLARED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.Pass Not available
20-1584 18.-bOrdinance: COVID19 Special Emergency Appropriation/Issuance of Special Emergency Notes Water UtilityOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53(m) AND 55 AND THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL EMERGENCY NOTES TO FUND AN OPERATIONAL DEFICIT IN REVENUES IN THE WATER UTILITY FUND, AS A RESULT OF A DECLARED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.Pass Not available
21-0059 18.-c (as)Resolution: Re-Appointment of Honorable Roslyn Holmes Grant, M.C.J. (2021-2023)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Newark Municipal Court Judge Name of Appointee: Honorable Roslyn Holmes Grant, M.C.J. Appointment Term: Three (3) year term to commence upon Municipal Council confirmation on or about January 1, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
21-0062 18.-d (as)Resolution: Re-Appointment of Municipal Court Judge, Dion J. Williams, M.C.J. (2020-2023)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Newark Municipal Court Judge Name of Appointee: Honorable Dion J. Williams, M.C.J. Appointment Term: Three (3) year term to commence upon confirmation by the Municipal Council Sponsor: Additional Information: Original term expired on September 19, 2020. Hold over, continuation of term commencing on January 1, 2021 and ending on January 1, 2024.Pass Not available
20-1049 18.-e (as)Ordinance: Tower at Halsey and William Urban Renewal, LLC aka VIBE - 30 Year Tax ExemptionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX EXEMPTION TO THE TOWER AT HALSEY AND WILLIAM URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 645 MARTINSVILLE ROAD, SUITE 204, BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07920, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING CONSISTING OF 243 MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, 27 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS RESTRICTED TO 80% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF NEWARK INCLUSIONARY ZONING ORDINANCE 6PSF-b, ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 4, 2017, 2 RESTAURANTS COMPRISING OF APPROXIMATELY 8,150 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE, 156 PARKING SPOTS AND CERTAIN OTHER AMENITIES LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 16-24 WILLIAM STREET, 26-30 WILLIAM STREET AND 32-34 WILLIAM STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 94, LOTS 6, 3, AND 1 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000.00, AND DETERMININPass Not available
21-0081 111.-a Hearing of Citizens1. DION McCUTCHEON Not appearing. 2. LISA MITCHELSON PARKER Appearing. 3. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD JENKINS Appearing. 4. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 5. QUAWEE ELMORE Not appearing. 6. CRAIG ASHFORD Not appearing. 7. TONY EDWARDS Appearing. 8. PHILL D. SPEARS Not appearing. 9. MARTHA RODRIGUEZ Appearing. 10. LISA RUBLACK Appearing. 11. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing.  Not available
21-0224 17Ma MotionA motion, once again, requesting that the Administration provide a list of businesses that were closed since March 2020, due to their failure to provide a current Certification of Inspection, include the name of the business, the owner of the business and the ward in which it is located.Pass Not available
21-0226 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, a current listing of business licenses that have been issued by the City for the year 2020, in addition to applications pending and waiting for inspections.Pass Not available
21-0227 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Division of Inspections and Code Enforcement and the Corporation Counsel provide an update to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, regarding the inspection report violations and pending court hearing for the Willie T. Wright Apartments.Pass Not available
21-0228 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Office of Inspections and Code Enforcement increase its monitoring and diligence locating and deterring large, single-family homes in the South Ward and properties in the West Ward, particularly in the vicinity of South Ninth Street, being targeted for illegal conversions to transitional housing, boarding homes, rooming houses and other non-conforming uses.Pass Not available
21-0229 17Me MotionA motion requesting that Ward Council Members provide At-Large Members timely notification of community meetings being held in their respective wards.Pass Not available